Weekly News & Events

Storytimes

Registration for our next round of Storytimes opens next week!

INDOOR Pre-School Storytime

Tuesdays, starting January 3 through

February 7, 10am

Come join us for another round of indoor Storytimes! These sessions include books, rhymes, music and movement.

Registration is for the full six-week session.

Ages 3-6

INDOOR Time for Twos
Wednesdays, starting January 4 through February 8, 10am

Come join us for another round of indoor Storytimes! These sessions include books, rhymes, music and movement.

Registration is for the full six-week session.

Age 2

INDOOR Baby Time 
Thursdays, starting January 5 through February 9, 10am

Come join us for another round of indoor Storytimes! These sessions include books, rhymes, music and movement.

Registration is for the full six-week session.

Ages 0-23 months

INDOOR Drop-in Storytime

Friday, December 2, 10am

Saturday, December 10, 10am

Come enjoy this fun indoor storytime that includes books, rhymes, music and movement!

Ages 2-6

Youth Events

INDOOR Wilmington Community Playgroup
Monday, November 28, 10am

The Community Teamwork Family Resource Network is back for a weekly playgroup! Join us for our community playgroup where we will work on Early Literacy skills and much, much more! Ask us about any resources we can help provide for you and your family!

Ages 0-6, siblings welcome

INDOOR STEAM Team, Grades K-2
Monday, November 28, 3:45pm

Learn and have fun at the same time in this engaging STEAM program!

Grades K-2

INDOOR STEAM Team, Grades 3-5
Monday, November 28, 6:30pm

Learn and have fun at the same time in this engaging STEAM program!

Grades 3-5

INDOOR Music with Dara

Tuesday, November 29, 10am

With keyboard, felt board, finger puppets, and engaging visual props, Dara weaves songs (old and new favorites), fingerplays, rhythmic activities/simple instrument playing, and creative movement for a fun-filled musical 30-45 minute program. Lots of clapping, marching, singing, creative expression and FUN!

This program is designed for the 2-5 year old child, but older and younger children will enjoy it too!

INDOOR Middle School Book Group
Thursday, December 1, 3:30pm

Middle School Book Group is back! Come to our first meeting to talk about books you've read recently & eat snacks. We'll also decide what to read for our later meetings!

Grades 6-8

INDOOR LEGO Building
Thursday, December 1, 3:45pm

Build with LEGOs at the same time as other LEGO fans at the library. At the end you can share what you made!

Grades K-5

INDOOR Deep Play for Kids® Event

Saturday, December 3, 10am

Exploring playful movement using stories, yoga, breath, mindfulness, music, and songs. This is fully experienced through the body. This modality helps children and adults release energy through play and aids in self-regulation. A fun way for families to connect with themselves and

each other.

Recommended for ages 3-5

Stuffed Animal Sleepover!

Monday, December 5, Drop-off 9am-5pm

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 Monday, 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 Tuesday!

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. One toy per child.

INDOOR Wilmington Community Playgroup

Monday, December 5, 10am

The Community Teamwork Family Resource Network is back for a weekly playgroup! Join us for our community playgroup where we will work on Early Literacy skills and much, much more! Ask us about any resources we can help provide for you and your family!

Ages 0-6, siblings welcome

INDOOR Lil Bookworms Book Club

Wednesday, December 7, 3:45pm

This book club is for students in Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2, and features books, reading comprehension and an activity.

Grades K-2, siblings welcome

INDOOR Family Craft Night: Make Your Own Sprinkles

Wednesday, December 7, 6:30pm

Learn how to make sprinkles with the whole family! This easy technique is fun and you'll get to make your own to take home!

Ages 3+ and their caregivers

INDOOR Crafternoon: Paper Bag Snowflakes

Thursday, December 8, 3:30pm

Craft massive 3D snowflakes for seasonal décor!

Grades 4-8

INDOOR Read to Brandie

Thursday, December 8, 6-7:30pm (Sessions are every 15 minutes) CURRENTLY ALL SPOTS ARE WAITLIST ONLY!

Come read to Brandie, a wonderful dog who loves to listen to kids read! Sign up for one 15 minute session per family. When you sign up, you'll only be able to register one child, but the whole family can come to read to Brandie together. All ages.

INDOOR Storyteller Mark Binder: A Holiday Present

Thursday, December 8, 7pm

Multicultural, humorous & heartwarming holiday stories told by award-winning author and storyteller Mark Binder. This will be a show that is guaranteed to bring holiday smiles to young and old. Not to be missed! Great for all ages.