At Home With Wilton Library
June 9, 2021
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Listen Up
We've got lots of great new books to share and since June is National Audiobook month, many of them come with a voice. If you haven't yet listened to an audiobook, they are a great option if you're out for a walk, run, drive, or just puttering around at home. Select your books and other materials in-person at the library (we're open with expanded hours, patron seating, and more services); place a hold in the catalog and pick up at the Drive-Thru; or borrow a digital copy. We've also got poetry, an author talk, summer reading for kids and teens, the return of New Yorker Shorts, our annual appeal, and more. Visit us and make the most of your summer with Wilton Library.
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June is Audiobook Month
With numerous literacy benefits and high entertainment value, audiobooks are heating up headphones across the country. Celebrate the art of storytelling with this selection of audiobooks. From history to mystery, these stories make great listening. |
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Help Us Cross the Finish Line -- Make Your Gift to the Annual Appeal by June 30
This past year, Wilton Library increased investment in digital resources and pivoted to virtual programs. We provided hundreds of programs virtually including Children’s Storytimes, Zentangle classes, literary discussions, jazz concerts, and more! None of this would be possible without the support of private donations to our Annual Appeal. Wilton Library is not wholly funded by tax dollars. Each year we must raise approximately 25% of our budget to maintain and enhance the collection and provide programs and services to our community. Please make your gift to the Annual Appeal today. Click here.
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Each month LibraryReads publishes the top 10 new book recommendations that library staff from across the US loved reading and cannot wait to share. You can receive this monthly LibraryReads recommendation list by signing up for one of Wilton Library's NextReads newsletters here. Take a look at the latest June 2021 LibraryReads recommendations.
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Tails and Tales -- Children's and Teen/Tween Summer Reading Programs
For Children -- Kids going into grades K - 6 are invited to sign-up for our "Tails and Tales" themed Summer Library Adventure 2021 from June 14 - August 28. This year will be special - we will not only focus on reading but also provide ideas for fun, educational activities for the whole family. For the reading portion of the Summer Adventure, we will be using our Read and Bead reward system. Click here for more information on Children's Summer Reading.
For Teens -- Wilton Library's "Tails and Tales" summer reading program for Teens & Tweens entering grades 6-12 runs from June 28 - August 14. All that's needed is a good book and a clock, watch, or phone to help track the amount of time spent reading. Lucky readers can win Wilton Chamber of Commerce gift certificates. Click here for more information on Teen & Tween Summer Reading.
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The Godmothers is Big Little Lies set in World War II-era Greenwich Village. Learn more about this irresistible, suspenseful novel chronicling the lives of four women who marry into an elegant, prosperous Italian family, and then must take charge of the family’s business when their husbands are forced to leave them during the war.
This is Camille Aubray's second author talk at Wilton Library. She spoke in 2016 about her novel Cooking for Picasso. chosen for People Magazine’s Picks of the Best New Books, and the Indie Next Reading Groups List. Visit elmstreetbooks.com to order your copy of The Godmothers. A portion of the proceeds goes to Wilton Library. The media sponsor is GOOD Morning Wilton. REGISTER HERE to receive the invitation link to the Zoom session. |
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New Yorker Shorts: Four Weeks of Short Stories From The New Yorker
Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28, & August 4 @12pm via ZOOM
Back by popular demand for our 7th year! Using Zoom, professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar will discuss four short stories published in The New Yorker magazine over four consecutive Wednesdays : July 14, 21, 28, and August 4. Story titles will be announced one week prior to the discussion. The current issue of The New Yorker is available in the Reading Room for in-library use, or download it through OverDrive on your computer or the Libby by OverDrive app on your mobile device. Links to the stories on The New Yorker's website will also be provided. Register individually for each session; all sessions run 12-1:30pm: |
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CT Poetry Society Workshop
Please join us on Zoom 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. REGISTER HERE in order to receive the invitation link to the Zoom session.
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Open Mondays - Fridays from 10-6; Saturdays from 10-5
Closed on Sundays in the summer
In-person services are available for everyone without appointments. Safety protocols need to be followed while inside the library. Meeting rooms, study rooms, and Innovation Station remain closed for now. Please continue to return library items in the blue return bin located in the parking lot. Click here for more details.
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Wilton Library Association
137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton CT 06897
203.762.3950
Wilton Library is our gateway to discovery.
We inform, enrich, connect, and inspire our community.
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