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News
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Our regular 1-5pm Sunday hours resume September 9.
- Call for Book Sale Volunteers -- we are in need of a few more helping hands to assist with our Awesome Autumn Book Sale Fundraiser, September 22 - 25. Please email Rich Hubli for more information about volunteering.
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Less than 50 tickets remain for our 19th Annual Ladies' Soirée! This year's event on October 4 is themed Books, Bubbles & Bling. Don't miss Wilton's favorite ladies' night out; get your tickets now.
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Here's what's happening the week of September 10- 16.
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for a listing of the full month's events.
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Win JetBlue Tickets! Proceeds Benefit the Singularity Technology Robotics Team
Through Friday, September 28 @3pm
Dreaming of a getaway? Enter our JetBlue drawing to win two travel vouchers to go anywhere JetBlue flies. $20 for one chance or 3/$50. Buy tickets online now or stop by the front desk to enter. Travel vouchers are valid between October 10, 2018 through October 10, 2019. Proceeds benefit Singularity Technology, Wilton Library's award-winning robotics team. The drawing will be held at 3pm on September 28.
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Wilton Library Readers: The Portrait of a Lady and Mrs. Osmond
Wednesday, September 12 @12pm
Professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar discusses two books this month: The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James, and Mrs. Osmond by John Banville. Bring lunch; beverages will be provided. All are welcome. Group meets second Wednesday of each month through June. Click here f
or a complete listing of meeting dates and titles
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New Perspectives Film Series: Dior and I
Saturday, September 15 @7:30pm
Follow the world of haute couture with a behind the scenes look at the House of Dior and their newly-appointed artistic director, Raf Simons, in the award-winning Dior and I. Watch his creative process up to the final moment before the runway show at Paris Fashion Week. The film also pays homage to the seamstresses and fabric cutters who serve Simons' vision. Suggested donation: $5. Refreshments served. The New Perspectives Documentary series is programmed and moderated by filmmaker Megan Smith-Harris. A Q&A will follow the film.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, September 13 from 1 to 6:30pm
Give the gift of life and donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive. To sign up, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1.800.733.2767) or go to www.redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins also welcome.
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CT Poetry Society Workshop
Saturday, September 15 @2pm
Please join us for a workshop of the CT Poetry Society. All that's required is the willingness to share some poetry that you have written by reading it aloud to the group. To facilitate discussion, space is limited to 15 attendees.
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Three New Support Groups Forming in September
- Caregiver Support Group meets Mondays, September 10 through November 12, @6 to 7:30pm
- Loss of a Spouse Support Group meets Wednesdays, September 12 through November 14, @1 to 2:30pm
- Loss of a Loved One Support Group meets Saturdays, September 15 through November 17, @11am to 12:30pm
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County and Wilton Library invite you to attend these new support groups where you will find support, empathy and understanding with others in similar circumstances. These support groups meet at the library and are free-of-charge. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please call Laurie Petrasanta at Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County at 203-762-8958, ext. 316.
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Aranci 67 Restaurant Donates Proceeds to Library
Thursday, September 20 at 5:30pm & 8pm
Julia Perillo, owner of Aranci 67 in Wilton Center, is generously opening her heart and her restaurant for a fundraiser
in memory of Phillip Lauria, son of library executive director Elaine Tai-Lauria and her husband Phil Lauria. There will be two seatings on Thursday, Sept. 20; the first at 5:30pm and the second at 8pm, both offering a prix fix menu or à la carte. Fifty-percent of the evening's proceeds will be donated to Wilton Library's Cornerstone Endowment Fund in Phillip's name. Those wishing to participate in this thoughtful gesture should make reservations in advance directly with the restaurant at 203-587-1300.
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Stitch Time for Knitters and Crocheters
Monday, September 10 @1pm
Weekly drop-in session,
meeting held on the library's second floor
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Make Fun Buttons!
Friday, September 14 @4pm
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