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Wilmington Memorial Library Weekly News And Events - December 23, 2023

Schools and Libraries

December 26, 2023

From: Wilmington Memorial Library

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 Babytime, which will open for registration the day before.

Join us for our indoor Storytimes! These sessions include books, rhymes, music and movement.

Preschool Storytime, Ages 3-6
Starting January 2: Tuesdays, 10am

Register

Time For Twos, Age 2
Starting January 3: Wednesdays, 10am

Register

Baby Time, Ages 0-23 months
Starting January 4: Thursdays, 10am

Register

Drop-In Storytime, Age 2-6
Friday, January 5, 10:30am
No registration required.

Young Children's Program

Pre-School Movie Manintee: Olaf's Frozen Adventure
Friday, December 29, 10am
Wear your pjs, bring something comfy to sit on, and enjoy Olaf's classic antics while eating popcorn and completing a fun activity!
Ages 0-6

Register

Family Programs

Family Craft Night: Snow Globe Ornaments

Wednesday, December 27, 6:30pm

WAITLIST ONLY

Kids can come make a snow globe with the help of their favorite caregivers! Photos will be taken the night of or take your own and email them to [email protected]! Image credit: Beth Huntington.

Ages 3+ and their caregivers

Waitlist

Family Movie Matinee: Elemental

Friday, December 29, 2pm

Wear your pjs and bring something comfy to sit on for this middle of the day matinee! Watch Disney's Elemental and enjoy delicious popcorn!

All Ages 

Register

Kids' Programs

Community LEGO Set Build
Tuesday, December 26, 9am-4pm
Drop-in for a special day of community LEGO building! Come by the library anytime between 9am-4pm to work together as a family and with other families to build one set together throughout the day. 1 bag of LEGOs will be added every hour.
Grades K-5.

Lil Bookworms Book Club

Wednesday, January 3, 4pm

A book club for younger students, featuring books, reading comprehension, and an activity! 

Grades K-2

Register

Teen Programs

Teen Book Boxes: Chill or Thrill
Registration starts January 2
What's a Book Box, you ask? It's a themed package of a book to keep, a library book, snacks, and a craft! This month's theme is Chill or Thrill? Choose whether you're interested in cozy books for winter or cold & eerie fast paced thrillers. Starting February 2nd, come to the library to pick up your box.
Grades 6-12

Register 

Featured Digital Resource

Scholastic Teachables
A new educational resource is here! Use your library card barcode to access thousands of activities, mini-books, crafts and more – all aligned with Common Core – from popular educational company Scholastic.

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