Below are announcements from the Wilmington Memorial Library:
Adult Programs
Drop-in Tech Help
Tuesday, April 14, 2pm
Wednesday, April 15, 2pm
Thursday, April 16, 2pm
Saturday, April 18, 2pm
Have a tech question that’s been bugging you? Stop by Drop-in Tech Help.
Needleworkers at Night
Monday, April 13, 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.
Google Chromebooks
Monday, April 13, 7pm
Technology librarian, Brad provides an intro to Chromebooks. He’ll talk about navigating the device, using Google Drive’s cloud storage, and Google’s alternative to Word and Excel, Docs and Sheets.
Cookin’ The Books
Tuesday, April 14, 12pm
If you love to cook and enjoy talking about food and sharing recipes, then this group is for you! Grab a copy of the cookbook, register on the library’s event calendar, and record your recipe. Bring your dish to the meeting and enjoy sampling everyone’s dishes! Featured Cookbook: Simply Julia by Julia Turshen
Novel Ideas
Thursday, April 16, 7pm
Enjoy reading fiction? Join the library’s fiction book group led by Adult Services Librarian Erin. Please stop by the library to pick up a copy of the featured book. Featured Book: Heartwood by Amity Grace.
Needleworkers
Friday, April 17, 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.
Virtual Poetry Circle
Saturday, April 18, 9:15 am
Do you enjoy writing poetry? Want input on your work? If so, this group is for you.
Youth Programs
Bilingual Story Hour
Monday, April 13, 10am
Practice using your home language or learn a new language with the Community Teamwork Family Resource Network! Ages 0-6.
Wilmington Teen Feud
Tuesday, April 14, 6pm
Compete to name the most popular answers to questions about Wilmington and beyond! Grades 9-12
Family Craft Night: Recycled Papermaking
Wednesday, April 15, 6:30pm
Complete a craft together with your family! Recycled papermaking is back! Get messy and rip up paper scraps to give them a new life! Please note: this event uses loud blenders. Ages 3+
Manga Tryouts
Thursday, April 16, 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
Sensory Discovery for Teens
Friday, April 17, 10:30am
Sensory Discovery is designed as an enrichment activity with fun games and crafts for neurodiverse teens! Ages 14-18
Switch it Up! Video Game Club
Friday, April 17, 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
Registration Now Open!
Join sportscaster and bestselling author Michael Holley on Thursday, May 14th at 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm) as he discusses his work in a presentation. There will be a cash bar, book sales & an autograph signing! He hosts Boston Sports Tonight with Felger and Holley, as well as the Patriots Pre- and Post-Game Live shows, all on NBC Sports Boston. Registration is now open! https://bit.ly/holleyWML This is a free event, recommended for ages 12+, and is located at the Wilmington Senior Center.
Annual Poetry Contest
Celebrate National Poetry Month by submitting to our Annual Poetry Contest: Words That Grow! For more information, visit https://wilmlibrary.org/community/poetry-contest-2026/. Plus, join us for a Poetry Night on May 20th at 6pm to celebrate the winners and enjoy refreshments. The deadline to submit a poem is Thursday, April 30th.
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.
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: American Girl Dolls, a sewing kit, lawn games, a metal detector, a dot journal kit and much more! See what’s available at https://wilmlibrary.org/lot/.
Book Store Next Door
The Bookstore Next Door is back to regular hours! Open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 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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