LIBRARY LINEUP: Dan Shaughnessy To Speak On June 23; Touch A Truck On June 24

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 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 Events

Movie Night- Zootopia
Tuesday, June 21, 6:30 pm
This month’s feature film is Zootopia starring Gennifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman. In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy. PG.

Author Talk: Dan Shaughnessy
Thursday, June 23, 7 pm
A member of the Globe staff since 1981, Shaughnessy has been named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year eleven times and nine times has been voted one of America’s top 10 sports columnists by AP Sports Editors. He has written 12 books, including New York Times Best Seller “Francona”, “The Curse of the Bambino”, and “Senior Year” and appears on numerous radio and television shows. Dan will talk about the Boston sports scene.

Headshots with Bruce Hilliard
Monday, June 27, 10:00 am
Your photo is the first impression you will make and it speaks volumes about your brand. Bruce Hilliard, photographer for the Town Crier, will take headshots for free during this meeting.  Look online for tips about what to wear.

Fitness Fridays  *RR
Zumba
Friday, July 1, 1 pm
Put on your dancing shoes for a beginner Zumba class! Teens and adults welcome.

Pints + Pages
Thursday, July 7, 7 pm

Featured Book: The Circle by Dave Eggers @ Bertucci’s in Reading
A social book group geared towards readers in their 20’s and 30’s.  The group meets on the first Thursday of every other month.  The book discussion will be hosted by librarians from the Wilmington and Reading public libraries. Meeting location rotates between restaurants in Wilmington and Reading.

Kids & Teens

Little Movers *RR
Monday, June 20, 10 am
Let’s move! Join us for a morning of singing, dancing, and moving around!  Ages 1-2

Preschool Storytime: Swimming
Tuesday, June 21, 10 am
This storytime for preschoolers includes books, rhymes, music and a fun craft.  Parents and caregivers are encouraged to accompany the child and participate in the activities.
Space is limited.  Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.  Ages 3-6

Drive-In Movie *RR
Wednesday, June 22, 6:30 pm

Join us as we make and decorate cars out of large cardboard boxes. Afterwards, we’ll eat popcorn inside our cars as we watch short Pixar films at our own drive-in movie theater! Each child will need an adult to assist them.  Ages 3-6

Baby Times
Thursday, June 23, 9:30 am
This program of songs, rhymes, games and picture books is for babies under the age of two years and their caregivers. Space is limited.  Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Time for Twos
Thursday, June 23, 10:30 am
This fun program is for two year-olds and features books, songs, rhymes, music and movement.  Space is limited.  Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Big Trucks
Friday, June 24, 10 am-12 pm
Check out fire engines, construction vehicles, police cars and more! Climb inside and ask their operators questions.  Thanks to the Town of Wilmington’s Departments of Public Works, Fire, and Police for making this event possible.  All ages

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(NOTE: These weekly listings are submitted by the Wilmington Memorial Library.)

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