March Maker Madness, Joint Pain Seminar, Finance Fundamentals & more

February 27 - March 5, 2017

News Update

Tickets are now on sale for our Annual Spring Benefit to be held April 1 at Silver Spring Country Club. This year's honoree is The Village Market. Click here for tickets and more details
Kudos to our Singularity Technology FIRST Robotics Team for their advancement to the East Super-Regional Championship Tournament. The team will be one of only 72 from Maine to West Virginia competing at Scranton University from March 17-19. Congratulations to our hardworking, dedicated and creative group as well as their generous and inspiring mentors -- Thomas Kozak, Tom Abend, and Paul Lauricella.
Book It! March 9th - Give Where You Live! Wilton Library is taking part in Fairfield County's Giving Day on Thursday, March 9. Participate in this 24-hour online event by donating as little as $10 or as much as you want to Wilton Library. The more you give throughout the day, the more chances we have to win monetary prizes. More info

Here's what's happening the week of Feb. 27 - March 5

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

March Maker Madness: Ladies' Night Out

Tuesday, March 7 @8pm

Join our modern take on the Ladies' Night out -- making, mingling and mixing it up with friends. Sip wine, nibble on appetizers and create fun and easy DIY projects by the fire! No experience necessary: you'll etch two old fashion glasses, make unique coasters, and create your own floral centerpiece. Bring a friend or make new ones! All craft and floral materials, appetizers and wine provided. Cost is $30; get your ticket now before they sell out! .

Senior Center Book Discussion: Alexander Hamilton

Tuesday, February 28 @11am

Carol Kaelin leads a discussion of Alexander Hamilton by award-winning historian Ron Chernow. The inspiration for the hit Broadway musical Hamilton, the biography tells the riveting story of a man who overcame all odds to shape, inspire, and scandalize the newborn America. 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.

Finance Fundamentals for Freelancers and Entrepreneurs

Thursday, March 2 @8am

This is the first session of a three-part series aimed at freelancers and entrepreneurs. Featuring independent personal finance expert Galia Gichon, this series is geared towards people with variable income, work for themselves or own their own businesses. Co-sponsored by Wilton Chamber of Commerce, Wilton Library, and Catamount Wealth Management. Additional dates/topics: March 16 - Financial Modeling and Monetization; March 30 - Finance and Marketing. More info & register

Managing Joint Pain

Thursday, March 2 @7pm

This is the next program in the "Get Well, Stay Well" health literacy series presented by Western Connecticut Health Network and Wilton Library. Orthopaedic Surgeons Dr. Mark J. Fletcher and Dr. Nicholas V. Polifroni will discuss the prevention of joint pain as well as causes and symptoms. In addition to providing tips on managing joint pain, they will discuss various treatment options. More info & register

WGG/WLA Green Speaker Series: An Introduction to Electric Vehicles

Sunday, March 5 @4pm

Misperception about EVs abounds and this talk will cover some of these myths and counter them with real facts. Westport Electric Car Club member Scott Thompson will give the audience an "Introduction to Electric Vehicles," covering EV basics and types of choices available. Thompson is an environmental engineer by profession, EV owner, and volunteer chairman of the Town of Fairfield's Clean Energy Task Force. Co-sponsored by Wilton Go Green and Wilton Library. More info & register

Get Some BIG NEWS on our New iPad Pro

Available at the Reference Desk

Our latest acquisition to assist those with visual challenges is an iPad Pro, which gives readers access to The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg Businessweek in large print font. Read the current issues while relaxing by our fireplace. This iPad checks out for two hours and may be used within the library. Use is not limited to those with visual impairment. Click here to see all our assistive devices.