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
Creative Writing Skill Building *RR
Tuesday, December 27, 7 pm
Learn and apply writing tips, tools, and techniques shared by published authors and other writing experts. Open to all who want to improve their writing skills. Please provide email address when registering so you can receive prep materials in advance. Led by local writing enthusiast Barbara Alevras.
Cookin’ the Books *RR
Tuesday, January 3, 12 pm
Featured Cookbook: The Food Lab by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
If you love to cook and enjoy talking about food and sharing recipes then this group is for you. Pick up a copy of the cookbook (or find a recipe from the book online) and email your recipe selection to leader Lisa Crispin (lcrispin@wilmlibrary.org). Bring your dish to the meeting and enjoy sampling everyone’s dishes!
Digitize It *RR
Wednesday, January 4, 7 pm
Were you looking at old photos or watching old VHS home movies during the holidays? Would you like to learn how to digitize these items so that you’ll be able to enjoy them for years to come? Technology Librarian Brad McKenna will teach you how to digitize your old photos and movies.
Hypnosis and EFT *RR
Thursday, January 5, 7 pm
Join Andrew Morris, Owner of a Better Life Hypnosis & Reiki, for an exciting, informative and fun presentation on Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Hypnosis. These techniques can be used for stress and pain reduction, smoking cessation, to improve memory and concentration, and more. You will be invited to participate in group relaxation, meditation, EFT and hypnosis exercises.
Pints + Pages *RR
Thursday, January 5, 7 pm
Featured Book: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
Location: Golden Ginger; 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.
Kids & Teen Events
Folded Book Pet *RR
Tuesday December 27, 1:30-2:30
Learn to fold book pages into a dog or cat with WHS volunteer Michael! All supplies are provided. Grades 3-5
All You Can Read Buffet *RR
Wednesday, December 28, 1-5 pm
This popular event is back! Come to this marathon read and eat-in. Bring something comfortable to lounge upon, and read away. Munch on yummy snacks, enjoy a hot chocolate topping bar, and finish with a pizza party. Grades 4-8
Library Gym Class *RR
Thursday, December 29, 11 am
The cold outside doesn’t mean we can’t still play some fun and active games. Let’s burn off some energy playing freeze tag, dodge ball, and other schoolyard games inside at the library! Grades 1-3
Snowman Scavenger Hunt
January 1-January 31
Snowmen are hiding all around the children’s room. Fine nine snowmen dressed up as book characters. Submit your entry for a chance to win a prize.
Trivia Tuesdays *RR
Tuesday, January 3, 6:30 pm
Show us your smarts at pub-style trivia! Play against your parents and friends, putting your pop culture knowledge to the test. The winning team walks off with prizes (and bragging rights!). Snacks are provided.
Kindergarten Book Club *RR
Wednesday, January 4, 3:45 pm
This book club is for kindergarteners who miss storytime or those who love to be read to. We will read a book or two together, discuss it, and then do a fun activity.
Library News
Holiday Hours
Closed Saturday December 24 through Monday December 26.
(NOTE: These weekly listings are submitted by the Wilmington Memorial Library.)
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