Here & At Home With Wilton Library
October 27, 2021
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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.
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Fright Fest on Kanopy
Halloween's fast approaching - and the online video streaming resource Kanopy is hosting "Fright Fest" highlighting the best horror films. From vampires to camp fires, there are more than 100 years of scary films represented, including must-see classics that are perfect viewing for this time of year. Wilton residents can stream via the Kanopy app to mobile devices or watch on TV via Roku, Apple TV, or Fire TV. A Wilton Library card is required to access this service. We are grateful to the Edith Sutter Memorial Fund for making our Kanopy subscription possible. To launch Kanopy, CLICK HERE.
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Librarians' Picks: Books for Fall/Winter 21-22
Our expert library staff loves to recommend their favorite new reads. Here's a list of fiction and nonfiction books they enjoyed most. Maybe you'll love them, too. CLICK HERE to see Fall/Winter Librarians' Picks.
Are you looking for more book recommendations? CLICK HERE to sign up for other genre-specific suggestions.
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Election Day Reads
Election Day is right around the corner and it's a great time to get reacquainted with the history and the inner workings of government in our great country. Our librarians have put together a special list of books on government for you to peruse. Happy reading and don't forget to vote! CLICK HERE to see Election Day Reads.
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Poetic Voices in Their Times: The Poetry of Robert Hayden and Mona Van Duyn
Thursdays, Nov. 4, 11, 18 & Dec. 2 @10:30am In-person event in Brubeck Room REGISTER HERE
Please join us in the Brubeck Room for a 4-week literature seminar led by Judson Scruton, who will take us through selected works by poets Robert Hayden and Mona Van Duyn. Robert Hayden was a major black poet who was often denigrated by the literary establishment because he wrote in more traditional, classical poetic forms. Mona Van Duyn won all the major poetic prizes but was often dismissed as writing about suburban female subject matter. Both poets deserve far more recognition and study. Advance registration is required. You will automatically be registered for all four sessions. This lecture series is made possible with the support of the Literary Series in Memory of Amy Quigley. CLICK HERE to register and for more details.
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Drinking, Smoking, Vaping: Trends in Teen Use and What Parents Can Do
Tuesday, Nov. 9 @10am In-person event in Brubeck Room REGISTER HERE
Join the Wilton community in the Brubeck Room for this positive event supporting the well-being of our adolescents. What exactly is "normal" when it comes to adolescent "experimentation" with alcohol, vaping and other risky behaviors? In this workshop, drug and alcohol counselor Elizabeth Driscoll Jorgensen will help parents understand the current trends in teen behaviors as well as the possible unique risk factors for these behaviors that parents can minimize or eliminate. Parents will also learn simple and effective ways to set and maintain reasonable limits and expectations for their child's safety and social life. This program will also address the unique risk factors and considerations for teens with learning disabilities and other special needs. Parents will have time to ask questions. Co-sponsored by Wilton Library, Wilton Youth Council and SPED*NET Wilton. This program is appropriate for parents of 6th-12th grade students. CLICK HERE to register and see more details.
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Divorce: What to Consider
This virtual seminar from experienced Divorce Coach Lisa Williams, Attorney Mediator Maurice Segall, and Financial Advisor Matthew Chamberlin will cover a variety of topics on the legal and financial process of divorce. This talk is appropriate for people who are getting divorced, contemplating divorce, and professionals who work in the divorce community. Registration required to receive Zoom invitation link. FYI: Wilton Library does not share patron information from its registration list. CLICK HERE to register and for more information.
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Wilton Library Readers: Klara and the Sun by
Kazuo Ishiguro
Using Zoom, professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar discusses Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro this month. Space is limited and registration is required. Wilton Library Readers group meets the second Wednesday of each month through June. REGISTER HERE for the Zoom invitation link. Click here to see fall selections and dates.
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Inflation, Taxes and the Effect on Your Retirement
Wednesday, Nov. 10 @6:30pm In-person event in Brubeck Room REGISTER HERE
Please join us in the Brubeck Room for an educational workshop that may help you in these volatile times. Veteran financial advisor Michael Alimo will discuss how inflation and taxes may affect your retirement. He will talk about how retirement savers can mitigate the impact of inflation and how proposed tax law changes may affect tax-deferred assets. Registration required. CLICK HERE to register and see more information.
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For Children and Teens
Check out this event:
(Not) Just for Kids - Meet Mr. Mozart: Strings
Saturday, Nov. 6 @3pm In-person event in Brubeck Room REGISTER HERE
Children ages 4+ and their families are invited to this fun presentation by the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra in the Brubeck Room. Meet the string section of the orchestra (violin, viola, cello, and bass) as we explore works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Ages 4+ with caregivers, masks required for all. Registration required. CLICK HERE to register and see more info.
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137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton CT 06897
203.762.3950
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We inform, enrich, connect, and inspire our community.
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