WILMINGTON, MA — Below is a list of FREE upcoming programs for adults, teens and kids at the Wilmington Memorial Library.
Adult Events
Using Age to Your Advantage in Your Job Search *RR
Monday, December 11, 10 am
Learn how to respond to age-related interview questions and why age can be an advantage in your job search. Topics include discrimination laws, résumé tips and general strategies. Guest speaker Kathy Andre is the former Manager of Library Workshop Resources at the Career Place.
Cookie Exchange *RR
Tuesday, December 12, 7 pm
Featured Cookbook: Dorie’s Cookies by Dorie Greenspan
Cookies say holidays! Pick up a copy of the featured cookbook at the library, email your recipe selection to Lisa Crispin (lcrispin@wilmlibrary.org), make three dozen; then come to the meeting and go home with a variety of cookies.
Green Chemistry *RR
Wednesday, December 13, 7 pm
Join John C. Warner chemist, educator, entrepreneur and one of the founders of the field of green chemistry, as he describes the impact of this discipline on the development of pharmaceuticals, personal care products, solar energy and construction and paving materials. Green Chemistry focuses on a sustainable future with reduced impact on human health and the environment.
Poetry Circle *RR
Saturday, December 16, 9:15 am-11:30 am
Love poetry? The poetry circle is a great opportunity to meet other poets 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 in advance. Led by local writing enthusiast, Barbara Alevras.
Financial Elder Abuse *RR
Tuesday, December 19, 2:30 pm
Financial elder abuse is a growing crime in this country. A representative from the Reading Cooperative Bank will provide information on common scams and what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Kids & Teen Events
Baby Laptime *RR
Monday, December 11, 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: Weather *RR
Monday, December 11, 10:30 am
Explore science through hands on activities. Ages 3-5
Art Adventures: Van Gogh Starry Nights *RR
Tuesday, December 12, 3:45 pm
Create your own masterpiece in the style of three celebrated artists and illustrators. We’ll explore different forms of media and techniques to make one of a kind artwork for you to take home. Grades 1-5
Star Mag
Wednesday, December 13, 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, and jokes or create it while you are here. Grades 3-6
Finding the Spark of Your Story *RR
Thursday, December 14, 3 pm
YA author, Grubstreet instructor, and Wilmington native Katie Bayerl leads a highly interactive, 90-minute creative writing workshop—sharing, experimenting, and exploring craft ideas through different modes. Grades 6-12
R.E.A.D. Middle Grade Book Club: Redwall by Brian Jacques
Friday, December 15, 3:45 pm
Read, Eat and Discuss great classic books written for kids in grades 4-5.
Library News
Closed Friday Morning December 15
The library will be closed Friday, December 15 from 9 am to 1 pm for staff training. The library will be open 1 pm to 5 pm on Friday.
(NOTE: These weekly listings are submitted by the Wilmington Memorial Library. Cover photo from Penguin Books.)
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