Here & At Home With Wilton Library September 15, 2021

We're open with expanded hours! We've also got an author talk, homework help and resources for students of all ages, the much-anticipated return of our Awesome Autumn Book Sale, in-person events in the Brubeck Room, and lots more. Come join us at Wilton Library this fall.

Expanded Hours Wilton Library has extended its hours for the back to school 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

Homework Help + Live Tutors It's back to school season, and that means homework. The library has lots of educational resources for students of all ages, including: HelpNow Get online homework help and test prep assistance with HelpNow. Live tutoring is available in English and Spanish from 2pm - 11pm every day in core subjects, including math, science, social studies, and English language arts. Students may submit papers to HelpNow’s Writing Lab for expert feedback, or collaborate with peers in virtual study spaces. Help is also available for college entrance exams (ACT, SAT, PSAT), graduate school exams (GRE, GMAT), nursing school exams, GED, TOEFL, US Citizenship, the FAFSA form and more. Visit HelpNow

AtoZ World Culture Find information about world history, cultures, languages, foods, and religions for over 174 countries around the world at AtoZ World Culture. Perfect for students, this online resource includes royalty-free maps and images that may be used in assignments, as well as information about music, education, national symbols. Visit AtoZ World Culture

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CT Poetry Society Workshop Friday, Sept. 17 @10:30am In-Person Meeting 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. No charge but registration is required due to limited space. Register Online

How to Talk with Your Child’s Team: Effective Communication During the PPT/504 Process Wednesday, September 22 @10am In-Person Event in Brubeck Room REGISTER HERE In PPT or 504 meetings with parents and school personnel, the stakes are high and the decisions made could ultimately determine the direction of a child's education and future path. In this workshop, licensed behavior analyst and family therapist Todd Kellogg will discuss the importance of effective communication skills and how parents can forge collaborative relationships with school personnel. No charge for program. Co-sponsored by Wilton Library, SPED*NET Wilton and Wilton SEPTA. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6334 .

The College Timeline: What to Do When Thursday, September 23 @5pm via ZOOM REGISTER HERE How do you start researching schools? How many AP exams should you take? What about SATs and ACTs? These are just a few of the questions high school students have as they start to think about college. Join college counselor Priyanka Shingala of Let’s Talk College, and get advice on important items and a timeline for the high school years. This program is designed for 8th grade - high school students and their parents. Registration required to receive the Zoom invitation link.

Awesome Autumn Book Sale Fundraiser, Sept. 25 to Sept. 28 Our popular Awesome Autumn Book Sale Fundraiser takes place Saturday, Sept. 25 through Tuesday Sept. 28. Everyone is covered - from tots to teens in the Brubeck Room plus a full Book Cellar featuring a huge assortment of books, DVDs, CDs, vinyl, and rare and collectible items. Proceeds benefit the library. Make sure to mark your calendars and stop by! Saturday, Sept. 25 - 9-10 Early Buying ($10 admission), 10-5 Free Admission Sunday, Sept. 26 - 1-5 Monday, Sept. 27 - 10-5 - Half-Price Day Tuesday, Sept. 28 - 10-5 - $5 Bag Day (bags supplied by the library) At the library and for the book sale, we welcome volunteers 18 years of age and older. Please complete this form or call Patrick Kennedy at 203-762-6328.

Senior Center Book Discussion: The Poets Laureate Anthology Tuesday, Sept. 28 @11am Wilton Senior Center CLICK HERE for details The Senior Center Book Discussion is back! Judson Scruton will lead a discussion of a selection of poems from The Poets Laureate Anthology, which brings together a sampling of works of the 43 "poets laureate" of the United States. 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

Wilton Go Green - Our Plastic World: How you can help the environment and your health by living with less plastic Thursday, September 30 @7pm In-Person Event in Brubeck Room REGISTER HERE Please join us for a presentation about plastic - its environmental and health impacts, and a practical how-to guide for living with less of it. Speaker Jay Sinha is the co-author of the bestselling book, Life Without Plastic: The Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Avoiding Plastic to Keep Your Family and the Planet Healthy. Please note: the speaker will give his presentation via Zoom which will be projected on-screen to an in-person audience in the Brubeck Room. No charge. Co-sponsored by Wilton Library and Wilton Go Green. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6334.

Virtual Author Talk: Susanna Kearsley - The Vanished Days Wednesday, Oct. 6 @7pm via ZOOM REGISTER HERE The Vanished Days is a historical tale of intrigue and revolution in Scotland, during the exile of King James. A former soldier investigates a young widow's secrets, leading to romance and adventure. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and RITA award winner Susanna Kearsley will be in discussion with Lauren Willig, New York Times bestselling author of the Pink Carnation series. Visit elmstreetbooks.com to order your copy of The Vanished Days. A portion of the proceeds goes to Wilton Library. The media sponsor is GOOD Morning Wilton. REGISTER HERE to receive the invitation link to the Zoom session.

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month It's Library Card Sign-Up Month and Wilton Library invites all new Wilton residents to apply for cards for the whole family. Click here to get your Wilton Library card. The Wilton Library card gives you access to a complete array of digital services including downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and streaming music, movies and TV shows. Residents have access to wonderful resources such as online learning with LinkedIn Learning, language tutorials from Transparent Language Online and job and career resources. Questions about library cards may be emailed to kzeibak@wiltonlibrary.org.

Wait, there's more... Our book donation bins on Godfrey Place are temporarily closed. The bins will re-open for donations on Sept. 29. Got kids? Sign up for our Children's Library newsletter here and see our Children's events here. See What's Happening in September for Adults and for Children, Teens, Parents, and Families.

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