November 2020

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Tuesday, October 20All DayChildrens RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Kids Vote! 2020 Children's Book Election!

Kids Vote! 2020 Children's Book Election!Early Voting for Kids!While adults get to vote for who leads our country, you get to vote for who leads the Children’s Room!Place your vote for the best children's books one of two ways! Visit the children's room at the library by appointment, vote by ballot in our voting booth, and get a sticker or a pin! Kids will enjoy this great opportunity to participate in their own democracy and experience the polls! Book an appointment to visit, here: https://wilmlibrary.…Learn More

Sunday, November 1All DayWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

Scarecrow Contest!

Scarecrow Contest!Put on your creative caps, grab your hay bales, and join us for a Scarecrow Contest! Register once for your whole family group of up to 6 people, and start making a scarecrow at home! The theme is “What are you grateful for?”Once registered, your group will receive an email on November 6th with a rules and regulations form and a number.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 20All DayChildrens RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Kids Vote! 2020 Children's Book Election!

Kids Vote! 2020 Children's Book Election!Early Voting for Kids!While adults get to vote for who leads our country, you get to vote for who leads the Children’s Room!Place your vote for the best children's books one of two ways! Visit the children's room at the library by appointment, vote by ballot in our voting booth, and get a sticker or a pin! Kids will enjoy this great opportunity to participate in their own democracy and experience the polls! Book an appointment to visit, here: https://wilmlibrary.…Learn More

Sunday, November 1All DayWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

Scarecrow Contest!

Scarecrow Contest!Put on your creative caps, grab your hay bales, and join us for a Scarecrow Contest! Register once for your whole family group of up to 6 people, and start making a scarecrow at home! The theme is “What are you grateful for?”Once registered, your group will receive an email on November 6th with a rules and regulations form and a number.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 20All DayChildrens RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Kids Vote! 2020 Children's Book Election!

Kids Vote! 2020 Children's Book Election!Early Voting for Kids!While adults get to vote for who leads our country, you get to vote for who leads the Children’s Room!Place your vote for the best children's books one of two ways! Visit the children's room at the library by appointment, vote by ballot in our voting booth, and get a sticker or a pin! Kids will enjoy this great opportunity to participate in their own democracy and experience the polls! Book an appointment to visit, here: https://wilmlibrary.…Learn More

Sunday, November 1All DayWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

Scarecrow Contest!

Scarecrow Contest!Put on your creative caps, grab your hay bales, and join us for a Scarecrow Contest! Register once for your whole family group of up to 6 people, and start making a scarecrow at home! The theme is “What are you grateful for?”Once registered, your group will receive an email on November 6th with a rules and regulations form and a number.…Learn More

Tuesday, November 310:00—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, November 310:00—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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Sunday, November 1All DayWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

Scarecrow Contest!

Scarecrow Contest!Put on your creative caps, grab your hay bales, and join us for a Scarecrow Contest! Register once for your whole family group of up to 6 people, and start making a scarecrow at home! The theme is “What are you grateful for?”Once registered, your group will receive an email on November 6th with a rules and regulations form and a number.…Learn More

Wednesday, November 410:00—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, November 44:00—4:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Dessert in a Mug with Julie

Make an individual serving-sized chocolate chip cookie along with Chef Julie! For this scratch cooking lesson, you'll need a mug, a microwave, mixing bowls and spoons, and these ingredients:1 tbsp unsalted butter1 tbsp brown sugar, firmly packed1 tbsp granulated sugar3 tbsp all-purpose flour1 egg yolk1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/8 tsp (pinch) salt1-2 tbsp chocolate chipsGrades 4+This is an online event via Zoom.…Learn More

Wednesday, November 47:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom
Banda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

VIRTUAL EVENT: Intro to the Cloud

Learn about that mysterious Cloud. Technology Librarian Brad McKenna will discuss such cloud-based technologies as email, file storage, music/movie streaming, and more. 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
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Sunday, November 1All DayWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

Scarecrow Contest!

Scarecrow Contest!Put on your creative caps, grab your hay bales, and join us for a Scarecrow Contest! Register once for your whole family group of up to 6 people, and start making a scarecrow at home! The theme is “What are you grateful for?”Once registered, your group will receive an email on November 6th with a rules and regulations form and a number.…Learn More

Thursday, November 510:00—10:30 AMOff siteWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Outdoor Baby Times at Yentile Farm, Weather Permitting

Join us for an outdoor, socially distanced Baby Times program on the grass at Yentile Farm. We will do rhymes, sing songs, and move!  The program is scheduled to be held at Yentile Farm. If the weather is too cold or inclement, we will notify registrants that it will offered virtually instead and send a Zoom link.…Learn More

Thursday, November 57:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

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. Meeting location rotates between Wilmington and Reading.…Learn More
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Sunday, November 1All DayWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

Scarecrow Contest!

Scarecrow Contest!Put on your creative caps, grab your hay bales, and join us for a Scarecrow Contest! Register once for your whole family group of up to 6 people, and start making a scarecrow at home! The theme is “What are you grateful for?”Once registered, your group will receive an email on November 6th with a rules and regulations form and a number.…Learn More
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Sunday, November 1All DayWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

Scarecrow Contest!

Scarecrow Contest!Put on your creative caps, grab your hay bales, and join us for a Scarecrow Contest! Register once for your whole family group of up to 6 people, and start making a scarecrow at home! The theme is “What are you grateful for?”Once registered, your group will receive an email on November 6th with a rules and regulations form and a number.…Learn More

Saturday, November 79:15—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, November 710:00 AM—12:00 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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Sunday, November 1All DayWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

Scarecrow Contest!

Scarecrow Contest!Put on your creative caps, grab your hay bales, and join us for a Scarecrow Contest! Register once for your whole family group of up to 6 people, and start making a scarecrow at home! The theme is “What are you grateful for?”Once registered, your group will receive an email on November 6th with a rules and regulations form and a number.…Learn More
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Sunday, November 1All DayWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

Scarecrow Contest!

Scarecrow Contest!Put on your creative caps, grab your hay bales, and join us for a Scarecrow Contest! Register once for your whole family group of up to 6 people, and start making a scarecrow at home! The theme is “What are you grateful for?”Once registered, your group will receive an email on November 6th with a rules and regulations form and a number.…Learn More

Monday, November 93:30—4:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Star Mag

Calling all young creators!Grades K-5, Star Magazine is starting back up for a 2020 fall issue - VIRTUALLY!Help create a magazine written by, for, and about kids, published at the library! Attend our two Zoom meetings to chat and collaborate with other creative kids about what creations they are working on, while working on your own original artwork, writing, crafts, etc.…Learn More

Monday, November 97:00—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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Sunday, November 1All DayWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

Scarecrow Contest!

Scarecrow Contest!Put on your creative caps, grab your hay bales, and join us for a Scarecrow Contest! Register once for your whole family group of up to 6 people, and start making a scarecrow at home! The theme is “What are you grateful for?”Once registered, your group will receive an email on November 6th with a rules and regulations form and a number.…Learn More

Tuesday, November 1010:00—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, November 1010:00—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, November 104:00—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, November 105:30—6:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: FAFSA Live

Thinking of going to college, already enrolled, or considering a restart, financial aid is a critical part of the college financing equation. Completing and filing the FAFSA is an essential first step to finding, selecting, and paying for college. Whether the goal is to attend a four-year public or private college, community college, or one of the many approved trade and professional programs, eligibility for need-based aid begins with completing and filing the FAFSA.…Learn More

Tuesday, November 107:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: How to Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays

Maureen Nuccitelli, better known as The Organizing Diva, uses her expertise to create customized organizing systems and to teach organizing skills that will help individuals take control of their surroundings, their time and their life. She also uses an optional specialized technique (called Tapping), coaching and humor to help clients determine the root cause of their clutter and disorganization.…Learn More
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Sunday, November 1All DayWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

Scarecrow Contest!

Scarecrow Contest!Put on your creative caps, grab your hay bales, and join us for a Scarecrow Contest! Register once for your whole family group of up to 6 people, and start making a scarecrow at home! The theme is “What are you grateful for?”Once registered, your group will receive an email on November 6th with a rules and regulations form and a number.…Learn More
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Sunday, November 1All DayWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

Scarecrow Contest!

Scarecrow Contest!Put on your creative caps, grab your hay bales, and join us for a Scarecrow Contest! Register once for your whole family group of up to 6 people, and start making a scarecrow at home! The theme is “What are you grateful for?”Once registered, your group will receive an email on November 6th with a rules and regulations form and a number.…Learn More

Thursday, November 1210:00—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, November 124:00—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, November 127:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Virginia Hall: America's Greatest Spy of WWII

Register HERECraig Gralley, author of Hall of Mirrors, will share the fascinating true story of Virginia Hall, a disabled Baltimore socialite who became one of the most dangerous spies of WWII. Craig Gralley, a former senior intelligence officer with the Central Intelligence Agency, has broad experience across the Agency’s directorates.…Learn More
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Sunday, November 1All DayWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

Scarecrow Contest!

Scarecrow Contest!Put on your creative caps, grab your hay bales, and join us for a Scarecrow Contest! Register once for your whole family group of up to 6 people, and start making a scarecrow at home! The theme is “What are you grateful for?”Once registered, your group will receive an email on November 6th with a rules and regulations form and a number.…Learn More
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Sunday, November 1All DayWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

Scarecrow Contest!

Scarecrow Contest!Put on your creative caps, grab your hay bales, and join us for a Scarecrow Contest! Register once for your whole family group of up to 6 people, and start making a scarecrow at home! The theme is “What are you grateful for?”Once registered, your group will receive an email on November 6th with a rules and regulations form and a number.…Learn More
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Sunday, November 1All DayWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

Scarecrow Contest!

Scarecrow Contest!Put on your creative caps, grab your hay bales, and join us for a Scarecrow Contest! Register once for your whole family group of up to 6 people, and start making a scarecrow at home! The theme is “What are you grateful for?”Once registered, your group will receive an email on November 6th with a rules and regulations form and a number.…Learn More
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Monday, November 163:30—4:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Art & Stories!

What's better than being creative after reading a good book?Ages 2-7 can join our Zoom meeting to listen to our new Assistant Children's Librarian, Nicole, read a picture book and then make a craft based on what we've read!Once registered, starting Thursday, November 12th until the event, families can pickup a bag of craft supplies during our curbside hours, Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm.…Learn More

Monday, November 167:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Author Talk: Elin Hilderbrand in Conversation with Jane Healey

Bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand will discuss her latest book, Troubles In Paradise (the conclusion to the nationally bestselling Winter in Paradise trilogy) in conversation with bestselling author Jane Healey, in this Crowdcast webinar.  This event is brought to you in collaboration with area libraries.…Learn More
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Tuesday, November 1710:00—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, November 1710:00—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, November 174:00—4:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL PROGRAM: Read Aloud Book Club Books for a Better World

Do you miss reading and listening to stories with your friends at the library? Then this read-aloud book club is for you!  Sit back and relax as Barbara reads you lots of different books about lots of different kids on Zoom. Join us for all 4 weeks, or just come when you can.…Learn More

Tuesday, November 177:00—8:30 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Library Trustees

Library Trustees monthly meeting. Zoom link:  https://us02web. zoom. us/j/89953457283?pwd=UHNrZWdSTUxEYkVySFAwQy9iVmYvdz09Agenda: https://wilmlibrary. org/wp-content/uploads/11-17-20-Virtual-Agenda-Library-Trustees. doc. pdf

Tuesday, November 177:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Panel, Part 2

Jennifer Bryson, BU Education faculty member, Melanie Patterson, Boutwell & Shawsheen Schools Media Specialist, and Brittany Tuttle, the WML's Teen Librarian, will lead this presentation on rethinking the media our families consume through an antiracist lens, encouraging participants to:Rethink the media our families consume, including books, movies, and TV shows.…Learn More
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Wednesday, November 1810:00—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, November 186:30—7:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Family Craft Night!

Grab the whole family and join us for a craft night!Register to get a bag of craft supplies and join in on our Zoom event for a night of fun creativity with your loved ones!Once registered, starting on November 12th, you can pick up your craft bags via curbside pick up, or at the main desk until November 19th (the day after the event)! Please register every child that will be making a craft.…Learn More
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Thursday, November 1910:00—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, November 192:30—3:30 PMWCTVWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

WCTV Live Concert: Big Band Era with Brian Kane

Jazz saxophonist Brian Kane will sing and play songs from the Big Band Era, 1935-1945 including hits from Glen Miller, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and more. Shown live on WCTV on Comcast 9 / Verizon 37 and online at WCTV. org/live/ (Don't forget to press the Play icon to start the live stream).

Thursday, November 193:45—4:45 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Among Us Hand Warmers 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, November 197:00—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 Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal
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Saturday, November 219:15—11:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENTA: 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

Saturday, November 219:15—11:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

CANCELED - 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
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Monday, November 232:30—3:00 PMWCTVWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

WCTV: Cookin' the Books

Join Circulation Librarian and "resident chef" Lisa Crispin as she demonstrates a recipe from the cookbook Modern Comfort Food by Ina Garten. 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, November 236:30—7:15 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Pajama Jam

Join the fabulous Bernadette Baird for interactive music and movement.   Ages 0-4.

Monday, November 237:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Seasonal Pies with Liz Barbour

Register HereA delicious holiday pie is one pie crust and one filling away. In this class Liz Barbour of The Creative Feast will share her favorite pie dough recipe so students can recreate the perfect, flaky crust every time they bake a pie. Liz will share information about her favorite pie baking tools, ingredients, and preparation methods.…Learn More

Monday, November 237:00—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, November 2410:00—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, November 2410:00—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, November 247:00—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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