Wilmington
Massachusetts
Wilmington Memorial Library : Upcoming Kids' And Teen Events - March 25, 2023
Schools and Libraries
March 27, 2023
From: Wilmington Memorial Library
Game On!
Tuesday, March 28, 7pm
Play a number of board games under the guidance of gaming enthusiast Scot Crispin. All are welcome. Located in the Large Conference Room. Ages 12+
Friends Donated Jewelry Sale
Friday, March 31, 5pm-9pm
Saturday, April 1, 9am-2pm
The Friends of the Wilmington Memorial Library is hosting a donated jewelry sale at the library. Stop by on either of the days and freshen up your bling! Located in the Large Conference Room. No registration required.
Cook Seasonally with Lisa: Spring Produce
Monday, April 3, 2:30pm
Drawing from the cookbook Six Seasons: A New Way of Cooking with Vegetables by Joshua McFadden and Martha Holmberg, Lisa will demonstrate recipes centered around fresh spring produce. Located in the Large Conference Room.
Getting In and Paying for College
Tuesday, April 4, 6pm
A leading expert in college admissions, financial aid, and funding, Tom O'Hare, Instructor at Pivotal College Years, will review the college planning experience for high school parents. Located in the Banda Room.
Get Work Done with Enabled Play
Wednesday, April 5, 6:30pm
This month, Alex from Enabled Play, wants to help you make work and school more accessible! Try the incredible platform and device that helps anyone access and control their technology in ways that work for them. Located in the Large Conference Room. This program is geared towards kids, teens, and adults with disabilities, but anyone is welcome to come learn and play.
National Park Service Series: John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
Wednesday, March 29, 12pm
Enjoy a virtual lunchtime lecture from the John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, entitled "From Beals Street to the White House." Receive a virtual tour of John F. Kennedy's birthplace home on 83 Beals Street, as well as an exploration of his boyhood neighborhood, their family church, and the school where a young John F. Kennedy received some of his earliest education. Virtual event held over Zoom.
Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci-Fi and Fantasy Culture
Thursday, March 30, 7pm
Comprising elements of the avant-garde, science fiction, cutting-edge hip-hop, black comix, and graphic novels, Afrofuturism spans both underground and mainstream pop culture. Join Ytasha L. Womack to learn more about this movement. Virtual event held over Zoom
50+ Jobseekers
Wednesday, April 5, 9:30am
If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Each meeting features a new topic and is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Virtual event held over Zoom.
This week's topic (April 5) is Creating a LinkedIn Profile
Aftermath: Fast Fashion and Textile Waste
Thursday, April 6, 7pm
Did you know that Americans throw out more than 34 billion pounds of used textiles per year? Join researchers from Boston University's Aftermath Learning Lab for an eye-opening presentation on the global environmental and public health impacts of textile waste. Virtual event held over Zoom
Bookends Book Group
Monday, March 27, 10am
This book group discusses contemporary books, both fiction and non-fiction, led by Library Associate Rebecca Lowe. Copies of the book are available at the library.Located in the Banda Room.
Featured Book: Factory Girls by Michelle Gallen
Hybrid DEI Discussion Group
Monday, March 27, 7pm
This group meets quarterly and is for anyone who is concerned with Diversity Equity and Inclusion. If you were in one or more of our DEI Book club meetings, you can use this group to hold yourself accountable by sharing what you did with the things you learned in the book. If you weren’t in any of the DEI book club meetings, but are interested in sharing your DEI efforts this group is for you, too. Located in the Banda Room and on Zoom.
Note: If you're attending via Zoom, please make sure you still register for the program!
Creative Writing Skills Group
Tuesday, March 28, 7pm
Learn and apply creative writing tips, tools, and techniques shared by published authors and other writing experts. Open to all who want to improve their creative writing skills and get their work published. Led by local writing enthusiast, Barbara Alevras. Virtual event held over Zoom.
If you are interested in attending this event, please email Adult Services Librarian Erin Driscoll.
Needleworkers
Friday, March 31, 10am
Friday, April 7, 10am
This is a social group for those who do any kind of needle craft. Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. and enjoy a little conversation and camaraderie. Drop-in. Located in the Banda Room.
Fiction Critique Group
Saturday, April 1, 9:15am
Love writing fiction? Whether you are drafting a short story or a novel, joining our Critique Group is a great opportunity to meet other writers and get constructive feedback in a supportive environment. Led by local writing enthusiast Barbara Alevras. Virtual event held over Zoom.
If you are interested in attending this event, please email Adult Services Librarian Erin Driscoll
Needleworkers at Night
Monday, April 3, 6:30pm
Can't make it in to Needleworkers during the day? We've added new evening sessions on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. and enjoy a little conversation and camaraderie. Drop-in. Located in the Banda Room.