WILMINGTON, MA — Below is a list of FREE upcoming programs for adults, teens and kids at the Wilmington Memorial Library.
Adult Programs
Bookends Book Group
Monday, August 28, 10am
This book group discusses contemporary books, both fiction and non-fiction, led by Library Associate Rebecca Lowe. Copies of the book are available at the library. The featured book for August is Master Thieves: The Boston Gangsters Who Pulled Off the World’s Greatest Art Heist by Stephen Kurkjian.
VIRTUAL An Evening with Bestselling Authors Lisa Jackson & Nancy Bush
Monday, August 28, 7pm
Bestselling authors (and sisters!) Lisa Jackson and Nancy Bush will discuss their latest books in this ZOOM webinar. Jackson will discuss The Last Sinner, a gripping novel of suspense featuring two veteran homicide detectives matching wits with a twisted serial killer lurking in the shadows of New Orleans. Bush will discuss The Camp, a chilling novel of suspense where a diabolical modern twist on Friday the 13th meets Yellowjackets at a summer sleepaway camp isolated in the woods of Oregon.
Drop-in Tech Help
Tuesday, August 29, 2pm
Wednesday, August 30, 2pm
Saturday, September 2, 2pm
Have a tech question that’s been bugging you? Stop by Drop-in Tech Help.
Puzzle Race!
Thursday, August 31, 7pm
Assemble your team of four for a chance at puzzle victory! The first team to complete a 500 piece puzzle will take home all the glory (and a prize). Please register all members of your group (up to four people) all together. Whoever registers the group is considered the “Registrant” and we ask that you add all other team members as attendees.
Needleworkers
Friday, September 1, 10am
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.
Youth Programs
STEAM Team: Grades K-5
Monday, August 28, 2pm
Do you have the engineering skills to build the perfect egg saving contraption? Learn and have fun at the same time in this engaging STEAM program! Grades K-5
VIRTUAL Author Talk: Don’t Want to Be Your Monster by Deke Moulton
Tuesday, August 29, 5pm
Sponsored by the Pollard Memorial Library Foundation, join us for a Zoom discussion with debut author Deke Moulton as we celebrate the release of their first book, Don’t Want To Be Your Monster, a middle grade book about two vampire brothers that must set aside their differences to solve a series of murders. We’ll be chatting about how this book adds to vampire mythos and much more! While this is a middle grade book, all patrons interested are welcome and encouraged to attend! This program will be recorded and posted on Pollard’s YouTube channel after this event. All ages
Read to Stormy
Thursday, August 31, 5pm
Come read to Stormy, our new therapy dog that is excited to meet all of our patrons! Sign up for one 15 minute session per family. Siblings and caregivers are welcome. Grades K-6
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 for our Bookends Book Group which discusses contemporary fiction and non-fiction books, hosted by Library Associate Rebecca Lowe.
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