Coding Classes, Holiday Events, Business Seminar & more The Week Ahead

December 3 - 9, 2018

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The How Sweet It Is In Wilton Gingerbread House Contest invites families, individuals, organizations, merchants, and groups to make edible models of favorite Wilton houses or buildings. Click here for details and entry forms. Drop off dates for the creations are Sunday, Dec. 2, from 1-4:30pm and Monday, Dec. 3, from 10am-7:30pm.

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

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

Please support Wilton Library's Annual Friends Campaign

Your gift to the Annual Friends Campaign enables us to provide the programs, services, collections, and technology that make Wilton Library the center for discovery and enrichment within our community. Roughly 25 cents of every dollar of our budget needs to come from private donations. Only with your support can we continue to offer the resources and programming that are relevant and valuable to you. Please donate today to our Annual Friends Campaign. Your support helps to empower individuals of all ages, strengthens families and makes Wilton a better place to live. Thank you. Donate here

Breaking Code: A One-Hour Entertaining Lesson in Coding

Tuesday, December 4, from 1 to 6:30 pm, four sessions offered

Wilton Library is joining Computer Science Education Week, a national movement to promote Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM). One-hour "lessons" in coding will be given throughout the afternoon for adults and children ages 6+ at the following intervals: 1 - 2pm; 2:30 - 3:30pm; 4 - 5pm; and 5:30 - 6:30pm. Participants will use library computers. A short introduction will be given at the start of each hour. Attendees participate at their own speed. Join us as we peek behind the coding curtain together! We encourage kids and parents, friends, or anyone with a "How'd they do that?" curiosity. Please click the times listed above to register.

Too Stressed to Learn: Top 10 Practical Strategies for Getting Worry & Anxiety Out of the Way in the Classroom, During Homework, and Beyond

Tuesday, December 4 @10am

Are anxiety and worry getting in the way of your child's learning? Susan Bauerfeld, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist, parent consultant/coach, and ADHD coach, will present an overview of the neurobiological mechanisms of anxiety and worry; a model for understanding how these mechanisms impact the brain's availability for both learning and interpersonal connections; and a set of practical skills for managing worry that fosters self-regulation, an increased capacity for learning, and improved interpersonal relationships. No charge for the program. Co-sponsored by Wilton Library and SPED-NET. More info & register

Wilton Holiday Stroll

Friday, December 7 from 5:30 to 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, purchase some Giving Gelt with proceeds supporting the Children's Library or peruse the Holiday Book Sale and the art exhibition for holiday gift giving. There is something for everyone! More info

Annual Friends Holiday Party

Sunday, December 9 @4pm
Wilton Library Association Trustees host this annual holiday get-together. Adults only, please. Please RSVP by December 4 to 203-762-6321 or register here.

Holiday Book Sale

Thursday, November 29 to Wednesday, January 2

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. This year, 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. All sales support the library. More info

Getting Through the Holidays After a Loss

Monday, December 3 @6pm

If you are seeking practical tips and coping strategies for how to make it through the holiday season after a loss, you are invited to attend a workshop for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Presented by Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County and Wilton Library, this support group is free-of-charge and open to the public but 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. More info

SCORE Business Workshop: How To Create Profitable Facebook Ad Campaigns

Tuesday, December 4 @6 pm

SCORE of Fairfield County, Wilton Library, and the Wilton Chamber of Commerce present a seminar that will show small business owners how to maximize leads on Facebook. Using a case study, participants will learn about the importance of profile targeting, types of Facebook ads, creating memorable copy and images, creating landing pages that convert to sales and best markets for Facebook ads. Speaker is Ed Winslow, a career entrepreneur for 30 years. More info & register

Breast Cancer Survivors' Support Group

Tuesday, December 4 @6pm

This special session of the support group features Stephen Farley, the Clinical Hematology/Oncology Pharmacist Specialist in Medical Oncology at the Whittingham Cancer Center at Norwalk Hospital. Stephen will discuss the interactions of different medications, as well as herbs and supplements. Post-treatment breast cancer survivors are invited to join in this monthly support group led by Nina Marino, LCSW. Nina was the Clinical Director of the former Breast Cancer Survival Center and is a breast cancer survivor. More info & register

Gingerbread House & Sleigh Creations for Teens

Wednesday, December 5 @4pm
Come decorate your own Gingerbread House and make a candy cane sleigh while listening to holiday tunes! For students in grades 6-9. All supplies provided. Sponsored by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund. More info & register

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 12 -- Wilton Library Readers: Story & Movie: The Bear Came Over the Mountain
December 20 -- American Red Cross Blood Drive
January 25 -- Mini Golf Adult Tourney Fundraiser (evening)
January 26 -- Mini Golf Family Day Fundraiser