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
Pints + Pages *RR
Thursday, September 1, 7 pm
Featured Book: Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari
Location: Golden Ginger in Wilmington
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 Wilmington and Reading.
Cookin’ the Books *RR
Tuesday, September 6, 12 pm
Featured Cookbook: Mexican Everyday by Rick Bayless
If you love to cook and enjoy talking about food and sharing recipes then this book group is for you. Please stop by the library to pick up a copy (or find a recipe from the book online), select a recipe, and then email your recipe selection to book club leader Lisa Crispin (lcrispin@mvlc.org). Bring your dish to the meeting, enjoy sampling everyone’s dishes, and enjoy the company. Come hungry!
Hands-on with Microsoft Word *RR
Wednesday, September 7, 7 pm
Join Technology Librarian, Brad McKenna, for a hands-on exercise with Microsoft Word. In this class you’ll learn how to change font styles, create lists, insert pictures, and more. A handout for additional practice will be provided.
Energy Savings presented by RMLD *RR
Thursday, September 8, 7 pm
Learn how to reduce your energy bills before the cooler temperatures set in. A representative from The Reading Municipal Light Department will talk about ways to conserve energy and save money on electric bills, types of billing options, RMLD’s mobile app, audits, and more.
Writing Group *RR
*Saturday, September 10, 9:15 am-11:15 am (second Saturday)
Group will meet the first Saturday of the month at 10 am starting in October.
If you love to write and seek feedback, then join our writing group. Please bring up to five pages of written work to the meeting. Open to all genres and levels. When registering, please provide your email address so you can receive an agenda and any prep materials in advance. Led by local writing enthusiast, Barbara Alevras.
Pastel Painting Workshop: Stunning Still Lifes with Greg Maichack (limit 30)
Saturday, September 10, 11 am-1 pm
Register at main desk (cost $5)
This hands-on art workshop for adults is designed for beginners to experienced artists. Participants will experiment with the artist’s professional grade pastels, pastel pencils, and pastel paper and will produce their own still life pastel paintings applying techniques applied by masters such as van Gogh, O’Keeffe, and Monet. This workshop is supported in part by a grant from Wilmington Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Great Decisions Series (limit 28, cost $25 for briefing book)
Mondays September 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 17, 24, 7 pm
Register at the Main Desk
This six-session Great Decisions program will focus on some of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans: Middle East Alliances, The Rise of ISIS, The Future of Kurdistan, Migration, The United Nations, and Climate Change. Participants will use a briefing book published by the Foreign Policy Association and will be led in discussion by facilitator, Keith West.
Kids & Teen Events
LEGO Building
Thursday, September 1, 3:45 pm
Build a unique LEGO creation. Kindergarten+
Drop-In Storytime
Friday, September 9, 10 am
Drop in for stories, songs, rhymes and a fun craft! Ages 2-5 and one or more adults
Little Movers *RR
Monday, September 12, 10 am
Let’s move! Join us for a morning of singing, dancing, and moving around! Ages 1-2
Art Adventures: Eric Carle *RR
Tuesday, September 13, 3:45
Create your own masterpiece in the style of three celebrated artists and illustrators. We’ll explore different forms of media and techniques to make one of a kind artwork for you to take home. Grades 1-5
Library News
Introducing Lea!
The library has a new American Girl dill! Read about Lea in her two books and write all your adventures in the Lea journal. Ask at the Children’s Desk to check out Lea.
Book Store Next Door Summer Hours
The Friends of the Library Book Store Next Door is open Wednesday and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. You will find a great selection of gently used books available for $1 or $2. All proceeds benefit the Wilmington Memorial Library.
(NOTE: These weekly listings are submitted by the Wilmington Memorial Library.)
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