Below are announcements from the Wilmington Memorial Library:
Adult Programs
Drop-in Tech Help
Tuesday, January 27, 2pm
Wednesday, January 28, 2pm
Thursday, January 29, 2pm
Saturday, January 31, 2pm
Have a tech question that’s been bugging you? Stop by Drop-in Tech Help.
Bookends Book Group
Monday, January 26, 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 books are Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and Longbourn by Jo Baker.
Needleworkers at Night
Monday, January 26, 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 Android Phones
Monday, January 26, 7pm
This class will show you how to navigate your device, how to manage notifications, where to find out where your pictures are being backed up, and more.
New Year’s Yoga Series
Wednesday, January 28, 3pm
Start the year off right with a gentle yoga series led by Yoga Loft instructors.
Coffeehouse Concert: Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light
Thursday, January 29, 6:30pm
Come in from the cold for our first Coffeehouse Concert of 2026! Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light are a Boston-based string band making music they call “Femericana” – Americana with a splash of feminine rage.
French Conversation Group
Thursday, January 29, 7pm
Join us to speak French with other francophiles! This is a new monthly group for anyone who loves to speak and listen to French. Join volunteer group leader Nathalie Hayduk for this stress-free, low-key group to speak French on a more regular basis. After this first meeting, this group will meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7pm. Please note that this is not a French Class.
Needleworkers
Friday, January 30, 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.
Community Farewell for Gloria Corcoran
Friday, January 30, 4-6pm
Join us as we honor Admin Assistant, Gloria, at her Retirement Celebration! Administrative Assistant Gloria Corcoran is retiring after 34 years of dedicated service at Wilmington Memorial Library. Please join us in the Conversation Area as we honor and celebrate Gloria’s remarkable career. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of WML, and Gloria will be presented with the Retirement Baldwin Apple as part of the celebration.
Youth Programs
Wilmington Community Playgroup
Monday, January 26, 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
Ready, Set, STEAM!
Monday, January 26, 6pm
Learn and have fun at the same time in this engaging STEAM program! For ages 5 to 11.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, January 27, 10am
Join us at our Preschool Storytime! This program includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Ages 3-6
Teen Community Paint
Tuesday, January 27, 6pm
Help us decorate the Teen Room by collaborating on large canvases that will be hung up on our moveable gallery wall! Grades 6-12
Time for Twos
Wednesday, January 28, 10am
Time for Twos includes books, rhymes, music and movement for children aged 2! Age 2
Early Release Teen Movie & Pizza
Wednesday, January 28, 12pm
Enjoy the early release day with pizza and a movie at WML! We’ll vote on a movie from a few choices. Grades 6-12
Baby Time
Thursday, January 29, 10am
Join us at our Baby Time! This program includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Ages 0-23 months
Manga Tryouts
Thursday, January 29, 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
Music and More with Miss Bernadette
Saturday, January 31, 9:30am
Join Early Childhood Educator Bernadette Baird for singing, dancing, instrument play and storytime in this fun and relaxing family event! Ages 0-4
Additional Information
Save the Date for the Friends of WML Donated Jewelry Sale!
This year’s sale will be held on Friday, April 10th from 5-8pm (with timed tickets) and Saturday, April 11th from 9am-2pm. With prices starting as low as $1, you’re sure to find that one-of-a-kind piece, new bling to dress up an old outift, gifts to give, and more. Don’t miss out on the fun! Visit wilmlibrary.org/about/friends for more info.
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: Birds of the World
Become an armchair ornithologist with Birds of the World, a research platform that brings together deep, scholarly content from several celebrated works of ornithology with millions of bird observations from eBird and multimedia from the Macaulay Library into a single platform where biologists and birders can explore comprehensive life history information on birds. Visit 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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