The Week Ahead newsletter, Jan. 25-31, 2016

January 25-31, 2016

News Update

Winter has arrived and soon the snow shall too! Should inclement weather strike, check your inbox for an email about the library's early closings, delayed openings, or cancellations. Our website, Facebook page and Twitter account are also updated as well as several local radio and TV outlets including WEBE 108, WFOX 95.9, Cablevision News 12, WFSB TV3 and WTNH TV8.
Visit our new e-Book Discovery Kiosk located in the reference area to quickly learn how to download free e-Books, audiobooks, and magazines right onto your own mobile device. Our reference staff is here to help you get started!
We will be closing early at 5pm on Thursday, January 28, for the Author Talk: Gretchen Rubin - Better Than Before. More info & tickets

Here's what's happening Jan. 25-31... Click here for the monthly calendar

Getting to Know You: Raising Your Wellness IQ

Wednesday, Jan. 27 @7pm

Join us for the first lecture in the new "Get Well, Stay Well" series sponsored by Norwalk Hospital and Wilton Library. The program covers making healthy lifestyle choices, nutrition and getting the most out of doctor visits. James Samuel, M.D. will discuss the importance of two-way communication between doctor and patient. Registered dietitian Barbara Schmidt shares her expertise on designing a healthy lifestyle. Moderated by Wilton Library Trustee Saras Nair, M.D., former chairman of the Pathology Department at Norwalk Hospital. More info & register

WLA/WHS Scholarly Series: America - From the Guns of

August to the Gathering Storm 1914-1939

Sunday, Jan. 31 @4pm -- First lecture

M. Bolek Biskupski will kick off the series with "America and the Rebirth of Poland, 1914-1921" by introducing us to the role the US played in the liberation of Poland after 123 years under foreign occupation. This five-part series is sponsored by Wilton Historical Society and Wilton Library. More info & register

Senior Center Book Discussion

Tuesday, Jan. 26 @11am

Karen Tatarka leads a discussion of The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. Call the Senior Center for details and to register at (203) 834-6240. Held at Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road, Wilton.

Author Talk: Gretchen Rubin - Better Than Before: What I

Learned About Making and Breaking Habits
Thursday, Jan. 28 @7pm

As 2016 begins, learn the 'science' of habits -- creating them, breaking them and how they can help us live a happier life. Happiness guru and author of The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin will discuss her new bestseller on habits, Better Than Before. More info & tickets