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: Have You Checked Your Map Lately? *RR
Monday, January 23, 10am
Having an accurate map to navigate to your destination is a clear plus. If you are not getting the results you want, just being persistent and trying harder is not enough—you may need a new map. Tom McDonough, a career coach from Appia, will help you explore insights from mindfulness, neuroscience and performance research that can increase your well-being and resilience and help you navigate the correct path.
Creative Writing Skill Building *RR
Tuesday, January 24, 7pm
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.
Essential Oils with Dianne McCarthy *RR
Thursday, January 26, 7pm
Treat yourself to a bit of aromatherapy and learn about how essential oils are used. Dianne McCarthy distributes an organic line of oils, and will share her own research and experience with essential oils, along with their properties and uses, what to look for in an oil, and how to use them safely. You will make an essential oil rollerball for sleep support to take home.
Digital Clouds *RR
Wednesday, February 1, 7pm
Come learn about that mysterious Cloud. Technology Librarian, Brad McKenna, will discuss such cloud based technologies as email, file storage, music/movie streaming.
Winter Soups *RR
Thursday, February 2, 7pm
Nothing is better than a hearty winter soup; unless you could take that one delicious soup, add a few ingredients and create an entirely different soup. Chef Liz Barbour calls this a “progressive” soup and she is eager to walk you through the steps to prepare two soup recipes you can prepare at home. Bring your favorite soup recipe and swap with the group.
Kids Events
Drop-in Storytime
Friday, January 20, 10:00am
Drop in for stories, songs, rhymes and a fun craft! Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Ages 3-5 and one or more adults
R.E.A.D. Middle Grade Book Club *RR
Friday, January 20, 3:45pm
Read, Eat and Discuss Monstrous by MarcyKate Connolly. Grades 4-5.
Baby Times
Saturday, January 21, 9:30am
Babies and their caregivers will enjoy this fun storytime that includes rhymes, songs, books, scarves, shakers, bubbles and more. Infants through 24 months
Dads and Donuts
Saturday, January 21, 10:30am
Dads and their kids ages two and up are invited to drop in for stories, songs, rhymes and more. Moms, grandparents and other caregivers are welcome, too! Ages 2-5 and one or more adults
Fairy Tale and Writing Workshop with MarcyKate Connolly *RR
Saturday, January 21, 1-3pm
MarcyKate Connolly, author of Monstrous and Ravenous will present a workshop on fairy tales and how they have evolved in modern literature. She will also cover the writing process from the initial idea to drafting and the revision process. Grades 4-8
Little Movers *RR
Monday, January 23, 10am
Let’s move! Join us for singing, dancing and moving around! Ages 1-2
PJ Storytime
Monday, January 23, 6:30pm
Wear your snuggly pajamas and bring your favorite teddy bear or blanket and enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more! Ages 2-5 and one or more adults
Read to Zoey, the Listening Labrador *RR
Tuesday, January 24, 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.
First Look Book Group *RR
Wednesdays, January 25, 3:45pm
Want to discover the next big thing in YA lit? Galley Group is for you! Hang out with other teen fiction aficionados and read books before they’re published. Snacks provided.
Music and More with Bernadette Baird *RR
Wednesday, January 25, 6:30pm
Bernadette Baird presents music and movement for toddlers and young children through age three. Sing, play musical instruments and dance. Ages 1-3
(NOTE: These weekly listings are submitted by the Wilmington Memorial Library.)
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