Awesome Autumn Book & Music Sale, College Talk, SCORE Program & more

September 25 - October 1, 2017

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Congratulations to Wilton Library's Bocce Brawlers for their valiant efforts at the 3rd Annual Branchville Charity Lawn Bocce Tournament, sponsored by Ancona's Wines. The team won $200 to benefit Wilton Library. Many thanks to Ancona's and the Branchville Civic Association for the fun event and the generous awards.

Here's what's happening the week of September 25 - October 1.

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

Awesome Autumn Book & Music Sale, September 23-25

Saturday, Sept. 23, 9-10am early buying, $5 admission; 10am-5pm, free admission

Sunday, Sept. 24, 1-5pm, free admission

Monday, Sept. 25, 10am-5pm, free admission & all items 1/2 price

Everyone is covered in this fundraiser - from tots to teens in the Brubeck Room; to a full Book Cellar featuring a large assortment of items including bestsellers, fiction and nonfiction and categories such as mysteries, gardening, travel, biographies and more; gently used, new, collectible, rare books, and DVDs. For music lovers, the sale boasts 1,100+ classical, jazz, blues and Latin CDs and close to 100 classical DVDs, with more than 30% of them brand new and still shrink-wrapped. For vinyl enthusiasts, more than 400 records in pop culture music are offered. Music is priced to sell. Everything is new since our April sale. Proceeds benefit the library. More info

Senior Center Book Discussion: The Poets Laureate Anthology

Tuesday, September 26 @11am

Judson Scruton leads a discussion of The Poets Laureate Anthology edited by Elizabeth Hun Schmidt. The anthology brings together a sampling of the works of the 43 'poets laureate' of the United States from 1937 until 2010. Group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month from September through May, excluding December, at the Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road, Wilton . Call 203-834-6240 to register. More info

Proud Product? Polished Presentation with Ira Joe Fisher

Thursday, September 28 @6pm

SCORE of Fairfield County, Wilton Library, and the Wilton Chamber of Commerce present a program that stresses the importance of communicating with your audience. Learn how to raise confidence and lower anxiety about appearing before an audience of any size. Spend a brief evening with award-winning radio and television broadcaster, prolific writer and poet Ira Joe Fisher and his Speaking Fearlessly approach. More info & register

Things You Must Know About Getting Into College

Thursday, September 28 @7pm

College admissions consultant, Beth Manners, will take you step-by-step through the college admissions process and answer your questions, from creating your college list to writing stand-out essays. What makes college a 'good fit?' Which strategies will best showcase your personality and achievements? What should you be doing now to increase your chances of getting into a great school? High school students and parents are welcome. More info & register