WILMINGTON, MA — Below is a list of FREE upcoming programs for adults, teens and kids at the Wilmington Memorial Library.
Adult Programs
Needleworkers at Night
Monday, August 21, 6:30pm
Can’t make it to Needleworkers during the day? We’ve added evening sessions on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. and enjoy a little conversation and camaraderie. Drop in.
Drop-in Tech Help
Tuesday, August 22, 2pm
Wednesday, August 23, 2pm
Saturday, August 26, 2pm
Have a tech question that’s been bugging you? Stop by Drop-in Tech Help.
Game On!
Tuesday, August 22, 7pm
Play a number of board games under the guidance of gaming enthusiast Scot Crispin. All are welcome. Ages 12+
The Prison Book Program: Mass Incarceration and Access to Books
Thursday, August 24, 7pm
Join Kelly Brotzman for a discussion on mass incarceration and the importance of access to books. She is the Executive Director of Prison Book Program in Quincy, a 50-year old nonprofit devoted to sending free, high-quality books and reading materials to people in prisons and jails across the country. Her passion for supporting people in prison comes from her experiences teaching college classes in prisons and volunteering as an academic mentor to incarcerated college students. Kelly has a PhD in social ethics from the University of Chicago.
Youth Programs
Wilmington Community Playgroup
Monday, August 21, 10am
The Community Teamwork Family Resource Network is here for 5-week playgroup sessions! Join us for our community playgroup where we will work on Early Literacy skills and much, much more! Ask us about any resources we can help provide for you and your family. Registration is for this day only. For more Community Playgroups, register for each date you’re available to attend.
Multiplayer Monday
Monday, August 21, 2pm
The Baldwin Room will be reserved for teens in grades 6-12 to use our Nintendo Switch and projector! Try out the latest games, play with friends, and make new ones. No registration required, just come by if you’re around! Grades 6-12
Lark River Story: The Hungry Heron
Tuesday, August 22, 3:30pm
Come enjoy the story of the Hungry Heron and then learn to make origami birds and fish! Grades K-5
Tie Dye!
Wednesday, August 23, 2pm
This fun family tradition is back again! This year, bring something white – a shirt, socks, a hand towel, a headband – and tie dye with us outside the library! All ages
Crafternoon: Fruit Fans
Thursday, August 24, 3pm
Just in time for the end of summer, make fans that look like fruit to cool off! Grades 4-8
Additional Information
Book Store Next Door
The Book Store Next Door is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am to 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.
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.
Register now for our Tie Dye event on August 23! Bring something white and Tie Dye with us outside of the library!
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