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
Job Networkers Group: Cultivating Your Reference Garden *RR
Monday, November 14, 10 am
In your career the people you trust to provide references are like your special garden. In this session we will boost your job search effectiveness by exploring how to identify, cultivate, and harvest your reference garden. Presented by Kim Coburn founder of the Coburn Company a premier leadership development and executive coaching firm.
Movie Night: Finding Dory PG *RR
Tuesday, November 15, 6:30 pm
The friendly but forgetful blue tang fish begins a search for her long-lost parents, and everyone learns a few things about the real meaning of family along the way. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Solo Guitarist Scott Ouellette *RR
Thursday, November 17, 2:30 pm
Scott Ouellette has been performing classical/solo guitar music for over 30 years, performing various genres including Latin-American, Brazilian, classical and jazz. His original music is played by many guitarists on YouTube where you can also find videos of Scott’s compositions. Come and enjoy this afternoon of beautiful music.
Novel Ideas: Fiction Book Group *RR
Thursday, November 17, 7 pm
Featured Book: Before the Fall by Noah Hawley
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.
The Festive Table with Betsy Williams *RR
Saturday, November 19, 10:00 am
Registration at the main desk (cost $5) (limit 20)
Learn to combine fruits, vegetables and nuts with locally-harvested greens and berries to decorate your home and table for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays. Betsy will share ideas and techniques for seasonal centerpieces, guest favors and door decorations, plus demonstrate how to create a fresh winter potpourri. Attendees will each make an apple candle to use on their holiday table.
Kids & Teen Events
Little Movers *RR
Monday, November 14, 10 am
Let’s move! Join us for a morning of singing, dancing, and moving around! Ages 1-2
Minecraft Modding with Raspberry Pi
Monday, November 14, 3-5 pm
Have your Pi and “mod” it too! Learn how to build structures and run simple games in Minecraft with the Raspberry Pi microcomputer and Python programming language with Dan from the Rhode Island Computer Museum. Grades 6-12
Parent Workshop: Special Needs Planning Coordinating Your Special Needs Financial & Estate Plan *RR
Monday, November 14, 7 pm
This workshop is for parents of children with special needs. Topics to be covered include Maximizing government benefits, preserving government benefits via estate planning techniques, financial planning (creating a long term budget for child, how to efficiently fund special needs trust), ABLE Act, and more.
Star Mag
Wednesday, November 16, 3:45 pm
Drop in to help create this magazine written by, for and about kids, and published by the library. Bring in finished, original artwork, puzzles, poems, comics, jokes, or create it while you are here. Grades 3-5
Super Stealth Ninja Training Academy *RR
Wednesday, November 16, 6:30 pm
Do you have what it takes to become a ninja? Come test your skills! Kids will test their agility, balance, imagination, bravery and more as they complete special ninja challenges. Grades 1-5
Crafternoons: Emoji Pillows *RR
Thursday, November 17, 3:45 pm
This super popular craft is back! Grades 4-8
Drop-In Storytime
Friday, November 18, 10 am
Drop in for stories, songs, rhymes and a fun craft! Ages 2-5 and one or more adults
R.E.A.D. Middle Grade Book Club *RR
Friday, November 18, 3:45 pm
Read, Eat and Discuss Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff. Call or stop by the Youth Services desk to reserve a copy of the book. Grades 4-5
(NOTE: These weekly listings are submitted by the Wilmington Memorial Library.)
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