Adults

  • Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 7:00pm

    Join Robert McLaughlin, co-founder of Friends of Pleasure Island, for his presentation on the “Disneyland of the East”. Pleasure Island rose from the wetlands off of Route 128 in Wakefield into an 80-acre theme park, opening its doors in June...

  • Monday, May 21, 2012 - 7:00pm

    Learn about the Boston Harbor Islands from author and freelance writer, Christopher Klein, who wrote, Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands: a guide to the cities hidden shores. Christopher is a regular contributor to the travel pages...

  • Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 7:00pm

    When Chen’s estranged wife reappears asking for a divorce and custody of their daughter, the musician girl decides she will live with whoever can provide her a piano. Chen’s struggle thus begins. When efforts to borrow money and even steal a...

  • Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 1:00pm

    The purpose of this group is to provide an opportunity for knitters of all levels to gather together in order to learn from each other and to connect with others in the community. Attendees should bring their knitting.  Beginners may bring...

  • Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 2:00pm

    Katharine Hepburn is athlete Pat Pemberton and Spencer Tracy is her manager, Mike Conovan, in this comedy starring two of the best. Shown on the big screen in the library conference room; refreshments provided. Registration begins April 26.

  • Saturday, June 2, 2012 - 2:00pm

    Registration closed; event full.

    Howie Carr, author and popular talk show host on WRKO, will be on hand for an author talk and book signing.  He has written two bestselling nonfiction books,...

  • Monday, June 4, 2012 - 12:00pm

    Drop in and bring your extra coupons to swap with your neighbors, learn coupon tips from others.  Organized and led by Administrative Assistant and couponer Gloria Corcoran.  Bring any expired (up to 2 months) that we give to the veteran's...

  • Monday, June 4, 2012 - 7:00pm

    Sign up for one two-part course on Microsoft Excel 2010 taught by the library's Technology Librarian, Curtis Wyant.  Participants will receive hands on trianing using laptops purchased by the Friends of the Library.   Limited to 8 participants...

  • Monday, June 11, 2012 - 7:00pm

    Sign up for one two-part course on Microsoft Excel 2010 taught by the library's Technology Librarian, Curtis Wyant.  Participants will receive hands on trianing using laptops purchased by the Friends of the Library.   Limited to 8 participants...

  • Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 7:00pm

    Dave Rasmussen, long time band leader of the Sax Factory, returns with a lecture on jazz styles found around the world and in film.  The slide show presentation includes many music samples illustrating the various jazz sounds.  Dave's...

  • Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 10:30am

    Join us as we kick off the adult summer reading program!

    Participants will have the chance to relax over a delicious breakfast, talk with others about what they're reading, and get recommendations.

  • Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 1:30pm

    Henna artist Nimmi Sehgal will give free henna tattoos to registered participants.  Choose from hundreds of designs while waiting for your turn!  Please choose a time slot on registering.

  • Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 1:30pm

    Join us for a discussion of Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann. Copies of the book are available to pick up one month in advance at the 1st floor check out desk. 

  • Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 7:00pm

    Join us for a discussion of Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann at the Wilmington Starbucks on Main St. Copies of the book are available to pick up one month in advance at the 1st...

  • Thursday, June 21, 2012 - 7:00pm

     

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  • Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - 1:30pm

    Join us for a discussion of Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. Copies of the book are available to pick up one month in advance at the 1st floor check out desk. 

  • Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - 7:00pm

    Join us for a discussion of Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese at the Wilmington Starbucks on Main St. Copies of the book are available to pick up one month in advance at the 1st...

  • Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 1:30pm

    Join us for a discussion of State of Wonder by Ann Patchett. Copies of the book are available to pick up one month in advance at the 1st floor check out desk. 

  • Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 7:00pm

    Join us for a discussion of State of Wonder by Ann Patchett at the Wilmington Starbucks on Main St. Copies of the book are available to pick up one month in advance at the 1st floor...

  • Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - 1:30pm

     

    Join us for a discussion of The Best American Essays of the Century edited by Joyce Carol Oates. Copies of the book are available to pick up one month in advance at the 1st floor...

  • Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - 7:00pm

    Join us for a discussion of The Best American Essays of the Century edited by Joyce Carol Oates at the Wilmington Starbucks on Main St. Copies of the book are available to pick up one month...

  • Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 1:30pm

    Join us for a discussion of Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. Copies of the book are available to pick up one month in advance at the 1st floor check out desk. 

  • Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 7:00pm

    Join us for a discussion of Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand at the Wilmington Starbucks on Main St. Copies of the book are available to pick up one month in advance at the 1st floor check...