Book Groups, Poetry, Online Learning & more

April 10 - 16, 2017

News

Wilton Library will be closed Sunday, April 16 for the Easter holiday.
Thank you to all who supported our annual Spring Benefit with sponsorships, donations, attendance as well as volunteer time and extraordinary creativity. It was truly a night in Wonderland to benefit Wilton Library. Take a peek at the 2017 Spring Benefit photos.
Next week is National Library Week as well as Wilton Public Schools spring break. A whole host of events is planned to celebrate both. Click here to see what's happening in our Children's Library and be sure to take advantage of our Museum Pass Program. Stop by the Circulation Desk for a small token gift to commemorate National Library Week.
Mark your calendars for our annual Gigantic Spring Book Sale Fundraiser, April 22-25. The last day to donate used books for the sale is April 7. Please drop books in the bins located by the drive-through window along Godfrey Place.

Here's what's happening the week of April 10 - 16

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

Read Popular New Magazines with Zinio

You don't have to visit the newsstand or have a subscription to read your favorite magazines. Read the current issues of 30 complete digital magazines for free on your mobile device or computer with our Zinio subscription -- just expanded to include 3 new titles: Better Homes & Gardens, US Weekly and Rolling Stone. It's free and easy to sign up with your Wilton Library card. Click here for details and to see the complete list of magazines available.

Wilton Library Readers: Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Wednesday, April 12 @12pm

Professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar discusses Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant by Anne Tyler. Bring lunch; beverages will be provided. Group meets second Wednesday of each month through June. All are welcome. Click here for a complete listing of meetings and titles. More info & register

Spring Poetry with Judson Scruton: Over Here, Over There - The World War One Poets

Thursdays, April 13, 20, 27 & May 4 @10:30am

Judson Scruton leads this 4-part Spring Poetry Seminar Series exploring the poetry of several of the major World War One poets, including Thomas Hardy, Rupert Brooke, Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon, and Robert Graves, among others. Poetry packet available at the Circulation Desk one week before the seminar begins. More info & register

Decorate a Picture Frame for Teens & Tweens

Wednesday, April 12 @4pm

Students in grades 6+ are invited to decorate a picture frame. Choose from an assortment of materials and supplies - buttons, ribbon, paint, decoupage, fabric, odds & ends, and get creative! Registration required; space is limited. Sponsored by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund. More info & register

Free Downloads - Online Learning

Wednesday, April 12 @1pm

Bring your own device and learn how to use the library's free online learning services, Lynda.com and Transparent Language, which are available 24/7. There is something for everyone and hours of enjoyment for patrons with Wilton Library cards. Presented by Wilton Library at the Senior Center, Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road, Wilton. More info & register