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
Exploring Entrepreneurship: The SBA Advantage *RR
Monday, December 12, 10am
This workshop will provide information on the various Small Business Administration (SBA) programs and services available for start-up and existing businesses. Learn how the SBA can assist in starting or growing a business. Led by Lisa Gonzalez Welch, SBA Economic Development Specialist.
How-to Make a Wine Tag and Gift Card (limit 15) *RR
Tuesday, December 13th, 6:00pm
Master papercrafter Elaine Sousa will lead the group in making a decorative holiday wine tag that will dress up any bottle of wine; attendees will also make a holiday gift card holder to add the finishing touch to a festive gift for the holiday season.
Digital Life: Gizmos and Gadgets *RR
Wednesday, December 14, 7pm
Learn about some of the new technology that has been recently introduced to the market, including robotic vacuums, e-readers, electronic pens, GPS’s, wireless keyboards, web cams, and more. Professor Ethel Schuster from Northern Essex Community College Speaker’s Bureau will bring her suitcase filled with new technology and give the audience a chance to try it themselves.
Boston Opera Guy *RR
Thursday, December 15, 2:30pm
Marshall Ames Richards, better known as the Boston Opera Guy, will sing an array of art songs, sacred music, and opera arias in Italian, French, German, Latin, and English, as well as a few holiday songs to celebrate the season. Marshall, a lyric tenor, was featured in the Boston Globe and on WCVB Channel 5’s Chronicle this past summer.
Kids & Teen Events
Exploration Station: Bears *RR
Tuesday, December 13, 10am
Explore the world of bears through hands on activities. Ages 3-5
Read to Zoey, the Listening Labrador *RR
Wednesday, December 14, 6:30-7:30pm
Zoey is a great listener who loves to have kids of all ages read to her and improve their reading skills. Zoey has been certified as a therapy dog by the Pets & People Foundation. Please call 978-694-2098 to sign up for a 15-minute session.
Crafternoons *RR
Thursday, December 15, 3:45pm
Make sweet-smelling glycerin soaps to give as holiday gifts, or to keep for yourself! Grades 4-8.
R.E.A.D. Middle Grade Book Club *RR
Friday, December 16, 3:45pm
Read, Eat and Discuss Story Thieves by James Riley. Grades 4-5.
Little Movers *RR
Monday, December 19, 10am
Let’s move! Join us for singing, dancing and moving around! Ages 1-2
(NOTE: These weekly listings are submitted by the Wilmington Memorial Library.)
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