Here & At Home With Wilton Library, May 25

Here & At Home With Wilton Library

May 25, 2022

The library will be closed on Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, a time to pay tribute to the generations of Asians and Pacific Islanders who have enriched American history, culture, and society. Please see below for our librarians' special selections of books for Asian/Pacific American Heritage month.

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New Gardening Books

Spring has sprung - and it's the perfect time to check out what's new in our collection of gardening books. Happy reading - and good luck growing!

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Mental Health Awareness Month

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of mental and behavioral health issues. The pandemic has had a major impact on the mental health of people of all ages. Here are some reading selections chosen by our librarians.

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Author Talk: Shelby Van Pelt - Remarkably Bright Creatures (Zoom)

Wednesday, June 8 @7pm via Zoom REGISTER HERE

For fans of A Man Called Ove, Remarkably Bright Creatures is a charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope that traces a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus. Shelby Van Pelt's debut novel is on the May LibraryReads list of top ten books; it is the 'Read with Jenna' May pick; and it is a New York Times bestseller. Registration required. CLICK to register and see more details.

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.

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. 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.

Four Masterpieces of Modern American Fiction Between the World Wars (Zoom)

Thursdays, June 2, 9, 23 & 30 @7pm via Zoom REGISTER HERE

Mark Schenker of Yale Colllege will lecture on four celebrated novels, books that illustrate how the American novel expanded to include the experience of urban immigrants and rural African-Americans; the devastating effects of the Great Depression and its testing of the promise of the American Dream; and in general a more inclusive consideration of just how varied are the people in “We, the People.” Registration required. Please see registration link for the list of novels and more details.

Silvermine Community Artists in Residence Exhibition & Reception

Friday, June 3 @6pm at Wilton Library

Art exhibitions are returning to Wilton Library! Fifteen area artists from Silvermine Community Artists in Residence will be exhibiting at the library in June. This group that has gathered to exhibit again after a ten-year hiatus. The opening reception on Friday, June 3 is free and open to the public. The exhibition runs through June 29. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library.

Teen Drop-In Fridays - Crafts and More

Fridays, May 27 & June 3 @3pm in Teen Room

On Friday, May 27, stop by the Teen Room to make your own DIY mouse pad using cork tiles and mod podge, 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. On Friday, June 3, drop by to make a craft, play, a game, or just relax. Featured craft: origami finger puppets. No registration necessary.

Connecticut's Own Returns with Music for Spring with Oboe and Piano

Sunday, June 5 @4pm in Brubeck Room REGISTER HERE

The Connecticut’s Own chamber music series returns to Wilton Library. Wilton residents Ralph Kirmser (oboe) and Kyong Hee Cho (piano) will perform a selection of duets including works by Nielsen, Beethoven, Poulenc, Chopin and Saint-Saens. Registration strongly suggested. CLICK to register and see more details.

Poetry Discussion with Janet Krauss: The Poetry of John Keats (Zoom)

Tuesday, June 7 @10:30am via ZOOM REGISTER HERE

Please join us online as Janet Krauss leads a discussion of a selection of poems by John Keats. A readings packet will be emailed in advance of the program. CLICK to register and see more details.

Bitcoin and Other Market Trends

Tuesday, June 7 @6:30pm in Brubeck Room REGISTER HERE

Please join us for an interesting evening to explore cryptocurrency and other related market trends with Tim Baker, Founder & CEO of Metric Financial and registered Investment Advisor. Bring your own questions too! CLICK to register and see more details.

Wilton Library Readers: Zorrie: a novel by Laird Hunt (Zoom)

Wednesday, June 8 @12pm via Zoom REGISTER HERE

Using Zoom, professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar discusses Zorrie: a novel by Laird Hunt this month. CLICK to register and see more details.

The Mediterranean Lifestyle: Unlock 9 Keys to Health and Happiness

Wednesday, June 8 @4pm in Brubeck Room REGISTER HERE

Learn the Secrets to Health, Longevity and Quality of Life. Stay at Home in Wilton and Wilton Library will host a special talk on the Mediterranean Lifestyle with registered dietitian and nutrition educator Monica Marcello and Ryan Ventura, RVNAhealth Staying Well Account Manager. Learn why living to 100 is common in some areas of the world. Registration required. CLICK to register and see more details.

Please Support Wilton Library's

Annual Appeal Campaign

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.

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What's Happening in June at Wilton Library

CLICK to see What's Happening in June 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:

Police Officer Story Time

Tuesday, June 7 @10:30am in the Story Room REGISTER HERE

Children ages 2 and up are invited to join Wilton Police Officers for an interactive, in-person story time! One of our local officers will read stories and answer questions. Kids will see the police car too! Registration required. CLICK to register and see more details.

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.