Wilmington
Massachusetts
Wilmington Memorial Library Weekly News And Events - March 4, 2023
Schools and Libraries
March 6, 2023
From: Wilmington Memorial LibraryYoung Children Programs
Storytimes
Come join us for another round of indoor storytimes! These sessions include books, rhymes, music and movement. Registration is for the full six-week session.
Preschool Storytime for Ages 3-6
Waitlist Only!
Tuesdays, starting February 28 through April 4, 10am
Time for Twos for Age 2
Wednesdays, starting March 1 through April 5, 10am
Baby Time for Ages 0-23 months
Waitlist Only!
Thursdays, starting March 2 through April 6,
10am
Drop-In Storytime for Ages 2-6
Saturday, March 11, 10am
Friday, March 17, 10am
No registration required
Music with Dara
Friday, March 10, 10am
With keyboard, felt board, finger puppets, and engaging visual props, Dara weaves songs (old and new favorites), fingerplays, rhythmic activities/simple instrument playing, and creative movement for a fun-filled musical 30-45 minute program.
Ages 2-5, siblings welcome
Family Programs
Family Craft Night: Women's History Month Suncatchers
Wednesday, March 15, 6:30pm
We're taking inspiration from women that have made history for this month's craft! Create a beautiful suncatcher and add an image or quote from a woman that empowers you!
Ages 3+ and their caregivers
Kids' Programs
Kids' Book Café
Wednesday, March 8, 3:45pm
Sample a variety of books, both fiction and nonfiction, revolving around the same genre or theme. Each session will include either a themed snack or activity!
Grades 3-5
March Genres: Mystery & Mythology
Switch it up! Video Game Club
Monday, March 13, 3:45pm
Love video games? Love Nintendo Switch? Come to this once-a-month video game club to play your favorite Switch games with friends!
Grades 1-5
Lil Bookworms Book Club
Monday, March 13, 6:30pm
This book club is for students in Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2, and features books, reading comprehension and an activity.
Grades K-2
Read to Brandie
Thursday, March 16, 6pm-7:15pm (15 minute sessions)
Come read to Brandie, a lovable dog that loves to listen to kids read! Sign up for one 15 minute session per family.
Grades K-6, siblings welcome
Teen Programs
Multiplayer Monday
Monday, March 6, 2pm-4pm
The Baldwin Room (the small room in Youth with the comfy chairs) will be reserved for teens in grades 6-12 to use the Nintendo Switch with our projector! Try out the latest games, play with friends, and make new ones. No registration required, just come by if you're around!
Grades 6-12
Crafternoon: Polymer Clay Keychains
Thursday, March 9, 3:30pm
We will be making super customizable polymer clay keychains this month!
Grades 4-8
Board Game Jam
Saturday, March 18, 11am-2:30pm
Come have some pizza and take on the challenge of making your own board game. This is a hands-on, introductory collaborative session!
Grades 6-12
Virtual Dungeons & Dragons
Saturday, March 18, 3pm
Interested in finding out more about this fantasy tabletop role-playing game, or looking for a group to play with? Join us for a virtual campaign via Zoom every month with DM Mike!
Grades 6-8
Around the Library
Minute Madness
It's tournament time! Can you help us out-read
20 other Massachusetts libraries? Log your reading as we fight for a spot in the Minute Madness Championship. All you have to do to participate is sign up on Beanstack or pick up a paper log at the library and log your minutes!
Round 1: March 1st To March 8th!
2023 Poetry Contest
Kindergartners through adults! Submit your poem about the theme, courage, for this year's Annual Poetry Contest from March 15th-April 29th. Winners will receive prizes from the Friends of the Library and all are welcome to join us at our Poetry Reception on May 10th at 6:30pm!
For a full and up-to-date list of programming, refer to our events calendar.