Annual Meeting, da Vinci's Legacy, Art Show Opening & more The Week Ahead

June 3 - 9, 2019

News

Did you know that 25% of the library's budget has to be raised each year through donations and fundraising in our community? Click here to view a short video of how your donations support Wilton Library's programs, services and collections. Our fiscal year is coming to a close and we need you to help reach our Annual Appeal goal. We still need to raise $50,000 by June 30th. Your support is crucial to keep our shelves stocked, our digital resources current, our programs robust and our services accessible. Please donate today.
The library is getting a new larger Library Return Bin, arriving the week of June 3, that will replace the two bins currently in our parking lots. The bin is for the return of books and other media and it will be located in the library's parking lot across from Bank of America. The library wishes to thank Dr. Mark and Linda Rubinstein
for their generous donation that made the purchase of the new return bin possible.

Here's what's happening the week of June 3 - 9.

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

Wilton Library Association's 124th Annual Meeting featuring guest speaker Eric Klinenberg

Sunday, June 9 @4pm

A brief business meeting will include the election of our new trustees and officers, a celebration of those who are retiring from the Board of Trustees, and the presentation of awards for Wilton Library's outstanding volunteer and staff person of the year. The special guest speaker will be Eric Klinenberg, professor of sociology and the director of the Institute for Public Knowledge at NYU. He is the co-author of the #1 NYT bestseller Modern Romance. Mr. Klinenberg will discuss his latest book, Palaces for the People. We also will be kicking off the year-long celebration of our 125th Anniversary. More info & register

The Battle for da Vinci's Legacy: The Louvre Museum vs The Uffizi Gallery

Thursday, June 6 @10:30am

To celebrate the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci, who died 500 years ago in 1519, museums worldwide are mounting exhibitions and hoping to attract millions of visitors. Two prominent museums in France and Italy are involved in a particularly acrimonious fight over which da Vinci paintings Italy will loan to France. This illustrated talk, presented by Judson Scruton, will consider the historical, political and nationalistic elements at play in this controversy through a close examination of selected paintings in both museums. More info & register

Connecticut Styles & Perspectives: SCAN Artists at Wilton Library Art Exhibition & Reception

Friday, June 7 @6pm

Eight area artists will be exhibiting at Wilton Library's June exhibition. The artists are from the Society of Creative Arts in Newtown (SCAN) including Harry Burman, Brewster, NY; Barbara Courtian, New York, NY; Pamela Danneman, Newtown; Bambi Engelman, Southbury; Sandra Karakoosh, Cheshire; Ruth Newquist, Newtown; Roberta Shea, Newtown; and Lisa Willvonseder-Greto, Newtown. The works represent a wide variety of styles, media and subject matter choices. Reception free and open to the public. Exhibition runs through June 28. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library. Media sponsor is The Wilton Bulletin. More info

Divorce: What to Consider

Tuesday, June 4 @6:30pm

This seminar from experienced Divorce Coach Lisa Williams, Attorney Mediator Maurice Segall, and Financial Advisor Matthew Chamberlin will cover a variety of topics on the legal and financial process of divorce. They will answer common questions such as: How do you navigate the process? What are the steps that you need to take? What professionals will best serve you in this process? What common misconceptions do people have about divorce? This talk is appropriate for people who are getting divorced, contemplating divorce, people who may be thinking about divorce and professionals who work in the divorce community. More info & register

Wilton High School Finals Study Areas & Extended Hours

Sunday, June 9 through Friday, June 14

The library has study rooms set aside for students during their finals week, with varying locations and times each day. Please check the posted flyers. On Wednesday, June 12, gentle therapy dogs from Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue (ROAR) will be in the library beginning at noon to help calm students' nerves and give them cuddles. The library will be open until 9pm on Tuesday 6/11, Wednesday 6/12, and Thursday 6/13. More info

Save the Date for Upcoming Events
Here are a few upcoming programs and library events that you won't want to miss. Mark your calendars and click the dates for more information and to register:

June 17: Sign-up day for Children's And Teens' Summer Reading programs
June 19 & 20: Red Cross Babysitting Training
June 20: Author Talk: Jennifer Schiff - Bye Bye Birdy
June 27: Summer Music & More Concert Series begins with Over Easy
July 20: Wilton Library's Summer Sidewalk Book Sale