Below is a list of upcoming events from the Wilmington Memorial Library:
Library Closure
Wilmington Memorial Library will be closed Friday, June 6th from 9am-1pm for staff training. The library will be open at 1pm, until closing at 5pm.
Adult Programs
Drop-in Tech Help
Tuesday, June 3, 2pm
Wednesday, June 4, 2pm
Thursday, June 5, 2pm
Saturday, June 7, 2pm
Have a tech question that’s been bugging you? Stop by Drop-in Tech Help.
Needleworkers at Night
Monday, June 2, 6-8pm
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.
Slice and Dice: A Pizza and Table Top Game Night
Tuesday, June 3, 6-8pm
Join Librarians Mary and Marie for Slice & Dice, our monthly pizza and table top game night for adults. Each month, we’ll kick off with a featured game, followed by open play where you can explore our game library or bring your own favorites to share with the group!
Fiction Critique Group (Virtual)
Saturday, June 7, 9:15am
Love writing fiction? Whether you are drafting a short story or a novel, joining our Critique Group is a great opportunity to meet other writers and get constructive feedback.
Youth Programs
Book Store Next Door Readathon
Monday, June 2- Saturday, June 7, All Day
Join Wilmington Memorial Library’s first ever Readathon! Read all week long, log pledges on Beanstack (or on paper logs) to support the Book Store Next Door. All Ages.
Teen Book Boxes: Level Up at Your Library
Monday, June 2, All Day
Starting June 2nd, register to receive a June book box! Then on June 30th, come to the library to pick up your box. This month’s theme (and our Summer Reading theme) is Level Up at Your Library! Grades 6-12
Wilmington Community Playgroup
Monday, June 2, 10am
Join the Community Teamwork Family Resource Network for a community playgroup where they’ll work on Early Literacy skills and much more! Ages 0-6, siblings welcome
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, June 3, 10am
Join us at Preschool Storytime! This program includes books, rhymes, music and movement for children ages 3-6! Ages 3-6
Mindful Movement
Tuesday, June 3, 4pm
Join library pals as we flow through children’s yoga poses, mindful movements, and read some books to help us grow in mindfulness and peace. Grades K-2
Time for Twos
Wednesday, June 4, 10am
Time for Twos includes books, rhymes, music and movement for children aged 2! Age 2
Baby Time
Thursday, June 5, 10am
Join us at our Baby Time! This program includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Ages 0-23 months
LEGO Building
Friday, June 6, 3:45pm
Build with LEGOs at the same time as other LEGO fans and display what you make in the library! Grades K-5
Community Chalk Art with ZNT Arts
Saturday, June 7, 10-11:30am
Community Chalk Art invites community members of all ages to add to a chalk mural that represents the uniqueness of their greater community. Come enjoy some creative time outside on the front walkway of the library and in the Peggy Kane Reading garden. We’ll also have an ice cream truck present! All Ages
BSND Readathon Fest
Saturday, June 7, 2-4pm
Celebrate the end of our first ever Readathon on June 7th with snacks, book sales, music, and activities for all ages on the library’s front lawn! All Ages
Additional Information
Notice Anything New in Our Children’s Room?
As part of our Playful Pathways programming, we’ve added a ton of fun things to the play area, like a kitchen, pop-up food truck, market and more! These fun toys are part of our Food & Nutrition Unit and will only be here for a limited time, so stop by the library soon to check them out.
Check Out Our Library of Things This Summer
Did you know Wilmington Memorial Library circulates more than just books? Check out our Adult, Teen and Youth Library of Things for fun and useful items to use this summer. Items include: a pickleball set, disc gold, lawn games, volleyball and badminton, a tent and much more! See what’s available at https://wilmlibrary.org/lot/.
Book Store Next Door
Regular hours are back at The Book Store Next Door! The bookstore is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am-4pm.
Museum Passes
The library has discounted passes to your favorite Massachusetts museums, attractions, and state parks. Find the full list by visiting http://www.wilmlibrary.org/services/mp.
WML In-Person & Virtual Programming
Registration is required for most in-person programs and is required for all virtual programs, as you will need to register in order to receive the Zoom link. You can register on our website at http://www.wilmlibrary.org or by calling (978) 658-2967.
Like Wilmington Apple on Facebook. Follow Wilmington Apple on Twitter. Follow Wilmington Apple on Instagram. Subscribe to Wilmington Apple’s daily email newsletter HERE. Got a comment, question, photo, press release, or news tip? Email wilmingtonapple@gmail.com.
Wilmington Apple 