At Home With Wilton Library

In the immortal words of Bob Marley, "I hope you like jammin' too." Today we offer up resources to enrich the happenings of summer -- books on canning and preserving your summer garden harvest; reviews from Consumer Reports on generators and other home appliances; some chill reggae selections from Hoopla Digital; and programs to keep you connected, inspired, informed and enriched. We 'wanna jam it with you', At Home with Wilton Library.

Wondering what to do with that summer boatload of zucchini, peck of peppers and deluge of tomatoes? Preserving produce at its peak freshness allows you to take a bite out of summer, even in the middle of winter. Learn how to can, jar, bottle, or preserve the bounty of summer with this selection of books. Place a hold on any of these books and more in our catalog and pick them up at the drive-thru.

Monday, August 31 @7-8:30pm via Zoom  REGISTER HERE

Wilton Library, Trout Unlimited, the Norwalk River Watershed Association, and the Wilton Land Conservation Trust present a webinar series on Wilton’s Comstock Brook -- its importance as a trout brook, threats to its health, and what we can do to restore it. Please join us for “Bee” The Change: Protect Wilton’s Rivers by Joining the Pollinator Pathway and learn how you can play a role in protecting and conserving this precious stream. REGISTER HERE with Trout Unlimited in order to receive the invitation link to the Zoom session.

Harness Your Power with Consumer Reports Reviews

Looking to purchase a generator or other home appliance? Get free access to Consumer Reports reviews 24/7 through the library. From cars to cameras and televisions to tea, Consumer Reports is the gold standard for unbiased third-party reviews of home products. You don't need to be a Wilton resident to access this resource, you just need a library card from any town in CT. Start searching here -- sign in with your library barcode number, and search for reviews within Consumer Reports.

Chill Out with Reggae Music on Hoopla Digital

Find a little calm today with reggae music. With all the happenings of 2020, both locally and globally, we could all use a little more chill. Reggae is known as relaxing music to help calm you down a little. Check out these reggae selections from Hoopla Digital. To access Hoopla on your mobile device, visit hoopladigital.com or download the free Hoopla Digital app.

Monday, August 24 @1-2pm via ZOOM REGISTER HERE

Zoom session for crafters of all skill levels. Show off your latest creation, seek advice, and chat about anything while working on your own projects. Please feel free to email cbenjamin@wiltonlibrary.org with any questions. REGISTER HERE in order to receive the invitation link to the Zoom session.

Get Canning with Free eMagazines from RBDigital

Find fresh ideas for preserving your summer produce with the latest issues of food and cooking eMagazines from RBDigital. With thousands of new magazine titles just added to the service, start virtually flipping away for free. These eMagazines have no waiting list, no due dates and no limit as to how many you can download to your mobile device or view on your computer. All you need is your Wilton Library card number to get started.