Here & At Home With Wilton Library
November 24, 2021
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Wilton Library will be closing at 2pm on Wednesday, November 24
and will be closed for Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 25.
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Dear Friends,
Thanksgiving is a time when we pause to reflect on those things for which we are truly thankful. As President John F. Kennedy said:
"We must find the time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives"
So, on behalf of the Board of Trustees and the staff of Wilton Library, many thanks to all who contribute in making Wilton Library a special place – where everyone is welcome to connect with others, become informed and inspired, and to enrich their lives culturally and intellectually.
This has been another year filled with challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic; however as we come together for Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season, we invite you to enjoy all that awaits you here at the library. Stop by during the Holiday Stroll when we will be welcoming visitors of all ages with special gift bags of sweet treats.
During your visit, we hope you will also stop by our Holiday Book Sale, see our Giving Tree and Giving Gelt, and admire the entries for the Bakers & Builders Gingerbread Competition - Police Edition! Also, please take a moment to visit The Brubeck Collection archive room and learn more about one of the music world’s legends, Wilton’s own Dave Brubeck.
At this time of year, we also open our annual giving campaign with GivingTuesday. Funds from this campaign and our Annual Appeal are used to purchase books, audiobooks and digital materials for our collections, subscribe to online resources and services, and to support our excellent programs. 100% of funding for these resources comes from your donations, so we are extremely grateful for your contributions, small and large. Your gifts are essential in making these resources available to everyone. Once again, many thanks for your generous support.
From all of us here at Wilton Library, we wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful holiday season.
Sincerely,
Elaine Tai-Lauria
Executive Director
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What Are You Thankful For?
The Thanksgiving holiday is the perfect time to take a moment to think about everything that we are truly thankful for, and find special ways to express our gratitude to our family and friends. Our librarians have curated a list of books for everyone who feels thankful, and eager to give thanks. CLICK HERE to see our picks.
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Are you looking for more book recommendations?
CLICK HERE to sign up for other genre-specific suggestions.
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GivingTuesday: Together We Give
Wilton Library is excited to participate in GivingTuesday on November 30. This is the third year that the library is taking part in this special global day of giving that aims to inspire generosity. Wilton Library is not a municipal library. We rely on donations from the public to fund all of the collection materials, programs, and services we offer. We truly appreciate all gifts, small and large. Thank you for your support!
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The Long and Short of Healthcare in the U.S.
Thursday, Dec. 2 @7pm In-person event in Brubeck Room REGISTER HERE
Join us in the Brubeck Room for myths, misconceptions and uncomfortable truths about the way the U.S. Healthcare system does (and doesn’t) work - and what you can do to protect your interests. Discussion leaders Mike Boswood – the ‘long’ of it – and Joe Magnano – the ‘short’ of it – have decades of experience in the healthcare business and insurance industries. Their mission is to provide a framework for understanding why the U.S. healthcare system is so complex, confusing, and sometimes dysfunctional, and to give consumers advice about how to deal effectively with its challenges - in a way that entertains as well as informs. Registration required. CLICK HERE to register and for more info.
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Holiday Book Sale
Thursday, Dec. 2 starting at noon through Sunday, January 2
The annual Holiday Book Sale in the gallery is a seasonal delight with bargains galore - featuring a large array of pristine books in all categories, perfect for gift giving. This year's sale includes a huge collection of small gift books, perfect for stocking stuffers, plus brand new stationery and art supplies, puzzles, and other gift items. Inventory is replenished frequently. All sales support the library. CLICK HERE for more details.
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Holiday Stroll
Friday, Dec. 3 @5:30-7:00 p.m.
Wilton Library will be welcoming visitors during this year's Holiday Stroll. Outside our front entrance, we will be handing out special gift bags with sweet treats, while supplies last. We invite you to purchase an "ornament" from our Giving Tree, buy Hanukkah Gelt for the Children's Library, and shop for gifts at our Holiday Book Sale. All proceeds benefit the library.
For visitors of all ages, warm up inside and admire the entries for the Bakers & Builders Gingerbread Competition - Police Edition! and cast votes for the "Community Favorite" prize.
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Special Concert Broadcast Featuring the Brubeck Brothers Quartet
The Trustees of Wilton Library invite you to join us online for a very special concert broadcast featuring the Brubeck Brothers Quartet. This concert is being offered completely free as our gift of thanks to the Town for the holidays.
Musicians Chris and Dan Brubeck, sons of jazz legend Dave Brubeck, head a versatile band with guitarist Mike DeMicco and pianist Chuck Lamb. The concert was recorded earlier this summer in the library's Brubeck Room before a limited-size, live audience in conjunction with festivities surrounding the dedication of The Brubeck Collection at Wilton Library. Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom invitation link. The concert and The Brubeck Collection dedication event were sponsored by Fairfield County Bank. CLICK HERE to register and for more info.
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Dave Brubeck's Time Out: A Conversation Between Author/Music Historian Stephen Crist and Musicologist Gil Harel
To continue the celebration of the recent ribbon-cutting for The Brubeck Collection at Wilton Library - and Dave Brubeck's birthday! - please join us online for an engaging conversation between author and music historian Stephen Crist and musicologist Gil Harel. They will discuss Dave Brubeck's iconic album Time Out as well as Brubeck's music and life. Professor Crist of Emory University literally "wrote the book" on this album and he sat down for a discussion with Gil Harel from Naugatuck Valley Community College. You may recall Gil's excellent "Bach to Brubeck" presentations with Chris Brubeck from June 2020. Their discussion was recorded in October in the library's new archive room in conjunction with the ribbon-cutting for The Brubeck Collection at Wilton Library. We will be broadcasting a recording of the ribbon-cutting ceremony as an introduction to the program starting at 6:30 p.m. with the Crist/Harel program beginning around 7 p.m. Registration required in order to receive the Zoom invitation link. CLICK HERE to register and for more info.
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Author Talk: Matthew Gabriele & David M. Perry - The Bright Ages: A New History of Medieval Europe
The word “medieval” conjures images of the “Dark Ages”—centuries of ignorance, superstition, stasis, savagery, and poor hygiene. But the myth of darkness obscures the truth; this was a remarkable period in human history. The Bright Ages recasts the European Middle Ages for what it was, capturing this 1,000-year era in all its complexity and fundamental humanity, bringing to light both its beauty and its horrors. We look with fresh eyes on the Fall of Rome, Charlemagne, the Vikings, the Crusades, the Black Death, the multi-religious experience of Iberia, the rise of Byzantium, and the genius of Hildegard and the power of queens. David Perry is a freelance journalist and Senior Undergraduate Advisor for the University of Minnesota's History department. Matthew Gabriele is a Professor of Medieval Studies and Chair of the Department of Religion and Culture at Virginia Tech. The discussion will be moderated by Judson Scruton. Go to elmstreetbooks.com to order your copy of The Bright Ages. A portion of the proceeds goes to Wilton Library. The media sponsor of our author talks is GOOD Morning Wilton. Registration required. CLICK HERE for registration link and for more info.
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Make it! Winter Craft Time for Adults
Tuesday, Dec. 7 @6pm In-Person Event in Brubeck Room REGISTER HERE
Create with us in the Brubeck Room! We'll give tutorials on how to make your own wintery candle, and you can make use of our craft stash to make your own creations in a relaxed environment. This program is suitable for adults and teens, ages 16 and up. Space is limited and registration is required. CLICK HERE to register.
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More DIY Holiday
Gifts & Crafts
Want more DIY holiday gift and craft inspiration? Our librarians have put together a big list of books with lots of great ideas - check them out!
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Wilton Library Readers: The Depletion Prompts by David Means
Using Zoom, professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar discusses the short story "The Depletion Prompts" by David Means, from the Nov. 1, 2021 issue of The New Yorker magazine. Wilton Library Readers meets the second Wednesday of each month through June. Registration required. CLICK HERE to register and for more info.
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For Children & Teens
Check out this event:
Zooming Hanukkah Hoopla: Stories and Fun!
Join us on Zoom, alongside special guest Cantor Harriet Dunkerley from Temple B’nai Chaim, to learn all about the Festival of Lights. You will hear stories, sing songs, and get the opportunity to see a variety of menorahs. If you have a menorah at home, feel free to have it on hand to share. Registration required. Zoom link will be sent out by the day of the program. For children in grades kindergarten and up. CLICK HERE to register.
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137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton CT 06897
203.762.3950
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We inform, enrich, connect, and inspire our community.
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