Below is a press release from the Wilmington Memorial Library promoting upcoming programs:
Adult Programs
Writing Sprint
Thursday, February 25, 7pm
Write in the company of other writers over Zoom! Use this time to refine a piece for the virtual Writing Slam on Monday, March 1 at 7 pm. Teens & Adults
Exploring the Legacy
Thursday, February 25, 7 pm
Join Rosalyn Delores Elder, author of Exploring the Legacy: People and Places of Significance, which is a history of the contributions of African Americans to Massachusetts state history and a guide to the 742 sites around the state that signify the histories of important individuals and events. Learn about Onesimus, whose knowledge led to the development of inoculations to fight small pox in 1721; Belinda Royall who filed the first successful reparations lawsuit in 1783; and Jan Matzeliger’s invention of a shoe lasting machine in 1883 which led to the mass production of shoes.
Virtual Author Talk: J.A. Jance
Friday, February 26, 7 pm
Bestselling author J.A. Jance will discuss her latest book, Missing and Endangered: A Brady Novel of Suspense, in this Zoom webinar. J.A. Jance is the top 10 New York Times bestselling author of the Joanna Brady series; the J. P. Beaumont series; three interrelated thrillers featuring the Walker family; and Edge of Evil, the first in a series featuring Ali Reynolds.
Irish Genealogy 101
Monday, March 1, 2:30pm
Presenter Tom Toohey, former educator and genealogy researcher, will offer a step-by-step method for finding the home places of Irish ancestors. He will show techniques that are quick, cheap and easy that can be done from the comfort of your home. The lecture also contains music, animation, and video and is designed to be entertaining as well as informative. Geared for beginning and intermediate Irish genealogy researchers but all are welcome. This event is made possible through CARES Act funding to Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Writing Slam
Monday, March 1, 7pm
Teens and adults are invited to share their work at the Wilmington Memorial Library/Wilmington High School Writing Club’s Writing Slam! Each writer will have four minutes to read or perform an original work of poetry, fiction, or nonfiction in front of an audience over Zoom.
Author Talk with Susan Mallery
Tuesday, March 2, 7pm
Bestselling author Susan Mallery will discuss her latest book, The Vineyard At Painted Moon, in this Zoom webinar. #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery writes heartwarming, humorous novels about the relationships that define our lives―family, friendship, romance. She’s known for putting nuanced characters in emotional situations that surprise readers to laughter.
Pints + Pages Book Group
Monday, March 4, 7pm
A social book group geared towards readers in their 20’s and 30’s. The group meets on the first Thursday of every other month. The book discussion will be hosted by librarians from the Wilmington and Reading Public Libraries. This month’s featured Book is A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine.
Kill Shot – The Untold Story of the Worst Contaminated Drug Crisis in U.S. History
Thursday, March 4, 7pm
Join Jason Dearen for a presentation based on his acclaimed new book, Kill Shot: A Shadow Industry, A Deadly Disease. Learn about the true crime story of America’s deadliest drug contamination outbreak and the greed and deception that fueled it.
Fiction Critique Group
Saturday, March 6, 9:15am
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. Open to all experience levels writing in all genres. Led by local writing enthusiast, Barbara Alevras.
Helena Byrne: Irish Folklore & Fairylore
Saturday, March 6, 11am
Join acclaimed Seanchaí (Irish storyteller) and singer Helena Byrne as she awakens your imagination and carries you into the magical ‘Other World’ of Irish folklore.
Youth Programs
All Thirteen Book Discussion
Thursday, February 25, 4pm
Join Brittany for a discussion of All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat over Zoom! Learn about the incredible rescue of the Thai boys’ soccer team in 2018, and keep your copy of the book after the meeting. Grades 5-7
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, March 2, 10am
This storytime for preschoolers includes books, rhymes, and music. Ages 3-5
Time for Twos
Wednesday, March 3, 10am
This storytime for two year olds includes books, rhymes, music and movement.
Baby Time
Thursday, March 4, 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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