Here & At Home With Wilton Library October 13, 2021

Expanded Hours Wilton Library has extended its hours for the fall season! Library hours for in-person visits for adults and teens and at the Drive-Thru Window will be Mondays - Thursdays, 10-8, Fridays, 10-6, Saturdays, 10-5, and now Sundays, 1-5. The Children's Library hours are Mondays - Fridays, 10-6, Saturdays, 10-5, and now Sundays, 1-5. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

2021 League of Women Voters Candidate Forums The Wilton League of Women Voters, the Wilton Library, and GOOD Morning Wilton will co-sponsor two events at which voters can hear from candidates running for positions on the Board of Selectmen, the Board of Education, the Board of Finance, and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Forum: Board of Education and Planning & Zoning Commission Wednesday, Oct. 20 @7-9:15pm Livestream Only Forum: Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance Monday, Oct. 25 @7-9:15pm Livestream Only Both events will follow a modified town hall format and moderators will present questions submitted by the public. The sessions will be live-streamed from Wilton Library's Brubeck Room on www.GoodMorningWilton.com. Please note: there will be no live audience for these events. Questions for the candidates may be submitted in advance by email through the Wilton League of Women Voters at wiltonlwv@gmail.com. For more information click here.

Creepy Reads & Scary Movies Get ready for Halloween with a creepy book or two - then get ready to watch some scary movies. Make sure to turn off your lights to make reading & watching extra spooky! 

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What's "Modern" About the Modern British Novel? A Consideration of Four Novels by Four Authors Thursdays, Oct. 14, 21 & 28 @5pm In-person event in Brubeck Room and via ZOOM REGISTER HERE Mark J. Schenker of Yale College returns to Wilton Library to continue his four-part lecture series on great English fiction of the modern age. He will consider the legacy of the Victorian Age and the transformations wrought by WWI, among other themes. Here are the novels for each week: Oct. 7 - The Secret Agent, Joseph Conrad Oct. 14 - Howards End, E. M. Forster Oct. 21 - Mrs. Dalloway, Virginia Woolf Oct. 28 - Brighton Rock, Graham Greene These lectures are made possible thanks to the support of the Literary Series in Memory of Amy Quigley. Registration required. You will automatically be registered for the remaining sessions in the series. Please note: this will be an in-person event with a live-streaming component. CLICK HERE to register and for more details.

Two College Events

The College Process: How to Cope With Uncertainty and Support Your Teen Tuesday, Oct. 19 @10:30am In-person event in Brubeck Room REGISTER HERE Please join us for an interactive discussion with clinical psychologist and parenting coach, Susan Bauerfeld, Ph.D., who will provide concrete strategies for coping with uncertainty that can lower the stress level for both you and your teen as you navigate the college process together. This event is intended for parents of 10-12th graders. Co-sponsored by Wilton Library, Wilton Youth Council and SPED*NET Wilton. Registration required. CLICK HERE to register and for more information. Navigating the College Application Process Tuesday, Oct. 19 @5pm via ZOOM REGISTER HERE Join college counselor Priyanka Shingala on Zoom as she explains the college application process and common missteps to avoid. Registration required. For high school seniors and their parents. Prior to the presentation, students should create a Common App account and have their Naviance login info handy. CLICK HERE to register and to see more details.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which began in 1987 as a way to connect and unite those working on domestic violence issues across the country. Domestic violence affects millions of people every year, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or socio-economic status. It is a painful issue that deserves attention, and we hope the following books will help educate, spread awareness, and provide help for survivors.

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Two Poetry Programs

Poetry Discussion with Janet Krauss: The Poetry of Emily Dickinson Wednesday, Oct. 20 @10:30am via ZOOM REGISTER HERE Please join us as Janet Krauss leads a discussion of a selection of poems by Emily Dickinson. A readings packet will be emailed in advance of the program. REGISTER HERE for Zoom invitation link and for more information. CT Poetry Society Workshop - In-Person Meeting Saturday, Oct. 16 @2pm In-person event in Brubeck Room REGISTER HERE Please join us for the next CT Poetry Society workshop live and in-person. All that's required is the willingness to share some poetry that you have written by reading it aloud to the group. CLICK HERE for registration link and for more information.

Zentangle Art Workshop: Zooming with Amy Monday, Oct. 25 @3 pm via ZOOM REGISTER HERE Join Amy, Wilton Library's certified Zentangle instructor, as she guides us through a fun and relaxing Zentangle session. This meditative art form uses simple steps to teach practitioners how to create beautiful patterns. Suitable for anyone who doesn't believe they can draw, as well as experienced artists! For adults and teens, ages 13+. REGISTER HERE to receive the Zoom invitation link.

Senior Center Book Discussion: The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas Tuesday, Oct. 26 @11am Wilton Senior center CLICK HERE for details Bob Marafioti will lead a discussion of The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas by Gertrude Stein. This group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month through May. Books are available at the library. Call Wilton Senior Center for details and to register at (203) 834-6240. Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road, Wilton. More info

Medicare Bootcamp Tuesday, Oct. 26 @7pm In-person event in Brubeck Room REGISTER HERE Please join us for a community conversation that will provide information for those who will be new to Medicare in the near future. Speaker Claire Volain will discuss the ins and outs of Medicare enrollment and how to avoid costly mistakes. Please bring your questons! Registration recommended. CLICK HERE to register and for more information.

For Children and Teens Check out this event: Movin' and Groovin' with Jill Friday, Oct. 15 @4pm via ZOOM REGISTER HERE For kids ages 3 to 8. Join us for this engaging virtual program led by Jill Patterson, an award-winning registered nutritionist and certified fitness instructor. We will play interactive nutrition and fitness games, participate in kid-friendly exercises, and learn about MyPlate and the food groups. Children will come away with nutrition knowledge and a mindset that nutrition and physical activity are FUN! Registration required. REGISTER HERE to receive Zoom invitation link and for more information. Got kids? Sign up for our Children's Library newsletter here. See our Children's events here. For teen book recommendations click here. See our Teen events here.

Wait, there's more... Our book donation bins on Godfrey Place have re-opened. See What's Happening in October for Adults and for Children, Teens, Parents, and Families.

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