October 2021

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Friday, October 110:00 AM—12:00 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Needleworkers

This is a social group for those who do any kind of needle craft. Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. and enjoy a little conversation and camaraderie—drop in. Everyone welcome!
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Saturday, October 29:15—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

Saturday, October 210:00—11:00 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Author Talk: Cal Flyn discusses 'Islands of Abandonment'

Register HERE. Join Cal Flyn for a discussion of her latest book Islands of Abandonment: Nature Rebounding in the Post-Human Landscape. In Chernobyl, following the nuclear disaster, only a handful of people returned to their dangerously irradiated homes.…Learn More
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Monday, October 42:30—3:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL The Psychology of Money

Bradley Baskir, a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley, will present an online workshop exploring how our personal perceptions, biases, and emotions can affect the financial decisions we make.   This interactive workshop is designed to help attendees develop strategies for making objective decisions about money so they can manage their wealth more wisely.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 69:30—11:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL 50+ Job Seeking Networking Group

If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 67:00—8:00 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Intro to Linux

Are you looking for an alternative to Microsoft and Apple computers? Join Arnold Peterson for a tour of the one of the Linux open source operating systems, Ubuntu.  
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Thursday, October 77:00—9:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Smart Women Love Money: 5 Simple, Life Changing Rules of Investing

Discover how to invest in your financial future with five simple rules that cut through the unnecessarily complex jargon of Wall Street. Learn how to talk about and manage your own investing so that you're in better control of your money and future.   Presented by Alice Finn, author of Smart Women Love Money: 5 Simple, Life-Changing Rules of Investing.…Learn More
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Friday, October 810:00 AM—12:00 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Needleworkers

This is a social group for those who do any kind of needle craft. Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. and enjoy a little conversation and camaraderie—drop in. Everyone welcome!
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Saturday, October 910:00—11:00 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Monsters of New England with Michael Girard

Register HEREJoin Michael Girard, founder and writer for "Strange New England: A Field Guide To New England's Legends, Folklore, Curious History and Weird Destinations," for his popular "Monsters of New England" presentation. Pull up a log and listen to outdoor explorer Michael Girard as he shares stories of some of New England's most interesting monsters.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 127:00—8:45 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL How to: Use Organic Beauty Products

Join beautician Linda Sessa to learn how to make alternatives to expensive, store-bought beauty products with ingredients that are likely already in your kitchen. Inexpensive, natural items like olive oil, coconut oil, baking soda, and more can be used to make effective products that cost significantly less.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 147:00—9:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Financial Tips, Tricks, and Tactics

Even though everyone’s situation is different, there are tips and tricks that will help anyone obtain and maintain a healthy financial situation.   Having a basic understanding of key financial components and building on that knowledge is essential.…Learn More
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Friday, October 1510:00 AM—12:00 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Needleworkers

This is a social group for those who do any kind of needle craft. Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. and enjoy a little conversation and camaraderie—drop in. Everyone welcome!

Friday, October 157:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL The Legends and Lore of the Bridgewater Triangle with Tim Weisberg

Register HEREJoin paranormal researcher Tim Weisberg for a journey through the history, haunts and high strangeness of southern New England's own paranormal vortex -- the Bridgewater Triangle. UFOs spotted in the skies of colonial Massachusetts, cryptid creatures in the woods and the seas, ghostly encounters, the mysterious pukwudgies roaming the Freetown State Forest – it's going to get weird, which is just how we like it here in the Triangle.…Learn More
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Saturday, October 169:15—11:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL 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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Wednesday, October 209:30—11:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group

If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you.…Learn More
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Friday, October 2210:00 AM—12:00 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Needleworkers

This is a social group for those who do any kind of needle craft. Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. and enjoy a little conversation and camaraderie—drop in. Everyone welcome!
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Saturday, October 2310:00—11:15 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Helena Byrne: Ghosts & Ghouls of Ireland

Register HERE. Join acclaimed Seanchaí (Irish storyteller) and singer Helena Byrne as she shares gripping Irish tales of the supernatural. From Haunted Castles and Poltergeists to Guardian Angels and other strange phenomena, Helena delves deep into the captivating world of Irish Ghost Stories and the Irish people’s unique relationship with the Afterlife.…Learn More
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Monday, October 252:30—3:00 PMWCTVWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

WCTV Live--Cookin' the Books

Watch Lisa demonstrate and talk about recipes from the book on WCTV. Featured Cookbook: Bress n 'Nyam: Gullah Geechee Recipes from a Sixth-Generation Farmer  by Matthew RaifordLive 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 267:00—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
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Wednesday, October 2710:00—11:00 AMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR 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: The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick

Wednesday, October 277:00—8:00 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

HYBRID Social Justice Book Group

HYBRID Social Justice Book GroupFeatured Book: An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States  by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz Chapters for this meeting: Introduction - Chapter 3 (55 pages)This group, which will meet the fourth Wednesday of the month, continues the work started with the library’s antiracism series (https://wilmlibrary.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 287:00—9:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Granite State Bigfoot

Register HERENew Hampshire based Filmmaker and Cryptozoology researcher Aleksandar Petakov will present his investigations into reports of strange encounters and sightings of Bigfoot-like creatures across New Hampshire over the decades. His presentation concludes with a screening of his documentary short – “Shyman of the White Mountains,” an official selection of the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival 2017, about an Abenaki researcher in the White Mountains.…Learn More
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Friday, October 2910:00 AM—12:00 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Needleworkers

This is a social group for those who do any kind of needle craft. Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. and enjoy a little conversation and camaraderie—drop in. Everyone welcome!
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