Name: Bookends
Start: 2026-08-24T10:00
End: 2026-08-24T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Wilmington Memorial Library

Registration opens:
July 27th, 2026

Bookends

2026-08-24 10:00:00 2026-08-24 11:00:00 America/New_York Bookends Featured Book: Every Day is a Gift: a memoir by Senator Tammy Duckworth Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room

Monday, August 24
10:00am - 11:00am

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Wilmington Memorial Library

Banda Room

Featured Book: Every Day is a Gift: a memoir by Senator Tammy Duckworth

This group discusses contemporary books, both fiction and non-fiction, led by Library Associate Rebecca Lowe. Copies of the book are available at the library.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Group |

Wilmington Memorial Library

Hours

Mon, Jul 20	9:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jul 21	9:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Jul 22	9:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jul 23	9:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Jul 24	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 25	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 26	Closed

this week

All opening hours

Mon, Jul 20	9:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jul 21	9:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Jul 22	9:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jul 23	9:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Jul 24	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 25	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 26	Closed

this week

Address

175 Middlesex Avenue
Wilmington, MA 01887

Tel: 978-658-2967

About the Branch

Upcoming Events

Plant Swap

Sat, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room

Get a new-to-you propagated cutting or rooted plant! No green thumb of your own? Donate plants to rehome!

Cancelled

Worlds Within Words

Sat, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library

Do you like your books to take you to fantastic, unlikely, and sometimes terrible places? Sometimes all three?

Tech Help Drop-in

Sat, Jul 25, 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!

Wilmington Community Playgroup

Mon, Jul 27, 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!

Bookends

Mon, Jul 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room

Featured Book: 'The Correspondent' by Virginia Evans

Needleworkers at Night

Mon, Jul 27, 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.

Family Challenge Showdown

Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room

Complete challenges as a family in this speedy competition full of silliness and giggles!

Hearing Aid Tips and Tricks

Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room

This hybrid monthly meeting is a place for people to trade tips and tricks on how to get the most out of their hearing aids.

VIRTUAL Celebrating America's 250th: Gregory E. O'Malley - author of "The Escapes of David George"

Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Zoom

Author Gregory E. O'Malley will discuss his book "The Escapes of David George: An Odyssey of Slavery, Freedom, and the American Revolution."

Tech Help One-on-One with Brad

Tue, Jul 28, 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

Summer Storytime for Ages 2-6

Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 10:45am

Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room

Join us for our summer storytime featuring books, rhymes, music and movement for ages 2-6!

This event is full

Tech Help Drop-in

Tue, Jul 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!

Reserved for Tutoring - Summer

Wed, Jul 29, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room

Multiple tutors may use the Banda Room during this time.

Tech Help Drop-in

Wed, Jul 29, 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!

Paint Palooza

Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Front Lawn

Join us for our messiest event of the year!

This event is full

Baby Time

Thu, Jul 30, 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, July 29 2026 at 10:00am

Cancelled

Tech Help One-on-One with Marie

Thu, Jul 30, 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.

Folk Revolution of the 1960s - Songs that Shaped a Generation

Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room

Join musician Art Grossman for an unforgettable journey through the folk songs that shaped the 1960s!

Tech Help Drop-in

Thu, Jul 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!

Terrarium Workshop

Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room

Come explore the tiny world of terrariums in this hands-on workshop!

This event is full

Petting Zoo with Enchanted Animal Party

Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:20am

Wilmington Town Common

Come meet baby goats, a lamb, chickens, a duck, baby bunnies, guinea pigs, baby chicks, ducklings and a surprise animal at the Town Common for this awesome petting zoo with Enchanted Animal Parties!

This event is full

Petting Zoo with Enchanted Animal Party

Fri, Jul 31, 10:20am - 10:40am

Wilmington Town Common

Come meet baby goats, a lamb, chickens, a duck, baby bunnies, guinea pigs, baby chicks, ducklings and a surprise animal at the Town Common for this awesome petting zoo with Enchanted Animal Parties!

This event is full

Petting Zoo with Enchanted Animal Party

Fri, Jul 31, 10:40am - 11:00am

Wilmington Town Common

Come meet baby goats, a lamb, chickens, a duck, baby bunnies, guinea pigs, baby chicks, ducklings and a surprise animal at the Town Common for this awesome petting zoo with Enchanted Animal Parties!

This event is full

Tech Help Drop-in

Sat, Aug 01, 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!

Pottery Workshop with Mudflat Studio

Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room

Learn pottery basics with Mudflat Studio!

Wilmington Farmers Market Storytime

Sun, Aug 02, 10:15am - 11:00am

Wilmington Town Common

Join us at Kid's Day at the Wilmington Town Common!

Reserved for Tutoring - Summer

Mon, Aug 03, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room

Multiple tutors may use the Banda Room during this time.

Wilmington Community Playgroup

Mon, Aug 03, 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!

Needleworkers at Night

Mon, Aug 03, 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.

Tech Help One-on-One with Brad

Tue, Aug 04, 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

Summer Storytime for Ages 2-6

Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 10:45am

Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room

Join us for our summer storytime featuring books, rhymes, music and movement for ages 2-6!

Connect with a Social Worker

Tue, Aug 04, 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.

Tech Help Drop-in

Tue, Aug 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!

Drop-In Chess Night

Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library

An evening for anyone looking to play chess with others! Please note, no instruction will be provided during this casual meetup. Some boards provided.

Cancelled

Slice & Dice - A Pizza and Table Top Game Night

Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library

Join Librarians Mary and Marie for Slice & Dice, our monthly pizza and table top game night for adults.

Reserved for Tutoring - Summer

Wed, Aug 05, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room

Multiple tutors may use the Banda Room during this time.

Tech Help Drop-in

Wed, Aug 05, 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!

Kids Author Visit with Josh Funk

Wed, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Town Hall - Large Meeting Room

Join picture book author, Josh Funk!

Baby Time

Thu, Aug 06, 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, August 5 2026 at 10:00am

Tech Help One-on-One with Marie

Thu, Aug 06, 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

Tech Help Drop-in

Thu, Aug 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!

Tech Help Drop-in

Sat, Aug 08, 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 - Summer

Mon, Aug 10, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room

Multiple tutors may use the Banda Room during this time.

Bilingual Story Hour

Mon, Aug 10, 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!

Stories, Songs & S'mores!

Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Peggy Kane Reading Garden,Stewart Room

Join us by our family campfire for a fun-filled evening of stories, songs, yummy snacks, and a special craft!

This event is full

Needleworkers at Night

Mon, Aug 10, 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.

Intro to Consumer Reports

Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room

The library's Consumer Reports subscription gives you access to reviews and ratings for such products as cars, mattresses, and computers. Come learn how to get around the database.

Tech Help One-on-One with Brad

Tue, Aug 11, 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, Aug 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!

Cancelled

Cookin' The Books

Tue, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library

If you love to cook and enjoy talking about food and sharing recipes then this group is for you.

Afternoon Tea Party

Tue, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room

Join us for our Annual Cookin' the Books Tea Party! There is no cookbook this month; make whatever you would like on the tea party theme.

Learn to Fish with MassWildlife

Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Silver Lake Fishing Pier in Wilmington, MA

Join us at Silver Lake to learn how to set up your rod, tie knots, cast, and identify fish with MassWildlife Angler Education. Open to all skill levels, no fishing license is required.

Reserved for Tutoring - Summer

Wed, Aug 12, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room

Multiple tutors may use the Banda Room during this time.

Tech Help Drop-in

Wed, Aug 12, 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!

Craft & Chat

Wed, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room

Enjoy making a craft while socializing with others!

Tech Help One-on-One with Marie

Thu, Aug 13, 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

Tech Help Drop-in

Thu, Aug 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!

End of Summer Bash feat. Ben Rudnick and Friends

Thu, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Wilmington Town Common

Celebrate the end of another fun summer with live music, library raffles, lawn games, and food trucks! The first 100 kids get a free ice cream - see details for more info!

Connect with a Social Worker

Thu, Aug 13, 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.

French Conversation Group

Thu, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room

Join us to speak French with other francophiles!

Music with Dara

Fri, Aug 14, 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!

This event is full

Pokémon Club

Sat, Aug 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room

Pokémon fans, unite!

Tech Help Drop-in

Sat, Aug 15, 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!

Puzzle Race!

Sat, Aug 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room

Put your team’s puzzling skills to the test as you race to complete a 500 piece puzzle in 90 minutes!

Reserved for Tutoring - Summer

Mon, Aug 17, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room

Multiple tutors may use the Banda Room during this time.

Wilmington Community Playgroup

Mon, Aug 17, 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!

Beginner Cross Stitch

Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room

New to needlework? Head of Circulation Lisa will teach you the basics to start your first project! Materials and pattern will be provided.

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 9:00am

Needleworkers at Night

Mon, Aug 17, 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.

Reading with Ducks

Tue, Aug 18, 10:00am - 10:45am

Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room

Join Land's Sake Farm and meet their swimming, quacking friends!

This event is full

Cancelled

Connect with a Social Worker

Tue, Aug 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Tech Help One-on-One with Brad

Tue, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 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 Pokémon Terrariums

Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room

Join us to make tiny habitats for Pokémon figurines!

Reserved for Tutoring - Summer

Wed, Aug 19, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room

Multiple tutors may use the Banda Room during this time.

Tech Help Drop-in

Wed, Aug 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!

Slice & Dice Junior - Pizza and Games for Kids and Families

Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room

Join Miss Nicole for a special round of Slice & Dice! Enjoy pizza and games for kids and families!

Tech Help One-on-One with Marie

Thu, Aug 20, 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.

Tech Help Drop-in

Thu, Aug 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!

Crafternoon

Thu, Aug 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room

Come make a fun craft with us!

Needleworkers

Fri, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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, Aug 22, 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!

Wilmington Community Playgroup

Mon, Aug 24, 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!