October 2020

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Thursday, October 1All DayWilmington Memorial LibraryWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

VIRTUAL EVENT: Merrimack Valley Lib Con: Undead Edition

VIRTUAL EVENT: Merrimack Valley Lib Con: Undead EditionRemember MV Lib Con? We're back with even more (mostly virtual) events all October long! Join your MVLC teen librarians for Merrimack Valley Library Con: Undead Edition--there's tons of spooky stuff going on, like escape rooms, edible haunted houses, bath bombs, crafts, game nights, movie nights, and even Edgar Allan Poe will join in on the fun! For a full schedule of events and how to register, visit the Merrimack Valley Library Con Facebook and Instagram accounts.…Learn More
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Monday, October 56:30—7:45 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL PROGRAM: Family Challenge Trivia

Back by popular demand!  The Trivia Brothers will return with an all-new family trivia event!  Enjoying an episode of “Challenge! Trivia” is easy.   Here’s what you need to know:  First and foremost, you will need TWO DEVICES in order to enjoy the optimal experience - a computer (to join the Zoom meeting) and a smart phone or tablet (to play the game).…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 610:00 AM—12:00 PMWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

Library on the Lawn

Would you like to browse and checkout books and DVDs?  Be sure to stop by the front of the library from 10 am to 12 pm to peruse several carts of both adult and children's materials.   Masks are required and we ask all to respect social distancing.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 87:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Among Us Teen Game Night

VIRTUAL EVENT: Among Us Teen Game NightJoin 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, October 1310:00 AM—12:00 PMWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

Library on the Lawn

Would you like to browse and checkout books and DVDs?  Be sure to stop by the front of the library from 10 am to 12 pm to peruse several carts of both adult and children's materials.   Masks are required and we ask all to respect social distancing.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 153:45—4:45 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Spider & Web Pumpkins Crafternoon

VIRTUAL EVENT: Spider & Web Pumpkins CrafternoonRegister 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!Transform plastic pumpkins into a spooky spider and its web with acrylic paint, wire, googly eyes, and washi tape.…Learn More
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Saturday, October 17All DayWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

VIRTUAL EVENT: Teen For Freedoms Lawn Sign Drive

WML is excited to partner with the artist-led organization For Freedoms, to make sure the voices of Wilmington teens (grades 6-12) are heard before the election this November. This program is based on President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms”: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, freedom from fear.…Learn More

Saturday, October 1710:00 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

Saturday, October 173:00—4:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Zombie Makeup Demo with Maggie

VIRTUAL EVENT: Zombie Makeup Demo with MaggieMaggie is back to demonstrate how to achieve a ghoulish zombie look with makeup just in time for Halloween! Maggie will use affordable makeup found at seasonal Halloween stores and the Dollar Store, including:White body paintVampire blood or stage bloodBloody scab makeupBruise wheel, or red and yellow eyeshadowScare waxPurple eyeshadow paletteGreen face paint or eyeshadowTeens & AdultsThis is an online event via Zoom.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 2010:00 AM—12:00 PMWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

Library on the Lawn

Would you like to browse and checkout books and DVDs?  Be sure to stop by the front of the library from 10 am to 12 pm to peruse several carts of both adult and children's materials.   Masks are required and we ask all to respect social distancing.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 207:00—8:15 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe

VIRTUAL EVENT: An Evening with Edgar Allan PoeEdgar Allan Poe rises for this special virtual event just in time for Halloween! This author himself (portrayed by literary historian Rob Velella) returns from beyond the grave to read several of his works, both well-known and forgotten. Recommended for Ages 13+ & AdultsRegister via Zoom link hereThis event is part of MVLC: Undead Edition, a spooky collaboration celebration with area libraries.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 227:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Adult Lecture: Environmental Racism in Massachusetts

How To Register: Register directly on Zoom HERE. Space is limited. Massachusetts has a reputation for progressive environmental policies, but these policies do not benefit all communities equally. Dr. Daniel Faber will discuss the disproportionate impact of environmental burdens such as chemical pollution and hazardous waste sites on communities of color in the state.…Learn More

Thursday, October 227:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Among Us Teen Game Night

VIRTUAL EVENT: Among Us Teen Game NightJoin 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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Monday, October 262:30—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 Dinner in French: My Recipes by Way of France: a Cookbook by Melissa ClarkLive 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).
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Tuesday, October 2710:00 AM—12:00 PMWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

Library on the Lawn

Would you like to browse and checkout books and DVDs?  Be sure to stop by the front of the library from 10 am to 12 pm to peruse several carts of both adult and children's materials.   Masks are required and we ask all to respect social distancing.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 277:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Hocus Pocus Teen Trivia

VIRTUAL EVENT: Hocus Pocus Teen TriviaIt's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus. .. trivia! Show off your favorite Halloween cult-classic film smarts at this 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.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 287:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Ghost and Legends with Jeff Belanger

VIRTUAL EVENT: Ghost and Legends with Jeff BelangerFor over 20 years, Jeff Belanger has been exploring the unexplained. He’s one of New England’s premiere storytellers who seeks out history, folklore, ghosts, monsters, and legends from all over the world and in your backyard. With all new stories for 2020, “Ghosts and Legends” presents highlights from his own adventures, his research from his books, podcast, and the television programs he’s worked on, plus great stories of the unusual and the haunted.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 297:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Introduction to Tarot Card Reading

VIRTUAL EVENT: Introduction to Tarot Card Reading Join Sally Cragin for this very popular presentation and hands-on workshop: an introduction to Tarot, from the fascinating history of the cards to the meaning of the suits (pentacles or discs, swords, wands and cups), and the "Trump" or Major Arcana cards.…Learn More
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