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Wilmington Memorial Library Weekly News And Events - March 4, 2023

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March 6, 2023

From: Wilmington Memorial Library

Young Children Programs

Storytimes

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.

Preschool Storytime for Ages 3-6
Waitlist Only!

Tuesdays, starting February 28 through April 4, 10am

Register (Waitlist)

Time for Twos for Age 2

Wednesdays, starting March 1 through April 5, 10am

Register

Baby Time for Ages 0-23 months

Waitlist Only!

Thursdays, starting March 2 through April 6,

10am

Register (Waitlist)

Drop-In Storytime for Ages 2-6

Saturday, March 11, 10am

Friday, March 17, 10am

No registration required

Music with Dara
Friday, March 10, 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.

Ages 2-5, siblings welcome

Register

Family Programs

Family Craft Night: Women's History Month Suncatchers
Wednesday, March 15, 6:30pm

We're taking inspiration from women that have made history for this month's craft! Create a beautiful suncatcher and add an image or quote from a woman that empowers you!

Ages 3+ and their caregivers

Register

Kids' Programs

Kids' Book Café
Wednesday, March 8, 3:45pm

Sample a variety of books, both fiction and nonfiction, revolving around the same genre or theme. Each session will include either a themed snack or activity!

Grades 3-5 

March Genres: Mystery & Mythology

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Switch it up! Video Game Club

Monday, March 13, 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

Register

Lil Bookworms Book Club
Monday, March 13, 6:30pm

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

Grades K-2

Register

Read to Brandie
Thursday, March 16, 6pm-7:15pm (15 minute sessions)

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 welcome

6:00pm (Waitlist) 

6:15pm (Waitlist)

6:30pm (Waitlist) 

6:45pm

7:00pm

7:15pm (Waitlist)

Teen Programs

Multiplayer Monday
Monday, March 6, 2pm-4pm

The Baldwin Room (the small room in Youth with the comfy chairs) will be reserved for teens in grades 6-12 to use the Nintendo Switch with our projector! Try out the latest games, play with friends, and make new ones. No registration required, just come by if you're around!

Grades 6-12

Crafternoon: Polymer Clay Keychains
Thursday, March 9, 3:30pm

We will be making super customizable polymer clay keychains this month!

Grades 4-8

Register

Board Game Jam
Saturday, March 18, 11am-2:30pm

Come have some pizza and take on the challenge of making your own board game. This is a hands-on, introductory collaborative session!

Grades 6-12

Register

Virtual Dungeons & Dragons
Saturday, March 18, 3pm

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 Zoom every month with DM Mike!

Grades 6-8

Register

Around the Library

Minute Madness

It's tournament time! Can you help us out-read

20 other Massachusetts libraries? Log your reading as we fight for a spot in the Minute Madness Championship. All you have to do to participate is sign up on Beanstack or pick up a paper log at the library and log your minutes! 

Round 1: March 1st To March 8th!

Sign-Up on Beanstack

2023 Poetry Contest

Kindergartners through adults! Submit your poem about the theme, courage, for this year's Annual Poetry Contest from March 15th-April 29th. Winners will receive prizes from the Friends of the Library and all are welcome to join us at our Poetry Reception on May 10th at 6:30pm!

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

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