Here & At Home With Wilton Library
December 22, 2021
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Wilton Library will be closed on Friday, December 24 and Saturday, December 25
for the Christmas holiday. Happy Holidays!
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The Best Reads of 2021
As we get ready to say goodbye to 2021, let's take a look at some of the wonderful new books that were released this year. We're sharing a few "best books" lists for all readers, older and younger. We hope these lists will help you discover some great books you may have missed, and also help you when you're wondering "what should I read next?"
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Are you looking for more book recommendations?
CLICK HERE to sign up for other genre-specific suggestions.
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Author Talk: Emily Levesque - The Last Stargazers: The Enduring Story of Astronomy's Vanishing Explorers
The Last Stargazers is popular science writing for all who are spellbound by the night's sky. Stargazing is a pursuit that continues to fascinate us: from Copernicus to Carl Sagan, astronomers throughout history have spent their lives trying to answer the biggest questions in the universe.
Now, award-winning astronomer Emily Levesque shares the stories of modern-day stargazers, the people willing to adventure across high mountaintops and to some of the most remote corners of the planet, all in the name of science. The Last Stargazers is a love letter to astronomy and an affirmation of the crucial role that humans can and must play in the future of scientific discovery.
Emily Levesque is an astronomy professor at the University of Washington in Seattle. Emily will be in conversation with Shannon Calvert, President of the Westport Astronomical Society. Go to elmstreetbooks.com to order your copy of The Last Stargazers. A portion of the proceeds goes to Wilton Library. The media sponsor of our author talks is GOOD Morning Wilton. Registration required. CLICK HERE for registration link and for more info.
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New Wilton Library Annual Report
We are pleased and excited to announce the new Wilton Library Annual Report for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Thank you to all our friends and supporters who made this a special and significant year for the library!
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Please Support Wilton Library's
Annual Appeal
For more than 126 years, Wilton Library has been an intellectual and cultural gathering place for our community. We exist to serve you, our patrons, and the community, but we need your help. Wilton Library is not a fully tax-supported municipal library. We rely on donations from the public to fund all of the resources, programs, and services we offer. We truly appreciate all gifts, small and large. Please CLICK HERE to make your tax-deductible gift to the Annual Appeal before December 31. Thank you for your support!
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Cozy Up With a Holiday Movie
'Tis the season for watching holiday movies! What's your favorite? Our librarians have created a list of some of their favorites - check it out.
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At Home (and On the Road) for the Holidays with our Digital Library
Whether you are staying home or traveling near or far, you can always access entertainment with the Wilton Library’s digital library. You can download eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines on Libby, stream world-class films on Kanopy, or download great albums on Hoopla. You can also take this quiet time to learn a new language with Transparent Language or brush up on your business skills with LinkedIn Learning. All you need is your Wilton Library card!
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Wilton Library Wins Prize in Gingerbread Competition!
Congrats to our talented Wilton Library gingerbread building team of Catherine Findorak, Valmai Hanson, Patrick Kennedy, Thomas Kozak, and Juan Carlos Olivares for winning the "Most Realistic - Police Car" prize in the Bakers & Builders Gingerbread Competition - Police Edition! Well done, team WLA!
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Holiday Book Sale
Through Sunday, January 2
Find the perfect gifts for your favorite book lovers at the library's Holiday Book Sale in the gallery. You'll find lots of bargains at this popular sale - featuring a large array of pristine books in all categories. This year's sale includes a big collection of small gift books, plus brand new stationery, art supplies, and puzzles. Inventory is replenished frequently. 1/2 price off everything after Dec. 25. All sales support the library. CLICK HERE for details.
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Teen Trivia Contest
January 4 is National Trivia Day. All teens in grades 6-12 are invited to show off their random knowledge and compete in this online game of trivia using the Kahoot platform. There will be prizes for the top trivia masters! Registration is required. All attendees will receive the Zoom invitation link no later than the morning of the program. REGISTER HERE.
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Looking for Book Recommendations? |
CLICK HERE to sign up for NextReads newsletters and receive genre-specific
book suggestions by email.
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For Children & Teens
Check out this event:
Magic with Will DeBernardis
Kids in grades K and up will see an amazing magic show with Wilton's own Will DeBernardis. Will has been practicing magic since he was in first grade. He will put on an interactive show that will delight the audience. Registration required. REGISTER HERE
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Wilton Library Association
137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton CT 06897
203.762.3950
Wilton Library is our gateway to discovery.
We inform, enrich, connect, and inspire our community.
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