December 2020

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Tuesday, December 110:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Preschool Storytime

This storytime for preschoolers includes books, rhymes, and music. Ages 3-5 Zoom Meeting Room invitations will be emailed to registered attendees at least one hour before the event.

Tuesday, December 110:00—11:00 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Tech Help

Technology Librarian Brad McKenna will help you with device issues or answer technology related questions in this one-on-one tech  help session. Please note: you'll need to have Zoom installed to take advantage of this service. Here's a video to help you install it: https://youtu.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 210:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Time for Twos

This storytime for two year olds includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Zoom Meeting Room invitations will be emailed to registered attendees at least one hour before the event.

Wednesday, December 27:00—8:30 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Fact Checking

Join technology librarian, Brad McKenna, to learn about some websites, like AllSides. com, and some plug-ins, like Newsguard, can help you evaluate the bias of facts you stumble across online. Register here for the Zoom link.
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Thursday, December 310:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Baby Time

This program of songs, rhymes, games and picture books is for babies under the age of two years and their caregivers. Zoom Meeting Room invitations will be emailed to registered attendees at least one hour before the event.  

Thursday, December 37:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything with Joshua Foer

Register HEREJoin science journalist, U. S. A. Memory Champion, and bestselling author of Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything, Joshua Foer for a wide-ranging primer on memory.   He will look back to ancient mnemonic techniques, such as the memory palace, and present today's cutting-edge cognitive research on how we remember.…Learn More
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Saturday, December 59:15—11:45 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Fiction Critique Group

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.…Learn More

Saturday, December 510:00—11:00 AMWilmington Memorial LibraryWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

CANCELLED: Winter Cemetery Stroll

Due to the weather forecast the stroll is cancelled.   It will be rescheduled for the spring. Join us for a Cemetery Stroll, starting in the parking lot behind the library!  Learn a little local history while strolling one of Wilmington’s most interesting historic locations.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 810:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Preschool Storytime

This storytime for preschoolers includes books, rhymes, and music. Ages 3-5 Zoom Meeting Room invitations will be emailed to registered attendees at least one hour before the event.

Tuesday, December 810:00—11:00 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Tech Help

Technology Librarian Brad McKenna will help you with device issues or answer technology related questions in this one-on-one tech  help session. Please note: you'll need to have Zoom installed to take advantage of this service. Here's a video to help you install it: https://youtu.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 87:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

How to: Wrap Gifts Using the Japanese Art of Furoshiki

Discover Furoshiki, the ancient Japanese art of gift-wrapping with textiles, in a hands-on playshop via Zoom. Join multi-talented international artist Nefertiti San Miguel from Etnia Fusion and take a cultural journey to learn this singular technique.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 87:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Among Us Teen Game Night

Join your crewmates in a multiplayer game of teamwork and betrayal over Zoom! Download the free Among Us app, and play in a private match hosted by the WML.   Grades 6-12This is an online event via Zoom. An invite will be sent two hours prior to the start of the program to the email given at  registration.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 910:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Time for Twos

This storytime for two year olds includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Zoom Meeting Room invitations will be emailed to registered attendees at least one hour before the event.

Wednesday, December 95:00—5:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Dinner in a Mug with Julie

Make an individual serving-sized fettuccine Alfredo dinner along with Chef Julie! For this scratch cooking lesson, you'll need a mug, a microwave, mixing bowls and spoons, and these ingredients:2 oz fettuccine pasta1 tbsp butter1/4 cup heavy cream3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese1/4 tsp garlic powderSalt and pepper to tasteGrades 4+This is an online event via Zoom.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 96:30—7:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Holiday Puppet Show: The Gingerbread Man

In this twist on the classic story, the Gingerbread Man jumps out of the pan and runs away! As he runs, he meets one animal after another who wants to eat him. This cookie doesn't crumble, though - the story has a happy ending! Everyone can sing along and help the Gingerbread Man: "Run, run, as fast as you can!" Performed by Anna Sobel of Talking Hands Theatre.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 1010:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Baby Time

This program of songs, rhymes, games and picture books is for babies under the age of two years and their caregivers. Zoom Meeting Room invitations will be emailed to registered attendees at least one hour before the event.  

Thursday, December 104:00—4:45 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Online LEGO Club

Build LEGOs (or whatever building materials you have at your house) at the same time as other LEGO fans online.   At the end, you can share what you made during the time, and show one other item that you may have already built at home.   Ages 5+.…Learn More

Thursday, December 107:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Holiday Hors d'oeuvres with Liz Barbour

Register HEREChef Liz Barbour of the Creative Feast shares catering secrets that will help you to create a holiday menu that is simple and stress free. Liz will discuss shopping lists, preparation check lists, and passing tray decoration tips that you can recreate at home.…Learn More
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Saturday, December 1211:00 AM—12:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Social Justice Service Group

Join us over Zoom for a Social Justice Service Group interest meeting! Meet like-minded teens, and discuss issues important to you and plan future activities. You will earn community service hours for attending. Grades 9-12This virtual club is a joint program hosted by the Burlington Public Library, Stevens Memorial Library, Tewksbury Public Library, and Wilmington Memorial Library.…Learn More
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Monday, December 142:30—3:00 PMWCTVWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

WCTV: Cookin' the Books

Join Library Associate Lisa Crispin as she talks about and demonstrates recipes from the cookbook Dessert Person by Claire Saffitz. Live on WCTV, Comcast 9 / Verizon 37 and online at WCTV. org/live/ (Don't forget to press the Play icon to start the live stream).

Monday, December 146:30—7:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Family Craft Night!

Grab the whole family and join us for another craft night!Join our Zoom event for a night of fun creativity with your loved ones! Every family will receive a craft bag full of supplies needed for this month's project!Registered participants will receive an email when your craft bags are ready to be picked up.…Learn More

Monday, December 147:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Winter Backyard Birds

Learn all about winter backyard birds from Steve Hale, who holds university degrees in marine biology, evolutionary biology, and ecology and is owner and founder of Open World Explorers. In this interactive program the audience members will be able to test their own knowledge with a bird quiz and ask questions.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 1510:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Preschool Storytime

This storytime for preschoolers includes books, rhymes, and music. Ages 3-5 Zoom Meeting Room invitations will be emailed to registered attendees at least one hour before the event.

Tuesday, December 1510:00—11:00 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Tech Help

Technology Librarian Brad McKenna will help you with device issues or answer technology related questions in this one-on-one tech  help session. Please note: you'll need to have Zoom installed to take advantage of this service. Here's a video to help you install it: https://youtu.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 154:00—4:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Kindergarten Book Club

Calling all kindergarteners!  Join us for a virtual book club for kindergarteners who miss storytime or those who love to be read to. We will read, talk about a few books and do a virtual activity.

Tuesday, December 157:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

Virtual Author Talk: James Patterson in Conversation with Hank Phillippi Ryan

Register HEREJames Patterson is the world's bestselling author and creator of many enduring fictional heroes and series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and Maximum Ride. James will discuss his two new releases, Deadly Cross and The Last Days of John Lennon, in conversation with  author Hank Phillippi Ryan.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 1610:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Time for Twos

This storytime for two year olds includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Zoom Meeting Room invitations will be emailed to registered attendees at least one hour before the event.

Wednesday, December 164:00—4:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Family Gingerbread Houses

It’s a tradition at the WML to ring in the holidays by making Gingerbread Houses. We will be doing it a bit differently this year, but kids will still have an opportunity to construct an edible masterpiece! We will provide the materials in advance and registrants will build houses together on Zoom.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 166:30—7:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Family Gingerbread Houses

It’s a tradition at the WML to ring in the holidays by making Gingerbread Houses. We will be doing it a bit differently this year, but kids will still have an opportunity to construct an edible masterpiece! We will provide the materials in advance and registrants will build houses together on Zoom.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 167:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Current Events Discussion Group

Topic: The PandemicThe topic for December is the pandemic.   All are encouraged to read, listen, and watch in order to become more informed about the topic and be ready to discuss with others. Led by facilitator Dan Hall.
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Thursday, December 1710:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

CANCELLED: Baby Time

This program of songs, rhymes, games and picture books is for babies under the age of two years and their caregivers. Zoom Meeting Room invitations will be emailed to registered attendees at least one hour before the event.  

Thursday, December 172:30—3:30 PMWCTVWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Cancelled-WCTV Live Concert: Noel: A Classical Guitar Christmas

This event is cancelled. Join Boston University School of Music faculty member John Muratore, one of Boston’s best-known and most highly regarded classical guitarists, as he performs unique arrangements of Christmas favorites.  Shown live on WCTV on Comcast 9 / Verizon 37 and online at WCTV.…Learn More

Thursday, December 174:00—5:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Pop Tart Candy Cottages Crafternoon

Register to reserve your take-home kit to pick up via curbside the week of the session, and join Brittany for a Zoom tutorial on day of the program!(Call or text the number on the sign outside of the WML's parking lot entrance when you arrive to pick up your Crafternoon kit.…Learn More

Thursday, December 177:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Novel Ideas Fiction Book Group

Enjoy reading fiction? Join the library’s fiction book group led by Adult Services Librarian Erin Driscoll.   Please stop by the library to pick up a copy of the featured book. Featured Book:  The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich
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Saturday, December 199:15—11:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Poetry Circle

Do you enjoy writing poetry? Want input on your work? If so, this group is for you.   Led by local writing enthusiast, Barbara Alevras. If you are interested in attending this event, please email Assistant Director Charlotte Wood at cwood@wilmlibrary.…Learn More
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Sunday, December 2011:00 AM—1:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: D&D (Grades 6-8)

Interested in finding out more about this fantasy tabletop role-playing game, or looking for a group to play with? Join DM Michaela for a virtual campaign via Zoom (or Google Hangouts) every month!Please register for all of the dates you would like to play using the email address where you'd like to receive the Zoom invitation (no school emails, please).…Learn More
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Monday, December 214:00—4:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Art & Stories!

Read and create together!Ages 2-7, join this half hour Zoom program to listen to Assistant Children's Librarian, Nicole, read a picture book and make a craft based on what we've read!Registered participants will receive an email when your craft bags are ready to be picked up (at least 3 days before the event).…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 227:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: 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.   Led by local writing enthusiast, Barbara Alevras.…Learn More
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Monday, December 287:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Among Us Teen Game Night

Join your crewmates in a multiplayer game of teamwork and betrayal over Zoom! Download the free Among Us app, and play in a private match hosted by the WML.   Grades 6-12This is an online event via Zoom. An invite will be sent two hours prior to the start of the program to the email given at  registration.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 291:00—3:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL PROGRAM: All You Can Read Buffet

Our popular school vacation week event is going virtual!  Even though we can't be together in person, we can still read together over Zoom.   We will read, take breaks, and eat!  Registrants can pick up their snacks in advance.    Everyone who reads for the full 2 hours will get a coupon for a free book!  Grades 3-8.

Tuesday, December 297:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Teen Advisory Board...with Glitter Jars!

This is your chance to tell us what library programs you want to attend and what books, movies, and games we should have available for checkout in the Teen Zone. You’ll earn one hour of community service for your time and input into making the library a more teen-centered place! Grades 6-12This is an online event via Zoom.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 306:30—7:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Bookmaking

Want a great way to display those sentimental Holiday cards, Birthday cards, Wedding cards, or maybe even Get Well Soon cards?Make them into a book to be viewed over and over again! In this program, you will learn how to bind with a coptic stitch, helping you develop a skill you can use over and over again, and you'll get those cards out of their dusty boxes and transform them into something you can cherish.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 3111:30 AM—12:00 PMWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

OUTDOOR EVENT: Noon Year's Eve

Join us on the front lawn of the library to ring in the new year, a little early.    Beginning one week before the program, registrants can pick up supplies to make a hat and noisemaker at home to bring to the event. We will have music so we can dance and keep warm while we wait for the countdown to begin.…Learn More