More seats for 'Royal' Author Talk, Spring Benefit, Book Group & more

February 12 - 18 , 2018

News

What do you love about Wilton? In partnership with the Town of Wilton, we invite all ages to visit the Children's Library and decorate a Valentine's Heart with what you love about Wilton. You can then hang your heart on the Big Red Chair at Schenck's Island. Hearts available now until February 14.
The library will close at 5pm on Tuesday, February 13 to set up for that evening's Author Talk with
Andrew Morton,

Wallis in Love
. More info & register
It's time for the Children's Winter Reading Olympics at Wilton Library! During the 2018 Winter Olympic Games (Feb. 1-28), young readers can complete different reading challenges, inspired by Olympic events, to win bronze, silver or gold. Visit the Children's Library to sign up. More info
Don't miss the next lecture in the WHS/WLA Scholarly Series, Shooting the Moon: Space Technology, Earthbound Nature, and the New Left During the Vietnam War with Neil Maher, happening this Sunday, Feb. 11 at Wilton Library. Click here for registration and more information on the lecture series.

Here's what's happening the week of February 12 - 18.

Click here for a listing of the full month's events.

UPDATE -- More Seats Now Available for Author Talk: Andrew Morton, Wallis in Love

Tuesday, February 13 @7pm

In response to the overwhelming interest in the event with historical royal biographer Andrew Morton discussing Wallis in Love: The Untold Life of the Duchess of Windsor, the Woman Who Changed the Monarchy, we are expanding our seating arrangement to accommodate more attendees. This is Morton's only tri-state visit as he is actively working on a biography of Prince Harry's fiancée, Meghan Markle. The event is free but you must register in advance to ensure we set up a seat for you. Please note the library will close at 5pm on this day to allow for set-up. Doors re-open for registered attendees at 6:30pm; the program begins at 7. More info & register

Wilton Library Readers - Mothering Sunday

Wednesday, February 14 @12pm

Professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar discusses Mothering Sunday by Graham Swift. Bring lunch; beverages will be provided. Group meets second Wednesday of each month through June. Click here for a complete listing of meetings and titles. More info & register

Breast Cancer Survivors' Support Group - Speaker Event

Tuesday, February 13 @6pm

Post-treatment breast cancer survivors are invited to join in this monthly support group led by Nina Marino, LCSW. Nina was the Clinical Director of the former Breast Cancer Survival Center and is a breast cancer survivor. This meeting will feature guest speaker Mary Ann Genuario, Health & Fitness Director of the Wilton YMCA. Mary Ann will demonstrate exercises to help balance, build muscle, and increase flexibility and bone density. More info & register

Author Talk: Laura Lippman - Sunburn

Wednesday, February 21 @7pm

We are honored to have New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman visit Wilton Library for a discussion of her new novel Sunburn , named a top book to read this winter by The Wall Street Journal . With Sunburn , Lippman is said to have created a whole new genre of novels, dubbed 'femme noir.' If you liked Gone Girl or Girl On a Train, you will love Sunburn, a superb novel of psychological suspense about a pair of lovers with the best intentions and the worst luck. Lippman has won multiple awards and critical acclaim for provocative, timely crime novels set in her beloved hometown of Baltimore. More info & register

Wilton Library's 2018 Spring Benefit

Saturday, March 17 @6:30pm at Silver Spring Country Club
Please join us for our annual spring fundraiser -- our 2018 event promises to be a fun and festive celebration. This year we are honoring Carol and Bob Russell for their many years of loyal support and dedication to Wilton Library. Begin the evening with a greeting by Irish Bagpipers. Enjoy wonderful food, unique silent auction items, an exciting live auction, live entertainment and much more. Cocktail attire. The benefit is made possible through the generous support of the Amadeo Family, and Presenting Sponsors Dorie and Nick Davatzes, and Fairfield County Bank. Media sponsors are Wilton Magazine and GOOD Morning Wilton. More info & tickets

Wilton Library's Human Library

Saturday, March 24 from 1 to 5pm

"Don't judge a book by its cover"- but in this case, we mean human beings, not books! Our human books are community members who have volunteered to share their stories in order to break down barriers based on appearance or identity (e.g.; age, race, sexual orientation, religion, ability, lifestyle choices, etc.). The Human Library is an international movement that started in Denmark in 2000 and is now held in more than 70 countries. Wilton Library is the first non-academic library in Connecticut to receive permission from the Human Library Organization to host an event. Spend a few one-on-one minutes with each "book." It is an opportunity for those who have faced prejudice to tell their story and show people who they really are; and it is a chance for others to change their preconceived notions based on a person's appearance or identity. Interested in sharing your story and smashing preconceptions? Get involved here! Sponsored by Catamount Wealth Management. More info about the event