Weekly News & Events
Adult Services
Wilmington Memorial Library will be opening late at 1pm on Friday, June 9, due to an all-staff meeting.
Virtual Events
50+ Jobseekers
Wednesday, June 7, 9:30am
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! Each meeting features a new topic and is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Virtual program held on Zoom.
This week's topic (June 7) is Thinking Outside the Box
Discovering American Drag
Thursday, June 8, 7pm
Matthew Wittmann, Curator of the Harvard Theatre Collection, offers a virtual look at the history of drag performance in the United States through photographs, ephemera, and a variety of other archival materials held by Houghton Library at Harvard University. Virtual program held on Zoom.
Special Interest Groups
Needleworkers at Night
Monday, June 5, 6:30pm
Can't make it in to Needleworkers during the day? We've added new evening sessions on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. and enjoy a little conversation and camaraderie. Drop-in. Located in the Banda Room.
Cookin' the Books
Tuesday, June 13, 12pm
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 online), register on the library events calendar and record your recipe. Bring your dish to the meeting and enjoy sampling everyone’s dishes! Located in the Stewart Room.
Featured Cookbook: Turkey and the Wolf by Mason Hereford
Craft and Chat
Wednesday, June 14, 7pm
Enjoy making a craft while socializing with others! This craft group meets the second Wednesday of the month. All craft supplies provided. Led by Rachelle Toth. Located in the Stewart Room.
Featured Craft: Summer Banner
Novel Ideas
Thursday, June 15, 7pm
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. Drop-in. Located in the Stewart Room.
Featured Book: The Tobacco Wives by Adele Myers
Poetry Circle
Saturday, June 17, 9:15am
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. Virtual event held over Zoom.
If you are interested in attending this event, please email Adult Services Librarian Erin Driscoll.
Tech Help
One-on-One Tech Help
Tuesday, June 13, 10am
Technology Librarian Brad McKenna will help you with device issues or answer technology related questions in this one-on-one tech help session. Located in the Johnson Room.
Drop-In Tech Help
Tuesdays, 2pm
Wednesdays, 2pm
Saturdays, 2pm
If you have a tech question that's been bothering you, stop by Drop-in Tech Help and ask the experts. Located in the Johnson Room.
