Below are announcements from the Wilmington Memorial Library:
Adult Programs
Drop-in Tech Help
Tuesday, February 3, 2pm
Wednesday, February 4, 2pm
Thursday, February 5, 2pm
Saturday, February 7, 2pm
Have a tech question that’s been bugging you? Stop by Drop-in Tech Help.
Needleworkers at Night
Monday, February 2, 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.
Beginner Cross Stitch
Monday, February 2, 6pm
New to needlework? Head of Circulation Lisa will teach you the basics to start your first project! Materials and pattern will be provided.
Connect with a Social Worker
Tuesday, February 3, 10am
The Wilmington Wellness Coalition, in partnership with Wilmington Memorial Library, offers free, confidential 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.
Slice & Dice- A Pizza and Table Top Game Night
Tuesday, February 3, 6pm
Join Librarians Mary and Marie for Slice & Dice, our monthly pizza and table top game night for adults. Each month, we’ll kick off with a featured game, followed by open play where you can explore our game library or bring your own favorites to share with the group!
Needleworkers
Friday, February 6, 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
Teen Book Boxes: Romance or No-mance?
Monday, February 2, All Day
Register to receive a February book box! Starting February 27th, come to the library to pick up your box. This month’s theme is Romance or No-mance? Grades 6-12
Wilmington Community Playgroup
Monday, February 2, 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
Kindergarten School Night: Boutwell
Wednesday, February 2, 6pm
Calling all Boutwell 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 Boutwell Kindergarteners and their families
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, February 3, 10am
Join us at our Preschool Storytime! This program includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Ages 3-6
Time for Twos
Wednesday, February 4, 10am
Time for Twos includes books, rhymes, music and movement for children aged 2! Age 2
Drop-In Chess
Wednesday, February 4, 3pm
Join the WHS Chess Club for low stakes, pickup chess games at the library! All skills levels are welcome. All ages (recommended for grade 6 & up)
Family Craft Night: Glass Bead Magnets
Wednesday, February 4, 6pm
Complete a craft together with your family! Use glass beads and your own creativity to make magnets! Ages 3+
Baby Time
Thursday, February 5, 10am
Join us at our Baby Time! This program includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Ages 0-23 months
LEGO Building
Friday, February 6, 3:45pm
Build with LEGOs at the same time as other LEGO fans and display what you make in the library! Grades K-5
Take Your Child to the Library Day
Saturday, February 7, All Day
Visit us on Take Your Child to the Library Day and get a library swag bag of activities! Children of all ages. While supplies last
Additional Information
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 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 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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