WILMINGTON, MA — Below is a lineup of upcoming events at the Wilmington Memorial Library:
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 Youth). Please note we request registration for programs that are marked *RR. Adult programs are recommended for those 16 years of age and older. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for program funding support!
Adult Events
Poetry Circle *RR
Saturday, December 21 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.
Road Scholar Travel *RR
Thursday, January 2, 7 pm
Road Scholar is America’s first and the world’s largest educational travel organization for adults. It offers more than 5,500 programs in all 50 states and 150 countries worldwide. Speaker Donna Brock is a seasoned Road Scholar participant and Road Scholar Ambassador. Find out how you can begin traveling and learning with this wonderful organization.
Pints + Pages Book Group *RR
January 2, 7 pm
Featured Book: Reader’s Choice
Location: Rocco’s Restaurant in Wilmington
Social book group geared towards readers in their 20’s and 30’s. Instead of discussing a particular book this month, share your latest favorite reads, watches & listens, plus get great recommendations from others. Bring along at least two (books, movies, series, podcasts, etc.) to share! If you do not have it in hand, that’s okay! Just remember the title.
Kids & Teen Events
Human Battleship *RR
Saturday, December 28, 11 am-12 pm
This adored board game comes to life at the library! Sign up for a 15-minute session, playing against your family, friends, and neighbors. The first team to have all their members hit is sunk! All Ages
Board Game Tournament
Saturday, December 28, 1:30-4:30 pm
The WML’s own Board Game Club will host their first-ever mixed game tournament at the library! Play games from home or use ours for a chance to win prizes and get your team on the leaderboard. Hot chocolate provided. All Ages
Minecraft Mondays *RR
Monday, December 30, 3:45 pm
Come play Minecraft with other enthusiasts. Grades 1-5.
Noon Year’s Eve *RR
Tuesday, December 31, 11 am
Ring in the New Year a little early! We’ll make party hats and noise makers, have some fun snacks and make some noise as we watch the ball drop and count down until noon. Grades Kindergarten-5
LEGO Building
Thursday, 3:45 pm
January 2
Build a unique LEGO creation. Kindergarten+
WML Holiday Hours
Tuesday Dec 24 – Library closes at 12:30 pm
Wednesday, Dec 25. Library closed
Friday, December 26 and Saturday, December 27 –Library open 9 am to 5 pm
Book Store Next Door Holiday Hours
UPDATE: The Book Store Next Door will be open on Saturday, December 21, from 10am to 1pm, but closed on Saturday, December 28.
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