LIBRARY NEWS: Wilmington Library To Hold 16 Programs Next Week, Including Jarrett Krosoczka Author Visit On July 22, Sip & Carve On July 24

Below are announcements from the Wilmington Memorial Library:

Adult Programs

Drop-in Tech Help
Tuesday, July 22, 2pm
Wednesday, July 23, 2pm
Thursday, July 24, 2pm
Saturday, July 26, 2pm
Have a tech question that’s been bugging you? Stop by Drop-in Tech Help.

Needleworkers at Night
Monday, July 21, 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.

Sip & Carve
Thursday, July 24, 6-8pm
Discover the art of printmaking from scratch. Everyone will leave with their carved block, along with 3-5 unique prints of their creation. We’ll have some mocktails to sip on while you create!

Youth Programs

Wilmington Community Playgroup
Monday, July 21, 10am
Join Community Teamwork Family Resource Network 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. Ages 0-6, siblings welcome

Graphic Novel Book Club
Monday, July 21, 6pm
Graphic novel readers unite! Join our book club to discuss our book of the month, eat snacks, and vote on the next selection. This month’s graphic novel is: Wildflower Emily by Lydia Corry. Grades 3-5

Outdoor Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, July 22, 10am
Storytime has moved outside for the summer! Preschool storytime includes books, rhymes, music and movement for ages 3-6. Ages 3-6

Author Visit with Jarrett J. Krosoczka!
Tuesday, July 22, 6pm
Join award-winning author, Jarrett J. Krosoczka as he discusses his popular books! He’ll even demonstrate how his graphic novels come to life with a drawing demonstration, followed by a Q&A, book signing and meet-and-greet. This event is being held at the Wilmington Senior Center. All Ages

Outdoor Time for Twos
Wednesday, July 23, 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 23, 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

Family Craft Night: Tic Tac Toe Boards
Wednesday, July 23, 6pm
Complete a craft together with your family! This month we will be making travel tic tac toe boards! Ages 5+

Outdoor Baby Time
Thursday, July 24, 10am
Storytime has moved outside for the summer! Baby Time includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Ages 0-23 months

Crafternoon
Thursday, July 24, 3pm
Come make a fun craft with us! Grades 4-8

Read to Stormy
Thursday, July 24, 4-5:30pm (15-minute sessions)
Come practice your reading skills with Therapy Dog, Stormy! Practice your reading skills with Therapy Dog, Stormy! In this special session, there are no registrations! Drop-in anytime between 4:00-5:30pm for a first-come, first-served time slot outside in the Peggy Kane Reading Garden. Grades K-6

Summer Safety with Safe Routes to School (MassDot)
Friday, July 25, 10am
Bring your helmet and join the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program as we learn about Walking School Buses and Bike Trains. Recommended for ages 2-6, but open to all

Switch It Up! Tournament Style
Friday, July 25, 3pm
Love video games? Join the once-a-month gamers club to compete in a Smash Bros. Tournament! Grades 1-5

Science Heros: Adventures of the Missing Color
Saturday, July 26, 11am
Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, Science Heroes will get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art! Grades K-5

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.