Here & At Home With Wilton Library May 11, 2022

Get Caught Reading Month Did you know that May is Get Caught Reading Month? The American Association of Publishers started this nationwide campaign in 1999 to remind people of all ages that it's fun to read! To help you get started, check out these fiction & non-fiction selections from our librarians about readers and the joy of reading.

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Please Help us Cross the Finish Line Support Wilton Library's Annual Appeal For more than 126 years, Wilton Library has been an intellectual and cultural gathering place for our community. We exist to serve you, our patrons, and the community, but we need your help. We rely on donations from the public to fund all of the resources, programs, and services that we offer. Wilton Library is not a municipal library. We must raise 25% of our budget each year as part of our public-private partnership with the Town of Wilton. Please consider making your tax-deductible gift to the Annual Appeal before June 30. Thank you for your support! CLICK to donate to our Annual Appeal

Jewish American Heritage Month May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to pay tribute to the generations of Jewish Americans who have helped form the fabric of American history, culture, and society. Please see below for our librarians' special selections of books for Jewish American Heritage month.

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LinkedIn Learning If you're looking to learn skills for a job or career change, make sure to check out LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com). This online learning site offers thousands of short instructional videos covering the latest business, technology, and creative skills, as well as information on career paths. All you need is your Wilton Library card! Get started with LinkedIn Learning here.

Going to Extremes: Travel Adventures (Zoom) Thursday, May 26 @7pm via ZOOM REGISTER HERE Please join us for this Zoom presentation by nationally-known adventure travel journalist Peter Mandel. The author of ten books, Peter Mandel hunts for his stories and photos in the world's far corners, including Antarctica, India, Egypt, Patagonia, the fjords of Norway, the mountain pathways of Japan, and the deserts of Africa. During this session, Peter will show slides of his most extreme travel experiences and talk about how adventure travel turns to prose in today's media. Registration required. CLICK to register and see more details.

Teen Drop-In Craft Friday Fridays, May 13 & 27 @3pm in Teen Room Stop by the Teen Room to make your own decorative wall hanging using yarn, or use any materials in our craft stash to make whatever your heart desires, while supplies last. We'll have coloring pages, origami, and more. No registration necessary.

Candlelight Concert at Wilton Congregational Church: Escher String Quartet (In-Person) Sunday, May 15 @4pm PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Wilton Candlelight Concerts presents the Escher String Quartet for a program that includes works by Mendelssohn, Bartok, Tchaikovsky, and George Walker. The concert will take place at the Wilton Congregational Church. Tickets may be purchased on the website www.wiltoncandlelightmusic.org or at the door. Candlelight Concerts benefits Wilton Library.

Paint it Up! Tuesday, May 17 @6pm in Brubeck Room REGISTER HERE Come join us for a fun and relaxing evening. We'll supply the canvas, paints, brushes and a collection of masterpieces to copy and inspire you. No art experience required. Just a desire to pick up a brush, have fun and let your inner self out! For adults, ages 18+. Space is limited and registration is required. CLICK to register and see more details.

Writing a Legacy Letter (Zoom) Wednesday, May 18 @7pm via ZOOM REGISTER HERE This Zoom workshop teaches you how to write your own legacy letter. A legacy letter (also called an “ethical will”) is a written document that allows you to share your life lessons, express your values and transmit your blessings to future generations. Writing one is a rewarding experience that creates an enduring gift for family and friends. This introductory workshop led by Jay Sherwin of the Life Reflections Project includes discussion and writing exercises and offers a model structure to help you draft your own legacy letter. CLICK to register and see more details.

CT Poetry Society Workshop Saturday, May 21 @2pm in Rimer Room REGISTER HERE Please join us for the next CT Poetry Society workshop at the library. All that is required is the willingness to share some poetry that you have written by reading it aloud to the group. CLICK to register and see more details.

Zentangle Art Workshop Monday, May 23 @3pm in Rimer Room REGISTER HERE Join Amy, Wilton Library's certified Zentangle instructor, as she guides us through a fun and relaxing Zentangle session. This meditative art form uses simple steps to teach practitioners how to create beautiful patterns. Suitable for anyone who doesn't believe they can draw, as well as experienced artists! For adults and teens, ages 13+. CLICK to register and see more details.

Senior Center Book Discussion: Five Days in London, May 1940 Tuesday, May 24 @11am at Wilton Senior Center Please join us as Michael Bellacosa leads a discussion of John Lukacs' Five Days in London, May 1940. This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month from September through May. Call the Wilton Senior Center for details and to register at 203-834-6240. Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road, Wilton. More info

American Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday, May 25 @1-6pm at the library Please come to Wilton Library to donate blood. The Red Cross is still very low on donations and every pint helps. They are also testing for Covid antibodies from March 7 thru May 31st. Appointment Hours: 1:00PM - 6:15PM. Click to sign up, or go to www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code WiltonLibrary. Walk-ins will be accommodated. Please note: Positive ID required at time of donation.

FAPA Art Exhibit & Opening Reception Friday, May 13 @6:30pm at the library The Fine and Performing Arts Department of Wilton Public Schools presents the FAPA Student Library show, displaying artwork from students in grades K-12 throughout the library. The show's Opening Reception is on Friday, May 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. featuring live student musical performances and art demonstrations.

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What's Happening in May at Wilton Library CLICK to see What's Happening in May at Wilton Library. This is a printable flyer that you can also use to register for events, by clicking on the program names.

For Children & Teens Check out this event: Books and a Blanket: A Children's Reading Series Fridays, May 20 & June 17 @10am at locations in Wilton REGISTER HERE Wilton Library is partnering with the Wilton Land Conservation Trust and Wilton Go Green to offer an outdoor reading experience for preschoolers and toddlers that will include stories, an upcycled craft, and a chance to explore nature. For more information and to register, go to Books and a Blanket. Got kids? See the latest Children's Library newsletter here and sign up for our Children's Library newsletter here. See our Children's events here.

For teens: See the latest Teen Library newsletter here and subscribe to our Teen Library newsletter here. For teen book recommendations click here. See our Teen events here.

Wait, there's more... . Our book donation bins will be temporarily closed through May 31st.

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