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News
- Join us this Sunday, June 3, for our 123rd Annual Meeting & Reception, featuring guest speaker Alex Marquardt, Senior National Correspondent for CNN. A brief business meeting will include the election of our new trustees and officers, a celebration of those retiring from our Board of Trustees, and the presentation of awards. All are welcome. Register here
- Did you know that 25% of the library's budget has to be raised each year through fundraising in our community? Our fiscal year is coming to a close on June 30th and we need you to help reach our goal; we are currently $36,000 short. Your support is crucial to keep our shelves stocked, our digital resources current and our programs robust. Please donate today.
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Here's what's happening the week of June 4 - 10.
Click here
for a listing of the full month's events.
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Author Talk: Anatole Konstantin -
A Brief History of Communism: The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Empire
Wednesday, June 6 @7pm
Local author Anatole Konstantin grew up in Ukraine when it was part of the Soviet Union ruled by Stalin. His latest book, A Brief History of Communism, is the story of those who believed they knew how to create an ideal world and, in its name, did not hesitate to sacrifice millions of innocent lives. Konstantin's previous books include A Red Boyhood: Growing up Under Stalin and Through the Eyes of an Immigrant. He has taught a course on The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Empire at Norwalk Community College. Anatole will be in discussion with Megan Smith-Harris, editor of Wilton Magazine and programmer and moderator of our New Perspectives Documentary series. More info & register
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Cyber Security Essentials
Thursday, June 7 @6:30pm
Do you know how to protect your identity and assets? Credit monitoring and credit freezes are just the beginning. Are you vulnerable to phishing, social engineering, and data breaches? This eye-opening seminar will teach you what to look for and how to protect yourself from cyber-attacks that can wreak havoc with your identity and steal your money. Our facilitator, Don McGran is a 30-year veteran of the Ridgefield Police Department and is now the Security Advisor for Fairfield County Bank. Sponsored by Wilton Library and Fairfield County Bank.
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Red Cross Babysitting Training
Monday, June 25 & Tuesday, June 26, from 2-5pm
This is a 2-day babysitting workshop for students ages 11-15 and is conducted by a certified Red Cross Babysitter Trainer. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a Red Cross Babysitting certificate. Cost is $70 which includes the course text, first aid pack, LED flashlight, and drawstring bag. Payment due before class. To register, call 203-762-6342.
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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 now:
- June 19 -- Author Talk: Lee Mandel - Sterling Hayden's Wars
- June 28 -- Summer Music & More Concert Series begins with Over Easy
- July 11 -- New Yorker Shorts: 6 weeks of The New Yorker Short Stories, Week One
- July 21 -- Wilton Library's Summer Sidewalk Book Sale
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Stitch Time for Knitters and Crocheters
Monday, June 4 @1pm
Weekly drop-in session
on the Library's second floor
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Make Fun Buttons for Graduation Day or a Grad Party!
Thursday, June 7 @2pm
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