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
Brain Healthy Nutrition Matters *RR
Monday, July 18th, 7 pm
CC Donelan, Director of Education at the Brain Health & Wellness Center, will present a program on healthy eating for a healthy brain based on the internationally recognized, evidence-based Memory Preservation Nutrition® (MPN™) Program, and ground breaking studies and nutrition research for Alzheimer’s.
Movie Night – Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice
Tuesday, July 19, 6:30 pm
This action movie stars Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill. Fearing that the actions of Superman are left unchecked, Batman takes on the Man of Steel, while the world wrestles with what kind of hero it really needs.
Device Drop-Drop
Wednesdays, 2pm -3pm
If you need help with your iPad, smartphone, Kindle or other device, stop by the library and Technology Librarian Brad McKenna will be hand to answer your questions during this time.
“Love Notes” with the Swing Fever Trio *RR
Thursday, July 21, 2:30 pm
The Swing Fever Trio applies its distinctive jazz style to some of the great love songs of such composers as of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers and more. The Trio features keyboardist/vocalist Steve Rudolph who has performed for over 45 years both in the U.S. and Europe, accompanied by Ralph Pepe on bass and Alan Trebat on drums, both fixtures in the New England music scene for many years.
Novel Ideas: Fiction Book Group *RR
Thursday, July 21, 7pm
Featured Book: Under a Dark Summer Sky by Vanessa LaFaye
Enjoy reading fiction? Join the library’s fiction book group led by Adult Services Librarian, Kim Rowley. Please stop by the library to pick up a copy of the featured book.
Fitness Fridays *RR
Tabata
Friday, July 22, 12 pm
RMA Fitness brings this popular, high-intensity interval workout to the library for teens and adults.
Children and Teen Events
Wait List for Children’s Programs
Please note that those children’s programs that are full and have wait list are not listed below.
Little Movers *RR
Monday, July 18, 10 am
Let’s move! Join us for a morning of singing, dancing, and moving around! Ages 1-2
PJ Storytime
Monday, July 18, 6:30 pm
Kids ages 2-5 can wear pajamas and bring a favorite teddy bear or blanket and enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more. Ages 2-6 and one or more adult
LEGO Fun
Tuesday, July 19, 3:30 pm
Drop in to build a unique LEGO creation. Ages 5+
Baby Times
Thursday, July 21, 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, July 21, 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.
Fitness Friday: Interval Fitness *RR
Friday, July 22
Grades 1-3: 10:15 am
Grades 4-8: 11 am
Grades 6-12: 12 pm
Michelle Angelo from RMA Fitness will be leading an interval style class involving cardio and muscular fitness, stretching and breathing. Grades 1-3
Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals *RR
Monday, August 8, 6:30 pm
Join Lindsay and her lovingly crafted, larger-than-life Puppet Pals for a family fun show filled with silliness, crowd participation, and unique, memorable characters. This series of charming and positive short stories will delight the young and the young at heart! All ages.
Library News
Fitness Gift Basket Raffle
In keeping with this year’s fitness theme for summer reading, the Friends of the Library have put together a fitness gift basket that includes a Fitbit Fitness wristband, gift certificates to local gyms and a variety of fitness equipment. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. All proceeds benefit the Wilmington Memorial Library. Winner will be drawn on August 11.
Museum Passes Promotion Raffle
Borrow one of the library’s museum passes in July or August, take a photo of you and your family, post to Facebook and tag the library @wilmlibrary, You will then be entered into a raffle for a $50 Target gift card. Reserve your pass at www.wilmlibrary.org or call the library at 978-658-2967.
Disney Travel Kit
Planning a Trip to Disney World this summer? Check out our Disney travel kit. Travel kits contain DVDS, travel guides, a selfie stick and all the information you need to plan a great trip. The library also has travel kits for Ireland, Paris, London and San Francisco.
(NOTE: These weekly listings are submitted by the Wilmington Memorial Library.)
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