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
What’s Next in Your Career Life? *RR
Monday, November 27, 10 am
In this interactive presentation, explore the impact of the longevity revolution and the “changing face of retirement”. Explore the importance of connection, engagement, purpose and meaning in life plus some 21st century strategies for thinking about work. Presented by Dorian Mintzer a licensed psychologist, life coach, and owner and president of Revolutionize Retirement and co-author of The Couples Retirement Puzzle.
Writing Skills Group *RR
Tuesday, November 28, 7 pm
Writing Skills Group
Learn and apply creative writing tips, tools, and techniques shared by published authors and other writing experts. Open to all who want to improve their creative writing skills and get their work published. When registering, please provide your email address so you can receive an agenda and any prep materials in advance. Led by local writing enthusiast, Barbara Alevras.
Fiction Critique Group *RR
Saturday, December 2, 9:15 am
Love writing fiction? Whether you are drafting a short story or a novel, joining our Critique Group is a great opportunity to meet other writers and get constructive feedback in a supportive environment. When registering, please provide your email address so you can receive an agenda and any prep materials before the meeting. Open to all experience levels writing in all genres. Led by local writing enthusiast, Barbara Alevras.
Mill Girls *RR
Monday, December 4, 2:30 pm
Entrepreneurs sought out independent, hard-working farm women to help fill the labor void during the American Industrial Revolution, creating the largest gathering of young unmarried, unaccompanied women who earned their own pay. Boston Brahmins, who bankrolled New England’s mills, inadvertently triggered new social forces that rippled across the country. Presented by author and lecturer Doug Stewart, who has written stories for the Smithsonian, National Wildlife, and others.
Kid Events
Little Movers *RR
Monday, November 27, 10 am
Let’s move! Join us for a morning of singing, dancing, and moving around! Ages 1-2
Interactive History Adventures: Orphan Trains*RR
Monday, November 27, 3:45 pm
Jump into a life from long ago! We will read together from the You Choose Interactive History series and decide as a group who to be, where to go, and what to do. Will we succeed? Will we fail? Will we even survive? It’s up to us! Grades 3-5
PJ Storytime
Monday, November 27, 6:30 pm
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
Music and More with Bernadette Baird *RR
Wednesday, November 29, 6:30 pm
Bernadette Baird presents music and movement for toddlers and young children through age three. Sing, play musical instruments and dance. Ages 1-3
Drop-In Storytime
Friday, December 1, 10:00 am
No storytime on December 15, December 22, December 29, February 16, February 23
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 2-5 and one or more adults
Drop-In Baby Times
Saturday, December 2, 9:30 am
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, December 2, 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
(NOTE: These weekly listings are submitted by the Wilmington Memorial Library.)
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