Weekly News & Events
Youth Services
Upcoming Library Closures
Wilmington Memorial Library will be closed or opening late on the following days:
Monday, May 29: In observance of Memorial Day, the library will be closed.
Friday, June 9, 9am-1pm: The library will be opening late at 1pm due to an all-staff meeting.
Young Children's Programs
Drop-In Storytime
Saturday, June 3, 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
Enabled Play!
Wednesday, May 31, 3:45pm
Come play and learn with Alex from Enabled Play! He'll demonstrate the incredible device that helps anyone access and control their technology in ways that work for them. Afterwards, you'll be able to try out this accessibility device on a Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PS5, along with computer games! All Ages
Kids' Programs
Switch it Up! Video Game Club
Monday, June 5, 3:45pm
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
Read to Brandie
Thursday, June 8, 6-7:30pm
Come read to Brandie, a lovable dog that loves to listen to kids read! Sign up for one 15 minute session per family. Grades K-6, siblings and caregivers welcome
Teen Programs
Middle School Book Group
Thursday, June 1, 3:30pm
Since our June meeting is so soon after our May meeting, we'll be reading and trying a few books during this meeting! Grades 6-8
Snack & Study
Wednesday, June 7, 2-4pm
Come drop in at our finals study zone! We'll have a quiet space to review for upcoming tests with pizza and study supplies! Grades 9-12
Crafternoon: Melted Crayon Rocks
Thursday, June 8, 3:30pm
By using old crayons to draw on hot rocks, we will make unique paper weights with abstract patterns. Grades 4-8
Teen D&D (Virtual)
Saturday, June 10, 3-5pm
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
Dishing Out Drag with Giganta Smalls (Virtual)
Saturday, June 10, 4pm
Teens are welcome to join Giganta Smalls as she dishes on what the life of a drag performer is like and maybe pick up a few tips on make-up and costumes! This program will be held on Zoom, with a moderated Q&A monitored by the librarians from the hosting libraries. Ages 13-18, parents or guardians welcome to join
