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 library.

Young Childrens' Programs

Wilmington Community Playgroup

Monday, July 17, 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 and your family.

Ages 0-6, siblings welcome

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Music with Dara

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Friday, July 14, 10am

With keyboard, felt board, finger puppets, and engaging visual props, Dara weaves songs (old and new favorites), fingerplays, rhythmic activities/simple instrument playing, and creative movement for a fun-filled musical 30-45 minute program. Lots of clapping, marching, singing, creative expression and FUN! Ages 2-5

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Exploration Station: Feathered Friends

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Friday, July 21, 10am

Develop STEAM and early literacy skills through fun, hands-on experiments and activities.

Ages 2-5

July's Theme: Feathered Friends!

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Family Programs

Princess Visit with Mirabel & Halle's Ariel

Monday, July 10, 3:45pm at Swain Green

Like a Princess Party will be coming for a visit at the Swain Green! Meet and sing along to all your favorite songs from Encanto and The Little Mermaid! All Ages (intended for families with kids ages 12 and under)

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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 can pick up your ticket at the library any time before the event or the night of. All Ages

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Kids' Programs

Switch it up! Video Game Club

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Friday, July 14, 3:45pm

Build with LEGOs at the same time as other LEGO fans and display what you make in the library! Grades 1-5

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Teen Programs

Teen Taste Test Challenge: Ice Cream

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Tuesday, July 11, 6:30pm

The Teen Taste Test Challenge returns! Can you figure out what kind of ice cream/frozen dessert you're eating in this blind tasting program? Grades 6-12

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Crafternoon: Cyanotypes

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Thursday, July 13, 3pm

We will be experimenting with cyanotypes, which are a way of creating photographic prints with only the sun and objects! Grades 4-8

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Horror Makeup FX with Decimated Designs

Saturday, July 15, 2pm

Kyle from Decimated Designs, a professional makeup, costume and set designer, will offer a look into the world of fantasy and horror special FX. He will cover do's and do-not's of effects makeup, hygiene, how to get started, how pros make monsters jump to life, and some of the tricks kids can use to improve their costumes/makeup at home. He'll also demonstrate on a few participants, so get ready to get spooky!

Ages 10 to Adult

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Indoor D&D in the Banda Room

Saturday, July 15, 3pm

Interested in finding out more about this fantasy tabletop role-playing game, or looking for a group to play with? This month's session will be IN PERSON at the library. We use D&DBeyond to track and create our characters.

Grades 6-8

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Multiplayer Monday

Monday, July 17, 2-4pm

The Baldwin Room (the small room in Youth with the comfy chairs) will be reserved for teens in grades 6-12 to use the Nintendo Switch with our projector! Try out the latest games, play with friends, and make new ones. No registration required, just come by if you're around!

Grades 6-12

Zombie Barbies

Tuesday, July 18, 6:30pm

Get excited for the Barbie movie premiere with a craft that's a little preppy and a lot spooky! We'll be giving Barbies' makeovers to turn them into horror movie characters. Grades 6-12

Please bring any well-loved and no longer played with Barbies, or Barbie-like dolls to Youth Services between July 8-July 18. Condition does not matter. Thank you!

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