Wilmington
Massachusetts
Wilmington Memorial Library Weekly News And Events - May 20, 2023
Schools and Libraries
May 22, 2023
From: Wilmington Memorial LibraryAdult Services
Wilmington Memorial Library will be closed on Saturday, May 27 and Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day.
Indoor/Outdoor Events
Game On!
Tuesday, May 23, 7pm
Play a number of board games under the guidance of gaming enthusiast Scot Crispin. All are welcome. Located in the Stewart Room. Adults & Teens Ages 12+
Therapy and Other Drugs: Author Talk with Christina Brown
Tuesday, May 25, 7pm
Christina Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, specializing in working with adults diagnosed with substance use disorders. Her debut memoir Therapy and Other Drugs provides a first-hand look at mental health, substance abuse, and healing from the therapist’s perspective and emphasizes the importance of asking for help, even if you are the helper. Located in the Stewart Room.
Author Talk: William Landay
Thursday, June 1, 7pm
Join author William Landay for a discussion of his newest book, All That Is Mine I Carry With Me, a suspenseful and powerful tale about loyalty, vengeance, and family. Landay is also the author of Defending Jacob, The Strangler, and Mission Flats. Located in the Stewart Room.
Community Yoga with Chris Connolly
Friday, June 2, 3pm
Waitlist Only!
This will be a 60-minute gentle Kripalu yoga class which includes breath work and stretching which leads into yoga poses. Movement is aligned with your breath. Class ends in a final pose of relaxation to integrate the body, mind, and spirit. Attendees should bring a yoga mat. Chris Connolly is a 500 hr Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Reiki II Practitioner, and Level 1 iRest Yoga Nidra Teacher. Located in the Stewart Room.
Virtual Events
Explore The Lowell National Historical Park
Wednesday, May 24, 12pm
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes that began there still reverberate in our shifting global economy and serve as a living testament to the dynamic human story of the industrial revolution. Learn about this National Historical Park with Supervisory Park Ranger Tess Shatzer.
Special Interest Groups
Bookends Book Group
Monday, May 22, 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: The Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn
Creative Writing Skills Group
Tuesday, May 23, 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, May 26, 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, June 3, 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. Open to all experience levels writing in all genres. 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.
Tech Help
Drop-In Tech Help
Tuesdays, 2pm
Wednesdays, 2pm
Saturdays, 2pm
If you have a tech question that's been bothering you, stop by Drop-in Tech Help and ask the experts. Located in the Johnson Room.
There are still seller spots available for the Town Wide Yard Sale! In the past, over 60 Wilmington households have participated and many hundreds of shoppers found bargains at the annual sale.
- Sellers: Applications available now on the website and at the library. The $15 fee includes yard sale signs, directional signs, and lots of publicity. The application deadline is Saturday, May 27.
- Shoppers: Maps of yard sale locations will be available at the library, on the library's website, and at the Market Basket customer service desk starting Saturday, June 3.