Meet Jane Hamilton, Book Group, Business Programs & more

March 27 - April 2, 2017

News

Our book sale volunteers are hard at work sorting and pricing for the annual Gigantic Spring Book Sale Fundraiser, April 22-25. The last day to donate used books for the sale is Friday, April 7. Please drop books in the book donation bins located by the drive-through window along Godfrey Place.
Tickets for the April 1st Spring Benefit are sold out; thanks to all who purchased tickets, donated auction items and, of course, our generous sponsors.

We have found the missing piece in our jigsaw collection -- a Wilton Library puzzle! Our beautiful interior is the newest addition to the 100+ puzzle collection. The interior shot was taken by our own Juan Carlos Olivares. The puzzle is available for checkout for 3 weeks at a time.

Here's what's happening the week of March 27 - April 2

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

Save the Date for an Author Talk with Jane Hamilton - The Excellent Lombards

Tuesday, April 4 @7pm

Wilton Library is honored to welcome international bestselling novelist and winner of the PEN/Hemingway Award -- Jane Hamilton, author of The Book of Ruth and A Map of the World, discussing her newest novel, The Excellent Lombards, released this day in paperback . Don't miss this... it's Ms. Hamilton's only CT appearance. No charge. More info & register

Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence Exhibition/Reception: Cristina Bonilla

Monday, March 27 @6pm

March brings Cristina Bonilla to the Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence program. Bonilla "draws inspiration from the observation of Nature - to understand the colors, forces, movements and spatial tensions that characterize a particular place." Her Weir Farm series is entitled "Stones Are the Roots of Clouds," exploring the shifting relationship between land and sky. Co-sponsored by Weir Farm Art Center and Weir Farm National Historic Site and presented by Wilton Library. More info & register

Senior Center Book Discussion: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

Tuesday, March 21 @7pm

John Ragognetti leads a discussion of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. With the WWII internment of Japanese-Americans as the backdrop, Ford's award-winning novel explores forbidden friendship and love. Group meets monthly through May. Call the Senior Center for details and to register at 203-834-6240. Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road, Wilton. Click here for more titles & dates.

WLA/WHS - Scholarly Series - 9/11 and America's World View - Matthew Warshauer

Sunday, April 2 @4pm at Wilton Historical Society

In this final lecture of the 10th annual collaboration between Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society, Professor Matthew Warshauer will summarize the series, focusing specifically on who are we now and who can we expect to be? In his lecture, Dr. Warshauer will reflect on America's response to the 9/11 attacks, examining our memory of the tragedy as well as where the nation is today. More info & register

Breast Cancer Survivors' Support Group Speaker Event - Bridget Bennett

Tuesday, March 28 @6pm

Join us for a special speaker event - all are welcome. Bridget Bennett, MS, RD, Oncology Dietician at The Whittingham Cancer Center at Norwalk Hospital, will speak on how nutrition can help prevent cancer, ease the side effects of treatment and improve the quality of life for the cancer survivor. More info & register

How Much is Too Much: Media, Alcohol, Drugs and Other Addictive Behaviors

Tuesday, March 28 @7pm

Addictive behaviors can have dangerous consequences. If your teens and pre-teens are stressed or if they have mood, regulatory or learning challenges, addictive behaviors can easily get the better of them. Liz Driscoll Jorgensen, a certified alcohol and drug counselor, will discuss how to set and maintain healthy limits to keep your teen safe and balanced. Co-sponsored by Weston Youth Services, Wilton Youth Council and Wilton Library. More info & register