Below are announcements from the Wilmington Memorial Library:
Adult Programs
Drop-in Tech Help
Tuesday, September 16, 2pm
Wednesday, September 17, 2pm
Thursday, September 18, 2pm
Saturday, September 20, 2pm
Have a tech question that’s been bugging you? Stop by Drop-in Tech Help.
Needleworkers at Night
Monday, September 15, 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.
Welcome to Wilmington!
Wednesday, September 17, 6pm
Stop by the library for our reception for new residents. There will be the opportunity to meet representatives from local organizations, learn about service opportunities, meet other new residents and more! RSVPs encouraged, but not required.
Novel Ideas
Thursday, September 18, 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: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall.
Needleworkers
Friday, September 19, 10am-12pm
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, September 15, 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
Manga Tryouts
Thursday, September 18, 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
Switch it Up! Video Game Club
Friday, September 19, 3:45pm
Love video games? Come to this once-a-month video game club to play Switch games with friends! Grades 1-5
Babysitting Course
Saturday, September 20, 10am
In this course, participants ages 11-18 years old will learn the skills needed to become responsible babysitters. The course will teach babysitting safety, how to handle different situations while taking care of children, and provide a 4-H babysitting guide. This is a 2 part course and participants should plan to attend both sessions (Saturday, September 20 from 10am-2pm and Saturday, October 18 from 10am-1pm). Please bring a lunch, and we will provide snacks. Ages 11-18
Teen DnD
Saturday, September 20, 2pm
Looking for a group to play with? Join us for in person Dungeons and Dragons at the library. You may also participate on Discord, a private server. We use DnDBeyond to track and create our characters. Grades 6-12
Additional Information
Registration still open!
Join author Sy Montgomery on Thursday, September 25th at 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm) as she discusses her journey as an author. There will be a cash bar, book sales & an autograph signing! Sy Montgomery is best known for her books The Good, Good Pig and The Soul of an Octopus. Registration is now open! This is a free event, open to ages 9+, and is located at the Wilmington Senior Center.
Library Card Sign-up Month
September is library card sign up month! Anyone that signs up for a library card in the month of September will get a tote bag, pen, sticker and welcome sheet.
Check Out Our Library of Things
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 take home. Items include: a karaoke machine, laminator, telescope, crochet kit, projector 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.
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