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, September 18, 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, September 19, 2pm
Wednesday, September 20, 2pm
Saturday, September 23, 2pm
Have a tech question that’s been bugging you? Stop by Drop-in Tech Help.
VIRTUAL 50+ Job Seekers
Wednesday, September 20, 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!
Novel Ideas Book Group
Thursday, September 21, 7pm
Enjoy reading fiction? Join the library’s fiction book group led by Adult Services Librarian Erin Driscoll. Please stop by the library to pick up a copy of the featured book. September’s featured book is The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff.
Needleworkers
Friday, September 22, 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
Tiny Art Show Canvas Drop-off
Monday, September 18 – Saturday, September 23, All Day
If you created a Tiny Art piece, stop by the library youth desk at any time to drop off your artwork. Please fill out either a digital submission form or a printable submission form (both can be found on our website). We will also have printable submission forms at the library. The deadline to submit artwork is Monday, September 25.
Wilmington Community Playgroup
Monday, September 18, 10am
A book club for students in Kindergarten through Grade 2, featuring books, reading comprehension, and an activity! Grades K-2
Switch it Up! Video Game Club
Monday, September 18, 3:45pm
Love video games? Love Nintendo Switch? Come to this once-a-month video game club to play your favorite Switch games with friends! Grades 1-5
Family Craft Night: Sunflowers
Wednesday, September 20, 6:30pm
Just in time for sunflower season, come use paint and beans to create sunflower artwork as a family! Ages 3+ and their caregivers
Manga Tryouts
Thursday, September 21, 3:30pm
Have a say in manga purchased for the teen collection with this new club! During each meeting, we’ll sample 1st volumes of different manga, and vote on whether it should be added to WML’s collection. Grades 6-12
Read to Stormy
Thursday, September 21, 5pm
Come read to Stormy, our new therapy dog who 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
Drop-in Storytime
Friday, September 22, 10am
Come enjoy this fun outdoor storytime that includes books, rhymes, music and movement! Ages 2-6
Costume Craze Collection Begins
Saturday, September 23, All Day
Bring your lightly worn or new kids and teen Halloween costumes to the library between September 23rd and October 6th! Then, come back on October 7th to find a new-to-you kids or teen costume! All ages
Teen Leadership Council Interest Meeting
Saturday, September 23, 11am
Are you interested in advocating for what you want at WML? Have you volunteered before, but want to commit to more? Come to this meeting, bring a friend and find out more about our new Teen Leadership Council & get an application. Volunteer hours & pastries will be provided. Please email srottger@wilmlibrary.org with any questions! Grades 7-12
D&D
Saturday, September 23, 3pm
Interested in finding out more about this fantasy tabletop role-playing game, or looking for a group to play with? This month’s session will be IN PERSON at the library. You may also participate on Discord, a private server. We use D&DBeyond to track and create our characters. Grades 6-8
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.
Our yearly Costume Craze is back! Bring your lightly worn or new kids and teen Halloween costumes to the library between September 23rd and October 6th. Then, come back on October 7th to find a new-to-you kids or teen costume!
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