Name: VIRTUAL Welcoming the New Year with Optimism and Managing Unhealthy Thinking
Start: 2022-01-03
End: 2022-01-03

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Saturday, January 1Closed

Wilmington Memorial Library

Monday, January 32:30—3:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Welcoming the New Year with Optimism and Managing Unhealthy Thinking

Learn how Mindful strategies can help you develop a greater awareness of mind and body to restore health and wellness. After learning simple exercises and with regular practice, participants can develop skills that enable them to let go of negative thoughts, achieve calm, and have more compassion.…Learn More

Tuesday, January 47:00—8:15 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR How to: Spruce Up Your Home for Under $100

Jordan Pitzen, interior designer and owner of At Home With Jordan, will take us through budget-friendly style tips that will elevate your home and your life. Jordan specializes in design that is traditional, timeless, comfortable, modern, and practical, ensuring that your decor is life-proof as well as beautiful.…Learn More

Thursday, January 67:00—8:30 PMOff siteWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

VIRTUAL Pints + Pages Book Group

Instead of discussing a particular book this month, we’ll meet up to share your favorite reads, watches & listens from the past year! Plus get great recommendations from others. Bring along at least two recommendations (books, movies, series, podcasts, etc.…Learn More

Friday, January 710:00 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!

Saturday, January 810:00—11:00 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL The Pursuit of Happiness

Do 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, January 82:00—3:30 PMOff siteWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

OUTDOOR Winter Survival

In this intergenerational program, Andrew Prazar from North Shore Wildlife Programs will teach us about what it takes to survive outdoors in winter snow and cold. He will teach us how to build shelters, look for wild edibles, and talk about how to build a small fire.…Learn More

Tuesday, January 117:00—8:45 PMBanda RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

Friends of the Library Executive Board

Friends of the Library monthly meeting.

Wednesday, January 127:00—8:00 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

CANCELLED-- Craft and Chat-

The Craft and Chat program scheduled for Wednesday, January 12, 7 pm is cancelled, however, supplies and instructions for the Flannel Hand Warmers may be picked up at the library starting Wednesday and can be done at home. A link to how to do the blanket stitch is below:https://www.…Learn More

Thursday, January 137:00—8:15 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL Learn to Ice Fish

Register HEREInterested in giving ice fishing a try? Jim Lagacy, Angler Education Program Coordinator for the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, will tell you what you need to know to get started.…Learn More

Friday, January 1410:00 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!

Saturday, January 159:15—11:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

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

Monday, January 17Closed

Wilmington Memorial Library

Wednesday, January 199:30—11:30 AMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL 50+ Job Seeking Networking Group

The 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

Thursday, January 207:00—8:30 PMStewart RoomWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

INDOOR EVENT: Novel Ideas 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: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Friday, January 2110:00 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!

Monday, January 242:30—3:00 PMWCTVWilmington Memorial Library175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA, 01887

WCTV Live--Cookin' the Books

Watch 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 - Baking with Dorie by Dorie Greenspan

Tuesday, January 257:00—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

Tuesday, January 257:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VIRTUAL The Art of Crossword Construction with Ruth B. Margolin

Register HEREHave you ever wondered what is involved in producing the small bit of entertainment with which you might start your day? This program will walk through the steps of creating a publishable crossword puzzle, from concept to completion. Follow the process, see the resources used, and gain insight into the attention to detail that is at the foundation of a quality puzzle.…Learn More

Wednesday, January 2610:00—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: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Thursday, January 277:00—9:00 PMVirtual Event via Zoom

VITUAL Sleep Researcher Dr. Wendy Troxel : Sleep Well to Live Well

Register HERESleep. It’s that thing we do every day that occupies about one-third of our lives, and it is literally one of the most important things we do every day. Anyone who’s ever slept poorly for a few nights in a row can attest to that. But for many, sleep is often the first thing to be sacrificed when juggling the many other demands of living.…Learn More

Friday, January 2810:00 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!