LIBRARY NEWS: Library To Hold Star Wars Trivia Night On May 1; Poetry Contest Deadline Is April 30; Library Card Design Contest Deadline Is May 7

Below is a list of upcoming events from the Wilmington Memorial Library:

Library Reminders

The Poetry Contest submission deadline is Tuesday, April 30th.

The Library Card Design Contest submission deadline is Tuesday, May 7th.

Adult Programs

Needleworkers at Night
Monday, April 29, 6pm
These nighttime sessions are perfect for anyone who does any kind of needle craft but can’t make it to Needleworkers during the day! Drop-in. This group meets every Monday in the cozy seating area of the first floor of the library.

Drop-in Tech Help
Tuesday, April 30, 2pm
Wednesday, May 1, 2pm
Saturday, May 4, 2pm
Have a tech question that’s been bugging you? Stop by Drop-in Tech Help.

Managing Your Money to Build Your Best Life
Tuesday, April 30, 6:30pm
Want to take control of your money but aren’t sure where to start? Join us to learn how to build a budget, manage your spending, and save for the future. Presented by Alia Georges with the Babson Financial Literacy Project.

Pints + Pages
Thursday, May 2, 7pm
This group meets on the first Thursday of every other month. The book discussion will be hosted by librarians from the Wilmington and Tewksbury Public Libraries. Meeting location rotates between Wilmington, MA and Tewksbury, MA and surrounding towns. This meeting will discuss Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. Meeting location to be determined.

Needleworkers
Friday, May 3, 10am
This is a social group for those who do any kind of needle craft. Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. and enjoy conversation and camaraderie. Drop-in.

VIRTUAL Fiction Critique Group
Saturday, May 4, 9:15am
This is a social group for those who do any kind of needle craft. Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. and enjoy conversation and camaraderie. Drop-in.

Youth Programs

Wilmington Community Playgroup
Monday, April 29, 10am
The Community Teamwork Family Resource Network is here weekly! Join CTI for a community playgroup where we’ll work on Early Literacy skills and much, much more! Ask CTI about any resources they can help provide for you and your family. The first playgroup of every month will focus on infants and toddlers. Ages 0-6, siblings welcome

Steam Team
Monday, April 29, 6pm
Learn and have fun at the same time in this engaging STEAM program! This month’s project is Save the Peeps! Build a raft to help them float. Grades K-5

Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, April 30, 10am
Join us at our Preschool Storytime! This program includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Ages 3-6

Time for Twos
Wednesday, May 1, 10am
Join us at our Time for Twos! This program includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Age 2

Bilingual Story Hour
Wednesday, May 1, 3pm
The Community Teamwork Family Resource Network is here weekly! Practice using your home language with us! Our staff will be here with an interpreter speaking Haitian Creole. At our playgroup we will work on Early Literacy skills and more! Ask CTI about any resources they can help provide for you and your family. Ages 0-6 and their caregivers

Girls Who Code
Wednesday, May 1, 6pm
Girls Who Code is an organization that aims to close the gender gap in STEM fields by teaching girls to code. Over the twelve weeks you’ll learn about coding, women in the STEM fields, and work together to code your own project. Grades 3-5

May the 4th Star Wars Trivia
Wednesday, May 1, 6pm
May the 4th be with you! Join Youth Services Librarian, Nicole, for another round of Star Wars Trivia! All ages – recommended for groups of 2-6 people, but individuals are welcome!

Baby Time
Thursday, May 2, 10am
Join us at our Baby Time! This program includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Ages 0-23 months

Plushie Playgroup
Thursday, May 2, 4pm
Does your child’s plushie need a friend? In this program, children will bring in their favorite plushies and have them play with others. It’s a chance for your child to make friends and for their plushies as well! Bring your own plushies and give them an afternoon to remember! Ages 3+, siblings welcome

Drop-in Storytime
Friday, May 3, 10:30am
Join us at our Drop-In Storytimes! This program includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Ages 2-6

LEGO Building
Friday, May 3, 4pm
Build with LEGOs at the same time as other LEGO fans and display what you make in the library! Grades K-5

May the 4th Star Wars Drop-in Activities
Saturday, May 4, 10am
May the 4th be with you! Drop by the library anytime on Saturday, May 4 to enjoy Star Wars activities like puzzles, crafts, and a photo backdrop! Supplies will remain in the Children’s Room through Monday, 5/6, while supplies last. 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.

Museum Passes
The library has discounted passes to your favorite Massachusetts museums, attractions, and state parks. Find the full list on our website!

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.

StarWarsTrivia

May the 4th be with you! Join Youth Services Librarian Nicole for another round of Star Wars trivia on Wednesday, May 1st at 6pm. This program is designed for groups of 2-6 people, but individuals are also welcome!

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