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Playful Pathways: When I Grow Up
2026-04-24 11:00:00 2026-04-24 12:00:00 America/New_York Playful Pathways: When I Grow Up Join in on all the fun of our Money and Jobs unit! Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room

Friday, April 24
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-24 11:00:00 2026-04-24 12:00:00 America/New_York Playful Pathways: When I Grow Up Join in on all the fun of our Money and Jobs unit! Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room

Join in on all the fun of our Money and Jobs unit!

This Playful Pathways event is all about careers! Filled with dramatic play elements, children will get to pretend to be anything!

Ages 0-5

Please register child as the registrant and add all additional children as guests. 

Playful Pathways is an initiative by the Wilmington Memorial Library, brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners   Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)   Playful Pathways

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Play | Educational |

TAGS: | Playful Pathways | Mind in the Making |

Wilmington Memorial Library
Phone: 978-658-2967
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Time for Twos
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Time for Twos includes books, rhymes, music and movement for children age 2!
Registration is now closed
Tech Help Drop-in
Wed, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Have a tech question that's been bugging you? Drop in the library to see if one of our librarians can help!
Reserved for Tutoring
Wed, May 13, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
Multiple tutors may use the Banda Room during this time.
The Tween Scene
Wed, May 13, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Attention TWEENS! Join us for this drop in event with games, snacks, and more!
Craft & Chat
Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Enjoy making a craft while socializing with others!
Registration is now closed
Playful Pathways: Parent Book Club
Wed, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Via Zoom
Join this once-a-month book club for busy parents and read one book at a time over the course of a few months!
Registration is now closed
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Tech Help One-on-One with Marie
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Wilmington Memorial Library
Librarian Assistant Marie Smyth will help you with device issues or answer technology related questions in this one-on-one tech help session.
Baby Time
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Baby Time includes books, rhymes, music and movement for children ages 0-23 months!
Tech Help Drop-in
Thu, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Have a tech question that's been bugging you? Drop in the library to see if one of our librarians can help!
Rescheduled
Fun & Function of iPhone
Thu, May 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
New date Thursday, May 28, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Wilmington Memorial Library
New to iPhone or looking to learn? This interactive workshop is for you.
Crafternoon
Thu, May 14, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Come make a fun craft with us!
Connect with a Social Worker
Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
The Wilmington Wellness Coalition in partnership with Wilmington Memorial Library offers drop-in and pre-scheduled appointments at the library for any library patron who may need support.
Register
French Conversation Group
Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Join us to speak French with other francophiles!
Behind the Books: Michael Holley
Thu, May 14, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Wilmington Senior Center
Meet NBC Sports Boston sportscaster & bestselling author Michael Holley!
Drop-In Storytime
Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Drop-In Storytime includes books, rhymes, music and movement for children ages 2-6!
Needleworkers
Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
This is a social group for those who do any kind of needle craft. Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. and enjoy conversation and camaraderie. Drop-in.
Switch It Up! Video Game Club
Fri, May 15, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Come to this once-a-month video game club to play Switch games with friends!
Tech Help Drop-in
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Have a tech question that's been bugging you? Drop in the library to see if one of our librarians can help!
Bookends
Mon, May 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
Featured Book: 'Ghost Wall' by Sarah Moss
Wilmington Community Playgroup
Mon, May 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Join CTI for a community playgroup where we'll work on Early Literacy skills and much, much more!
Reserved for Tutoring
Mon, May 18, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
Multiple tutors may use the Banda Room during this time.
Rescheduled
Ready, Set, STEAM!
Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Thursday, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library
Learn and have fun at the same time in this engaging STEAM program!
Beginner Cross Stitch
Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
New to needlework? Head of Circulation Lisa will teach you the basics to start your first project! Materials and pattern will be provided.
This event is full
Needleworkers at Night
Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Conversation Area
These nighttime sessions are perfect for anyone who does any kind of needle craft but can't make it to Needleworkers during the day! Drop-in.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Preschool Storytime includes books, rhymes, music and movement for ages 3-6!
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Tech Help One-on-One with Brad
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Wilmington Memorial Library
Technology Librarian Brad McKenna will help you with device issues or answer technology related questions in this one-on-one tech help session.
Connect with a Social Worker
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
The Wilmington Wellness Coalition in partnership with Wilmington Memorial Library offers drop-in and pre-scheduled appointments at the library for any library patron who may need support.
Register
Tech Help Drop-in
Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Have a tech question that's been bugging you? Drop in the library to see if one of our librarians can help!
Teen DIY Painted Book Edges
Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Create your own deluxe editions by painting and stenciling book page edges at the library!
Board of Library Trustees
Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Time for Twos
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Time for Twos includes books, rhymes, music and movement for children age 2!
This event is full
Tech Help Drop-in
Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Have a tech question that's been bugging you? Drop in the library to see if one of our librarians can help!
Reserved for Tutoring
Wed, May 20, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
Multiple tutors may use the Banda Room during this time.
Poetry Night
Wed, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Come celebrate the winners of this year's Poetry Contest: Words That Grow!
Tech Help One-on-One with Marie
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Librarian Assistant Marie Smyth will help you with device issues or answer technology related questions in this one-on-one tech help session.
This event is full
Baby Time
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Baby Time includes books, rhymes, music and movement for children ages 0-23 months!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 20 2026 at 10:00am
Cancelled
Tech Help Drop-in
Thu, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library
Have a tech question that's been bugging you? Drop in the library to see if one of our librarians can help!
Manga Tryouts
Thu, May 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
Have a say in manga purchased for the teen collection with our Manga Tryouts club!
Novel Ideas
Thu, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
Enjoy reading fiction? Join the library’s fiction book group led by Adult Services Librarian Erin Driscoll. Please stop by the library to pick up a copy of the featured book.
Needleworkers
Fri, May 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
This is a social group for those who do any kind of needle craft. Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. and enjoy conversation and camaraderie. Drop-in.
Playful Pathways: Money, Money Money
Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Join in on all the fun of our Money and Jobs unit!
Container Garden Workshop
Fri, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library
Join Master Flower Show Judge Kathy Leva for a hands on container garden workshop. Bring garden gloves and a small trowel if you have them.
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Library Closed
Sat, May 23, All day
Wilmington Memorial Library
The Library is closed for the holiday.
Library Closed
Mon, May 25, All day
Wilmington Memorial Library
The Library is closed for the holiday.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
New venue Wilmington Memorial Library - Children's Area
Preschool Storytime includes books, rhymes, music and movement for ages 3-6!
Tech Help One-on-One with Brad
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Technology Librarian Brad McKenna will help you with device issues or answer technology related questions in this one-on-one tech help session.
This event is full
Tech Help Drop-in
Tue, May 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Have a tech question that's been bugging you? Drop in the library to see if one of our librarians can help!
Teen Taste Test
Tue, May 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Join us for another Teen Taste Test!
Time for Twos
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Time for Twos includes books, rhymes, music and movement for children age 2!
Tech Help Drop-in
Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Have a tech question that's been bugging you? Drop in the library to see if one of our librarians can help!
Reserved for Tutoring
Wed, May 27, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
Multiple tutors may use the Banda Room during this time.
Family Craft Night: Bird Feeders
Wed, May 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Complete a craft together with your family!
Tech Help One-on-One with Marie
Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Librarian Assistant Marie Smyth will help you with device issues or answer technology related questions in this one-on-one tech help session.
This event is full
Baby Time
Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Baby Time includes books, rhymes, music and movement for children ages 0-23 months!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 27 2026 at 10:00am
Tech Help Drop-in
Thu, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Have a tech question that's been bugging you? Drop in the library to see if one of our librarians can help!
Fun & Function of iPhone
Thu, May 28, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
New to iPhone or looking to learn? This interactive workshop is for you.
Cancelled
Connect with a Social Worker
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library
The Wilmington Wellness Coalition in partnership with Wilmington Memorial Library offers drop-in and pre-scheduled appointments at the library for any library patron who may need support.
Ready, Set, STEAM!
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library
Learn and have fun at the same time in this engaging STEAM program!
Needleworkers
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
This is a social group for those who do any kind of needle craft. Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. and enjoy conversation and camaraderie. Drop-in.
Sensory Discovery for Teens
Fri, May 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
An enrichment activity with fun games and crafts for neurodiverse teens!
OUTDOORS: Birdwatching Walk
Sat, May 30, 9:30am - 10:30am
Peggy Kane Reading Garden
Join Andrew Prazar from North Shore Nature Programs for a birdwatching walk around the library and Wildwood Cemetery. All Ages.
Tech Help Drop-in
Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Have a tech question that's been bugging you? Drop in the library to see if one of our librarians can help!
Worlds Within Words
Sat, May 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
Do you like your books to take you to fantastic, unlikely, and sometimes terrible places? Sometimes all three?
Wilmington Community Playgroup
Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Join CTI for a community playgroup where we'll work on Early Literacy skills and much, much more!
Reserved for Tutoring
Mon, Jun 01, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
Multiple tutors may use the Banda Room during this time.
Needleworkers at Night
Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Conversation Area
These nighttime sessions are perfect for anyone who does any kind of needle craft but can't make it to Needleworkers during the day! Drop-in.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Preschool Storytime includes books, rhymes, music and movement for ages 3-6!
Registration opens Tuesday, May 19 2026 at 10:00am
Tech Help One-on-One with Brad
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Technology Librarian Brad McKenna will help you with device issues or answer technology related questions in this one-on-one tech help session.
This event is full
Connect with a Social Worker
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
The Wilmington Wellness Coalition in partnership with Wilmington Memorial Library offers drop-in and pre-scheduled appointments at the library for any library patron who may need support.
Register
Tech Help Drop-in
Tue, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Have a tech question that's been bugging you? Drop in the library to see if one of our librarians can help!
Slice & Dice - A Pizza and Table Top Game Night
Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Join Librarians Mary and Marie for Slice & Dice, our monthly pizza and table top game night for adults.
Time for Twos
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Time for Twos includes books, rhymes, music and movement for children age 2!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 20 2026 at 10:00am
Tech Help Drop-in
Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Have a tech question that's been bugging you? Drop in the library to see if one of our librarians can help!
Reserved for Tutoring
Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
Multiple tutors may use the Banda Room during this time.
Tech Help One-on-One with Marie
Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Librarian Assistant Marie Smyth will help you with device issues or answer technology related questions in this one-on-one tech help session.
This event is full
Baby Time
Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Baby Time includes books, rhymes, music and movement for children ages 0-23 months!
Registration opens Wednesday, June 3 2026 at 10:00am
Tech Help Drop-in
Thu, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Have a tech question that's been bugging you? Drop in the library to see if one of our librarians can help!
Book Bedazzling
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Add some sparkle to your bookshelf as you learn to bedazzle a book! We will have bedazzling supplies available for use during the event and plenty of spare books to go around.
Registration opens Thursday, May 21 2026 at 9:00am
Needleworkers
Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
This is a social group for those who do any kind of needle craft. Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc. and enjoy conversation and camaraderie. Drop-in.
LEGO Building
Fri, Jun 05, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Build with LEGOs at the library!
After Hours: Drag Queen Bingo
Fri, Jun 05, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library
Bingo goes glamorous! The classic game, but with a lot more flair. Join us for an evening of fun, laughter, prizes and community.
Registration opens Friday, May 15 2026 at 9:00am
Tech Help Drop-in
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Have a tech question that's been bugging you? Drop in the library to see if one of our librarians can help!
Teen DnD
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
Join us for in person Dungeons and Dragons at the library.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Bilingual Story Hour
Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Practice using your home language or learning a new language with the Community Teamwork Family Resource Network!
Reserved for Tutoring
Mon, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
Multiple tutors may use the Banda Room during this time.
Needleworkers at Night
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Conversation Area
These nighttime sessions are perfect for anyone who does any kind of needle craft but can't make it to Needleworkers during the day! Drop-in.
LARP Adventure for Kids
Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Discover your personal legend at this LARP (live action role play) adventure program!
Streaming Services and Other Alternatives to Cable
Mon, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
Come join Technology Librarian Brad McKenna as he presents alternatives to cable such as Netflix and the library. While not all free, the alternatives will save you quite a bit of money every month.
Tech Help One-on-One with Brad
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Technology Librarian Brad McKenna will help you with device issues or answer technology related questions in this one-on-one tech help session.
This event is full
Cookin' The Books
Tue, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
If you love to cook and enjoy talking about food and sharing recipes then this group is for you.
Tech Help Drop-in
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Have a tech question that's been bugging you? Drop in the library to see if one of our librarians can help!
Friends of WML
Tue, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
Friends of WML Executive Board meeting
Music with Dara
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
With keyboard, felt board, and finger puppets, Dara weaves songs (old and new favorites) and creative movement for a fun-filled musical program!
Tech Help Drop-in
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Have a tech question that's been bugging you? Drop in the library to see if one of our librarians can help!
Reserved for Tutoring
Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
Multiple tutors may use the Banda Room during this time.
Craft & Chat
Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Enjoy making a craft while socializing with others!
Playful Pathways: Parent Book Club
Wed, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Via Zoom
Join this once-a-month book club for busy parents and read one book at a time over the course of a few months!
Tech Help One-on-One with Marie
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Librarian Assistant Marie Smyth will help you with device issues or answer technology related questions in this one-on-one tech help session.
Playful Pathways: Lemonade Stand
Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
During our Money and Jobs Unit, dive into young entrepreneurship with your little one!
Tech Help Drop-in
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Have a tech question that's been bugging you? Drop in the library to see if one of our librarians can help!
Crafternoon
Thu, Jun 11, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Come make a fun craft with us!
Connect with a Social Worker
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
The Wilmington Wellness Coalition in partnership with Wilmington Memorial Library offers drop-in and pre-scheduled appointments at the library for any library patron who may need support.
Register
Foraging Walk
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hathaway Acres Path
Join Andrew Prazar from North Shore Nature Programs for a foraging walk in Hathaway Acres in Wilmington, MA.
French Conversation Group
Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Join us to speak French with other francophiles!
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