Below is a press release from the Wilmington Memorial Library:
Adult Programs
INDOOR Drop-In Tech Help
Tuesday, January 25, 1pm
Wednesday, January 26, 2pm
Did you get a new device for the holidays? Need some help figuring something out? Stop by Tech Help to get your question answered.
VIRTUAL Creative Writing Skills Group
Tuesday, January 25, 7pm
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.
INDOOR Well Read Wednesday Book Group
Wednesday, January 26, 10am
This book group discusses contemporary books, both fiction and non-fiction, led by Library Director Tina Stewart. Featured book: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
HYBRID Social Justice Book Group
Wednesday, January 26, 7pm
This group continues the work started with the library’s antiracism series. Instead of discussing the entire book, the group will read a select number of chapters per month to allow for more in depth conversation. Featured Book: An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. Chapters for this meeting: Chapters 7-9 (61 Pages)
VIRTUAL Sleep Researcher Dr. Wendy Troxel
Thursday, January 27, 7pm
Sleep researcher Dr. Wendy Troxel will discuss the importance of sleep and offer advice on how to improve your sleep quality. Dr. Troxel is a senior behavioral and social scientist at the RAND Corporation and an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh and University of Utah. She is the author of Sharing the Covers: Every Couple’s Guide to Better Sleep and has given two TEDx Talks: “Why School Should Start Later for Teens” and “How to Sleep Like Your Relationship Depends on It.”
INDOOR Needleworkers
Friday, January 28, 10am – 12pm
This is a social group for those who do any kind of needle craft. Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. and enjoy a little conversation and camaraderie—drop in. Everyone is welcome!
TWOSday Raffle
Join in the TWOSday fun while learning about library services. Pick up a “two-do” list at the library or print one from the website. For each two things you do on the list, you earn a raffle ticket. Bring your list to the library to pick up your earned raffle tickets. Raffle will be drawn on 2-22-22 at 2:22pm for a dinner for what else—two! (Local restaurant gift card, $50 value).
Youth Programs
All youth programs have been switched to virtual or cancelled through mid-February in response to high COVID-19 cases.
VIRTUAL STEAM Team
Monday, January 24, 3:45pm (Grades K-2)
Monday, January 24, 6:30pm (Grades 3-5)
Learn and have fun at the same time in this engaging STEAM program! Registered patrons will receive an email when their Take Home Kits are ready for pickup. Once receiving the email, you may come in anytime during our library hours to pick up your kit.
VIRTUAL Pajama Jam
Monday, January 24, 6:30pm
Join the fabulous Bernadette Baird for interactive music and movement. Ages 0-4
VIRTUAL Teen Book Club
Friday, January 28, 4pm
This month’s Teen Book Club will discuss One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus. Copies will be available at the library to check out prior to our meeting. Grades 9-12
Participate in our Winter Reading Challenge!
Our Winter Reading Challenge starts on January 1! The challenge is to read every day for the month of January – anything counts! Books, magazines, audiobooks, etc. Log at least 15 days to pick up a prize at the library. Start the year off strong with a commitment to read! Register on wilmlibrary.beanstack.com or using the Beanstack app.
WML In-Person Programming
Registration is required for most in-person programs. If a program is outdoors and inclement weather is forecast, the program may be held inside the library. Please check our website on the day of the program to confirm location. Masks are required required inside Town buildings regardless of vaccination status.
WML Virtual Programming
The library continues to offer a variety of virtual events. Please note that registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link. Go to wilmlibrary.org to register or call 978-658-2967.
Book Store Next Store, 183 Middlesex Ave.
Open Saturdays only in January & February, 10am – 4pm
Shop discount books! Paperbacks for $1 and hardcovers for $2. The Book Store is staffed by volunteers from the Friends of the Library and all proceeds help support library programs.
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