Below are announcements from the Wilmington Memorial Library:
Library Closure
The library will be closed on January 19th in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Adult Programs
Drop-in Tech Help
Tuesday, January 20, 2pm
Wednesday, January 21, 2pm
Thursday, January 22, 2pm
Saturday, January 24, 2pm
Have a tech question that’s been bugging you? Stop by Drop-in Tech Help.
Connect with a Social Worker
Tuesday, January 20, 10am and Thursday, January 22, 6pm
The Wilmington Wellness Coalition, in partnership with Wilmington Memorial Library, offers free, confidential support sessions at the library for any library patron who may need support. Meet with Samantha Cavanaugh, the Town of Wilmington’s social worker, for help with mental health, substance use, housing, food insecurity, transportation, applications, caregiver support, and more. The first hour will be for drop-ins on a first-come, first-served basis, and the second hour will be appointment based in 20-minute time slots.
New Year’s Yoga Series
Wednesday, January 21, 3pm
Start the year off right with a gentle yoga series led by Yoga Loft instructors.
“Dry January” Mocktail Making
Thursday, January 22, 6:30pm
Participating in Dry January? Or just curious about zero-proof cocktails? Join Boston-based bartender Drexel Axeloons, to learn how to make mocktails that will truly impress. Drexel has over a decade of high-volume craft cocktail experience.
Needleworkers
Friday, January 23, 10am
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
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, January 20, 10am
Join us at our Preschool Storytime! This program includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Ages 3-6
Teen Group Volunteering: Bookmarks
Tuesday, January 20, 6pm
Looking for extra volunteer hours? Make bookmarks, cards, and decorated lunch bags for Cardz for Kidz! These items will be sent to children in need of extra encouragement in hospitals, schools, and other nonprofit organizations. Grades 6-12
Time for Twos
Wednesday, January 21, 10am
Time for Twos includes books, rhymes, music and movement for children aged 2! Age 2
Kindergarten School Night: Wildwood
Wednesday, January 21, 5:30pm
Calling all Wildwood kindergarten students! You and your family are invited to join us at the Wilmington Memorial Library for a fun-filled night of activities, including: a library scavenger hunt, raffle baskets, a visit form a mystery reader and more. For Wildwood Kindergarteners and their families
Baby Time
Thursday, January 22, 10am
Join us at our Baby Time! This program includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Ages 0-23 months
Playful Pathways: Get Into Gear
Friday, January 23, 11am
During our Transportation Unit, come celebrate everyone’s favorite subject: Things That Go! This event will focus on cars – we’ll play sorting and matching games, race cars, and more!
Ages 0-5
Switch it Up! Video Game Club
Friday, January 23, 3:45pm
Love video games? Come to this once-a-month video game club to play Switch games with friends! Grades 1-5
Additional Information
Save the Date for Our Administrative Assistant’s Retirement Celebration!
Administrative Assistant Gloria Corcoran is retiring after 34 years of dedicated service at Wilmington Memorial Library. Please join us on Friday, January 30th, from 4-6pm in the Conversation Area as we honor and celebrate Gloria’s remarkable career. A true unsung hero of WML, Gloria has tackled every task with dedication, heart, and an unmatched commitment to keeping the library running smoothly. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of WML, and Gloria will be presented with the Retirement Baldwin Apple as part of the celebration.
Need support or resources? Connect with a Social Worker at WML.
The Wilmington Wellness Coalition and Wilmington Memorial Library offer free, confidential sessions with the Town of Wilmington’s social worker on the first and third Tuesday and second and fourth Thursday of the month. Help is available for mental health, housing, food access, and more. Visit wilmlibrary.org for more information.
Library Resource: Peterson’s Test & Career Prep!
Wilmington Memorial Library has a new resource- Peterson’s Test & Career Prep! With Person’s Test & Career Prep, you can search thousands of colleges and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, create resumes and explore careers, all for free with your library card! Visit http://www.wilmlibrary.org/econtent/research for more info.
Book Store Next Door
In January and February, the Bookstore Next Door will be open Saturdays only, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by to purchase some new-to-you books!
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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