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 Programs
Welcome to Wilmington Reception
Monday, October 16, drop in anytime between 6 pm-8 pm
Are you new to Wilmington or have you lived here for a while and wish to know more about the community? Then please come to the Welcome to Wilmington Reception. Representatives from Town Departments, community groups, and local businesses will be on hand to welcome you and answer questions. This program is in collaboration with the Wilmington-Tewksbury Chamber of Commerce.
Halloween Family Favorites: Movie Night *RR
Tuesday, October 17, 6:30 pm
Get into the Halloween spirit with these family favorite Halloween special films. We will be showing 3 or 4 twenty-minutes favorites, including Toy Story of Terror and Mickey’s House of Villians. Popcorn and water will be served. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Tin Pan Alley Cats with Ken Lelen *RR
Thursday, October 19, 2:30 pm
Vintage guitarist Ken Lelen will take you back in time with the stories and songs of Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, Johnny Mercer, and more. Ken brings many vintage guitars and plays the music that matches the era of the guitar for an authentic sound.
Novel Ideas Fiction Book Group *RR
Thursday, October 19, 7 pm
Featured Book: Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
Book Talkin’ with Eileen MacDougall 6:30 -7pm. Great way to learn about new books!
Enjoy reading fiction? 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.
Youth Programs
Dads and Donuts
Saturday, October 14, 10:30 am
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
Baby Laptime *RR
Monday, October 16, 9:30 am
Join us for a morning of songs, tickles, bounces, and rhymes perfect for little pre-walking babies and their caregivers. Infants- 15 months
Exploration Station: Spooky Science *RR
Monday, October 16, 10:30 am
Explore science through hands on activities. Ages 3-5
Maker Monday: 3Doodlers *RR
Monday, October 16, 3:45 pm
Draw with 3D printing pens. Grades 4-8
Star Mag
Wednesday, October 18, 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 3-6
Crafternoons: Sugar Skulls & Papel Picado *RR
Thursday, October 19, 3:45 pm
Decorate vibrant sugar skulls and create perforated paper banners to celebrate Día de Los Muertos. Grades 4-8
Preschool Dance Party
Friday, October 20, 10 am
Let’s dance! We’ll do the hokey-pokey, the bunny hop, the chicken dance and more! Ages 2-5
R.E.A.D. Middle Grade Book Club *RR
Friday, October 20, 3:45 pm
Read, Eat and Discuss great books. Pick up a copy of The Nest by Kenneth Oppel at the library. Grades 4-5
Library News
Book Store Next Door Donations Needed
The Book Store Next Door is looking for your donations of gently used books, especially paperback fiction in good condition. You can drop off your donations on Saturday or Wednesday from 10 am to 4 pm at the bookstore. Thanks!
(NOTE: These weekly listings are submitted by the Wilmington Memorial Library.)
Like Wilmington Apple on Facebook. Follow Wilmington Apple on Twitter. Follow Wilmington Apple on Instagram. Subscribe to Wilmington Apple’s daily email newsletter HERE. Got a comment, question, photo, press release, or news tip? Email wilmingtonapple@gmail.com.
Wilmington Apple 