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Oh, Canada! With maple syrup, hockey, and stunning natural beauty, there's a lot to love in the north, including the fiction produced by Canadian authors. Whether born in Canada or abroad, Canadian authors provide diverse perspectives on different people, places, and things. Pretty cool, eh? Check out this selection of fiction by Canadian authors.

Tuesday, October 13 @ 7-9:30pm Livestream Only

The Wilton League of Women Voters, Wilton Library Association, and GOOD Morning Wilton will co-sponsor two candidate debates between:

Haskell/Healy will run from 7:00-8:00pm and Thomas/Zucaro will run from 8:30-9:30pm. Both will be livestreamed from Wilton Library’s Brubeck Room. Please note: following current protocols there will be no live audience in the building. Click here for more information and LIVESTREAM details.

Need to Escape? Watch These Foreign-Language TV Series

Foreign television shows have always been a great way to travel vicariously and the thrill has grown exponentially in this time of homebound entertainment. Another advantage is that subtitles demand a single-minded focus on the show. In other words, maybe it’s not a bad thing to put down the phone. Check out these Foreign Language TV Series you may have missed.

Thursday, October 15 @7pm via ZOOM REGISTER HERE

Ever wonder how to sign up for Medicare, when you are eligible, or what your options are? Learn the "ins and outs" of Medicare enrollment and how to avoid mistakes that can be costly. There will be a brief presentation by Nancy Lombard Long-Term Options Specialist and CHOICES counselor for the Southwest CT Agency on Aging. Please bring questions. REGISTER HERE in order to receive the invitation link to the Zoom session.

Books on Coping with Loss for Adults & Teens

The Wilton community has suffered tremendous loss in recent weeks. To help you navigate the path of loss, here are some of the best books to comfort you through your grief. Consider them to help you and your teen during this difficult time. Click here to see more books on coping with loss.

Monday, October 19 @7pm via ZOOM REGISTER HERE

Join educational consultant, Matthew Greene, for a live Q&A session. We'll have a discussion about testing, deferring admission and the latest updates on the college scene. Come prepared with questions. Recommended for high school juniors and seniors and their parents. REGISTER HERE in order to receive the invitation link to the Zoom session.

Explore Country Cultures with AtoZ World Culture

Visit 175 countries virtually with the library's new database resource AtoZ World Culture. Perfect for students studying remotely as well as armchair travellers, the comprehensive country cultural database features in-depth information on Culture & Society; Food & Recipes; Language Video Dictionary; Royalty-free Maps; Royalty-free Images; National Symbols; Music; Education. AtoZ World Culture is available to all current Wilton Library cards. Click here to start exploring. For all the Wilton Library database resources available to students, click here.

Friday, October 16 @10:30am via ZOOM REGISTER HERE

Please join us online for the next CT Poetry Society workshop using Zoom. All that's required is the willingness to share some poetry that you have written by reading it aloud to the group. REGISTER HERE in order to receive the invitation link to the Zoom session.

The Wilton Library building is now reopened for in-person Express Services by appointment. You may browse and borrow new books, Quick Pick selections, book group books, large print books, audiobooks, music CDs, DVDs and puzzles. The Children’s Library, Teen Services and adult internet computers also will be available by appointment during these times.

Click here to see all the details about Express Services by appointment. Drive-Thru Service hours remain Mondays - Fridays from 10-6, and Saturdays from 10-5.