Sunburn Author Talk, Focus '18 Call for Entries, Human Library & more

February 19 - 25 , 2018

News

Wilton Library will be closed on Monday, February 19 , for the Presidents' Day national holiday. Please note that you can still enjoy the benefits of the library 24/7 through the Digital Library on our website. Download eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines, or stream music and videos.

Here's what's happening the week of February 19 - 25.

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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, The New York Times & USA Today . 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

WLA/WHS Scholarly Series Lecture: Leading the Helicopter Industry into the 21st Century - Andrew Driver

Sunday, February 25 @4pm at Wilton Historical Society

In the 11th year of collaboration between Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society, the scholarly lecture series focuses on the theme of 'Yankee Innovators: Steamships to Silicon Chips.' Andrew Driver's lecture will provide a brief history of how Igor Sikorsky emigrated from Kiev to the Nutmeg State, founded Sikorsky Aircraft, invented the helicopter, and launched an entire industry which today generates over $20 billion in global new helicopter sales each year. His talk will focus on significant models and how Sikorsky is leading trends in the industry. Driver has worked at Sikorsky Aircraft for 29 years encompassing key roles in planning, product marketing and market and competitive intelligence. More info & register

The series is made possible by The Wilton League of Women Voters and Friends of Louise Herot. The remaining lecture in the series is March 18 at the Wilton Historical Society - 'Faster, Smaller, Greener: How Semiconductor Lithography Enables Innovations All Around Us,' presented by Chip Mason, ASML Fellow.

Call for Entries -- Wilton Art Council FOCUS '18 Photo Exhibit

Entry drop-off: Saturday, February 24 from 10:30am - 4pm & Sunday, February 25 from 1:30 - 4pm
Wilton Arts Council is seeking photography entries for its Focus '18 Photo Exhibit taking place at the library from March 3 - 29. Prizes are awarded in three divisions - Adults, High School Students and Youths (through 8th grade) and for Best in Show. The reception and awards presentation is March 9. For more information, regulations, sponsors and to download the entry forms, visit wiltonarts.org or call 203-834-9986.

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; Presenting Sponsors Dorie and Nick Davatzes and Fairfield County Bank; and Gold Sponsor General Electric. 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