April 2021

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Thursday, April 110:00—10:30 AMWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

OUTDOOR Baby Time

This program of songs, rhymes, games and picture books is for babies under the age of two years and their caregivers. We will be taking this program OUTDOORS to the grassy area behind the library and to the right of the Peggy Kane seating area. Mats will be set up socially distanced for families to sit on.…Learn More

Thursday, April 17:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Author Talk: Kerri Arsenault discusses Mill Town: Reckoning with What Remains

VIRTUAL Author Talk: Kerri Arsenault discusses Mill Town: Reckoning with What RemainsRegister HEREAuthor Kerri Arsenault will help us kick off Wilmington's Earth Year with a discussion of her book Mill Town: Reckoning with What Remains. Kerri Arsenault grew up in the rural working class town of Mexico, Maine. For over 100 years the community orbited around a paper mill that employs most townspeople, including three generations of Arsenault’s own family.…Learn More
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Friday, April 210:00—10:30 AMWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

CANCELLED: OUTDOOR Preschool Storytime

This storytime for preschoolers includes books, rhymes, and music.   The program will be held behind the library next to the Peggy Kane Reading Garden. Please bring a blanket or low chairs. Ages 3-5Masks are required for all attendees ages 5 and up and strongly encouraged for children ages 2-5.…Learn More
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Saturday, April 39:00 AM—12:00 PMOff siteWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

VIRTUAL Practice SAT with The Princeton Review

Join The Princeton Review virtually to take a free, full-length practice SAT. After the test, you’ll receive a comprehensive score report detailing your strengths and weaknesses. Grades 10 & 11Register HEREYou will receive a link to our online classroom and further instructions upon registration.…Learn More

Saturday, April 39:15—11:45 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL 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
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Monday, April 52:30—3:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Why Native Plant Landscapes Matter

This program provides a comprehensive overview of native plants and their essential role in ecosystem health. Concepts covered include the co-evolution of plants and animals; the fundamental importance of native plants to a functioning food web; and the differences among native, naturalized, and invasive plants.…Learn More

Monday, April 56:30—7:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Introduction to Citizen Science Month

April is Citizen Science month! Come learn about all of the ways that you and your family can contribute to scientific research projects. Watch a short video, view our new Citizen Science kits and see projects that you can participate in involving field observation, data reporting, and other hands-on activities that can be done outside or inside to help real scientists with their research and accelerate discovery.…Learn More
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Tuesday, April 610:00—11:00 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL 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, April 610:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL 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, April 65:00—6:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL 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

Tuesday, April 67:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Author Talk: Jane Healey

VIRTUAL Author Talk: Jane HealeyRegister HEREHow To Buy A Copy Of The Book: Autographed copies of The Secret Stealers will be available for sale before and during the event from our bookstore partner -- Dick Haley Booksellers. Click HERE to order. About The Book: A female American spy in Nazi-occupied France finds purpose behind enemy lines in a novel of unparalleled danger, love, and daring.…Learn More
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Wednesday, April 710:00—10:30 AMWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

OUTDOOR Time for Twos

This storytime for two year olds includes books, rhymes, music and movement.   The program will be held behind the library next to the Peggy Kane Reading Garden. Please bring a blanket or low chairs.   Masks are required for all attendees ages 5 and up and strongly encouraged for children ages 2-5.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 77:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Tech Ted Talk: Ethical Questions on AI

Join technology librarian, Brad McKenna, to watch Genevieve Bell’s talk “6 Ethical Questions about the Future of AI”. Afterwards we’ll break down Ms. Bell’s six questions and discuss AI in general.   Register on Zoom
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Thursday, April 810:00—10:30 AMWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

OUTDOOR Baby Time

This program of songs, rhymes, games and picture books is for babies under the age of two years and their caregivers.   The program will be held behind the library next to the Peggy Kane Reading Garden.   Please bring a blanket or low chairs.   If inclement weather is forecast, the storytime may be held virtually ono Zoom.…Learn More

Thursday, April 84:00—4:45 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL LEGO Building

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, April 87:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Green Chemistry: Inventing a Circular Economy

The natural world is a beautiful and intricate system of intertwined and overlapping material ecosystems. One important reason why these naturally interdependent cyclic systems exist is because of the very fact that they all co-emerged over hundreds of thousands of years in the presence of one another.…Learn More
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Friday, April 910:00—10:30 AMWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

OUTDOOR Preschool Storytime

This storytime for preschoolers includes books, rhymes, and music.   The program will be held behind the library next to the Peggy Kane Reading Garden. Please bring a blanket or low chairs. Ages 3-5Masks are required for all attendees ages 5 and up and strongly encouraged for children ages 2-5.…Learn More

Friday, April 94:00—4:45 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Meditate with Amy for Teens

VIRTUAL Meditate with Amy for TeensJoin Amy Rutledge, a certified meditation instructor, to learn how to cultivate self love, self worth, confidence, compassion, focus, concentration, stress, anxiety relief, and help with navigating difficult emotions and change. Promote connection, community, and peace to all.…Learn More
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Saturday, April 109:00 AM—12:00 PMOff siteWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

VIRTUAL Practice ACT with The Princeton Review

Join The Princeton Review virtually to take a free, full-length practice ACT. After the test, you’ll receive a comprehensive score report detailing your strengths and weaknesses. Grades 10 & 11Register HEREYou will receive a link to our online classroom and further instructions upon registration.…Learn More

Saturday, April 1010:00—10:30 AMWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

OUTDOOR Saturday Storytime

This fun family storytime  includes books, rhymes, and music geared toward kids ages 2-5. The program will be held behind the library next to the Peggy Kane Reading Garden. Please bring a blanket or low chairs. Masks are required for all attendees ages 5 and up and strongly encouraged for children ages 2-5.…Learn More
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Monday, April 126:30—7:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL PJ Storytime

Join Barbara for an evening storytime on Zoom!  Wear your comfy PJs, bring your favorite stuffed animals and be ready to listen, sing and move!  Ages 2-5

Monday, April 127:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Craft and Chat

Grab your crochet, knitting, or other craft project, your favorite treat, and join in this informal gathering to craft and chat together. You don’t have to be crafty to join– all skill levels and crafts are welcome!Register via Zoom here
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Tuesday, April 1310:00—11:00 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL 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, April 134:00—4:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL 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, April 137:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL How to Pick an Oscar Winner with Boston Globe Film Critic Ty Burr

VIRTUAL How to Pick an Oscar Winner with Boston Globe Film Critic Ty BurrRegister HERECalling all movie lovers! Boston Globe film critic Ty Burr will break down this year's slate of Oscar nominations and reveal his predictions. Bring your questions and be prepared to share your opinions, but no spoilers please! About Ty Burr: Ty Burr, “professional movie-goer”, is the Boston Globe’s film critic and cultural columnist, sometimes covering music, theater, books, and the internet.…Learn More
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Wednesday, April 1410:00—10:30 AMYentile Farm9 Cross St, Wilmington, MA, 01887

OUTDOOR Matt Heaton Family Singalong at Yentile Farm

Matt brings an infectious energy to his sing alongs. Peppered with well known classics and a few soon-to-be classics, and performed with panache on guitar & banjo, Matt makes music for parents and kids alike.    

Wednesday, April 146:30—7:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Family Craft Night!

Join us for a night of crafting with the whole family! Registered groups can pick up a bag of craft supplies and join Nicole for a virtual event full of fun and creativity! This month’s theme is: Earth Day!Curbside service is available to pick up your kit beginning the Saturday before the program.…Learn More
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Thursday, April 152:30—3:30 PMWCTVWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

WCTV Live: Kat and Brad in Concert

Brad Bensko on vocals and guitar and Kathleen Parks on vocals, violin, and mandolin bring you the sounds of 50’s & 60’s pop and American Songbook standards plus originals from their first LP of original material. Shown live on WCTV on Comcast 9 / Verizon 37 and online at WCTV.…Learn More

Thursday, April 153:30—5:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

RESCHEDULED: VIRTUAL Anime & Manga Meetup

Celebrate National Anime Day by watching an anime movie from Hoopla, eating Japanese snacks, and making manga collage bookmarks together over Zoom! Register to reserve your take-home kit to pick up the week of the program. All supplies provided except for scissors.…Learn More

Thursday, April 157:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL 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: A Good Neighborhood by Theresa Anne Fowler
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Saturday, April 1710:00—10:30 AMWilmington Memorial LibraryWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

CANCELED - OUTDOOR Photography in the Wildwood Cemetery

Experienced photographer Lennie Malvone will teach you how to take beautiful photos outdoors.   You will learn the basic composition and best use of light and how to approach pictures of plants, people, and landscapes.   Be sure to bring your camera or your smartphone.…Learn More

Saturday, April 1710:00—10:30 AMWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

VIRTUAL Baby Time

This program of songs, rhymes, games and picture books is for babies under the age of two years and their caregivers.   The program will be held behind the library next to the Peggy Kane Reading Garden. Please bring a blanket or low chairs. Masks are required for all attendees ages 5 and up and strongly encouraged for children ages 2-5.…Learn More

Saturday, April 176:30—7:30 PMOff siteWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

VIRTUAL Social Justice Service Group

This month, we will join Haverhill Public Library's Haverhill Reads Author Visit with Nic Stone! Nic Stone was born and raised in a suburb of Atlanta, GA, and the only thing she loves more than an adventure is a good story about one. After graduating from Spelman College, she worked extensively in teen mentoring and lived in Israel for a few years before returning to the US to write full-time.…Learn More
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Tuesday, April 2010:00—11:00 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL 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, April 204:00—5:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL 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, April 2110:00—11:30 AMOff siteWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

OUTDOOR Family Walk in the Town Forest

Join Wilmington Conservation Agent Cameron Lynch for a walk along the trails of the 157-acre Town Forest, the largest piece of Conservation Land in Wilmington. There will be activities for all ages, including a nature scavenger hunt for the whole family.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 211:00—2:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Draw Your Pets Class

Using basic shapes and simple line technique, learn to create your favorite furry friends with instructor Corinne Roberts. No prior drawing experience is needed. Materials needed are: simple paper, pencil and eraser. Grades 4-12

Wednesday, April 216:30—7:15 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Polar Bears in a Changing Climate

Learn on how climate change affects one of our biggest, yet most vulnerable species from an educator at the Alaska Zoo. We will get to virtually visit the zoo’s polar bear. All ages.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 217:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Current Events Discussion Group

This group is for all who would like to broaden their knowledge of current national and international affairs. 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.…Learn More
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Thursday, April 2211:00 AM—4:00 PMWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

OUTDOOR Great Green Giveaway

We’ve been spring cleaning! Rather than throw away, we want to recycle stuff we no longer need. Stop by the library front lawn on Earth Day for some free surplus items including stationery, art/craft supplies, technology, books, LEGOS and more. You can also  enter to win some awesome items such as  an older American Girl Doll,  LEGO Mindstorms set and more.…Learn More

Thursday, April 224:00—5:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Yarn Llamas Crafternoon

VIRTUAL Yarn Llamas CrafternoonWe'll fashion recycled cardboard, yarn, and felt into adorable, sturdy llamas! All supplies provided, including tape and glue, but you will need a pair of sharp scissors at home and plenty of patience to create this latest Crafternoon project. Register to reserve your take-home kit to pick up the week of the session, and join Brittany for a Zoom tutorial on day of the program!Grades 4-12(Curbside service is available to pick up your kit beginning the Saturday before the Crafternoon will take place until the Thursday afternoon of the Zoom tutorial.…Learn More

Thursday, April 226:30—7:30 PMWilmington Memorial LibraryWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

OUTDOOR Vernal Pool Exploration

Explore and learn about vernal pools from local environmentalists and Headwaters Stream Team members Martha Stevenson and Suzanne Sullivan, who will lead a walk to find vernal pools in the area behind the library. Vernal pools serve as essential breeding habitats for certain species of wildlife, including salamanders and frogs, which provide an important food source for small carnivores as well as large game species.…Learn More
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Friday, April 2310:00—10:30 AMYentile Farm9 Cross St, Wilmington, MA, 01887

OUTDOOR Rockabye Beats at Yentile Farm

Marcos Valles returns with his popular music program.   Come sing, dance, and get a little loco with Rockabye Beats!  

Friday, April 234:00—4:45 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Meditate with Amy for Teens

VIRTUAL Meditate with Amy for TeensJoin Amy Rutledge, a certified meditation instructor, to learn how to cultivate self love, self worth, confidence, compassion, focus, concentration, stress, anxiety relief, and help with navigating difficult emotions and change. Promote connection, community, and peace to all.…Learn More

Friday, April 236:30—7:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

CANCELLED: VIRTUAL Family Earth Day Trivia

How much does your family know about conservation? Show off your environmental knowledge in this friendly competition. Prizes will be awarded! …Learn More
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Saturday, April 2410:00 AM—12:00 PMUpper Parking Lot175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

OUTDOOR Trash to Treasure!

Help keep Wilmington beautiful. During Earth Day week (April 18-April 24) spend an hour or so picking up trash around Wilmington—you pick the spot.   (walk your neighborhood streets, clean up one of the parks or other town properties, etc. just be sure to keep safety in mind).…Learn More

Saturday, April 2411:00 AM—3:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

RESCHEDULED: VIRTUAL Board Game Tournament

The WML's own Board Game Club will host their first-ever virtual mixed game tournament over Zoom and Discord using Tabletopia! Play your favorite games, including Jackbox, and get introduced to new ones for a chance to win prizes and get your team on the leaderboard.…Learn More

Saturday, April 243:00—5:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL 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 using the email address where you'd like to receive the Zoom invitation (no school emails, please).…Learn More
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Monday, April 262:30—3:00 PMWCTVWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

WCTV Live: Cookin' the Books

Join Library Associate Lisa Crispin as she talks about and demonstrates recipes from the cookbook Cook with Me by Alex Guernaschelli. 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).

Monday, April 267:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Cookin' the Books

Featured Cookbook: If you love to cook and enjoy talking about food and sharing recipes then this group is for you.   Pick up a copy of the cookbook (or find a recipe from the book/chef online); cook a dish or two then join with others to discuss what worked and what didn't.…Learn More
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Tuesday, April 2710:00—11:00 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL 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, April 2710:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL 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, April 274:00—4:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Read Aloud Book Club: Mirrors and Windows

Sit back and relax as Barbara reads books aloud that may be a mirror that reflects you and may be a window for you to see into others’ lives. Grades 1-4

Tuesday, April 277:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL 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

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

VIRTUAL Nature's Best Hope: An Evening with Professor Doug Tallamy

VIRTUAL Nature's Best Hope: An Evening with Professor Doug TallamyRecent headlines about global insect declines and three billion fewer birds in North America are a bleak reality check about how ineffective our current landscape designs have been at sustaining the plants and animals that sustain us. Such losses are not an option if we wish to continue our current standard of living on Planet Earth.…Learn More
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Wednesday, April 2810:00—11:00 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Well Read Wednesday Book Group

This book group discusses contemporary books, both fiction and non-fiction, led by Library Director Tina Stewart.   Copies of the book are available at the library. Featured book: This Tender Land by William Kent KruegerPlease register via Zoom

Wednesday, April 2810:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Time for Twos

This storytime for two year olds includes books, rhymes, music and movement.   Due to weather predictions, the program will be on Zoom today.

Wednesday, April 287:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Social Justice Book Group

Featured Book: Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X Kendi. (Chapters 13-16)This group, which will meet the fourth Wednesday of the month, continues the work started with the library’s antiracism series (https://wilmlibrary. org/antiracism-resources/).…Learn More
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Thursday, April 2910:00—10:30 AMWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

VIRTUAL Baby Time

This program of songs, rhymes, games and picture books is for babies under the age of two years and their caregivers. The program will be held behind the library next to the Peggy Kane Reading Garden. Please bring a blanket or low chairs. Masks are required for all attendees ages 5 and up and strongly encouraged for children ages 2-5.…Learn More

Thursday, April 294:00—5:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRUTAL Crepes vs. Tortillas Cooking Class

Learn to make homemade tortillas and crepes from the same ingredients! In addition to using the stove top, you'll need mixing bowls and spoons, a frying pan, spatula, and these ingredients on hand:FlourSaltBaking PowderOlive oilSugarEggsMilk Warm waterGrades 6-12This virtual cooking class is co-hosted with Profe.…Learn More
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Friday, April 309:00 AM—5:00 PMWilmington Memorial LibraryWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

OUTDOOR Tree Seedling Giveaway

In support of Arbor Day, the library is giving away 300 Pin Oak Tree seedlings, which are native to Massachusetts.   Stop by the library Friday, April 30 from 9am-5pm to pick up your seedlings.   Limit one per individual or two per family.   The tree seedling giveaway helps Wilmington to be designated as a Tree City.…Learn More

Friday, April 3010:00—10:30 AMWML lawn175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington , MA, 01887

OUTDOOR Preschool Storytime

This storytime for preschoolers includes books, rhymes, and music.   The program will be held behind the library next to the Peggy Kane Reading Garden. Please bring a blanket or low chairs. Ages 3-5Masks are required for all attendees ages 5 and up and strongly encouraged for children ages 2-5.…Learn More