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January 29 - February 4, 2018
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Many thanks to all the Wilton families, friends, neighbors, sponsors and volunteers who came out on January 20 to tee off for
Mini Golf in the Stacks. The event raised funds for our collections and introduced many new patrons of all ages to the diverse areas and offerings of the library. Good will, good times and lots of good shots were had by all!
See our Facebook photo album here and make sure you "Like" us!
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Be sure to stop by the library during the Wilton Winter Carnival this Sunday, Jan. 28 from 1 to 4pm. There will be lots of fun activities including snowflake decorating, hamming it up in front of a green screen, experiencing virtual reality, coloring for all ages as well as just warming up beside the fireplace.
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Here's what's happening the week of January 29 - February 4.
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for a listing of the full month's events.
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Mid-Term Study Mania: Extended Hours, Study Rooms and Therapy Dogs
- Wilton Library will remain open until 9pm on Monday through Wednesday, Jan. 29 - 31 to give high school students more time to study; the Children's Library will close at its regular 8pm time.
- An additional study room is available on the second floor of the library Monday through Thursday, Jan. 29 - Feb. 1, from 10am - 5pm; room locations will be posted in the library.
- Private study rooms may be reserved a week in advance by calling 203-762-6350.
- ROAR therapy dogs will be visiting the library on Wednesday, Jan. 31, from 1 - 4pm to give students a needed break from the stress of studying.
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Enjoy a Triple Feature at Home with our New Binge Boxes
Attention binge watchers -- a new DVD lending option, The Binge Box, has been created just for you. Each Binge Box contains three feature films based on a theme. Initial theme offerings include Batman, Best of the '80s, Chick Flicks, Family Favorites, Lord of the Rings, Romantic Comedies, War Stories and The Wild West. The boxes check out for one week for only $2 and are located on a spinning rack in front of the Circulation Desk. Reserve yours now.
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Author Talk: Marie Benedict, Carnegie's Maid
Wednesday, January 31 @7pm
Lawyer and novelist Marie Benedict discusses her new historical novel,
Carnegie's Maid, which has appeared on many 'must read' 2018 book lists. Irish immigrant Clara Kelley is hired to work in one of Pittsburgh's grandest households and has an uncanny understanding of business. With captivating insight and heart,
Carnegie's Maid tells the story of one brilliant woman who may have spurred Andrew Carnegie's transformation from ruthless industrialist into the world's first true philanthropist. Book available for purchase and signing.
More info & register
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Easy Ways to Launch an International Business
Tuesday, January 30 @6pm
SCORE of Fairfield County, Wilton Library, and the Wilton Chamber of Commerce present a seminar to help small business owners launch an international business. If you are already operating a domestic business, you are in a good position to launch an international one. Topics include how to identify and evaluate online marketplaces, foreign distributors and foreign partnerships; pros and cons of methods of doing business internationally; and lessons from a case study. The speaker is attorney Dorcia Carrillo. Visit
www.fairfieldcounty.score.org or call SCORE at (203) 831-0065 to register.
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Winter Poetry with Judson Scruton: Poetry, Power & Politics
Thursdays, February 1, 8, 15 & 22 @10:30am
Judson Scruton leads this four-part winter poetry series exploring poetry, power and politics through key speeches and their contexts in four of Shakespeare's plays:
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, Henry IV Part One, and
Julius Caesar. Poetry packet available at the Circulation Desk one week before the seminar begins. No charge.
More info & register
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A Couple of Couples - Paintings & Photography Art Exhibition and Reception
Friday, February 2 @6pm
The February art exhibition features two very talented couples --artists Julie Leff and Charles Douthat of Weston; and artist Leona Frank and photographer Richard Frank of Westport. The exhibition showcases 60+ works in a variety of media including oil, acrylic, charcoal drawings and photography. Reception free and open to the public. Exhibition runs through February 23. A majority of the works are available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library.
More info
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Stitch Time for Knitters and Crocheters
Monday, Jan. 29 @1pm
Weekly drop-in session
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Enhancing Your Pictures with Photoshop
Thursday, Feb. 1 @2pm
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Scanning Slides into Digital Images
Sunday, Feb. 4 @2pm
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