At Home With Wilton Library

When you try new things, you challenge your brain to think in new ways. People who engage in new experiences are more likely to retain positive emotions and minimize negative ones. And who can't use more positivity these days? Today we offer up new things to watch and read; an invitation to try knitting; learn more about homeschooling; get involved with preserving our local natural resources; and much more. So try something new today, At Home with Wilton Library.

Read Something New -- Series Starters on eBook

Forget about spending the rest of your summer marathoning your favorite Netflix shows (again). Try a book series and read along as the characters grow, fall in love, and conquer their demons -- along with empires, mysteries, and everyday drama. Starting a series is kind of like starting a relationship -- when you’ve found the best one, you know it. We've picked some of the best book series for you. These titles may be downloaded in the Libby by OverDrive app or viewed online on our OverDrive page.

Friday, August 14 @10:30-11:45am via Zoom  REGISTER HERE

With all the uncertainty of what will happen this coming school year, more people are exploring the idea of homeschooling. In this session, Linda Hincks, owner of Wren Homeschool Consulting, will help provide some answers. Linda will review laws and guidelines, how to pick curricula, how much time is required and what homeschooling life is like. At the end of Linda’s presentation, she will try to address as many questions as possible. Sponsored by the Children's Library and the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund. REGISTER HERE in order to receive the invitation link to the Zoom session.

Bored? Not anymore! We've picked some of the best TV series for you, available from Wilton Library on DVD. Just place a hold in the catalog and pick up at the drive-thru window.

Tuesday, August 18 @7-8:30pm via ZOOM REGISTER HERE

Wilton Library, Trout Unlimited, the Norwalk River Watershed Association, and the Wilton Land Conservation Trust present a two-part webinar series on Wilton’s Comstock Brook -- its importance as a trout brook, threats to its health, and what we can do to restore it. Please join us for these important community conversations and learn how you can play a role in protecting and conserving this precious stream:

Please register with Trout Unlimited for each of the programs individually. REGISTER HERE for 8/18 in order to receive the invitation link to the Zoom session.

Monday, August 17 @1-2pm via ZOOM REGISTER HERE

Zoom session for crafters of all skill levels. Show off your latest creation, seek advice, and chat about anything while working on your own projects. Please feel free to email cbenjamin@wiltonlibrary.org with any questions. REGISTER HERE in order to receive the invitation link to the Zoom session.

Tuesday, August 18 @4-4:45pm via ZOOM REGISTER HERE

Join educational consultant, Matthew Greene, for a live Q&A session. We'll have a discussion about testing, deferring admission and the latest updates on the college scene. Come prepared with questions. Recommended for high school juniors and seniors and their parents. REGISTER HERE in order to receive the invitation link to the Zoom session.