Below is a press release from the Wilmington Memorial Library promoting upcoming programs:
Adult Programs
Poetry Circle
Saturday, January 16, 9:15am
Do you enjoy writing poetry? Want input on your work? If so, this group is for you. 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.
Current Affairs Discussion Group
Wednesday, January 20, 7pm
This group is for all who would like to broaden their knowledge of current national and international affairs. The topic for January is the media and reporting. All are encouraged to do research to become more informed about the topic and be ready to discuss with others. Led by facilitator Dan Hall.
Novel Ideas Fiction Book Group
Thursday, January 21, 7pm
Enjoy reading fiction? Join the library’s fiction book group led by Adult Services Librarian Erin Driscoll. Please stop by the library to pick up a copy of the featured book, The Dutch Houseby Ann Patchett.
Author Talk: Ace Atkins
Friday, January 22, 7pm
Bestselling author Ace Atkins will discuss his latest book, Robert B. Parker’s Someone To Watch Over Me: A Spenser Novel, in this Zoom webinar. Ace Atkins is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-seven books, including ten books in his Quinn Colson series. Handpicked by the Robert B. Parker Estate nearly a decade ago to continue the Spenser series, he’s written nine novels about the iconic private eye.
Penguin Rescue with “The Penguin Lady” Dyan deNapoli
Saturday, January 23, 2:30pm
Learn about the remarkable rescue of 40,000 penguins following the Treasure oil spill in South Africa from someone who was actually there! Dyan served as a rehabilitation supervisor during this historic event, which still stands as the largest and most successful animal rescue ever undertaken. This inspiring and informative talk not only covers this groundbreaking conservation effort – it highlights the importance of teamwork, collaboration, leadership, and community service.
Youth Programs
Social Justice Service Group
Saturday, January 16, 11am
Join us over Zoom for a Social Justice Service Group meeting! Meet like-minded teens, watch and discuss a short documentary, and plan future activities. You will earn community service hours for attending. Grades 9-12
Read Aloud Book Club Books for a Better World
Tuesday, January 19, 4pm
Do you miss reading and listening to stories with your friends at the library? Then this read-aloud book club is for you! Sit back and relax as Barbara reads you lots of different books about lots of different kids on Zoom. Join us for all 4 weeks, or just come when you can. Grades 1-5.
Among Us Teen Game Night
Tuesday, January 19, 7pm
Join your crewmates in a multiplayer game of teamwork and betrayal over Zoom! Download the free Among Us app, and play in a private match hosted by the WML. Grades 6-12
Felt Succulents Crafternoon
Thursday, January 21, 4pm
Brighten up your windowsill this winter by making six colorful potted felt succulents that you’ll never have to water, and learn some sewing basics, too! All supplies included except for scissors. Grades 4+
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, January 20, 10am
This storytime for preschoolers includes books, rhymes, and music. Ages 3-5
Time for Twos
Wednesday, January 21, 10am
This storytime for two year olds includes books, rhymes, music and movement.
Baby Time
Thursdays, January 22, 10am
This program of songs, rhymes, games and picture books is for babies under the age of two years and their caregivers.
WML Virtual Programming
See our entire calendar of events and register for programs at wilmlibrary.org. You will be emailed a Zoom link prior to the program.
Library Hours
The Library is open for curbside pickup only, from 10am- 6pm Monday – Thursday and 10am – 4pm Friday & Saturday. Staff is available by phone 9am – 9pm Monday – Thursday and 9am – 5pm Friday & Saturday.
Library’s Digital Resources
Take advantage of the following digital resources while hunkering down and staying safe during the winter months. If you do not have a library card, you can get one remotely by going to www.wilmlibrary.org.
Overdrive (aka “Libby” app on your smartphone): Find ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and movies.
Hoopla: Find ebooks, TV shows, audiobooks and comics. Simultaneous use means titles always available.
Kanopy: Stream classic movies, Indie hits, documentaries and more.
Freegal: Download and keep up to five songs per week. Stream up to three hours per day.
Tumble Book Library: Animated picture books, read-along chapter books and more for children.
Creative Bug: Find over 1000 video classes on knitting, sewing, cooking and other crafts.
Ancestry Library: Do genealogy research with this database that covers billions of records from census data to directories, and photos to family trees. Access from home is available for a limited period of time.
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