Below are announcements from the Wilmington Memorial Library:
Library Closure: The library will be closed on Wednesday, November 26th at 5pm and all-day Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving.
Adult Programs
Drop-in Tech Help
Tuesday, November 25, 2pm
Wednesday, November 26, 2pm
Saturday, November 29, 2pm
Have a tech question that’s been bugging you? Stop by Drop-in Tech Help.
Virtual Creative Writing Skills Group
Sunday, November 23, 7pm
Learn and apply creative writing tips, tools and techniques. Open to all who want to improve their writing skills and get their work published. To register, email Adult Services Librarian Erin at adultservices@wilmlibrary.org with the name of the event.
Bookends Book Group
Monday, November 24, 10am
This book group discusses contemporary books, both fiction and non-fiction, led by Library Associate Rebecca. Please stop by the library to pick up a copy of the featured book. This month’s featured book is The Feather Detective: Mystery, Mayhem, and the Magnificent Life of Roxie Laybourne by Chris Sweeney.
Needleworkers at Night
Monday, November 24, 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.
Hearing Aid Tips & Tricks
Monday, November 24, 7pm
This hybrid monthly meeting is a place for people to trade tips and tricks on how to get the most out of their hearing aids. Led by Technology Librarian Brad. You can attend in-person or virtually on Zoom.
Youth Programs
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, November 25, 10am
Join us at our Preschool Storytime! This program includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Ages 3-6
DINOvember Party
Tuesday, November 25, 3pm
Dinosaur fans unite! Celebrate DINOvember at this party with dinosaur snacks, crafts, books, and activities. Wear your coolest dino clothes and roam around the room with some dino-mite library pals. Recommended for ages 3-8.
Time for Twos
Wednesday, November 26, 10am
Time for Twos includes books, rhymes, music and movement for children aged 2! Age 2
Additional Information
Happening Now: Fleece Fest Collection!
Grown out of your winter coat? Donate it to the library’s winter coat drive to help it find a new home! Bring lightly worn kids (incl. babies & toddlers) and teen coats to the library between 11/1-12/8. Come back on December 13, from 10am-4pm to pick out a new coat (no donation required).
Pages for Pastries
This reading challenge (for adults) is pretty simple and sweet: read and review books for the chance to win a $25 gift card to a local bakery! Fill out a bookmark, available at the library and online, for every book you read, then bring it back to the library in exchange for a raffle ticket. Three lucky participants will win gift cards to area bakeries! Running from November 1st through the 24th.
New Assisted Listening System
The Wilmington Memorial Library is pleased to announce that an assisted listening system is now available for events held in the Stewart Room. The system can be used in three different ways. For patrons without hearing aids or cochlear implants, there are headphones. For patrons with aids or implants that have a T-Coil, there are neck loops. For patrons who have paired their aids or implants with their phone, there’s an app, WaveCast. Please contact the library (or technology librarians) for more information.
Book Store Next Door
Celebrate the winter holidays with the Friends of the Library Bookstore Next Door! All November and December holiday-themed books are half-off to help you give the gift of literature this season. While the store will be open for last-minute shopping on Saturday, Dec. 20, it will be closed the following dates: Wednesday, Nov. 26, Wednesday, Dec. 24, Saturday, Dec. 27 and Wednesday, Dec. 31. In January, the Bookstore Next Door will be open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through March.
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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