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Wilmington Memorial Library Weekly News And Events - July 29, 2023

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July 29, 2023

From: Wilmington Memorial Library

Indoor/Outdoor Programs

Bike Repair Workshop
Saturday, August 5, 10am

Join David Ritcher from Pedalin' Fools Mobile Bike Repair for a hands-on workshop covering basic bicycle mechanics and repair. Located in the Wildwood St. Parking Lot.

Register

End of Summer Bash!
Saturday, August 5, 10am

Celebrate the end of another wonderful summer with games, food trucks, raffles, and live music! Dinner is available to purchase from food trucks. Children’s games, crafts, prizes, and more!

Located at Swain Green. No registration required. All Ages.

Puzzle Race
Thursday, August 10, 7pm

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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Intro to Drones
Saturday, August 12, 10am

FAA 107 Certified Aerial Photographer, Joseph Turner will talk about how drones are used to give photographers a bird's eye view. Literally. After the talk he'll give a demo on flying one, weather permitting. Located in the Stewart Room.

Register

Virtual Programs

50+ Job Seekers
Wednesday, August 2, 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: Self-Assessment and Transferrable Skills

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Special Interest Groups

Fiction Critique Group
Saturday, August 5, 9:15am

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 program held on Zoom.

If you are interested in attending this event, please email Adult Services Librarian Erin Driscoll.

Needleworkers at Night
Monday, August 7, 6:30am

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 Stewart Room.

Cookin' the Books: Afternoon Tea Edition
Tuesday, August 8, 3pm

Join us for a little twist on Cookin' the Books with this potluck-style afternoon tea led by Circulation Librarian Lisa! Rather than working from one cookbook, this month we will have a variety of afternoon tea-themed cookbooks that you can choose from. Located in the Stewart Room.

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Craft & Chat
Wednesday, August 9, 7pm

Enjoy making a craft while socializing with others!  This craft group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7pm. All craft supplies provided. Located in the Stewart Room.

Featured Craft:  Beaded Necklace

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Tech Help

One-on-One Tech Help
Tuesday, August 8, 10am

Technology Librarian Brad will help you with device issues or answer technology related questions in this one-on-one tech help session. Located in the Johnson Room.

Register

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.

Join us for an awesome summer full of reading and fun! All ages can register on Beanstack to begin logging your reading and earning prizes.

Read all summer long to earn prizes!

 - Read for 15 days: earn a BSND gift certificate!
 - Read for 30 days: earn a free ice cream or slush from Dandylions in Reading!

Enter into our raffles for these fun prizes:

 - A Bose Bluetooth Speaker
 - A Museum of Science Premier Pass

Register on Beanstack

Printable Log Sheet

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

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