LIBRARY NEWS: Wilmington Library To Hold 16 Programs Next Week, Including Bike & Scooter Safety Class For Kids

Below are announcements from the Wilmington Memorial Library:

Adult Programs

Drop-in Tech Help
Tuesday, July 15, 2pm
Wednesday, July 16, 2pm
Thursday, July 17, 2pm
Saturday, July 19, 2pm
Have a tech question that’s been bugging you? Stop by Drop-in Tech Help.

Needleworkers at Night
Monday, July 14, 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.

Intro to Novelist
Monday, July 14, 7pm
Come learn how to use Novelist to find your next read. This library resource give you book recommendations based on authors and genres you like.

Novel Ideas
Thursday, July 17, 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. Featured Book: Three Days in June by Anne Tyler.

RPG with Marie
Saturday, July 19, 1-4pm
Curious about Role Playing Games like Dungeons & Dragons but unsure how to get started? Join Librarian Marie for a beginner-friendly introduction to RPGs, followed by a fun, low-pressure one-off campaign!

Youth Programs

Bilingual Story Hour
Monday, July 14, 10am
Practice using your home language or learn a new language with the Community Teamwork Family Resource Network! Ages 0-6.

Safe Rolling on Bikes & Scooters with MA Safe Routes to School
Monday, July 14, 6pm
Bring your helmet and join the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program as we discuss how best to be a safe roller on your bike or scooter! Intended for Ages 8-14

Outdoor Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, July 15, 10am
Storytime has moved outside for the summer! Preschool storytime includes books, rhymes, music and movement for ages 3-6. Ages 3-6

Q&A with Indie Video Game Developers
Tuesday, July 15, 6pm
Ever wondered what it’s like to design video games? Indie game developers Michael Carriere and Chris Chung will discuss their work and answer your questions about their careers and experience. Teens & Adults

Outdoor Time for Twos
Wednesday, July 16, 10am
Storytime has moved outside for the summer! Time for Twos includes books, rhymes, music and movement for children aged 2. Age 2

Book Making Club for Grades 1-3
Wednesday, July 16, 4pm
Over a 6-part weekly series, young book makers will explore different styles, mediums and book types for developing characters, narrative voice, plot and more! Grades 1-3

Outdoor Baby Time
Thursday, July 17, 10am
Storytime has moved outside for the summer! Baby Time includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Ages 0-23 months

Manga Tryouts
Thursday, July 17, 3:30pm
Have a say in manga purchased for the teen collection with this 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

Pokémon Card Trading
Thursday, July 17, 6pm
Come by the library to trade cards! This event will focus on Pokémon trading cards, but attendees can bring any cards they wish to trade. Grades K-5, siblings welcome

Mario Mushroom Punch Needle
Friday, July 18, 3pm
Try out punch needle embroidery with these tufted Mario-like mushrooms! We’ll have video game background music for a relaxing crafting session. Grades 6-12

Buildwave
Saturday, July 19, 11am
Want to foster your child’s interest in STEM, while igniting their creative spark? Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game! Grades K-6

Additional Information

WML’s Summer Reading is Back!
The Summer Reading Program is here! Register and log your reading online at wilmlibrary.beanstack.org or grab a paper log at the library. Throughout the summer you can collect prizes and raffle tickets by reading and completing activities. This year’s theme is Level Up at Your Library, running from June 23rd to August 13th.

Save the Date: Author Talk with Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Join author Jarrett J. Krosoczka on July 22nd at 6pm, as he shares his popular books, including kid’s graphic novel series, Lunch Lady and teen graphic memoir, Hey, Kiddo, with a live drawing demo, Q&A, book signing, and meet-and-greet. This event is for all ages and will be held at the Wilmington Senior Center. Register at bit.ly/authortalkjjk.

Cuts to Statewide Databases
Beginning July 1, 2025, Massachusetts residents will experience significant reductions in access to statewide research databases due to the elimination of federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), following Executive Order 14238. While the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC), Massachusetts Library System (MLS), and Merrimack Valley Library Consortium (MVLC) are striving to preserve key services, including support for eBooks and the Commonwealth Catalog, many valuable resources will no longer be available.

IMLS provides grants to libraries of all 50 states to support the work of all types of libraries in the U.S. In Massachusetts, the MBLC administers federal grant funding to libraries around the state for many projects, including statewide research databases. As a result of the cuts, MBLC has lost over $3 million dollars of federal funding for fiscal year 2026. For more information about the MBLC’s funding cuts please visit: https://wilmlibrary.org/econtent/research/.

The staff at the Wilmington Memorial Library apologizes in advance for any inconvenience this change may cause. The following statewide databases will no longer be available: Boston Globe Article Archive (1980-present), Britannica Moderna, Gale Academic OneFile Select, Gale General OneFile, Gale Health and Wellness, Gale in Context: Biography, Gale in Context: Elementary, Gale in Context, Environmental Studies, Gale in Context: Global Issues, Gale in Context: Middle School, Gale in Context: Science, Gale in Context: US History, Gale in Context: World History, Gale Interactive Science, Gale LegalForms, Gale Literature Resource Center, HeritageQuest Online, Peterson’s Career Prep, Peterson’s Test Prep, Science Database (ProQuest), and Transparent Language Online.

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.