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
Poetry Circle *RR
Saturday, January 19, 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.
Creative Writing Skill Group*RR
Tuesday, January 22, 7 pm
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. Led by local writing enthusiast Barbara Alevras.
Well Read Wednesday Book Group*RR
Wednesday, January 23, 10 am
Featured Book: A Piece of the Worldby Christina Baker Kline
This book group will discuss contemporary books, both fiction and non-fiction, led by Library Director Tina Stewart. Please stop by the library to pick up a copy of the featured book.
A Simplified Life: How To Be More with Less *RR
Thursday, January 24, 7 pm
The start of a new year is a perfect time for many people to be thinking about making positive changes in their lives. This presentation will inspire & inform attendees on ways they can turn those thoughts of positive change into action. Professional Organizer, Eileen Reed will share her strategies on how to bring more balance, order and productivity into our lives.
Selling Yourself *RR
Monday, January 28, 10 am
Ray Mascola, owner of Targeting Sales Growth will talk about effective communications techniques; discuss calendar management and research tools—including LinkedIn—while emphasizing that no matter what type of position is being sought, job seekers must think of themselves as being in marketing and sales.
Kids & Teen Events
Drop-In Baby Times
Saturday, January 19, 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
Stories and Sweets
Saturday, January 19, 10:30 am
Start your Saturday morning with great stories (and songs and rhymes) and a few sweet treats at this special family storytime. Ages 2-5 and one or more adults.
Kids Kraft: Snow Dough
Saturday, January 19, 2 pm
Make your own dough that resembles snow and smells like winter! This craft is led by 3 Wilmington High School students. Grades 1-5.
Pokémon Club *RR
Saturday, January 19, 3 pm
Join other Pokémon lovers to play the game, trade cards and have fun! Grades 1+
Crafternoons: Paper Lanterns *RR
Wednesday, January 23, 3:45 pm
Using cardstock, pushpins and flameless tea lights, create intricately patterned luminaries that will cast a cozy glow all winter long. Grades 4-8
Music and More with Bernadette Baird *RR
Wednesday, January 23, 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
Library News
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The library will be closed on Monday January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
(NOTE: These weekly listings are submitted by the Wilmington Memorial Library.)
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