February 2022

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Tuesday, February 110:00—10:45 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Pre-School Storytime

VIRTUAL Pre-School StorytimeStorytime has moved virtual for January and February! This storytime includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Registration is for the six-week session.  We understand conflicts arise. If you need to cancel for an individual session, please email us at kids@wilmlibrary.…Learn More

Tuesday, February 17:00—8:15 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR How to: Calligraphy

INDOOR How to: CalligraphyEmily DeMeo, owner of calligraphy & invitation service Of Light & Letters, will lead this beginner's workshop for those who want to learn the art of calligraphy. A pen, nib, ink, and practice sheets will be provided for each participant to use during the workshop and to take home after.…Learn More

Tuesday, February 17:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Among Us Teen Game Night

VIRTUAL 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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Wednesday, February 29:30—11:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL 50+ Job Seeking Networking Group

VIRTUAL 50+ Job Seeking Networking GroupThe Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. 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! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More

Wednesday, February 210:00—10:45 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Time for Twos

VIRTUAL Time for TwosStorytime has moved virtual for January and February! This storytime includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Registration is for the six-week session.  We understand conflicts arise. If you need to cancel for an individual session, please email us at kids@wilmlibrary.…Learn More

Wednesday, February 23:45—4:45 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Kindergarten Book Club

This book club is for kindergarteners and features books, reading comprehension and an activity.   We understand conflicts arise. If you need to cancel, please follow the link in your confirmation email or contact us at kids@wilmlibrary. org. Grade: KindergartenMasks are required indoors for all ages, regardless of vaccination status, per the Wilmington Board of Health.…Learn More

Wednesday, February 26:30—7:15 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Pajama Storytime

Wear your favorite pj's and grab a stuffed animal friend to join Miss Nicole (sporting her favorite onesie) for an evening storytime with books, songs, rhymes, and maybe even a little yoga via Zoom!Ages 2-6Masks are required indoors for all ages, regardless of vaccination status, per the Wilmington Board of Health.

Wednesday, February 27:00—8:00 PMJohnson RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Tech Help Drop-in

 Got a nagging tech question? Stop by this special evening edition of Drop-in Tech Help and ask Brad your question.…Learn More
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Thursday, February 39:30—10:15 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Baby Time

VIRTUAL Baby TimeBabytime has moved to Zoom! This storytime includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Please bring something for you and baby to shake. You can use anything, such as rattles, empty water bottles filled with popcorn kernels or rice, even car keys!If you are interested in attending our virtual program, but registration is closed, please call us at 978-694-2098 or email us at kids@wilmlibrary.…Learn More

Thursday, February 33:45—4:45 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL LEGO Building

VIRTUAL LEGO BuildingBuild with LEGOs at the same time as other LEGO fans outside the library.   At the end, you can share what you made during the time.   Grades K-5Masks are required indoors for all ages, regardless of vaccination status, per the Wilmington Board of Health.

Thursday, February 37:00—8:30 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Etched Glass Pint Craft

Librarian Laurie W. will lead the group in making an etched glass print to take home and display.   You will have several designs from which to select.   All supplies provided. Featured Craft: Etched Pint Glass
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Friday, February 410:00 AM—12:00 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Needleworkers

INDOOR NeedleworkersThis 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, February 59:15—11:45 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

Fiction Critique Group

Fiction Critique GroupLove 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, February 510:00—11:00 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL The Pursuit of Happiness

VIRTUAL The Pursuit of HappinessDo you ever find yourself wishing you could feel happier?  Revolutionary scientific breakthroughs now show that changing the way we think is vital to improving our happiness. In this six-part Zoom series Lizzie Linn Casanave, professor of philosophy and psychology and frequent lecturer on the topic of positive psychology, will explore this concept with you and provide practical tools for achieving this new mindset.…Learn More

Saturday, February 53:00—5:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL D&D (Grades 6-8)

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, February 72:30—3:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Raising the Dead: Finding Clues to Ancestors from Headstones, Family Plots & Burial Records

VIRTUAL Raising the Dead: Finding Clues to Ancestors from Headstones, Family Plots & Burial RecordsCemetery records can offer important clues to understanding the lives of those who came before us. Join NEHGS Chief Genealogist David Allen Lambert—author of A Guide to Massachusetts Cemeteries (now in its third edition)—to learn how headstones, family plots, and burial documents can shed new light on your ancestor’s life.…Learn More
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Tuesday, February 810:00—10:45 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Pre-School Storytime

VIRTUAL Pre-School StorytimeStorytime has moved virtual for January and February! This storytime includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Registration is for the six-week session.  We understand conflicts arise. If you need to cancel for an individual session, please email us at kids@wilmlibrary.…Learn More
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Wednesday, February 910:00—10:45 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Time for Twos

VIRTUAL Time for TwosStorytime has moved virtual for January and February! This storytime includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Registration is for the six-week session.  We understand conflicts arise. If you need to cancel for an individual session, please email us at kids@wilmlibrary.…Learn More

Wednesday, February 97:00—8:00 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Craft and Chat

INDOOR Craft and ChatFeatured Craft:   Needle felted bird Enjoy making a craft while socializing with others! This month stab some wool with a needle until you have worked out all your stress and as a result created a quiet little friend to wait out the rest of the winter with you.…Learn More
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Thursday, February 109:30—10:15 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Baby Time

VIRTUAL Baby TimeBabytime has moved to Zoom! This storytime includes books, rhymes, music and movement. Please bring something for you and baby to shake. You can use anything, such as rattles, empty water bottles filled with popcorn kernels or rice, even car keys!If you are interested in attending our virtual program, but registration is closed, please call us at 978-694-2098 or email us at kids@wilmlibrary.…Learn More

Thursday, February 103:45—4:45 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

CANCELED - INDOOR Crafternoon: Circuit Cards

We'll be making Valentine's Day light up circuit cards in this month's Crafternoon! Grades 4-8Masks are required indoors for all ages, regardless of vaccination status, per the Wilmington Board of Health.

Thursday, February 107:00—8:15 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Author Talk: The Last Negroes at Harvard

VIRTUAL Author Talk: The Last Negroes at HarvardRegister HEREIn the fall of 1959, Harvard recruited eighteen “Negro” boys as an early form of affirmative action. Four years later they would graduate as African Americans. Some fifty years later, one of these trailblazing Harvard grads, Kent Garrett, began to reconnect with his classmates and explore their vastly different backgrounds, lives, and what their time at Harvard meant.…Learn More
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Friday, February 11All DayChildrens RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Drop-in Valentine's Day Craft

Join us upstairs in the children's room for a one day drop-in event to make a Valentine's Day craft to take home and maybe even give to someone you love!All AgesMasks are required indoors for all ages, regardless of vaccination status, per the Wilmington Board of Health.

Friday, February 1110:00 AM—12:00 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Needleworkers

INDOOR NeedleworkersThis 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, February 1210:00—11:30 AMOff siteWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

OUTDOOR Tracking & Trailing

OUTDOOR Tracking & TrailingIn this intergenerational program, Andrew Prazar from North Shore Nature Programs will teach us how identify winter wildlife from the tracks and signs they leave behind in the Wildwood Cemetery. We will meet at the library and walk over to the cemetery together.…Learn More
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Monday, February 146:30—7:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Pajama Jam

Join the fabulous Bernadette Baird for interactive music and movement. Ages 0-4Zoom link will be sent at least one hour in advance of program.
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Tuesday, February 157:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Teen Twine

Get started with making your own video games with Twine where you can make an interactive narrative, no coding required. There will be two sessions of this program, one on 1/18 and the second on 2/15. Grades 6-12Masks are required indoors for all ages, regardless of vaccination status, per the Wilmington Board of Health.…Learn More
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Wednesday, February 169:30—11:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL 50+ Job Seeking Networking Group

VIRTUAL 50+ Job Seeking Networking GroupThe Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. 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! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More

Wednesday, February 166:30—7:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Family Craft Night: Alma Thomas Mosaics

VIRTUAL Family Craft Night: Alma Thomas MosaicsThis month, we'll learn about artist and educator Alma Thomas and create a mosaic in her famous style!Registered patrons will receive an email when their Take Home Kits are ready for pickup. Once receiving the email, you may come in anytime during our library hours to pick up your kit in the Youth Services Room or via curbside pickup (please call 978-694-2098 for this service).…Learn More
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Thursday, February 175:00—5:15 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Read to Thor

INDOOR Read to ThorCome read to Thor, a beautiful dog who loves to listen to kids read! Sign up for one 15 minute session per reader.…Learn More

Thursday, February 175:15—5:30 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Read to Thor

INDOOR Read to ThorCome read to Thor, a beautiful dog who loves to listen to kids read! Sign up for one 15 minute session per reader.…Learn More

Thursday, February 175:30—5:45 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Read to Thor

INDOOR Read to ThorCome read to Thor, a beautiful dog who loves to listen to kids read! Sign up for one 15 minute session per reader.…Learn More

Thursday, February 175:45—6:00 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Read to Thor

INDOOR Read to ThorCome read to Thor, a beautiful dog who loves to listen to kids read! Sign up for one 15 minute session per reader.…Learn More

Thursday, February 176:00—6:15 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Read to Thor

INDOOR Read to ThorCome read to Thor, a beautiful dog who loves to listen to kids read! Sign up for one 15 minute session per reader.…Learn More

Thursday, February 176:15—6:30 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Read to Thor

INDOOR Read to ThorCome read to Thor, a beautiful dog who loves to listen to kids read! Sign up for one 15 minute session per reader.…Learn More

Thursday, February 177:00—8:30 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR: Novel Ideas Book Group

INDOOR: Novel Ideas Book GroupEnjoy 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: Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

Thursday, February 177:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Getting Started with Bird Watching

VIRTUAL Getting Started with Bird WatchingJoin experienced bird watcher Stephen Hale, owner of Open World Explorers for an introduction to bird watching.   Zoom link will be emailed prior to program.   Please check your spam folder.
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Friday, February 1810:00 AM—12:00 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Needleworkers

INDOOR NeedleworkersThis 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, February 199:15—11:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Poetry Circle

VIRTUAL EVENT: Poetry CircleDo 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, February 21Closed

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Tuesday, February 2210:00—10:15 AMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Read to Thor

INDOOR Read to ThorCome read to Thor, a beautiful dog who loves to listen to kids read! Sign up for one 15 minute session per family (siblings may read together)! 

Tuesday, February 2210:15—10:30 AMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Read to Thor

INDOOR Read to ThorCome read to Thor, a beautiful dog who loves to listen to kids read! Sign up for one 15 minute session per family (siblings may read together)! 

Tuesday, February 2210:30—10:45 AMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Read to Thor

INDOOR Read to ThorCome read to Thor, a beautiful dog who loves to listen to kids read! Sign up for one 15 minute session per family (siblings may read together)! 

Tuesday, February 2210:45—11:00 AMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Read to Thor

INDOOR Read to ThorCome read to Thor, a beautiful dog who loves to listen to kids read! Sign up for one 15 minute session per family (siblings may read together)! 

Tuesday, February 222:00—3:00 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR TWOSday Trivia and Dance Party!

This TWOSday is February 22nd, making it 2-22-2022! Celebrate the wonderful world of duos with trivia about all things 2 followed by a celebratory dance party!All AgesMasks are required for unvaccinated patrons per the Wilmington Board of Health.

Tuesday, February 227:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL EVENT: Creative Writing Skills Group

VIRTUAL EVENT: Creative Writing Skills GroupLearn 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, February 239:00 AM—5:00 PMChildrens RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Drop off!

Bring your stuffed animal to the library so they can have an overnight adventure! When you drop off your stuffie, anytime between 9-5 on Wednesday, you'll fill out a contact info form for them and make them a name tag. Then, you'll leave your friend here overnight and come pick them up anytime on Thursday!We'll take lots of photos of all the adventures we have together so you can see what happens at the library after hours!All Ages.…Learn More

Wednesday, February 2310:00—11:00 AMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Well Read Wednesday Book Group

INDOOR Well Read Wednesday Book GroupThis 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: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

Wednesday, February 237:00—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: Chapters 10-Conclusion (59 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, February 247:00—9:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee

VIRTUAL Queen Elizabeth's Platinum JubileeRegister HEREProfessor Laura E. Nym Mayhall will speak to Queen Elizabeth's legacy in light of her 70 years on the throne.  
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Friday, February 25All DayChildrens RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR LEGO Day - POSTPONED to March 12th

INDOOR LEGO Day - POSTPONED to March 12thPOSTPONED TO SATURDAY MARCH 12th due to snow closure! Join us for a special day of LEGO building! Drop by the library anytime between 9am-5pm and help us build a big LEGO set together! Grades K-5. Lego set: Friendship Treehouse!Masks are required for unvaccinated patrons per the Wilmington Board of Health.

Friday, February 2510:00 AM—12:00 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Needleworkers

INDOOR NeedleworkersThis 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, February 254:00—5:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Teen Book Club

VIRTUAL Teen Book ClubThis month's Teen Book Club will discuss One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus. Copies will be available at the library to check out prior to our meeting. Grades 9-12
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Saturday, February 262:00—3:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Tween Bullet Journaling

VIRTUAL Tween Bullet JournalingWant to get started with bullet journaling? Betsy and Shannon of Casual Study will be teaching techniques virtually to have fun with organization! Registrants will receive a bullet journal.  Ages 8-12Masks are required indoors for all ages, regardless of vaccination status, per the Wilmington Board of Health.…Learn More
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Monday, February 2810:00—10:45 AMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR Wilmington Community Playgroup

CTI LogoThe Community Teamwork Family Resource Network is back for a weekly playgroup! Our programs have moved indoors for January and February. Due to the pandemic, seating is limited. Please include yourself (and all additional adults and children) when counting the total number of attendees in your registration.…Learn More

Monday, February 282:30—3:00 PMWCTVWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

WCTV Live--Cookin' the Books

WCTV Live--Cookin' the BooksWatch Circulation Librarian Lisa Crispin demonstrate and talk about recipes on WCTV at 2:30 pm.   Comcast 9 / Verizon 37. Also online at WCTV. org/live/ (press the Play icon to start)Featured book-- Cooking at Home by David Chang and Priya Krishna

Monday, February 283:45—4:45 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR STEAM Team, Grades K-2

INDOOR STEAM Team, Grades K-2Learn and have fun at the same time in this engaging STEAM program! Grades K-2Masks are required for unvaccinated patrons per the Wilmington Board of Health.

Monday, February 286:30—7:00 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR STEAM Team, Grades 3-5

INDOOR STEAM Team, Grades 3-5Learn and have fun at the same time in this engaging STEAM program! Grades 3-5Masks are required for unvaccinated patrons per the Wilmington Board of Health.