Book Discussion, Scholarly Series, Special Mid-term Hours & more

January 23 - 29, 2017

News Update

Please note the library will be closing early at 5pm on Thursday, January 26 to prepare for the Author Talk with Larry Kudlow.
Wilton Library is pleased to announce a new business community outreach initiative. The library's aim is to deliver products and services to businesses at their points of need, including an expanded business book collection, digital literacy training, job and business development workshops and business/economic forums and lectures. More info

Here's what's happening the week of January 23 - 29.

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

Mid-Term Study Mania: Extended Hours, Study Rooms, Therapy Dogs & More

Wilton Library will remain open until 9pm on January 24 & 25 to give high school students more time to study during mid-term exams. The Children's Library will close at 8pm, its regularly scheduled time.
A quiet study room will be available on the second floor January 25-27, 29 & 30 for students to drop in and use. Times & room locations will be posted in the library.
Private study rooms may be reserved a week in advance by calling 203-762-6350.
On Thursday, January 26, students can pet away their stress with therapy dogs from ROAR (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue) that will be visiting the library from noon to 3pm.
Take a study break and make some fun buttons in the Teen Room on Friday, January 27 from 4-5:30pm. More info & register

Senior Center Book Discussion: Empire

Tuesday, January 24 @11am

Michael Hess will lead a discussion of Empire by Gore Vidal. Empire is the fifth historical novel in Vidal's 'Narratives of Empire' series. Group meets at the Senior Center, located at Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road, Wilton. Call 203-834-6240 to register. For a complete list of meeting dates and book selections, click here.

Author Talk: Larry Kudlow - JFK and the Reagan Revolution

Thursday, January 26 @7pm

In their new book JFK and the Reagan Revolution: A Secret History of American Prosperity, authors Larry Kudlow and Brian Domitrovic reveal the surprising source of America's economic growth. In his talk, Kudlow will shed light on a time when bipartisanship was a driving force behind the US' thriving economy. Larry Kudlow previously hosted CNBC's primetime show The Kudlow Report and currently hosts a radio show and writes a syndicated column. Co-sponsored by Wilton Library and the Wilton Chamber of Commerce. No charge. The library will close at 5pm to prepare for the event; doors re-open at 6:15 pm for registrants only. More info & register

WLA/WHS Scholarly Series - American Identity and the 'American Century' - John Tully

Sunday, January 29 @4pm

In the 10th year of the scholarly lecture series collaboration between Wilton Library and Wilton Historical Society, Professor John Tully kicks off the five-part program by introducing us to the global perspective and the place of the United States in the world. Professor Tully will discuss the ways that American foreign relations in the 20th century were both affected by and shaped American values. From the expansion at the turn of the century, through WWI and WWII, the Cold War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and 9/11, the ways that Americans have responded to world events has shaped our national identity and our national memory. As a new president is about to take office, it is important to understand the legacy that has shaped America's place in the world. No charge. More info & register