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
Intro to the Cloud *RR
Wednesday, September 4, 7 pm
Learn about that mysterious Cloud. Technology Librarian Brad McKenna will discuss such cloud-based technologies as email, file storage, music/movie streaming, and more.
Pints + Pages Book Group *RR
Thursday, September 5, 7 pm
Featured Book: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
Location: Red Heat Tavern (patio)-Wilmington
Social book group geared towards readers in their 20’s and 30’s. The group meets on the first Thursday of every other month. Librarians from the Wilmington and Reading Public Libraries host the book discussion.
Fiction Critique Group*RR
Saturday, September 7, 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.
Great Decisions Discussion Series (cost $10 per person)
Mondays, September 9, 16, 30, and October 7, 7:30 pm
Wednesdays, September 18 and 25, 7 pm
This six-session Great Decisions program focuses on some of the most thought provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans. Long time facilitator Keith West will lead the four Monday night sessions and Library Trustee and high school history teacher Dan Hall will lead the two Wednesday night sessions. Register at the Main Desk
Internet Search Strategies *RR
Tuesday, September 10, 10 am
Having trouble finding what you are looking for online? Learn effective strategies for getting the best results from search engines like Google.
How to Talk to the Other Side* RR
Tuesday, September 10, 6:30 pm
Mediumship is the ability to sense the Spirit of those who have lived on earth before and decipher the messages they wish to share with us. In an intimate setting, Kim Dunsmore and Leslie Gabriele (www.withloveandgratitude.com) will relay messages from family, loved ones, and friends who have passed from your life. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods for the Wilmington Food Pantry.
Stephen Bates Quartet* RR
Thursday, September 12, 7 pm
The Stephen Bates Quartet will perform an eclectic program of classical music featuring works by the three Bs — Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms — as well as pieces by 20th-21st century composers Astor Piazzolla, Bela Bartok, and Armando Ghidoni. These highly regarded musicians and teachers have performed in orchestras and chamber groups around the globe.
Kids & Teen Events
Teen Advisory Board *RR
Tuesday, September 3, 7 pm
This is your chance to tell us what library programs you want to attend and what books, movies, and games we should have available for checkout in the Teen Zone. You’ll earn one hour of community service for your time and input into making the library a more teen-centered place!
Wednesday, September 4, 6:30 pm*RR
Magic Show with Stephen Brenner
Come see an educational, fun, and interactive magic show filled with animals who appear and disappear! Children will learn about and get to pet animals in between magic tricks during this silly and entertaining show! Ages 4+
LEGO Building
Thursday, September 5, 3:45 pm
Build a unique LEGO creation. Kindergarten+
SAT Practice Test *RR
Grades 10-12
Saturday, September 7, 12:30-4:30 pm
Practice the SAT for free! Students take the entire 3 hour and 50 minute test allowing an extra 25 minutes for breaks, and then receive their results courtesy of The Princeton Review. Please bring pencils and a scientific calculator.
Wilmington Community Playgroup
Monday, September 9, 9:30 am
At this drop-in playgroup we will begin with a story and then play together! Led by the CTI Family Resource Network.Ages 2-5
Art Adventures *RR
Tuesday, September 10, 3:45
Create your own masterpiece! We’ll explore different forms of media and techniques to make one of a kind artwork for you to take home. Grades 1-5
Read to Thor *RR
Tuesday, September 10, 5-6:30
Come read to Thor, a beautiful dog who loves to listen to kids read! Sign up for one 15 minute session per reader.
Kindergarten Book Club *RR
Thursday, September 12, 3:45
This book club is for Kindergarteners who miss storytime or those who love to be read to. We will read and discuss a few books together, then do a fun activity.
Labor Day Weekend Hours
The library will be closed Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2.
(NOTE: The above listings are from the Wilmington Memorial Library.)
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