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Wilmington Memorial Library Weekly News And Events - August 26, 2023

Schools and Libraries

August 28, 2023

From: Wilmington Memorial Library

Indoor Programs

Puzzle Race

Waitlist Only!

Thursday, August 31, 7-8:30pm

Assemble your team of four for a chance at puzzle victory! The first team to complete a 500-piece puzzle will take home all the glory and a prize. Located in the Stewart Room.

Please register all members of your group (up to four people) all together. Whoever registers the group is considered the "Registrant" and we ask that you add all other team members as attendees.

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Tiny Art Show: Canvas Pick-Up Begins

Saturday, September 9, All Day

Tiny Art Show is back! We want you to make a tiny piece of tiny art! Open to all ages and all mediums. Paint a tiny canvas, draw a tiny picture, create a tiny sculpture, a tiny felted creation, tiny knitting, or even tiny ceramics! Be creative! Pick-up is located in the Children's Room.

Specifications: All artwork must be either on a 3x3 inch canvas or, if 3D, must be 3 inches or smaller in all dimensions. Tiny canvases will be available for pickup while supplies last, but don't fret if you don't get one--you can get your own at a craft store or create something 3D or on stiff paper! Deadline to submit is September 25th!

Virtual Programs

An Evening with Bestselling Authors Lisa Jackson & Nancy Bush

Monday, August 28, 7pm

Bestselling authors Lisa Jackson and Nancy Bush will discuss their latest books in this virtual author talk. Jackson will discuss The Last Sinner, a gripping novel of suspense featuring two veteran homicide detectives matching wits with a twisted serial killer lurking in the shadows of New Orleans. Bush will discuss The Camp, a chilling novel of suspense where a diabolical modern twist on Friday the 13th meets Yellowjackets at a summer sleepaway camp isolated in the woods of Oregon. Virtual program held on Zoom.

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50+ Job Seekers

Wednesday, September 6, 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 biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Virtual program held on Zoom.

Featured Topic: Artificial Intelligence, Cover Letters & Applications

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Special Interest Groups

Bookends Book Group

Monday, August 28, 10am

This book group discusses contemporary books, both fiction and non-fiction, led by Library Associate Rebecca. Located in the Banda Room.

Featured Title: Master Thieves: The Boston Gangsters Who Pulled Off the World's Greatest Art Heist by Stephen Kurkjian

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Needleworkers

Friday, September 1, 10am

Friday, September 8, 10am

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. Located in the Banda Room.

Pints + Pages Book Group

Thursday, September 7, 7pm

A social book group geared towards readers in their 20's & 30's. Hosted by librarians from the Wilmington and Tewksbury public libraries. Location TBD.

Featured Title: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

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Tech Help

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.