Wilmington Memorial Library Weekly News And Events - May 13, 2023

From: Wilmington Memorial Library
May 15, 2023

Weekly News & Events
Youth Services

Wilmington Memorial Library will be closed on Saturday, May 27 and Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day.

Young Children's Programs

Drop-In Storytime
Friday, May 19, 10am
Friday, May 26, 10am
Come enjoy this fun outdoor storytime in the Peggy Kane Reading Garden that includes books, rhymes, music and movement! Ages 2-6

Family Programs

Used Puzzle Palooza
Saturday, May 20, 10am-12pm
Pick up some new-to-you puzzles at Puzzle Palooza! Donations to the Friends of WML are greatly appreciated. Drop-in. All Ages

Kids' Programs

Switch it Up! Video Game Club
Monday, May 15, 3:45pm
WAITLIST ONLY!
Love video games? Love Nintendo Switch? Come to this once-a-month video game club to play your favorite Switch games with friends! Grades 1-5

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Kids Book Café
Wednesday, May 17, 3:45pm
A book tasting for students in Grades 3-5. Sample a variety of books, both fiction and nonfiction, revolving around the same genre or theme. Each session will include either a themed snack or activity! Grades 3-5

May Themes: Action/Adventure and Animals

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STEAM Team
Monday, May 22, 6:30pm
Learn and have fun at the same time in this engaging STEAM program! Grades K-5

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LEGO Building
Thursday, May 25, 3:45pm
Build with LEGOs at the same time as other LEGO fans and display what you make in the library! Grades K-5

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Teen Programs

Write Cards for Youth in Foster Care
Tuesday, May 16, 6-8pm
Join us for a card making drive for youth in foster care through the BRAID mission! We will provide supplies; you provide encouraging words and creative illustrations. Teens in grades 9-12 can earn 1-2 hours of community service for participating! Grades 9-12

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September Bound - How to Pay for College
Tuesday, May 16, 6pm
Bring your award documents to this hands on workshop. This program is primarily aimed at the Class of 2023! Parents and students can join us to calculate the ins and outs of finalizing the tuition bill. Program is hosted by Pivotal College Years, a chronological step-by-step program that walks you through the college planning timeline with ease. Grades 6-12 & Adults

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Middle School Book Group
Thursday, May 18, 3:30pm
We will be reading The Witch's Hand by Nathan Page and Drew Shannon for our May meeting. Join us for snacks & lively book discussion! Copies will be available at the Youth Desk for checkout prior to the meeting; come by to grab one! Grades 6-8

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Teen D&D (Virtual)
Saturday, May 20, 3pm
Interested in finding out more about this fantasy tabletop role-playing game, or looking for a group to play with? Join us for a virtual campaign via Discord, a private server, every month with DM Mike! Grades 6-8

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Multiplayer Monday
Monday, May 22, 2pm-4pm

The Baldwin Room (the small room in Youth with the comfy chairs) will be reserved for teens to use the Nintendo Switch with our projector! Try out the latest games, play with friends, and make new ones. Drop-in. Grades 6-12

Game On!
Tuesday, May 23, 7pm
Play a number of board games under the guidance of gaming enthusiast Scot Crispin. All are welcome. Ages 12+

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There are still seller spots available for the Town Wide Yard Sale! In the past, over 60 Wilmington households have participated and many hundreds of shoppers found bargains at the annual sale.

Sellers: Applications available now on the website and at the library. The $15 dollar fee includes yard sale signs, directional signs, and lots of publicity. The application deadline is Saturday, May 27.

Shoppers: Maps of yard sale locations will be available at the library, on the library's website, and at the Market Basket customer service desk starting Saturday, June 3.

Application Form

For a full and up-to-date list of programming, refer to our events calendar.

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