Weekly News & Events

Youth Services

Upcoming Library Closures

Wilmington Memorial Library will be closed or opening late on the following days:

Monday, May 29: In observance of Memorial Day, the library will be closed.

Friday, June 9, 9am-1pm: The library will be opening late at 1pm due to an all-staff meeting.

Young Children's Programs

Drop-In Storytime

Saturday, June 3, 10am

Come enjoy this fun outdoor storytime in the Peggy Kane Reading Garden that includes books, rhymes, music and movement! Ages 2-6

Family Programs

Enabled Play!

Wednesday, May 31, 3:45pm

Come play and learn with Alex from Enabled Play! He'll demonstrate the incredible device that helps anyone access and control their technology in ways that work for them. Afterwards, you'll be able to try out this accessibility device on a Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PS5, along with computer games! All Ages

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Kids' Programs

Switch it Up! Video Game Club

Monday, June 5, 3:45pm

Love video games? Love Nintendo Switch? Come to this once-a-month video game club to play your favorite Switch games with friends! Grades 1-5

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Read to Brandie

Thursday, June 8, 6-7:30pm

Come read to Brandie, a lovable dog that loves to listen to kids read! Sign up for one 15 minute session per family. Grades K-6, siblings and caregivers welcome

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Teen Programs

Middle School Book Group

Thursday, June 1, 3:30pm

Since our June meeting is so soon after our May meeting, we'll be reading and trying a few books during this meeting! Grades 6-8

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Snack & Study

Wednesday, June 7, 2-4pm

Come drop in at our finals study zone! We'll have a quiet space to review for upcoming tests with pizza and study supplies! Grades 9-12

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Crafternoon: Melted Crayon Rocks

Thursday, June 8, 3:30pm

By using old crayons to draw on hot rocks, we will make unique paper weights with abstract patterns. Grades 4-8

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Teen D&D (Virtual)

Saturday, June 10, 3-5pm

Interested in finding out more about this fantasy tabletop role-playing game, or looking for a group to play with? Join us for a virtual campaign via Discord, a private server, every month with DM Mike! Grades 6-8

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Dishing Out Drag with Giganta Smalls (Virtual)
Saturday, June 10, 4pm

Teens are welcome to join Giganta Smalls as she dishes on what the life of a drag performer is like and maybe pick up a few tips on make-up and costumes! This program will be held on Zoom, with a moderated Q&A monitored by the librarians from the hosting libraries. Ages 13-18, parents or guardians welcome to join

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