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Whether or not you agreed with all her opinions, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a force to be reckoned with -- a legal, cultural, and feminist icon who flourished against adversity and climbed to the pinnacle of her profession. Today we offer up selections in remembrance of RBG, some uplifting fiction, and librarian picks to usher in the fall season. Also on tap is a new literary seminar with Judson Scruton; a virtually delicious Italian cooking class; a college application program and more. Celebrate all things autumnal, At Home with Wilton Library.

The impact of RBG's 27-year tenure on the Supreme Court and her lifelong work to elevate genders to equal status reaches far and wide. Her legacy has inspired numerous books and films. Explore these selections for both adults and youth to learn more about RBG's significance. Place a hold in the catalog or download eBooks in the Libby by OverDrive app or view online on our OverDrive page.

Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15 & 22 @10:30am-12pm via ZOOM REGISTER HERE

Please join us for a 4-week online literature seminar during which Judson Scruton will use Hart Crane's epic masterwork The Bridge as a vehicle for examining the inter-relationships between Crane's poetry and the arts and culture of the 1920s. This seminar is made possible with the support of the Literary Series in Memory of Amy Quigley. By registering for the first session, you are signed up for all four sessions. REGISTER HERE in order to receive the invitation links to the Zoom sessions.

Up-lit is the the new book trend with kindness at its core. Publishers say the trend started in response to the current climate leading for a desire to read about "everyday heroism, human connection, and love." Check out these up-lit selections this fall to connect with some feel-good fiction. Place a hold in the catalog or download eBooks in the Libby by OverDrive app or view online on our OverDrive page.

More Great Fall Reads

Looking for book recommendations from the experts? Our knowledgeable and well-read librarians have compiled their own favorite reads for fall. Explore the WLA Librarians' Picks for Fall/Winter 2020 here. We've also got a great selection of new books for fall in large print. See new large print books here. Click the titles to place holds in the catalog.

Tuesday, October 6 @5-6:15pm via Zoom   REGISTER HERE

The college application process is not difficult, however there are common missteps to avoid. Join college counselor, Priyanka Shingala, as she explains:

For High School Seniors, but their parents are welcome to join too. REGISTER HERE in order to receive the invitation link to the Zoom session.

Tuesday, October 13 @3-4:30pm via Zoom   REGISTER HERE

Join Sally Maraventano, chef and founder of Cuciana Casalinga, a home-based Italian cooking school, as she shares her tips and recipes on how to make a simple fall soup and bruschetta. Sally studied Italian language and culture at Georgetown University and the University of Florence, Italy. For more than twenty years, she has been a member of International Association of Culinary Professionals, and teaching "homestyle" Italian cooking in her adult and children's classes. REGISTER HERE in order to receive the invitation link to the Zoom session.