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News
- Wilton Library will close early at 2pm on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Best wishes to all for a happy holiday!
- Shopping on Black Friday? Read reviews from the experts first! Access Consumer Reports for free through the library's website. Consumer Reports is the gold standard for impartial testing and reviews of everything from TVs to tires. All you need is your Wilton Library card to access this great resource.
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Here's what's happening the week of December 2 - 8.
Click here
for a listing of the full month's events.
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Entry drop off: Sunday, December 1, from 1 - 4:30pm OR
Monday, December 2, from 10am - 7:30pm
Wilton Library and the Wilton Chamber of Commerce invite families, individuals, organizations and businesses to submit gingerbread or other edible models of Wilton houses or buildings to be put on display in the library. This year, in conjunction with Wilton Library's 125th anniversary, the theme is celebrating the past, present and future of Wilton. Entries will be judged in two age groups -- 12 & under and ages 13 to adult. Judges will choose winners from three categories:
* Most whimsical
* Most visionary Wilton place
* Best historical Wilton place
From Dec. 3-16, visitors to the library also can vote for their favorite models. Winners will be announced Dec. 18. Winning submissions including the Community Favorite will be awarded Wilton Chamber gift certificates. Entries will remain on display through Dec. 22. Click here for full details including measurements, guidelines, entry forms and helpful links.
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Please Support Wilton Library on Giving Tuesday -- We Have a Matching Gift!
A Worldwide Day of Giving on Tuesday, December 3
For the first time ever, Wilton Library is participating in Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement of online giving on December 3, 2019 -- unleashing the power of people to transform their communities. A gift to Wilton Library is a direct gift to every member of our community. Your donations exclusively support Wilton Library's collections, programs and resources that are free and open to all. Our goal for Giving Tuesday is $3,000.
Thanks to the generosity of the Waldron Family, if we are able to raise $1,000 before noon on Giving Tuesday, they will provide a 100% match in funds!
Join our Giving Tuesday Donor Wall and make your gift here. Please use and look for our social media hashtag #GivingIsNovel.
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Author Talk: Donald Rattner, My Creative Space
Wednesday, December 4 @7pm
Award-winning architect, educator and author
Donald M. Rattner visits Wilton Library to discuss
his new book
My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation
. Learn how simple solutions for shaping your home can boost creativity and spark imagination.
My Creative Space
shows how readers can boost their creative output by applying science-backed techniques to the design and decoration of their home regardless of size, type, style, or location. This book makes a great holiday gift; copies will be available for purchase and signing.
More info & register
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Breast Cancer Survivors' Support Group
Tuesday, December 3 @6pm
Post-treatment breast cancer survivors are invited to join in this monthly support group led by Nina Marino, LCSW. Nina was the Clinical Directorof the former Breast Cancer Survival Center and is a breast cancer survivor.
More info & register
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Holiday Book Sale
Thursday, December 5 through Sunday, December 29
The Holiday Book Sale in the gallery is a seasonal delight where bargains can be found - featuring a large array of pristine books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks suitable for gift-giving to all ages. The sale includes a diverse collection of classical, jazz, Latin and blues CDs. All CDs are priced to sell, many are new shrink-wrapped items. All merchandise is perfect for holiday gift-giving. As items are sold, new ones appear daily. 100% of sales support the library.
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Wilton Holiday Stroll
Friday, December 6 from 5:30-7:30pm
Wilton Library takes part in the annual Wilton Holiday Stroll, offering refreshments and good cheer. Enjoy the warmth of the fireplace and while you are here, take an 'ornament' from our Giving Tree to help the library with our wish list, give Hanukkah Gelt to the Children's Library for its collection, peruse the Holiday Book Sale and the art exhibition for holiday gift giving, and vote on your favorite entry for the "How Sweet it is in Wilton" Gingerbread House Contest. There is something for everyone!
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Get Your Craft On!
Thursday, December 5 from 1-6pm
Make a candy dish or stone trivet; create marbleized ornaments or coffee mugs; transform a large Hurricane globe using small ornaments, LEDs and vinyl cutouts; turn a glass dinner plate into a unique serving platter; decorate glass ornaments; paint or mod-podge a clay pot...and more! Drop by between 1 - 6 p.m. The library supplies the goods; you bring the creativity. Make any two items for just $5 (while supplies last). For adults and students in grades 7+. No registration; just drop by.
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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:
- December 11: Wilton Library Readers: Book-to-Movie: Short Cuts by Raymond Carver
- December 12: SCORE - Creating an Effective Elevator Speech
- December 23: American Red Cross Blood Drive
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Stitch Time for Knitters and Crocheters
Monday, Dec. 2 @1pm &
Night Time Knitters
Tuesday, Dec. 3 @6pm
Drop-in sessions
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Embroidery for the Holidays!
Saturday, December 10 @10am
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New Life for Old Videos
Sunday, December 8 @2pm
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