Indoor Events

Game On!

Tuesday, February 28, 7pm

Play a number of board games under the guidance of gaming enthusiast Scot Crispin.

Ages 12+.  Located in the Large Conference Room.

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Play and Learn with Enabled Play
Wednesday, March 1, 6:30pm

Come play and learn with Alex from Enabled Play! Try the incredible platform and device that helps anyone access and control their technology in ways that work for them. Use voice commands, facial expressions, body gestures and more to control programs, games, and devices. Located in the Large Conference Room.

This program is geared towards kids, teens, and adults with disabilities, but anyone is welcome.

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Newhouse Wildlife Rescue
Saturday, March 4, 2pm

Wildlife rescuers from the Newhouse Wildlife Rescue, a licensed wildlife sanctuary in Chelmsford, MA, will show us behind the scenes work involved in rehabilitating wild animals. They will also offer advice on what you should do if you ever encounter injured or abandoned wildlife. Ages 12+. Located in the Large Conference Room.

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Virtual Events

50+ Job Seekers

Wednesday, March 1, 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 event held over Zoom.

This week's topic (March 1) is Developing a Resumé

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Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site Presents 'Olmsted's Life & Legacy'

Wednesday, March 1, 12pm

While the world knows him today as the foremost American landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted would live a full life well before designing open green spaces. Examine Olmsted's life from his early years up until his final days. Led by Community and Youth Engagement Coordinator Isabel Schulman. Virtual event held over Zoom.

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European Art Series: Parisian Cafes and Impressionist Painting

Sunday, March 5, 3pm

Impressionist artists are celebrated for their beautiful depictions of nature, but they also frequented the cafes, bars and nightclubs of Paris and captured modern life in their works. This program will explore images by Monet, Renoir, Degas and others and consider how the hub of activity in Parisian cafes inspired some of the world’s most famous artists. Presented by Jane Oneail, founder of Culturally Curious. Virtual event held over Zoom.

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Tea Cupping: White Tea

Tuesday, March 7, 7pm

In this virtual class, we will cup four unique white teas from China. While you are led through a sampling of white teas, we will discuss their origin, how they are manufactured, etc. Samples will be available to pick up at the library ahead of time. Virtual event held over Zoom.

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Longfellow House-Washington's HQ National Historic Site Present 'Past & Present Here Unite'

Wednesday, March 8, 12pm

The Vassall-Craigie-Longfellow House bears witness to the history of slavery in New England and the early free Black community of Cambridge, as well as George Washington’s development as a leader. In the 19th century, it became the home of famed poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Learn more about this unique public resource. Led by Longfellow House Public Programs Manager Emily Levine. Virtual event held over Zoom.

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Special Interest Groups

Bookends Book Group

Monday, February 27, 10am

This book group discusses contemporary books, both fiction and non-fiction, led by Library Associate Rebecca Lowe. Copies of the book are available at the library. Located in the Banda Room.

Featured Book: The Body by Bill Bryson

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Needleworkers at Night

Monday, February 27, 6:30pm

Monday, March 6, 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.

Creative Writing Skills Group

Tuesday, February 28, 7pm

Learn and apply creative writing tips, tools, and techniques shared by published authors and other writing experts. Open to all who want to improve their creative writing skills and get their work published. 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.

Pints + Pages Book Group

Thursday, March 2, 7pm

WAITLIST ONLY!

A social book group geared towards readers in their 20’s and 30’s. The discussion will be hosted by librarians from the Wilmington and Reading Public Libraries. Location: Firewater Tavern at Wamesit Lanes.

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Needleworkers

Friday, March 3, 10am

Friday, March 10, 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

Fiction Critique Group

Saturday, March 4, 9:15am

Whether you are drafting a short story or a novel, joining our Critique Group is a great opportunity to meet other writers and get constructive feedback in a supportive environment. 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