Not-to-Be-Missed Events for This Month

As usual, Wilmington springs to life in May, with everything from outdoor storytimes to family farm days, art gatherings to beach walks. As parents, we’re always looking for ways to provide meaningful, educational, and just pure fun experiences for our youngsters, and luckily, our city has it all.

Hands-On Experiences

Family Farm Day

Saturday, May 17, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Children’s Museum of Wilmington

Cost: CMoW Members: $5, General Admission: $15

Meet your favorite barnyard animals up-close in a day packed with hands-on learning, crafts, and activities geared towards the importance of gardening, sustainability, and healthy eating. Tap your toes and clap your hands as a family during the interactive line dancing event, and from goats to bunnies and even a pig, youngsters will love getting to know and learning about all kinds of adorable and fascinating creatures. Even better, participants will get to take home their very own garden-themed surprise. This family-centered celebration of sustainability and farming will spark youngsters’ interest in our planet and the creatures and plants that inhabit it

Island STEAM Club: Art Creations - Duct Tape Flowers

Tuesday, May 20, 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Where: Pleasure Island Library

Cost: Free! (Registration Required)

In the tradition of making art out of anything, learn to create Duct Tape Flowers with your youngsters at the Pleasure Island Library.

Mary’s Art Explorers: The Candy Dish

Thursday, May 22, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

CAM Members: $5 per child

Not-Yet Members: $10 per child

An ideal storytime for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, join the CAM community for a reading of The Candy Dish by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Adelina Lirius. The storytime is followed by a story-inspired craft.

Special Library Events

Outside Noisy Storytime

When: Monday, May 19, 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm

Where: Outside Shelter, Northeast Library

Cost: Free

As the weather gets warmer, your youngster can get their sillies out at this special outdoor story hour led by the Northeast Library’s wonderful youth librarians.

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn

When: Monday mornings, 10:30am - 12:00 pm (no gathering on May 26)

Where: Located at both the Pine Valley and Main Libraries

Fun abounds in this playtime geared specifically for children ages 0-5. Led by Smart Start of NHC, join the group for creative activities and a snack.

Yoga Storytime

When: Tuesday, May 20, 10:15 am - 10:45 am

Where: Pleasure Island Library

Cost: Free but Registration Required

Bring a blanket or yoga mat, and take part in a welcoming, easy parent-and-me yoga storytime. A great way to stay physical while enjoying the educational benefits of reading.

Teen Poetry Club

When: First Tuesday of each month, 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

A relaxed, creative-writing focused hour where participants explore different poetry forms and structures, and experiment in different styles. A great opportunity for teen writers.

Cost: Free for kids ages 12 - 18