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Friday, May 110:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Facebook Live

VIRTUAL EVENT: Preschool Storytime

Join Barbara on Facebook Live for a storytime with books, songs, and rhymes and rhymes for preschool aged children. Bring something to wave (a scarf, sock, or streamer) and something to shake (shaker egg, rattle or jar of beans). Ages 2-5

Friday, May 17:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Writers Reading

In light of rescheduling the Writing Slam for a yet to be determined Friday evening in Summer or Fall of 2020, local writers are instead invited to share their short or excerpted original work of fiction, nonfiction, or poetry via a virtual Zoom meeting! Each writer will have about three minutes to read their work, and can interact with others in the group via text or audio chat.…Learn More

Saturday, May 29:15—11:45 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Fiction Critique Group

First Saturday of the month at 9:15Love 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. When registering, please provide your email address so you can receive an agenda and any prep materials before the meeting.…Learn More

Saturday, May 212:30—4:45 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

UPDATE: Online ACT & SAT Practice Tests Now Available

Update: The Wilmington Memorial Library and The Princeton Review have teamed up to offer online practice SAT and ACT tests for students. Fill out this form to be added to the virtual classroom, then log in at your convenience to take a full-length practice SAT or ACT.…Learn More

Sunday, May 3All DayOff siteWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Family Fun Digital Escape Room

Digital escape rooms have taken the library world by storm in this time of social distancing. Every week, we will post a new family-friendly Google Form digital escape room created by our library colleagues across the continent for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own home.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 510:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Baby Lap Time

Join Barbara virtually for songs, rhymes and books for pre-walking babies. Bring something to wave (scarf, sock, or streamer) and shake (shaker, rattle or jar of beans). Zoom Meeting Room invitations will be emailed to registered attendees.

Tuesday, May 52:30—3:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Staff Use

Department Heads meeting

Wednesday, May 610:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Toddler Time

Join Barbara virtually for songs, rhymes and books for toddlers. Bring something to wave (scarf, sock, or streamer) and shake (shaker, rattle or jar of beans). Ages 1-2Zoom Meeting Room invitations will be emailed to registered attendees.

Wednesday, May 67:00—9:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Teen Game Night

Join us for some online fun and friendly competition on Jackbox via Zoom! Win prizes and hang out with people you don't live with for a few hours! Please register using a non-wpsk12. com email address. Grades 6-12

Thursday, May 710:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Preschool Storytime

Join Barbara virtually for a storytime with books, songs, and rhymes and rhymes for preschool aged children. Ages 3-5Zoom Meeting Room invitations will be emailed to registered attendees.

Thursday, May 74:00—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, May 77:00—8:30 PMOff siteWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

VIRTUAL EVENT: Pints + Pages Book Group

A social book group geared towards readers in their 20’s and 30’s. The group meets on the first Thursday of every other month. The book discussion will be hosted by librarians from the Wilmington and Reading Public Libraries. Featured: Share the books, movies, tv shows and podcasts you've been enjoying at homeLocation: Virtual Meeting - please register to receive an email invitation.

Friday, May 810:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Facebook Live

VIRTUAL EVENT: Preschool Storytime

Sunday, May 10All DayOff siteWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Family Fun Digital Escape Room

Monday, May 112:30—4:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Estate Planning

Find out what you should do now to protect your assets, your home, and your legacy. Be sure your estate is in order so the transfer of your wealth is smooth and without legal hurdles. Presented by Wilmington’s Michael Monteforte Jr. , Esq. This event will take place via Zoom.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 1210:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Baby Lap Time

Join Barbara virtually for a program of songs, rhymes and bounces designed for pre-walking babies. Zoom Meeting Room invitations will be emailed to registered attendees 30 minutes before the event.

Tuesday, May 122:30—3:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Staff Use

Department Heads meeting

Tuesday, May 127:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: How to Crochet for a Cause

Learn how to crochet for a cause! Staff members Brittany Tuttle and Danielle Ward will show you how to crochet (or knit) hearts for people unable to be with loved ones during this difficult time. Crochet pattern | Supplies: yarn & corresponding crochet hook, Poly-fil Fiber Stuffing, Tapestry NeedleKnitting pattern | Supplies: A pair of straight 3.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 1310:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Toddler Time

Wednesday, May 137:00—9:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Teen Game Night

Wednesday, May 137:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Fact Checking Resources

Join Technology Librarian Brad McKenna to learn about some websites, like allsides. com and some plug-ins, like Newsguard that can help you evaluate the bias of facts you stumble across online. This is an online event via Zoom. An invite will be sent at least thirty minutes prior to the start of the program to the email given at registration.…Learn More

Thursday, May 1410:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Preschool Storytime

Join Barbara virtually for a storytime with books, songs, and rhymes and rhymes for preschool aged children. Ages 3-5Zoom Meeting Room invitations will be emailed to registered attendees 30 minutes before the event.

Thursday, May 147:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT-Online Interviewing

Are you in the job market? Chances are you may be asked to interview online. It is easy to say it is the same as interviewing in person, but there are subtle differences. Make sure you are prepared and put your best foot forward. Barbara Alevras, founder and owner of Sage Consulting Services, will give tips for online interviewing and review interviewing best practices.…Learn More

Friday, May 1510:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Preschool Storytime on Facebook Live

Join Barbara on Facebook Live for a virtual storytime with books, songs, and rhymes and rhymes for preschool aged children. Ages 3-5

Saturday, May 169:15—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. When registering, please provide your email address so you can receive an agenda and any prep materials in advance. 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

Sunday, May 17All DayOff siteWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Family Fun Digital Escape Room

Monday, May 1812:00—1:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Cookin' the Books

Featured Cookbook: Bon Appetit Website: https://www. bonappetit. com/recipesIf you love to cook and enjoy talking about food and sharing recipes then this group is for you. Register and record your recipe using the Signup Genius link below.…Learn More

Monday, May 187:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT--Global Health Preventing Pandemic with Keith West

Watch a Great Decisions video titled Global Health Preventing Pandemic on YouTube then join the online discussion via Zoom. Led by facilitator Keith West. This is an online event via Zoom. An invite will be sent at least thirty minutes prior to the start of the program to the email given at registration.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 1910:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Baby Lap Time

Join Barbara virtually for a program of songs, rhymes and bounces designed for pre-walking babies. Connect with other parents of babies and discuss parenting issues. Zoom Meeting Room invitations will be emailed to registered attendees 30 minutes before the event.

Tuesday, May 192:30—3:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Staff Use

Department Heads meeting

Tuesday, May 194:00—4:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Kids Nature Club: Birds of Wilmington

Budding naturalists will learn about birds that live in Wilmington through photographs, videos and sounds. We will do bird activities such as a bird identification game. Grades K-3. Zoom Meeting Information will be emailed to participants at least 60 minutes before the program.

Tuesday, May 197:30—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Teen Trivia

Show us your smarts at pub-style trivia via Zoom! Play against your friends, putting your pop culture knowledge to the test. The winning team walks off with prizes and bragging rights! BYO snacks! Grades 6-12This is an online event via Zoom. An invite will be sent at least an hour prior to the start of the program to the email given at registration.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 2010:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Toddler Time

Wednesday, May 203:45—4:45 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

POSTPONED: Crafternoons: Japanese-Inspired Woodblock Prints

Carve plates to make relief images and then print them on rice paper with paint in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Grades 4-8

Wednesday, May 207:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Online Interviewing - second session

This is a repeat of the program offered May 14Are you in the job market? Chances are you may be asked to interview online. It is easy to say it is the same as interviewing in person, but there are subtle differences. Make sure you are prepared and put your best foot forward.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 207:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

Spring 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.

Thursday, May 2110:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 217:00—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. Featured Book: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele RichardsonThis is an online event via Zoom. An invite will be sent at least thirty minutes prior to the start of the program to the email given at registration.…Learn More

Friday, May 2210:00—11:00 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Learn How To Use Zoom

If you've never used Zoom before, here's you chance. Join technology librarian, Brad McKenna, for an overview of the features. If you have trouble installing the Zoom Client, here's a video that should help: https://youtu. be/-bNCfdA6Iks This is an online event via Zoom.…Learn More

Friday, May 2210:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Preschool Storytime on Facebook Live

Join Barbara on Facebook Live for a virtual storytime with books, songs, and rhymes and rhymes for preschool aged children. Ages 3-5

Saturday, May 23All DayOff siteWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

VIRTUAL EVENT: Hunger Games Escape Room

Surprise! It's a virtual escape room for teens in honor of the release of The Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Click on the hyperlink below to get started!Are You Ready for the Hunger Games?: A Virtual Escape RoomCreated by Abbey Stephens and Robin Brenner, the tween and teen librarians (respectively) at the Public Library of Brookline in Brookline, MA We ask that you let us know using the Events Calendar link if you've attempted/completed each escape room, as we will not be able to collect that data from the Google Forms.…Learn More

Sunday, May 24All DayOff siteWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Family Fun Digital Escape Room

Tuesday, May 2610:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Baby Lap Time

Tuesday, May 262:30—3:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Staff Use

Department Heads meeting

Tuesday, May 267:00—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. When registering, please provide your email address so you can receive an agenda and any prep materials in advance.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 2710:00—11:00 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Well Read Wednesday Book Group

Featured Book: The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. (available on Hoopla)This book group discusses contemporary books, both fiction and non-fiction, led by Library Director Tina Stewart. Please email Tina Stewart at tstewart@wilmlibrary.…Learn More