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
Using Social Media and Websites for Job Hunting *RR
Monday, August 14, 10 am
Susu Wong, Principle and Chief Connector of Tomo360 an online marketing firm, will talk about using social media and the web for job hunting and for building a personal brand. In the online job market of today, knowing the ins and outs of social media and keeping your personal brand sharp is a must.
Moonshine Holler *RR
Thursday, August 17, 2:30 pm
Husband and wife duo, Bill Dillof and Paula Bradley, will perform hillbilly blues, ballads and breakdowns on more instruments than they can juggle, including fiddle, banjo, guitar, harmonica and banjulele, with knock-your-socks-off with some knock-your-socks-off flatfoot dancing to boot. Bill and Paula capture the essence of American music in this toe tapping concert. This program is sponsored by a grant from the Wilmington Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Author Talk: Anthony Sammarco *RR
Lost Boston and A History of Howard Johnson’s
Monday, August 21, 7 pm
Noted historian and author Anthony Sammarco will discusses two of his books, Lost Boston and A History of Howard Johnson’s. He will take you down memory lane recounting how Howard Johnson introduced twenty-eight flavors of ice cream, the “Tendersweet” clam strips, grilled frankfurters and more. His talk about Lost Boston will feature much-loved institutions that failed to stand the test of time such as Boston city Hall, Boston Coliseum, the Molasses Tank, Braves Field.
Kids & Teen Events
Family Movie Night Feature Film – Boss Baby*RR
Tuesday, August 15, 6:30
A new baby’s arrival impacts a family, told from the point of view of a delightfully unreliable narrator — a wildly imaginative 7-year-old named Tim. Enjoy freshly popped popcorn. Please note that children under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Storytime Registration
The library offers a variety of drop-in and registration storytime programs. Storytimes help build a foundation for a lifelong love of books and reading. Kids will enjoy age appropriate books, songs, rhymes, movement activities and more! Go to www.wilmlibrary.org or call 978-694-2098 to register for the fall storytime session that begins the week of September 4.
Library News
Solar Eclipse Glasses
Using special NASA approved glasses, you will be able to observe the solar eclipse on Monday, August 21 in the Boston area between 1:28 pm and 3:59 pm with maximum view at 2:46 pm. The Library has a limited supply of solar eclipse glasses available for free thanks to the Friends of the Library.
Teen Art Gallery
Calling all teen artists! The Moveable Gallery is in need of art for installations for October. Make arrangements at the Youth Services Desk to have your paintings, photographs, and drawings displayed in the Teen Zone! Call Brittany Tuttle, Assistant Teen Services Librarian. at 978-694-2098 for more information.
Skillshare Workshops
Do you have a special hobby or skill that you would like to share with others in the community? If so, we encourage you to submit an application to present a “Skillshare Workshop.” Applications are available at the library for our spring 2018 events schedule. Examples of Skillshare Workshops held in the past include cake decorating, gardening, computer maintenance, car repair, maintaining land boundaries and packing healthy lunches. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Rowley at krowley@wilmlibrary.org or call 978-658-2967.
Food for Fines in August
In lieu of fines, the library will accept items for the Wilmington Food Pantry as payment during the month of August. In support of this effort, we ask that the items brought be comparable in cost to the fines owed.
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