At Home With Wilton Library

June 8, 2020

Gov. Lamont has announced June 20 as the start of reopening libraries in CT. Wilton Library is working with the Town of Wilton to comply with State directives and local guidelines. We hope to open our drive-thru window on June 22 while maintaining our robust digital and virtual offerings.  We are looking forward to once again serving our patrons via the drive-thru window, located on Godfrey Place. Please watch for further announcements, including when you can start bringing your items back.

At present, the Wilton Library building remains closed as does our returns bin. All items have been automatically renewed and no late fees will be accruing.

Fan Day Monday

What makes someone a fan of something? That answer can be as personal as your DNA. A fan is someone who has intense, occasionally overwhelming, enthusiasm for a sporting club, person, book, movie, trend, or other. Sometimes we are fans for a short time, others enjoy lifelong devotions. Whatever your level or object of fandom, we hope you'll be a fan of the resources, programs and information below.

You've Watched the Series -- Now Read All About It

Let's face it -- we've all watched way too much TV these past few weeks. It may not have been of the best caliber, but it was often the most fun. So if you've become a fan of The Tiger King, the true crime Nettlix miniseries about the life of zookeeper Joe Exotic, or The Great, the Hulu satirical, comedic drama about Catherine the Great, peruse these eBooks and eAudiobooks below for some more factual selections. They may be downloaded in the Libby by OverDrive app or viewed online on our OverDrive page.

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Thriller Fan? Don't miss Virtual Author Talk: Liv Constantine -  The Wife Stalker

Tuesday, June 23 @7-8pm via Zoom  REGISTER HERE

Liv Constantine, the bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish, returns with an explosive new psychological thriller,  The Wife Stalker, about a woman struggling to hold onto her marriage and the lengths she’ll go to in order to keep it intact. Liv Constantine is the pen name of  USA Today and  Wall Street Journal bestselling authors and sisters Lynne and Valerie Constantine. Their debut thriller,  The Last Mrs. Parrish, was a Reese Witherspoon book club selection, a  People Magazine book of the week, and is in development for television. The program is free but advance registration is required. The media sponsor is  GOOD Morning Wilton.

REGISTER HERE in order to receive the invitation link to the Zoom session.

Fans of Wilton Library -- Please Support Our Annual Appeal

Please be a supportive fan of Wilton Library and donate to our Annual Appeal. The Annual Appeal is a critical ingredient of Wilton Library's success, as these funds are added to the operating income we generously receive from the Town. Your donations go directly to the purchase of all of the books, movies, and technology as well as the support of countless programming opportunities throughout the year, making Wilton Library the intellectual and cultural heart of Wilton. Please give to Wilton Library today. Any donation amount is appreciated. Your donation is tax deductible since the Library is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Selections for Celebrity Fans

Celebrities, with their larger-than-life existences, often have great stories to tell. So it makes sense that many have written books, sharing everything from family recipes to relationship histories. Books by celebrity authors often make for fun and insightful reads. Here a few of the best. They may be downloaded in the Libby by OverDrive app or viewed online on our OverDrive page.

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For the Sports Fan -- Saluting our Spring 2020 Wilton Warrior Athletes

A lot was lost or cut short this spring, including the sporting season for all the 2020 graduating Wilton Warrior spring athletes. No games on the field, courts or track, and no last senior night to celebrate and commemorate the athletes' four years of commitment, hard work and excellence. Congratulations to all these graduating athletes of 2020! You have provided Wilton with lots to be proud of and cheer about these past four years. A virtual celebration was held this past week to celebrate the graduating spring athletes. Watch the YouTube video here.