Below is a press release from the Wilmington Memorial Library:
The library will be closed: Saturday, May 28 and Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day & Friday, June 3, 9am – 1pm for staff training.
Adult Programs
Town-Wide Yard Sale Applications Close On June 4
Applications are now open for the Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Sellers – applications available on the website and at the library. The $15 fee includes two yard sale signs plus directional signs and lots of publicity. The application deadline is Saturday, June 4. Shoppers – maps of yard sale locations will be available at wilmlibrary.org, at the library, and at Market Basket starting Wednesday, June 8.
INDOOR All the Lonely People – Film Screening + Q&A
Thursday, May 26, 7pm
All The Lonely People is a presentation centered on a documentary film followed by an audience discussion with the filmmakers, which will take place virtually. It places a human face on the hidden epidemic of chronic loneliness and social isolation. Built on hope, it shares the latest research and interventions for individuals and communities and leaves audiences feeling empowered and reconnected. Come to the library for a screening of All The Lonely People, a documentary on social isolation and loneliness and participate in a Q&A with filmmakers, Stu Maddux and Joseph Applebaum. Funded by Wilmington Family Counseling.
INDOOR Drop-In Tech Help
Tuesday, May 31, 1pm
Wednesday, June 1, 2pm
Have a tech question that’s been bugging you? Stop by Drop-in Tech Help.
VIRTUAL 50+ Job Seeking Networking Group
Wednesday, June 1, 9:30am
Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. This week’s topic (June 1) is Self-Assessment and Transferable Skills.
INDOOR Fact Checking
Wednesday, June 1, 7pm
Join Technology Librarian Brad McKenna to learn about some fact checking resources to help you better understand media bias.
VIRTUAL Fiction Critique Group
Saturday, June 4, 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.
Youth Programs
INDOOR LEGO Building
Thursday, June 2, 3:45pm
Build with LEGOs at the same time as other LEGO fans at the library. At the end, you can share what you made during the time. Grades K-5
OUTDOOR Drop-in Storytime
Saturday, June 4, 10am
Grab your jackets and get ready for a fun outdoor storytime! Our storytimes include books, rhymes, music and movement. In the event of inclement weather, recent rain causing the ground to be saturated, or temperatures under 55° or above 80°, storytime will move INDOORS. Ages 2-6
WML In-Person Programming
Registration is required for most in-person programs. Please check our website on the day of the program to confirm location. Masks are no longer required for vaccinated patrons while visiting the library.
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 & Wednesdays, 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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