WILMINGTON, MA — Below is a list of FREE upcoming programs for adults, teens and kids at the Wilmington Memorial Library.
Registration begins 30 days prior to the event. Please register online using our Calendar of Events at http://www.wilmlibrary.org or by calling (978) 694-2099 (for Adult) or (978) 694-2098 (for Children/Teen). Please note we request registration for programs that are marked (RR). Thank you to the Friends of the Library for funding support for library programs!
Adult Programs:
Movie Night
Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (PG-13) *RR
Tuesday, April 19, 6:30 pm
Calling all Star Wars fans young and old! The feature movie this month is the new Star Wars movie.
Classic Songs from Yesteryear *RR
April 21, 2:30 pm
Howie Newman performs songs from yesteryear, including standards, show tunes and material from artists like Frank Sinatra, the Beatles, Dean Martin, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond and many others. It’s a sing-along, toe-tapping musical journey from the early 1900s up through the 1960s.
Novel Ideas: Fiction Book Group*RR
Thursday, April 21, 7pm
Featured Book: Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart
The library’s fiction book group will be discussing Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart this month.
Kids & Teen Programs:
A Morning with Babymouse *RR
Tuesday, April 19, 11 am
Join us for a discussion of Camp Babymouse by Jennifer L. Holm. One lucky attendee with receive a copy of the newest Babymouse book, Babymouse Goes for the Gold! Grades 1-3.
SAT Practice Test *RR
Tuesday, April 19, 1– 5:30 pm
Practice the new SAT for free! Organized through the Princeton Review, students take the entire 3 hour and 50 minute test allowing an extra 25 minutes for breaks, and then receive their scores via email. Grades 11-12
Teen Job Fair
Wednesday, April 20, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Learn about job and volunteer job opportunities for teens at the WML’s 2nd Annual Teen Job Fair! Meet representatives from community businesses and organizations and pick up applications. Ages 14+
Mr. Vinny Shadow Puppets *RR
Wednesday, April 20, 6:30 pm
Join us for the hilarious and high energy shadow puppet show performed by Mr. Vinny, a member of the famous Toe Jam Puppet Band! Ages 3+
Crafternoons: Pusheen Plush *RR
Thursday, April 21, 3:45pm
Love Pusheen the Cat? Make one of your own with just a sock, felt and a bit of sewing. (No experience necessary.) Grades 4-8.
Comics Workshop! *RR
Thursday, April 21, 10 am – 1pm
Learn all the basics of creating and self-publishing mini comics that feature your own original characters and stories! This workshop is led by New Hampshire based cartoonist Marek Bennett. Grades 4-8.
Her Campus: A Collegiette’s Guide to College Life *RR
Thursday, April 21, 7 pm
For girls in Grades 11 & 12
Join the co-founders of the #1 global online community for college women, Her Campus, to learn everything you need to know about college before moving in! A copy of their guide will be raffled off.
Thomas the Tank Engine Extravaganza, Ages 2-5 *RR
Friday, April 22, 10 am
Get ready for a morning of train-themed fun! We’ll read a story, play games, make a train craft, and play in the Thomas Playhut.
Book Discussion *RR
Friday, April 22, 3:45 pm
Join us for a book discussion of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein. Pick up copies of the books at the kids’ checkout desk. Grades 4-6.
Library News:
Library Hours
The Library will be closed on Monday April 18 in observance of Patriot’s Day.
(NOTE: These weekly listings are submitted by the Wilmington Memorial Library.)
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