August 2018

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Wednesday, August 13:00—4:00 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Pals and Popsicles Book Club

Want to cool off in the library air conditioning while eating frozen treats and listening to stories? Then this read-aloud book club is for you! Join us as we read The World According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney in this four week series. Each child will receive a complimentary copy of the book.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 16:30—7:30 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Summer Reading Talent Show!

Do you like to sing, dance, do standup comedy, or have a unique talent? Well here is your time to shine!  Fill out an application to participate at the library! Are you interested in seeing the show? Please register to attend.

Wednesday, August 17:00—8:30 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Technology Class: Google -- More than Just Search

Google may have started out as just a search engine, but it’s now so much more; email, calendars, and docs are just three of the offerings from the tech giant. Join Technology Librarian, Brad McKenna, for an introduction to the World of Google.  
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Thursday, August 29:30—10:00 AMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Baby Time

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces! For infants-24 months and their caregivers.…Learn More

Thursday, August 210:30—11:00 AMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Time for Twos

This storytime for two year olds includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Parents and caregivers accompany the child and participate in the activities. Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.…Learn More

Thursday, August 21:00—5:00 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

All You Can Read Buffet

It's time for one of the library's most favorite traditions--a reading and eating marathon! Bring something comfortable to lounge upon and read your materials or ours in air-conditioned comfort. We will provide the snacks and beverages throughout the day, and a pizza party at the conclusion.…Learn More

Thursday, August 27:00—8:30 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Author Talk: Louise Miller

Louise Miller is a writer and pastry chef who lives and works in Boston, Massachusetts. She is the author of The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living and the recently released title The Late Bloomers’ Club, a delightful novel about two headstrong sisters, a small town's efforts to do right by the community, and the power of a lost dog to conjure up true love.
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Friday, August 33:00—4:00 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Middle Ground Book Club: Lemonade Mouth

Read and discuss Lemonade Mouth by Mark Peter Hughes, and get a chance to chat with the author. Lemonade will be served! Grades 6-9

Friday, August 37:45—10:00 PMOff siteWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Summer Movies on the Swain

Summer Movies on the Swain Fridays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 7:45 pm Location: Swain Green near 4th of July Building August 3: Coco August 10: Pitch Perfect August 17: Sing August 24: Grease Come and enjoy music-themed movies on the Swain Green! Family friendly movies will be shown on Friday nights in August starting at 7:45 pm.…Learn More
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Monday, August 62:30—3:30 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Afternoon Lecture: Bob Ryan: Boston Sports

The presenter Dick Trust had to cancel his talk on Ted Williams due to health issues.   Instead, Bob Ryan, retired sports columnist for the Boston Globe will share his memories of the Boston sports scene:"Bob Ryan, retired columnist for the Boston Globe and author of Scribe: My Life in Sports, will share his favorite memories of covering the Boston sports scene.…Learn More

Monday, August 66:30—7:00 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

PJ Storytime

Wear your snuggly pajamas, bring your favorite teddy bear or blanket, and enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more! Ages 2-5 and one or more adults

Monday, August 67:00—8:30 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Fiction Critique Group

Fiction Critique GroupSummer meetings: Mondays, July 9 and August 6, 7 pmLove 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.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 710:00—10:30 AMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Preschool Storytime: Mo Willems

This storytime for preschoolers featuring Mo Willems books includes  rhymes, music and a fun craft. Parents and caregivers accompany the child and participate in the activities. Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 73:00—4:00 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Travel Club Musical Road Trip: New York

Join us as we explore New York City! We’ll learn about the city, play games, make crafts, and listen to disco music! Grades 1-3
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Wednesday, August 87:00—8:30 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

(CANCELLED) Podcast Panel

Want to start a new series but trying to watch less TV? Love audiobooks but short on time? Try a podcast! Join podcasters David Ells and Jill Rogati (Ride Home Reactions), Brad McKenna and Lisa Kapala (Bridging the Digital Divide), and Jennifer Tierney (How to Make a Memory) for a panel presentation on how they got started, why they do it, and what’s to come.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 99:30—10:00 AMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Baby Time

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces! For infants-24 months and their caregivers.…Learn More

Thursday, August 910:30—11:00 AMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Time for Twos

This storytime for two year olds includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Parents and caregivers accompany the child and participate in the activities. Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.…Learn More

Thursday, August 95:00—7:30 PMOff siteWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887
Stewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Summer Bash!

Location: Swain Green near 4th of July Bldg. Celebrate the end of the summer reading program with an all ages party.   Bring your lawn chairs and your blankets! Relax and enjoy dinner from the Amigos Locos Tex-Mex or Amigos Locos Cantina food trucks (affordable prices plus kid friendly options); desserts will be available as well.…Learn More
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Friday, August 102:00—2:45 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Teen Escape the Room at 2pm

Competing with a team of up to 8 people, teens must stretch their problem solving skills and escape the room together before the buzzer sounds! Grades 6-12

Friday, August 103:00—3:45 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Teen Escape the Room at 3pm

Competing with a team of up to 8 people, teens must stretch their problem solving skills and escape the room together before the buzzer sounds! Grades 6-12

Friday, August 104:00—4:45 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Teen Escape the Room at 4pm

Competing with a team of up to 8 people, teens must stretch their problem solving skills and escape the room together before the buzzer sounds! Grades 6-12

Friday, August 107:45—10:00 PMOff siteWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Summer Movies on the Swain

Summer Movies on the Swain Fridays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 7:45 pm Location: Swain Green near 4th of July Building August 3: Coco August 10: Pitch Perfect August 17: Sing August 24: Grease Come and enjoy music-themed movies on the Swain Green! Family friendly movies will be shown on Friday nights in August starting at 7:45 pm.…Learn More
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Monday, August 1310:00—11:30 AMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Networkers: Networking for Success

Networking is one of the best ways to find your ideal job and accomplish your goals, but how many of you do it regularly and enjoy it? How about trying a different no pressure approach? Join Career and Life Coach Clare Harlow for a network check-up and reboot.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 147:00—8:30 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

How to Tuesdays: How to Cha Cha Cha

“Two, three, chachacha!” Come and learn the cha cha cha with the directors of Dance Fever Studios, Emil and Ruta Ioukhnikov. Learn the rhythm and syncopation of the dance, basic steps, and arm and shoulder movements. Dance Fever is the prime ballroom dance studio in the greater Boston area.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 1510:00—11:00 AMWilmington Memorial LibraryWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Coffee with a Cop

Coffee with a CopDrop in, grab a tea or coffee, and chat with a police officer. Learn about the rights of the public as well as the roles and responsibilities of Police and Community in a relaxed and open setting. All questions welcome.

Wednesday, August 1510:30—10:45 AMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Read to Prince

Come meet and read to Prince, a beautiful Golden Retriever who loves to listen to kids read!  Sign up for one 15 minute session per family.

Wednesday, August 1510:45—11:00 AMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Read to Prince

Come meet and read to Prince, a beautiful Golden Retriever who loves to listen to kids read!  Sign up for one 15 minute session per family.

Wednesday, August 1511:00—11:15 AMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Read to Prince

Come meet and read to Prince, a beautiful Golden Retriever who loves to listen to kids read!  Sign up for one 15 minute session per family.

Wednesday, August 1511:15—11:30 AMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Read to Prince

Come meet and read to Prince, a beautiful Golden Retriever who loves to listen to kids read!  Sign up for one 15 minute session per family.

Wednesday, August 1511:30—11:45 AMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Read to Prince

Come meet and read to Prince, a beautiful Golden Retriever who loves to listen to kids read!  Sign up for one 15 minute session per family.

Wednesday, August 1511:45 AM—12:00 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Read to Prince

Come meet and read to Prince, a beautiful Golden Retriever who loves to listen to kids read!  Sign up for one 15 minute session per family.

Wednesday, August 157:00—8:30 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Current Events Discussion Group

This group is for all who would like to broaden their knowledge of current national and international affairs. You will have the opportunity to discuss topical events and learn from others. Led by facilitator Dan Hall.
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Thursday, August 162:30—3:30 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Afternoon Concert: Roald Wilson - Around the World Concert

Multi-talented musician Roald Wilson will delight you with music from around the world playing rare and unusual musical instruments. He has been building, playing and teaching every musical instrument known to mankind for over 40 years and has performed on over 200 different instruments.…Learn More

Thursday, August 164:30—6:00 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Rockin' the Musical

RESCHEDULEDHave a blast in this fast-paced, improv-based, Musical Theatre Workshop for teens!  Explore the art of “storytelling through a Musical” as we bring a performance scene to life! We’ll rock some timeless musical theatre dance steps, and powerhouse our way through a vocal number.…Learn More

Thursday, August 167:00—8:30 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Novel Ideas Fiction Book Group

Enjoy reading fiction? Join the library’s fiction book group led by Adult Services Librarian Kim Rowley.   Please stop by the library to pick up a copy of the featured book. Featured Book: Back Bay by William Martin*Book Talkin' with Eileen MacDougall…Learn More
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Friday, August 1710:00 AM—12:00 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Needleworkers

If you do any kind of needlework, this group is for you. Bring a project and learn from others while enjoying a little conversation and camaraderie. Drop in

Friday, August 172:00—2:45 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Family Escape The Room at 2pm

Competing with a team of up to 8 people, families must stretch their problem solving skills and escape the room together before the buzzer sounds!…Learn More

Friday, August 173:00—3:45 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Family Escape The Room at 3pm

Competing with a team of up to 8 people, families must stretch their problem solving skills and escape the room together before the buzzer sounds!…Learn More

Friday, August 174:00—4:45 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Family Escape The Room at 4pm

Competing with a team of up to 8 people, families must stretch their problem solving skills and escape the room together before the buzzer sounds!…Learn More

Friday, August 177:45—10:00 PMOff siteWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

CANCELLED: Summer Movies on the Swain

Summer Movies on the Swain Fridays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 7:45 pm Location: Swain Green near 4th of July Building August 3: Coco August 10: Pitch Perfect August 17: Sing August 24: Grease Come and enjoy music-themed movies on the Swain Green! Family friendly movies will be shown on Friday nights in August starting at 7:45 pm.…Learn More
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Monday, August 207:00—8:30 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Book Launch Event: The Writers Next Door

Help us celebrate the publication of the Library’s adult writing groups’ anthology, The Writers Next Door. Local authors contributed fiction and non-fiction stories, as well as poems. Their writings cover diverse topics like the Vietnam War, mothers and motherhood, romance, the supernatural, time travel, divorce, the beauty of nature, and cultural changes.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 2210:00—11:00 AMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Well Read Wednesday Book Group

Featured Book:  Chappaquiddick Tragedy: Kennedy's Second Passenger Revealed  by Don NelsonThis is book group discusses contemporary books both fiction and non-fiction led by Library Director Tina Stewart.   Please stop by the library to pick up a copy of the featured book.
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Thursday, August 237:00—8:30 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Author Talk: William Martin

William Martin is the award-winning New York Times bestselling author of eleven novels, a PBS documentary, book reviews, magazine articles, and a cult-classic horror movie, too. His first Peter Fallon novel, Back Bay, established him as “a master storyteller.…Learn More
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Friday, August 247:45—10:00 PMOff siteWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Summer Movies on the Swain

Summer Movies on the Swain Fridays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 7:45 pm Location: Swain Green near 4th of July Building August 3: Coco August 10: Pitch Perfect August 17: Sing August 24: Grease Come and enjoy music-themed movies on the Swain Green! Family friendly movies will be shown on Friday nights in August starting at 7:45 pm.…Learn More
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Monday, August 2710:00—11:30 AMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Networkers: Job Search Strategies

In this workshop, we will watch a 38 minute video on job search strategies offered through Lynda. com. Lynda. com is a wonderful online resource offering video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills as well as videos on job hunting.…Learn More

Monday, August 277:00—8:30 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Poetry Circle

Poetry CircleSummer meetings: Mondays, July 23 and August 27, 7 pmLove poetry? The poetry circle is a great opportunity to meet other poets and get constructive feedback in a supportive environment. When registering, please provide your email address so you can receive an agenda and any prep materials in advance.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 287:00—8:30 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Creative Writing Skills Group

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. When registering, please provide your email address so you can receive an agenda and any prep materials in advance.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 307:00—8:30 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Author Talk: Don Nelson

In the mid-morning of July 19, 1969, Senator Ted Kennedy reported an accident he had had the previous night in which Mary Jo Kopechne had drowned. No one believed the story he wrote in his police report. What was he covering up? What really happened? Don Nelson's account pulls back the cloak of the cover-up in his recently published book Chappaquiddick Tragedy: Kennedy's Second Passenger Revealed.
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