Poetry in Motion, Author Talk, Interfaith Series & more

March 20 - 26, 2017

Greetings,

Thank you to all our supporters who donated so generously for Fairfield County's Community Foundation Giving Day

on March 9. Wilton Library participated for the first time and it was heartwarming and exciting to receive such an enthusiastic response. Your Giving Day donations totaled $5,245; plus we received an additional $1,000 for winning the Morning Momentum Power Hour. One hundred percent of these funds will go directly to supporting our programs and collections.

Wilton Library remains strong and vibrant thanks to the contributions of our community. Many thanks to all our friends who give so generously throughout the year. It is through this spirit of philanthropy that we are able to maintain Wilton Library as the town's intellectual and cultural center.

Elaine Tai-Lauria

Execuive Director

News

Save the dates of April 22, 23, 24 and 25 for our annual Gigantic Spring Book Sale Fundraiser. Click here for sale hours and more details.
Tickets are going fast for the April 1 Annual Spring Benefit at Silver Spring Country; get yours today. Our committee has put together a wonderful evening and a fabulous roster of silent auction items. Click here for a sneak peek.

Here's what's happening the week of March 20 - 26

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

Wilton Clergy/Wi-ACT/WLA Interfaith Clergy Panel Discussion Series

Monday, March 20 @7pm

This three-part interfaith clergy panel discussion series continues with "What does it mean to be an American?" Each session includes a panel and open discussion on our respective roles in the community from faith to citizenship. Last session is April 3 - What does it mean to be a community? More info & register

Author Talk: Wendy Sachs, Fearless and Free: How Smart Women Pivot - and Relaunch Their Careers

Monday, March 20 @7pm

Author Wendy Sachs talked to a wide range of women who faced down obstacles to reinvent themselves. Faced with a wild job market, changing technology and morphing industries, many women feel forced to pivot to stay relevant, while others choose to pivot to keep engaged. Or they may be struggling to get back into the workforce after raising kids. Sachs discusses the findings from her interviews together with current research and offers actionable advice. More info & register

Pushing Past "No": Overcoming Obstacles on the Path to Success

Tuesday, March 21 @7pm

This is an interactive multi-media program by Kathryn Gloor, Executive Director of the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame presenting inspiring stories of some of Connecticut's remarkable women who overcame obstacles and objections to achieve great things. Gloor examines the determination of women in science and medicine; women pioneers in law; female sports icons and others from across all fields of endeavor. More info & register

WLA/WHS - Scholarly Series - Finding Our Place: Evolving American Identity - Julia Adams

Sunday, March 26 @4pm at Wilton Historical Society

In the 10th year of the collaboration between Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society, the scholarly lecture series focuses on global perspective, US' place in the world, specifically WWI and its aftermath. In this fourth lecture of the five-part series, Julia Adams presents "Navigating the New Digital Landscape of Knowledge," highlighting the role of women in 'tech culture' within our emergent digital environment. More info & register

Poetry in Motion - But Wait, There's More!

Friday, March 24 & Saturday, March 25 @7:30pm

Poetry in Motion - But Wait, There's More! is a two-performance, poetry and arts event created by teens in grades 7 through 12. Reception follows each evening's performance. Tickets are $10 per person available at the Circulation Desk.

Relax and Color a Zentangle

Tuesday, March 21 @11am

Looking for a fun and creative way to relax? Learn how to Zentangle! This new trend is an abstract drawing for all abilities using black ink on white paper that combines designs and patterns. Drawing Zentangles is supposed to have many benefits like reducing stress, eliminating anxiety, and self-soothing effects. No experience needed. For adults and teens in grades 7+. More info & register