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VIRTUAL Celebrating America's 250th with Gracia Rich

The Black Experience of the Revolution

2026-07-20 19:00:00 2026-07-20 20:00:00 America/New_York VIRTUAL Celebrating America's 250th with Gracia Rich 'Herstorian' Gracia Rich will be discussing the extraordinary efforts of Black Americans whose invaluable contributions during the Revolutionary War helped bring about U.S. Independence. Zoom -

Monday, July 20
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-20 19:00:00 2026-07-20 20:00:00 America/New_York VIRTUAL Celebrating America's 250th with Gracia Rich 'Herstorian' Gracia Rich will be discussing the extraordinary efforts of Black Americans whose invaluable contributions during the Revolutionary War helped bring about U.S. Independence. Zoom -

'Herstorian' Gracia Rich will be discussing the extraordinary efforts of Black Americans whose invaluable contributions during the Revolutionary War helped bring about U.S. Independence.

Recording Note: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, the email will be coming from Zoom. Due to limited space, if you know you cannot make it live do not register with zoom but please fill out THIS FORM to receive the video link.

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Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Wilmington Town Common
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Bookends
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Wilmington Community Playgroup
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Needleworkers at Night
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VIRTUAL Celebrating America's 250th: "Boston, 1776" - with author J.D. Dickey
Mon, Jun 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Relive the chaos, courage, and color of the American Revolution’s capital city while meeting those who led the fight in the nation’s War of Independence.
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Reading with Chickens
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Join Land's Sake Farm and meet their chicken friends!
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Tech Help One-on-One with Brad
Tue, Jun 23, 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.
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Felted Rainbow Patches - with Pop Up Art School
Tue, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Celebrate Pride Month by crafting felted rainbow patches to add to bags or clothes with Pop Up Art School!
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Wed, Jun 24, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
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Library Field Trip: Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens in North Andover, MA
Join us for a guided tour of a former farm that became an early-20th-century estate, where a newly expanded array of bountiful gardens and plantings complements a gracious and refined home.
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Teen Resin Dice Workshop
Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
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Needleworkers
Fri, Jun 26, 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.
Big Wheels
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wildwood Parking Lot
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Mon, Jun 29, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Wilmington Community Playgroup
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Needleworkers at Night
Mon, Jun 29, 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.
Pajamarama!
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Join us for some pre-bedtime pajama fun!
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Tech Help One-on-One with Brad
Tue, Jun 30, 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.
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Summer Storytime for Ages 2-6
Tue, Jun 30, 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!
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Pokémon Club
Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
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Baby Time
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Baby Time includes books, rhymes, music and movement for children ages 0-23 months!
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Tech Help One-on-One with Marie
Thu, Jul 02, 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.
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Tech Help Drop-in
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20s/30s Pints + Pages
Thu, Jul 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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A social book group geared towards readers in their 20’s and 30’s.
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Mon, Jul 06, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Wilmington Community Playgroup
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VIRTUAL Celebrating America's 250th: Iron in the Water - with Adventurer in History Kiersten Marcil
Mon, Jul 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Before the echoes of gunfire at Lexington and Concord had faded, American rebels and the Crown were plotting and vying for control of the Hudson River.
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Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Summer Storytime for Ages 2-6
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Slice & Dice - A Pizza and Table Top Game Night
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Join Librarians Mary and Marie for Slice & Dice, our monthly pizza and table top game night for adults.
Drop-In Chess Night
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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An evening for anyone looking to play chess with others! Please note, no instruction will be provided during this casual meetup. Some boards provided.
Teen Decoden Phone Cases & Keychains
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Try out this maximalist Japanese style of crafting by decorating a phone case or keychain with frosting-like glue and sparkly accessories!
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Tech Help Drop-in
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Minecraft: Seeds to Sustain
Wed, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
Join Arrayscape Gaming for a special Summer Reading addition!
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Minecraft: Seeds to Sustain
Wed, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Join Arrayscape Gaming for a special Summer Reading addition!
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Craft & Chat
Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
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Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
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Baby Time
Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Baby Time includes books, rhymes, music and movement for children ages 0-23 months!
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Fun & Function of iPhone
Thu, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
New to iPhone or looking to learn? This interactive workshop is for you.
Teen Community Paint
Thu, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Help us decorate the Teen Room by collaborating on large canvases that will be hung up on our moveable gallery wall!
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Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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French Conversation Group
Thu, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
Join us to speak French with other francophiles!
Library Field Trip: Blueberry Tour at Smolak Farms
Fri, Jul 10, 9:00am - 11:00am
Smolak Farms in North Andover, MA
Learn all about blueberries at Smolak Farms! Enjoy fantastic views of the farm from a hayride tour and get an education about the special conditions it takes to grow each blueberry plant.
Music with Dara
Fri, Jul 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
Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Pottery Workshop with Mudflat Studio
Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Learn pottery basics with Mudflat Studio!
Reserved for Tutoring - Summer
Mon, Jul 13, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Multiple tutors may use the Banda Room during this time.
Bilingual Story Hour
Mon, Jul 13, 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!
Seed Saving for Kids with Land's Sake Farm
Mon, Jul 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Join Land's Sake Farm for another fun event, perfect for our Summer Reading theme, "Plant a Seed, Read!"
Needleworkers at Night
Mon, Jul 13, 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 Novelist
Mon, Jul 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
Come learn how to use Novelist to find your next read. This library resource give you book recommendations based on authors and genres you like.
VIRTUAL Celebrating America's 250th: Everyday Life in 1776 - with The Two Nerdy History Girls
Mon, Jul 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Authors Loretta Chase and Susan Holloway Scott are very knowledgeable about the everyday lives of people who lived through this era as well as how war could upend those lives.
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Summer Storytime for Ages 2-6
Tue, Jul 14, 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!
Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 10:00am
Tech Help One-on-One with Brad
Tue, Jul 14, 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.
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Cookin' The Books
Tue, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library
If you love to cook and enjoy talking about food and sharing recipes then this group is for you.
Tech Help Drop-in
Tue, Jul 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!
No-Bake Summer Treat Lab
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilmington High School - Consumer Science Room
Join New England Chef's Collective for a fun workshop where you can build your culinary skills while learning how to make delicious summer treats!
Reserved for Tutoring - Summer
Wed, Jul 15, 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 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Johnson Room
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AP Calculus Prep
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
Prepare for the upcoming AP year by reviewing some fundamental concepts from algebra and accessing a sneak peek at the material.
Baby Time
Thu, Jul 16, 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 15 2026 at 10:00am
Tech Help One-on-One with Marie
Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 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!
Manga Tryouts
Thu, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
Have a say in manga purchased for the teen collection with our Manga Tryouts club!
Fairy Houses!
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Wilmington Memorial Library - Stewart Room
Drop-in and join us for some fairy fun! We'll learn about fairies with a story and then build fairy houses outdoors in the library's reading garden.
Tech Help Drop-in
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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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, Jul 20, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Wilmington Memorial Library - Banda Room
Multiple tutors may use the Banda Room during this time.
Wilmington Community Playgroup
Mon, Jul 20, 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!
Registration opens Saturday, June 20 2026 at 10:00am
Needleworkers at Night
Mon, Jul 20, 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 Frolic - Evening Stroll
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wildwood Cemetery
Unwind before bedtime with Ms. Michelle on a leisurely stroll through Wildwood Cemetery.
Registration opens Saturday, June 20 2026 at 6:00pm
VIRTUAL Celebrating America's 250th with Gracia Rich - The Black Experience of the Revolution
Mon, Jul 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
'Herstorian' Gracia Rich will be discussing the extraordinary efforts of Black Americans whose invaluable contributions during the Revolutionary War helped bring about U.S. Independence.
Register
Library Field Trip: Wright-Locke Farms Tour & Cooking Demo
Mon, Jul 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester, MA
Join us at Wright-Locke Farm for a behind-the-scenes tour with Farm Chef Kelcy and Sous Chef Beckett, where you’ll learn all about the inner workings of this organic farm.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 7 2026 at 9:00am
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