Daryl Hawk Lecture, Art Show Opening, Blood Drive & more The Week Ahead

May 20 - 26, 2019

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Wilton Library will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday. Look for us marching in the Wilton Memorial Day Parade!

Here's what's happening the week of May 20 - 26.

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

Colombia: Light at the Edge of the World with Daryl Hawk

Wednesday, May 22 @7pm

International documentary photographer and explorer Daryl Hawk will give a special photography presentation and lecture based on his March 2019 expedition to the northwestern provinces of Colombia. Hawk embarked alone on a 1,600-mile journey that started in the city of Cartegena and followed the highest coastal mountain range in the world - the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Range. His adventures culminated in the vast Guajira Peninsula, site of the most rugged and spectacular desert landscapes in Colombia. La Guarija is home to the Wayuu indigenous people, who have maintained their independent way of life through the centuries. Mr. Hawk will share his adventures and lessons he learned on this spiritual journey. More info & register

The Versailles Treaty: From Victory to Chaos with Jean-Pierre Lavielle

Thursday, May 23 @7pm

Please join us for another lecture in our World War One series presented by Wilton resident Jean-Pierre Lavielle. This lecture about the Versailles Treaty which ended WWI in 1919 is the story of a failure that led to a tragedy - that of WWII. The combination of many factors sowed the seeds that brought Hitler to power in 1933. These factors were economic and political in nature. More info & register

Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence Exhibition/Reception: Yuki Murata

Monday, May 20 @6pm

May brings Yuki Murata to the Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence program. Yuki channels her architecture and industrial design experience into her painting practice by exploring lines, grids and text. She frequently changes medium, but habitually returns to square formats. Currently, she is incorporating the colors and materials of her immediate landscape into her work. The natural environment is paramount to her understanding of and connection to beauty. Co-sponsored by Weir Farm Art Center and Weir Farm National Historic Site and presented by Wilton Library. More info & register

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, May 20 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. More info

10 Things to Know About Getting into College

Tuesday, May 21 @6:30pm

College admissions is more competitive than ever. How do you find the right college for a top education and experience? What strategies will help you showcase your character and achievements? College admissions consultants Beth and Tim Manners will detail the process, from putting your college list together to writing your essays. Learn what it takes to gain admission and be successful. For high school students and their parents. 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:

May 30: Motets, Madrigals, and Masses: Sound and Culture in Renaissance Europe
June 2: Speaking the Unspeakable: The Enduring Power of Dante's Inferno
June 6: The Battle for da Vinci's Legacy: The Louvre Museum vs The Ufizzi Gallery
June 9: Wilton Library Association's 124th Annual Meeting
June 20: Author Talk: Jennifer Schiff - Bye Bye Birdy