Wilton Reads Author Visit, New Perspectives Film, Book Group & more

November 6 - 12, 2017

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Music Sale this weekend -- Wilton Library will be selling a diverse collection of classical, jazz, Latin and blues CDs in the Gallery on Friday, Nov. 3 through Sunday, Nov. 5. All priced to sell, many are new shrink-wrapped items; perfect for holiday gift-giving.
Please note the CubAmerican film screening time has changed from 7pm to a new time of 1pm on Saturday, Nov. 4. It's not too late to join us for this documentary screening featuring the story of eminent Cuban exiles who overcame personal loss to assimilate and thrive in the U.S. Discussion to follow the film, moderated by filmmaker Megan Smith-Harris. This program is part of the Wilton Reads 2017 Waiting for Snow in Havana event. More info & register

Here's what's happening the week of November 6 - 12.

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

Wilton Reads: Author Visit - Carlos Eire, Waiting for Snow in Havana

Wednesday, November 8 @7pm

Carlos Eire's talk is the culminating event of Wilton Library's twelfth Wilton Reads one-town, one-book reading initiative. Winner of the National Book Award, Waiting for Snow in Havana: Confessions of a Cuban Boy is a vibrant and evocative look at Latin America from a child's unforgettable experience as he flees Castro's Cuba. More info & register

Wilton Library Readers - A Gentleman in Moscow

Wednesday, November 8 @12pm

Professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar discusses A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. Bring lunch; beverages will be provided. Group meets second Wednesday of each month (no meeting in December). Click here for a complete listing of meetings and titles. More info & register

Free Downloads - eBooks and eAudiobooks

Wednesday, November 8 @1pm

Bring your own device and follow along as Melissa Baker demonstrates how to use free downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks which are available 24/7 from Wilton Library. There is something for everyone and hours of enjoyment for patrons with Wilton Library cards. Presented for seniors at the Senior Center, Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road, Wilton. More info & register

Talk & Book Signing with Alan Schwarz, Author of ADHD Nation

Friday, November 10 @10am

Alan Schwarz will present and sign copies of his highly acclaimed book ADHD Nation. In addition, Anita Chu, MD, Medical Director of Insight Counseling and Elizabeth Jorgensen, consultant to Newport Academy and Director of Insight Counseling will lead a panel discussion on the issue of proper diagnosis of ADHD and other mental health disorders as well as the safe and empirically-based use of medications. Co-sponsored by Wilton Library, Wilton Youth Services, Wilton Youth Council, SpedNet, Newport Academy, and Insight Counseling. More info & register

New Perspectives Film Series - The First Monday in May

Saturday, November 11 @7:30pm

Fashion and art come together in The First Monday in May, which follows the creation of the most attended fashion exhibition in the history of The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the 2015 Met Gala, the star-studded fundraiser. Follow Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue and Met Gala chair, Andrew Bolton, as they prepare for an unforgettable evening. Following the film will be two special guest moderators, both fashion industry insiders, Jean Gordon of Jean Gordon Style and Stacy Holmén of Worth New York. Nominated for Best Documentary Feature Film-Edinburgh International Film Festival 2016. The New Perspectives Documentary series is programmed by filmmaker Megan Smith-Harris. A Q&A will follow the film. More info & register