Weekly News & Events Adult Services Around the Library Library Closures: The library will be closed on Monday, January 1st, in observance of the holiday. In-Person Programs The 5 Keys to Creating a Simplified Life Tuesday, January…

Weekly News & Events Youth Services Storytimes We are switching up Storytime registration for 2024! Registration is now for each individual event, not the full session. Each event's registration will open 2 weeks in advance, except…

A Christmas Carol with Delvena Theatre Company Thursday, December 21, 6:30pm The Delvena Theatre Company presents a dramatic reading, with scenes, of A Christmas Carol. Watch as Marley comes back from the dead to help Scrooge amend his miserly…

Keep Up the Good Work! READING RIVALS CHECK-IN: Happy Friday, Team Wilmington! We've pulled (slightly) ahead of Tewksbury and are back in the lead! With the weekend coming up, there's no better time to cozy up with a good book and log some…

We're Catching Up to TPL! READING RIVALS CHECK-IN: It's time for another update! With only 7 days to go (6 if you're filling out a paper log), we've just about closed the gap against TPL! This year's competition has been extremely close, and…

Click the links to view the Wilmington Memorial Library YOUTH and ADULTS Programs Brochure for November / December…

Storytimes (Week of Oct. 31 to Week of Dec. 7) 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, Ages 3-6 Tuesdays at 10am …

READING RIVALS CHECK-IN: Wilmington has recaptured the lead heading into the weekend - but our margin of victory is slim with Tewksbury only 804 minutes behind! Let's keep this energy going and encourage your family, friends, neighbors--anyone you…

Young Childrens' Programs Wilmington Community Playgroup Monday, October 16, 10am Monday, October 23, 10am Join us for our community playgroup where we will work on Early Literacy skills and much, much more! Ask us about any resources we can help…

READING RIVALS CHECK-IN: Wilmington has taken the lead!!! Thanks to our 446 participants for logging an incredible number of minutes in just two weeks. The competition is close and Tewksbury is a fierce competitor, so let's keep this momentum going…

Indoor Programs Cinema History: Italian Filmmakers Thursday, October 12, 7pm Join presenter Frank Mandosa for a sampling of 20th and 21st Century Italian Filmmakers whose films are not only accessible, but also relatable! Located in…

The library will be closed on Monday, October 9th. Young Childrens' Programs Wilmington Community Playgroup Monday, October 2, 10am Join us for our community playgroup where we will work on Early Literacy skills and much, much more! Ask us…

It's Game Day, Wilmington! Reading Rivals starts TODAY, so it's time to start logging minutes so we can out-read Tewksbury Public Library! The winning library will receive bragging rights and custody of The Reading Cup for one year, until we all…

Reading Rivals starts in just Two days on Sunday, October 1st! Join Team Wilmington and help us out-read Tewksbury Public Library in our third-annual challenge! Get ready for kick-off by pre-registering on Beanstack, or swing by the library on…

Help us out-read Tewksbury Public Library and bring The Reading Cup back to Wilmington in our third-annual "Reading Rivals" competition! The rules are simple--whichever library logs the most minutes wins. Books, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers,…

For the final week of Library Card Sign-Up Month, your WML card can score you a freebie from Josie's Bakery in Wilmington! Show your library card at Josie's and they'll give you a free cookie. You can score this delicious treat all week long…

Adult Services Indoor Programs Streaming Services and Other Alternatives to Cable Monday, September 25, 7pm Do you want to know what the deal is with all these streaming services you keep hearing about? Join Technology Librarian Brad as he…

Whether or not you attend Wilmington schools, we would would love to hear from as many families with school age kids as we can. With the new changes to the Wilmington school hours and the bus schedule causing some kids to get home much later,…

Don't Forget to Submit Your Art! Tiny Art Show submissions are open! If you've finished your tiny masterpiece and are ready to submit, you'll need to fill out a submission form. You can do so at the library, or, to speed up the submission process,…

This week, your WML card can score you a discount from EJ's Fresh Pizza in Wilmington! Buy 2, 14" pizzas any toppings, and you'll get 1, 14" cheese pizza free when you show your library card! You can score this awesome deal Monday to Saturday. …

This week, your WML card can score you a treat from McDonald's in Wilmington! Come into the library and sign up for a new card, and we'll give you a coupon for a free ice cream cone from McDonald's. You can get this awesome freebie Monday to…

Indoor Programs Dishing the Dirt: Artifacts from 19th Century Wilmington Thursday, September 14, 7pm Wondering what all the activity was at the corner of Lowell and Woburn Streets last summer? Curious about what lies buried under the dirt at…

Outdoor Storytimes Join us for outdoor Storytimes, located in the Peggy Kane Reading Garden! These sessions include books, rhymes, music, and movement! Registration is for the full six-week session. Pre-School Storytime, Ages 3-6 Tuesdays,…

This week, your WML card can score you a freebie from Heav'nly Donuts in Wilmington! Show your library card at Heav'nly and they'll give you a free donut. You can score this yummy treat all week long! One per person. We'll be sending out reminders…

Join Us For Tiny Art Show 2023! 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…

What is Library Card Sign-Up Month? National Library Card Sign-Up Month began in 1987 and has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries across the country…

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…

Weekly News & Events Youth Services Library Closures Wilmington Memorial Library will be closed on Saturday, September 2nd and Monday, September 4th, in observance of Labor Day. Family Programs Tie Dye! Wednesday, August 23, 2pm WML Lawn …

Indoor Programs Game On! Tuesday, August 22, 7pm Play a number of board games under the guidance of gaming enthusiast Scot Crispin. This session we'll be featuring word games! Ages 12+ Located in the Stewart Room. Register The Prison Book…

Wilmington Memorial Now Has eCards! No library card? No problem! Wilmington Memorial Library now offers eCards! Anyone can apply for and receive a library card from home 24-7 through an automated verification process. This process makes it easy for…

Young Childrens' Programs Wilmington Community Playgroup Monday, August 7, 10am Monday, August 14, 10am Join us for our community playgroup where we will work on Early Literacy skills and much, much more! Ask us about any resources we can help…

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…

Check Out Libby's Newest Feature, Lucky Day Titles! To make high-demand eBooks and audiobooks more readily available, Libby and MVLC are launching a new "Lucky Day" collection starting today! Lucky Day is a collection of their most popular,…

Weekly News & Events Youth Services Upcoming Library Closures Wilmington Community Playgroup Monday, July 24, 10am Monday, July 31, 10am Join us for our community playgroup where we will work on Early Literacy skills and much, much…

Upcoming Kids' & Teen Events Family Movie Night: Coco Wednesday, July 19, 6-8:30pm Come watch Coco with the family and enjoy freshly popped popcorn! Rated PG. Feel free to wear your pjs and bring a blanket, pillow, and a stuffie friend! You…

Weekly News & Events Youth Services Upcoming Library Closures Monday, July 10 to Saturday, July 17: The first floor of the library will be closed due to renovations. Holds can still be placed and picked up on the second floor of the…

Afternoon Tea, Disc Golf, Author Talks, and more! Please see the the links below to access our newest Adult events brochure, as well as the Youth Summer Reading brochure if you haven't yet taken a look! You are also able to pick up a copy at the…

Weekly News & Events Youth Services Upcoming Library Closures Monday, June 12 to Saturday, July 17: The first floor of the library will be closed due to renovations. Holds can still be placed and picked up on the second floor of the…

Weekly News & Events Youth Services Upcoming Library Closures Monday, June 12 to Saturday, July 1: The first floor of the library will be closed due to renovations. Holds can still be placed and picked up on the second floor of the library. …

Weekly News & Events Adult Services Wilmington Memorial Library will be opening late at 1pm on Friday, June 9, due to an all-staff meeting. Virtual Events 50+ Jobseekers Wednesday, June 7, 9:30am If you are unemployed and actively…

We've Added to Our Collection of Digital Resources! We recently added an eNewspaper subscription called PressReader to our digital resources! With a Wilmington library card, you can download unlimited newspapers and magazines from around the globe…

The Youth Summer Reading Brochure is Here! Please see the the link below to access our newest events brochure. You are also able to pick up a copy at the library or at Market Basket in Wilmington (starting Wednesday, May 31). Youth Brochure For…

Weekly News & Events Youth Services Upcoming Library Closures Wilmington Memorial Library will be closed or opening late on the following days: Monday, May 29: In observance of Memorial Day, the library will be closed. Friday, June…

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…

Big Changes Coming to WML! Some changes are coming to Wilmington Memorial Library! The redesign of the first floor of the library begins Memorial Day weekend. Please note, there will be some disruption of normal service this summer and periods of…

Weekly News & Events Youth Services Wilmington Memorial Library will be closed on Saturday, May 27 and Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. Young Children's Programs Drop-In Storytime Friday, May 19, 10am Friday, May 26, 10am Come…

Wilmington Memorial Library Weekly News & Events Adult Services Indoor/Outdoor Events Poetry Contest Reception Wednesday, May 10, 7pm Winners of this year's poetry contest will read their poems for friends, family, and community members and…

Applications Now Open! Don't be left out! In the past, over 60 Wilmington households have participated each year and many hundreds of shoppers found bargains at the annual Town Wide Yard Sale. •Sellers: Applications available now on the…

Mental Health Awareness Month was first recognized in the United States in 1949. It was founded by Mental Health America, an organization that raises awareness and educates the public about mental illness, including conditions like depression,…

Mental Health programs, Puzzle Palooza, Town Wide Yard Sale, and more! Please see the the links below to access our newest events brochures. You are also able to pick up a copy at the library or at Market Basket in Wilmington. Adult Brochure…

Young Children's Programs Outdoor Storytimes Waitlist Only Pre-School Storytime Tuesdays, starting April 25 through May 30, 10am Ages 3-6 Register (Waitlist) Time for Twos Wednesdays, starting April 26 through May 24, 10am Age 2…

Starting on Saturday, April 8, we will have trash bags & gloves available for our Keep Wilmington Beautiful town-wide clean up effort. How to Participate: • Spend some time picking up trash around Wilmington—you pick the spot! Go…

April is National Deaf History Month, a wonderful opportunity to highlight the importance of inclusivity and equal accessibility for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or experiencing hearing loss within local communities. Below is some background…

Minute Madness: Round 5 Update! It was a tight race to the Championship round between Tewksbury and us, but ultimately Tewksbury took the lead. While we may not have advanced to the next round, we still read over 300,000 minutes which is a huge…

Check Out Our NYT Subscriptions! We've added to our collection of New York Times subscriptions! Check out our newest offerings, The Athletic and The NYT Cooking, along with The New York Times and The New York Times Games. To gain access to a…

Round 3 of Minute Madness is over, and we have some great news! With close to 230,000 minutes read, we've officially made it into the "Fierce Four (ending March 29th). This round we're going head-to-head against Tewksbury Public Library, so make…

Game On! Tuesday, March 28, 7pm Play a number of board games under the guidance of gaming enthusiast Scot Crispin. All are welcome. Located in the Large Conference Room. Ages 12+ Register Friends Donated Jewelry Sale Friday, March 31,…

Upcoming Adult, Teen & Youth Book Groups at WML! At Wilmington Memorial Library we have book groups for all ages featuring a variety of genres. Whether you're an adult who enjoys fiction, a teen who loves mystery, or a child who loves picture…

Young Children Programs Drop-In Storytime Friday, March 24, 10am Saturday, March 25, 10am Come enjoy this fun indoor storytime that includes books, rhymes, music and movement! Ages 2-6, no registration required Family Programs Animal…

Board Game Jam Saturday, March 18, 11am-2:30pm Come have some pizza (!!!) and take on the challenge of making your own board game. You’ll team up and work together on your group’s ideas. This is a hands-on, introductory…

Great work, Wilmington! Thanks to all of the reading and logging minutes you did during Round 2, we've made it to Round 3! This round (ending March 22nd) we'll be facing off against Reuben Hoar Library in Littleton. The weekend is approaching,…

Indoor Events Friends of the Library Annual Meeting Thursday, March 16, 7pm If you are a Friends member, please plan to attend a brief business meeting followed by the election of officers. New members may join at the door. Library Director…

Are you in grades 6-12? Do you like free books? Probably, since you're getting library emails. Sign up for a... What's a Teen Book Box, you ask? It's a themed package of a library book, another book to keep, snacks, and a craft! This month's…

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!…

There are exciting things happening at WML! St. Patrick's Day & Earth Day programs, Minute Madness Reading Challenge, a Poetry Contest, and more! Please see the the links below to access our newest events brochures. You are also able to…

The Tech Times Meet Your Tech Help Specialists! Brad Brad, the Technology Librarian, has been with us since 2014 and his favorite piece of technology are his hearing aids. Mary Mary, the Marketing Librarian, has been with us since 2022 and…

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. Register Play and Learn with Enabled Play Wednesday,…

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…

The library will be closed on Monday, February 20th, in recognition of Presidents' Day. Indoor Events Cookin' the Books Tuesday, February 14, 12pm If you love to cook and enjoy talking about food and sharing recipes then this group is for you.…

Weekly News & Events Youth Services All programs are indoors at the library unless otherwise specified. Young Children Programs Music with Dara Friday, February 10, 10am With keyboard, felt board, finger puppets, and engaging visual…

Indoor Events Massachusetts Chocolate History Thursday, February 2, 7pm Most of us know the story of the Boston Tea Party. But did you know that when the colonists stopped drinking tea due to taxation they instead turned to drinking chocolate?…

INDOOR Wilmington Community Playgroup Monday, January 23, 10am Monday, January 30, 10am Join us for our community playgroup where we will work on Early Literacy skills and much, much more! Ask us about any resources we can help provide for you…

Wilmington Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, January 16th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Indoor Events The Basics of Tea Thursday, January 19, 2:30pm Danielle Beaudette of The Cozy Tea Cart and STI Certified Tea…

Wilmington Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2nd in observance of the holidays. Storytimes Come join us for another round of indoor storytimes! These sessions include books, rhymes, music and movement.…

Wilmington Memorial Library will be closed on Saturday, December 24th and Monday, December 26th in observance of the holiday. Indoor Needleworkers at Night Monday, December 19, 6:30pm Can't make it in to Needleworkers during the day? Bring your…

Wilmington Memorial Library will be closed on Saturday, December 24th and Monday, December 26th in observance of the holiday. Storytimes Come join us for another round of indoor storytimes! These sessions include books, rhymes, music and movement.…

Adult Events Due to an all-staff meeting, the library will be opening at 1pm on Friday, December 9th. INDOOR Needleworkers at Night Monday, December 5, 6:30pm Can't make it in to Needleworkers during the day? We've added new evening sessions…

From cozy books to snuggle up with to wintry thrillers, we have picks for the snowy season! Call, email, or come in to check out books or place holds. Picture Books: Over and Under the Snow Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light First Snow…

Weekly News & Events Storytimes Registration for our next round of Storytimes opens next week! INDOOR Pre-School Storytime Tuesdays, starting January 3 through February 7, 10am Come join us for another round of indoor Storytimes!…

The Results Are In! Reading Rivals has come to a close, and the final numbers are in. It was a close race, but Tewksbury snagged the trophy in the end! Congratulations to Tewksbury Public Library on their victory! We may not have won, but…

Reading Rivals is coming to a close and all of us at WML are so proud of how much reading you've done! The competition officially ends NOVEMBER 23RD AT 12PM. However, there's still a little time to sign up for the challenge and do some reading…

We're in the final week of our Reading Rivals Challenge and we've officially read over 1,000,000 minutes! This is our last week of our weekly raffle prizes, but we still have our Grand Prize to raffle off! All you have to do to be entered is…

Greetings Members of the Wilmington Community, As you are perhaps aware, there are two important capital projects before our community that are under consideration: - Construction of a new Senior Center building at the St. Dorothy’s site…

KEEP ON READING! There's only 12 more days left of our Reading Rivals Challenge, and currently Tewksbury is ahead by 71,911 minutes. But have no fear, we still have plenty of time to catch up! We're still raffling off weekly $20 gift cards to…

INDOOR Intro to Excel Monday, November 7, 7pm Join technology librarian, Brad McKenna, for a hands-on exercise with Microsoft Excel. In this class you’ll learn how to modify cells, sort and filter data, use formulas, and more.…

Keep On Reading, Wilmington! GREAT NEWS, WILMINGTON: We're only 59,659 minutes behind, which means we're getting that much closer to winning! Now that it's the weekend, there's plenty of time to rest up and relax with a good book. We're still…

The Halloween Contest Results Are In! This past week Youth Services held a Costume Contest and a Scarecrow Contest for Halloween, and the winners have been chosen! In 1st place for the Costume Contest is The Mandalorian & Grogu. In 2nd…

Reading Rivals - All Hands On Deck! Wilmington, We Need Your Help! SENDING OUT AN SOS: Wilmington, we need your help! Our current numbers are looking a little bleak, but have no fear, we still have plenty of time to catch up! If you can…

BREAKING NEWS: We're catching up to Tewksbury! They may still be ahead by 73,288 minutes, but we're not down and out yet, Wilmington! There's still plenty of time to catch up and out-read Tewksbury. And if you haven't heard, we're raffling off some…

Let's Defend Our Trophy, Wilmington! THIS JUST IN: Tewksbury is currently beating us by quite a bit! While we may have 81,371 minutes to catch up (it sounds more daunting than it actually is, we swear), we still have plenty of time to keep reading…

We're in a tough spot... A week of resting on our laurels has put us behind, Wilmington! But we're sure it's just because people are waiting to put in their paper logs! Keep reading & logging, and we'll be back on top in no time. If you…

Youth Events Stock photo of young kids playing with wooden blocks INDOOR Wilmington Community Playgroup Monday, October 17, 10am Monday, October 24, 10am The Community Teamwork Family Resource Network is back for a weekly playgroup! Join us…

Welcome to Wilmington Whether you're new to town or have lived in Wilmington for years, please drop in on Monday, October 17, 2022 from 6pm to 8 pm at the Wilmington Memorial Library for our annual reception for new residents. Meet representatives…

Keep Reading, Wilmington! READING RIVALS CHECK-IN: As of our first check-in, Tewksbury is in the lead! We've done the math though; if all of our current readers log 45 minutes, we'll be back on top in no time! If you haven't registered for this…

Wilmington Celebrates its 292nd Birthday! As Wilmington marks its 292nd anniversary of incorporation on September 25th, why not take some time to learn more about the town’s history? The library’s website has a wealth of resources for…

Come See Our Brand New Mural! The mural in the Children's Room is complete, and it looks beautiful! Full of fun colors and characters, this train takes your imagination on a trip! Thank you to Bob Shea and Colleen Shea, for designing and painting…

Get Ready to Read Your Hearts Out! Help us out-read Tewksbury (again) and keep The Reading Cup at home in our second annual 'Reading Rivals' Competition! Win weekly prize raffles along the way and even be entered into the grand prize raffle for…

As the Friends of the Wilmington Memorial Library celebrates its 25th Anniversary on September 25, 2022, I want to acknowledge the many improvements that would not have been possible without the support of the Friends. Over the years, the Friends…

INDOOR How to Take Care of Family Heirlooms Tuesday, September 6, 7pm Join Town Curator Cienna Lyon to discuss tips and tricks in the museum trade that YOU can use on your own family heirlooms. You are welcome to bring specific small items that…

The library will be closed on Saturday, September 3 and Monday, September 5th for Labor Day. Youth Events INDOOR Lil Bookworms Wednesday, September 7, 3:30pm This book club is for students in Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2, and features books,…

Coming Up: Tiny Art Show, Friends 25th Anniversary, Reading Rivals, Kids Costume Exchange, and more! Please see the the links below to access our newest events brochures. You are also able to pick up a copy at the library. Adult Brochure Youth…

INDOOR Drop In Tech Help Tuesdays, 2pm Wednesdays, 2pm If you have a tech question that's been bothering you, stop by Drop-in Tech Help and ask the experts. OFF-SITE Pints + Pages Book Group Thursday, September 1, 7pm A…

INDOOR Drop In Tech Help Tuesdays, 2pm Wednesdays, 2pm If you have a tech question that's been bothering you, stop by Drop-in Tech Help and ask the experts. INDOOR How to Get a Real ID Tuesday, August 2, 7pm Join Branch Manager of AAA…

Enjoy access to The New York Times Games, courtesy of the Wilmington Memorial Library. Times Games have captivated solvers since the launch of the Crossword in 1942. Our experts create engaging word and visual games that stimulate and keep the mind…

INDOOR Lil Bookworms WAITLIST ONLY Monday, July 11, 3pm This book club is for students in Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2, and features books, reading comprehension and an activity. Siblings welcome. Grades K-2 Register INDOOR Down Under Yoga …

Coming Up: Beyond the Beaten Path Summer Reading, StoryWalk® Grand Unveiling, Author Talks with Bestselling Authors, a Visit from the Boston Bruins, and more! Please see the the links below to access our newest events brochures. You are also…

Wilmington Memorial Library receives $100,000 Cummings Grant!!!! Wilmington Memorial Library was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation for the revitalization of the first floor of the library. The award will be given over the…

Weekly News & Events Adult Events OUTDOOR Foraging Walk in Hathaway Acres Thursday, June 9, 6:30pm Join veteran environmental educator Andrew Prazar for a foraging walk in Wilmington’s Hathaway Acres. The trailhead is located at…

Coming Up: Programs for Mental Health Awareness, the Town-Wide Yard Sale, and more... Please see the the links below to access our newest events brochures. You are also able to pick up a copy at the library or at Market Basket in Wilmington.…

Tree Seedling Giveaway - Starting on Monday, April 25th! The library is giving away 200 Canaan Fir seedlings, which are native to New England. Stop by the library to pick up your seedling while supplies lasts. The tree seedling giveaway helps…