WILMINGTON, MA — Below is a list of FREE upcoming programs for adults, teens and kids at the Wilmington Memorial Library.
The library will be closed on Saturday, September 2 and Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day.
Adult Programs
Drop-in Tech Help
Tuesday, September 5, 2pm
Wednesday, September 6, 2pm
Saturday, September 9, 2pm
Have a tech question that’s been bugging you? Stop by Drop-in Tech Help.
Diamond Painting
Tuesday, September 5, 7pm
Learn how to make your own diamond painted coaster with Marketing Librarian and recent diamond-painting enthusiast Mary.
VIRTUAL 50+ Job Seekers
Wednesday, September 6, 9:30am
If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career”, this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!
OFFSITE Pints + Pages Book Group
Thursday, September 7, 7pm
This is a social book group geared towards readers in their 20’s and 30’s. September’s featured title is The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. Location TBD! Please email Adult Services Librarian Erin Driscoll at edriscoll@wilmlibrary.org with any questions.
Needleworkers
Friday, September 8, 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
Lil’ Bookworms Book Club
Wednesday, September 6, 3:45pm
A book club for students in Kindergarten through Grade 2, featuring books, reading comprehension, and an activity! Grades K-2
LEGO Building
Thursday, September 7, 3:45pm
Build with LEGOs at the same time as other LEGO fans and display what you make in the library! Grades K-5
Exploration Station: Solar Eclipses
Friday, September 8, 10am
Develop STEAM and early literacy skills through fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Ages 2-5
Tiny Art Show Canvas Pickup Begins!
Saturday, September 9, All Day
Tiny Art Show is back! We want you to make a tiny piece of tiny art! Open to all ages and all mediums! Paint a tiny canvas, draw a tiny picture, create a tiny sculpture, a tiny felted creation, tiny knitting, or even tiny ceramics! Be creative! All artwork must be either on a 3×3 inch canvas or, if 3D, must be 3 inches or smaller in all dimensions. Tiny canvases will be available for pickup while supplies last, but don’t fret if you don’t get one – you can get your own at a craft store or create something 3D or on stiff paper! Deadline to submit is September 25th! All Ages
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.
All are welcome to attend the drop-in celebration for Library Director Tina Stewart’s retirement on September 15! Join us for refreshments provided by the Friends of the Wilmington Memorial Library and a presentation of the Retirement Baldwin Apple.
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