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Wilmington Memorial Library Weekly News And Events - May 20, 2023

Schools and Libraries

May 22, 2023

From: Wilmington Memorial Library

Adult Services

Wilmington Memorial Library will be closed on Saturday, May 27 and Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day.

Indoor/Outdoor Events

Game On!

Tuesday, May 23, 7pm

Play a number of board games under the guidance of gaming enthusiast Scot Crispin.  All are welcome. Located in the Stewart Room. Adults & Teens Ages 12+

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Therapy and Other Drugs: Author Talk with Christina Brown

Tuesday, May 25, 7pm

Christina Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, specializing in working with adults diagnosed with substance use disorders. Her debut memoir Therapy and Other Drugs provides a first-hand look at mental health, substance abuse, and healing from the therapist’s perspective and emphasizes the importance of asking for help, even if you are the helper. Located in the Stewart Room.

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Author Talk: William Landay

Thursday, June 1, 7pm

Join author William Landay for a discussion of his newest book, All That Is Mine I Carry With Me, a suspenseful and powerful tale about loyalty, vengeance, and family. Landay is also the author of Defending JacobThe Strangler, and Mission Flats. Located in the Stewart Room.

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Community Yoga with Chris Connolly

Friday, June 2, 3pm

Waitlist Only!

This will be a 60-minute gentle Kripalu yoga class which includes breath work and stretching which leads into yoga poses. Movement is aligned with your breath. Class ends in a final pose of relaxation to integrate the body, mind, and spirit. Attendees should bring a yoga mat. Chris Connolly is a 500 hr Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Reiki II Practitioner, and Level 1 iRest Yoga Nidra Teacher. Located in the Stewart Room.

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Virtual Events

Explore The Lowell National Historical Park

Wednesday, May 24, 12pm

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes that began there still reverberate in our shifting global economy and serve as a living testament to the dynamic human story of the industrial revolution. Learn about this National Historical Park with Supervisory Park Ranger Tess Shatzer.

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Special Interest Groups

Bookends Book Group

Monday, May 22, 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 Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn

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Creative Writing Skills Group

Tuesday, May 23, 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.

Needleworkers

Friday, May 26, 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, June 3, 9:15am

Love writing fiction? 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. Open to all experience levels writing in all genres. 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.

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.

There are still seller spots available for the Town Wide Yard Sale! In the past, over 60 Wilmington households have participated and many hundreds of shoppers found bargains at the annual sale. 

- Sellers: Applications available now on the website and at the library. The $15 fee includes yard sale signs, directional signs, and lots of publicity. The application deadline is Saturday, May 27. 

- Shoppers: Maps of yard sale locations will be available at the library, on the library's website, and at the Market Basket customer service desk starting Saturday, June 3.

Application Form