Vaping Discussion, Jazzed Up Lecture Series, Make Sweater Mittens & more The Week Ahead

January 13 - 19, 2020

News

Wilton Library will be closed on Monday, January 20, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Join us this Friday, January 10 @6pm for the opening reception of Winter Interlude, Wilton Library's first art exhibition of the new year. Nine area artists are showcased. Reception is free and open to the public. Exhibition runs through January 30.

Here's what's happening the week of January 13 - 19.

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

WLA/WHS Scholarly Series -- Jazzed Up: The History of Jazz in America

Five Lectures: January 16 through April 5, 2020

In the thirteenth year of the collaboration between Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society, the scholarly lecture series will focus on the theme, Jazzed Up: The History of Jazz in America. The series locations are Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society. The series is sponsored by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.; media sponsor is The Wilton Bulletin. Informal receptions follow each talk. Registration is required for each lecture individually. Click the dates below to register.

Thursday, January 16 @6:30pm: Dave Brubeck: Twentieth Century American - Darius Brubeck -- WAITLIST ONLY
Sunday, January 26 @4pm: Jazz, Civil Rights, and Social Justice - Dr. Gil Harel, Naugatuck Valley Community College
Sunday, February 9 @4pm: Seriously Satchmo: The Importance of Louis Armstrong, The Early Years - Chris Coulter
Sunday, March 8 @4pm: The Harlem Renaissance: Connections and Creativity - Reggie Quinerly - WAITLIST ONLY
Sunday, April 5 @4pm: Women in Jazz: Past, Present, Future - Brenda Earle Stokes - WAITLIST ONLY

Wilton Youth Council - Vaping: What You Need to Know

Wednesday, January 15 @10am

Please join us for this interactive session when Elizabeth Jorgensen, CADC, will discuss the short- and long-term effects of vaping, nicotine, and marijuana use. In this workshop, participants will learn: vital information about vaping/JUULing, including what the most popular devices look like and how they are used; the connection between addiction and underlying mental health issues such as anxiety; current research on the risks of vaping, including its potential to serve as a gateway to alcohol, opioid or THC abuse; how to talk with your teens and intervene, if necessary. Co-sponsored by Wilton Library, Wilton Youth Services, and Newport Academy. More info & register

Breast Cancer Survivors' Support Group

Tuesday, January 14 @6pm

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

CT Poetry Society Workshop

Saturday, January 18 @2pm

Please join us for the next CT Poetry Society workshop. All that's required is the willingness to share some poetry that you have written by reading it aloud to the group. To facilitate discussion, space is limited to 15 attendees. More info & register

Cozy Sweater Mittens

Thursday, January 16 @2pm

Let's upcycle! Instead of tossing out old wool sweaters, learn how to transform them into warm, cozy mittens. Bring a good pair of scissors and we'll supply the rest of the goods. Materials fee of $5 is payable in advance. For ages 18+. 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:

January 26: Wilton's 3rd Annual Winter Carnival from noon to 4pm
January 27: Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities: What They Are, What They Aren't, and What We Can Do About Them
January 28: Senior Center Book Discussion: The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
February 10: Author Talk: Jill Santopolo - More Than Words