Sunday, October 1 through Tuesday, October 3 Wilton Library’s Awesome Autumn Book Sale, Sunday, October 1: 1 to 5 p.m.; Monday, October 2:10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Half-Price Day; Tuesday, October 3: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - $5 Bag Day (bags supplied by the library). All new inventory! Everyone is covered in this fundraiser – from tots to teens to adults. Full Book Cellar featuring a large assortment of items including bestsellers, nonfiction, hard cover and paperback novels, DVDs, CDs, vinyl, and much more. In the Brubeck Room - children and teen selections from board books and picture books to young adult novels. In the Book Cellar - categories such as self-help, art, history, cookbooks, gardening, travel, biographies, classics, sports, and more; gently used, new, collectible, rare books, books on CDs, DVDs, CDs and vinyl. High quality books at great prices – don’t miss this opportunity! Proceeds benefit library. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, October 2 Lego Build Tournament - Grades 3-6, 4 to 5 p.m. For grades 3-6 only. Are you ready, Master Builders? Compete in lightning speed rounds to crown the best of the best. Bring your imagination and be ready for anything! Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. Caregivers must remain in library building. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Mother Goose on the Loose, 10:15 to 11 a.m. Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, October 3 Poetry Discussion with Janet Krauss: The Poetry of Carl Phillips (Zoom), 10:30am to noon. Please join us online as Janet Krauss leads a discussion of a selection of poems by Carl Phillips. Links to the poems will be emailed in advance of the program. No charge for the program. Advance registration required. Register online in order to receive the Zoom session invitation link and readings packet. Please email Michael Bellacosa at mbellacosa@wiltonlibrary.org with any questions. It has been said that Carl Phillips’ vision is “a somber, autumnal landscape, one that is illuminated by moments of ephemeral, ethereal beauty.” Ephemeral, yes, but fixed in print as gifts to his readers. Phillips can state an opinion and then follow it with a stunning metaphor to illustrate his abstract comment. He tells, then shows. We will see all all this happen in the poems we will discuss. Carl Phillips, the Pulitzer Prize winner of Poetry for 2023, was born in 1959 in Everett, Washington. He is Professor of English at Washington University in St. Louis where he teaches creative writing. In addition to the Pulitzer, he has won many other awards. In 1990 he accepted his identity as a gay man. He said “he rediscovered his poetic voice.” Janet Krauss, who has two books of poetry published, “Borrowed Scenery,” Yuganta Press, and “Through the Trees of Autumn,” Spartina Press, has recently retired from teaching English at Fairfield University. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Big Kids Story Adventure, 4:15 to 5 p.m. Children ages 4 and up are invited to a storytime adventure! We will explore and chat about different exciting topics. There will be stories, songs, and crafts. Caregivers must remain on library property. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesdays, October 3 &10 Fall Semester with Mark Schenker: A Survey of Literary Utopias - "The best of all possible worlds?" (Zoom), 7 to 8 p.m. Please join us online via Zoom as Mark Schenker takes us on a guided tour of several literary utopias and dystopias spanning several hundred years. Ever since Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) created the word “utopia” in the early 16th century, the double meaning of his coinage has informed centuries of Utopian literature in English. (The Greek outopia means “no place,” while eutopia means “good place.”) Since More’s Utopia, writers such as Jonathan Swift and Margaret Atwood have created imagined worlds that reveal the dystopian reality behind the utopian dream. After beginning with More’s masterpiece, Mark Schenker will survey other literary works from each of the past six centuries—books that engage the quest for societal perfection, the limits of human aspiration, and the various meanings of the old saying that “the perfect is the enemy of the good.” Here's the schedule and please note that the sessions are not all on the same day of the week and also stretch from September to November: Sept. 7 – Utopia, Sir Thomas More; Sept. 14 - Gulliver’s Travels, Jonathan Swift; Sept. 21 – Erewhon, Samuel Butler; Sept. 28 - The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood; Oct. 3 - King Lear, William Shakespeare; Oct. 10 - Station Eleven, Emily St. John Mandel; Nov. 2 - Cloud Cuckoo Land, Anthony Doerr. These lectures are made possible with the support of the Literary Series in Memory of Amy Quigley. Advance registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6334. Although Mark often makes cross-references, the lectures mostly stand alone. However, as a convenience, you will automatically be registered for all seven sessions. Please email Michael Bellacosa at mbellacosa@wiltonlibrary.org with any questions. Mark J. Schenker, having served in various decanal roles in Yale College since 1990, retired at the end of June. A former lecturer in the English Department, he received his Ph.D. from Columbia University with a concentration in 19th-century and early 20th-century English Literature. To register and see more details, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 18 & 25 Wonderful Ones and Twos, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Active 1 and 2 year-olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for a storytime especially geared for them! The program includes books, songs, rhymes, movement activities, and instruments or scarves, all geared towards building literacy skills. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 18 & 25 Bouncing Babies, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Join us for this interactive program especially for babies up to 12 months. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, October 4 History of the Red Sox, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Take a fun and enlightening journey through Boston Red Sox history with the author of the Ultimate Boston Red Sox Time Machine Book, Marty Gitlin. This presentation features exciting and nostalgic videos of the greatest and most fascinating players, teams, events and moments in franchise history. The program also includes trivia questions for patrons to ponder and covers Sox history from the Royal Rooters, who launched Red Sox Nation, to Babe Ruth to Ted Williams to The Impossible Dream Season of 1967 to Lynn, Rice and '75 to the heartbreak of 1986 all the way to the four World Series championships and beyond. It will conclude with a question-and-answer period. Marty Gitlin covered Major League Baseball as a sportswriter for two decades and won more than 45 awards, including first place for general excellence from the Associated Press for coverage of the World Series. He has authored many sports books, including The Ultimate New York Yankees Time Machine Book and The Ultimate Boston Red Sox Time Machine Book. Those books are the only ones that cover the entire history of those franchises from well over a century. Registration required. Please register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursdays, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. 2 and 3 year-olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for a storytime geared especially for them! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and have the opportunity to use scarves and instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursdays, October 5, 12 & 19 Poetry Seminars with Judson Scruton: Jorie Graham's To 2040, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Please join us for a seminar series in which Judson Scruton takes us through a selection of poems from Jorie Graham's new book To 2040. Because this is a new book, attendees will need to make their own copies of the selected poems but a master packet will be placed at the Reference Desk so that patrons may copy or scan/email the poems fairly easily. Jorie Graham’s observations and reflections on trees, birds, steams, visual art, mythology, and history are captured in intriguing poetic lines that wander across the page sometimes speaking in the “uncanny idioms of artificial intelligence and machines” but with “precise descriptions of what she sees, hears, smells, and touches. The unfolding drama of consciousness is always an indispensable part of the poem.” (Walt Hunter in The Atlantic) To 2040 is Jorie Graham’s latest and 15th collection of poems “shows us multiple potential futures—soundtracked by sirens among the ruins, contemplating the loss of those species who inhabited them and those who named them” (from a blurb on the back of the book).
Come join us for a lively discussion of these remarkable and accessible poems.
September 28: I “Are We” / “On The Last Day” / “To 2040”
October 5: II “Dis—” / “Day” / “Can You”
October 12: III “Time Frame” / “The Vase of Quince Branches You Sent Me” / “Dawn”
October 19: CODA “Then The Rain”
Judson Scruton M.A (The Johns Hopkins University, The Writing Seminars, specializing in poetry) has taught creative writing and literature at prep schools and universities. Advance registration is required. Register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. There is no charge for this program. By registering for the first session 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. Please email Andrea Sato with any questions at asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, October 5 Essential Computer Questions, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please join us for the first of three computer literacy courses this month - Essential Computer Questions. There are lots of confusing concepts and jargon surrounding our computers and their use. In this class we will discuss many, many of the questions that you may have, or maybe didn’t even know that you have! For example:
· What is the difference between a modem and a router?
· What is the difference between RAM and a hard drive?
· What are Megabytes?
· What is an Operating System?
· What is a Chromebook?
· How can I use a larger monitor with my laptop?
· Why does my wireless printer have wires?
· What is a Browser?
· What is the Cloud?
· What is Streaming?
· And many more!
And of course, come with questions of your own! Mike Ingber is the owner of Upward Business Systems, which has been in business since 1989 and provides expert, reliable, affordable computer consulting services to a large base of clients. Registration recommended. To register and see more details, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursdays, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun, 4:15 to 5 p.m. Kids in grades 1-5 can join Wilton High School students' Team STEAM as they teach young engineers the basics of the engineering design process in a fun, creative, and hands-on manner. Each session will tackle a different engineering-related problem and discuss what it takes to be an engineer. Registration required for each individual session. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. Caregivers must remain in library building. 3DuxDesign kits provided by the Amadeo Family. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Friday, October 6 “ARTober with the Artists Collective of Westport” Exhibition & Reception, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Area artists from the Artists Collective of Westport will be showcased in Wilton Library's October art exhibition. The Artists Collective of Westport is a vibrant group of creative individuals who have joined forces to discuss, create, and develop dynamic experiences for the Fairfield County community. The Collective is open to all active artists in pursuit of expanding their careers and in developing a strong, diverse arts community by engaging the public through exhibitions and educational events. The works represent a wide variety of styles, media, and subject matter. Reception free and open to the public. Exhibition runs through October 30. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, October 7 AARP Driver Safety Course, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please join us for this in-person session of the AARP Driver Safety Program, which is the nation's first and largest classroom driver safety course designed especially for drivers age 50 and older, although all ages are welcome. This single session course covers the normal changes in vision, hearing and reaction time associated with aging and provides practical techniques on how to adjust to these changes along with learning to operate vehicles more safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment. There are no written or driving tests. In-person classroom only. NY residents: please contact your insurance carrier to confirm they will accept a Connecticut State class certificate. Program cost: $20 for AARP members; $25 for non-members. Bring check (preferred) or cash only to the session. Also bring lunch if desired; there will be a 30 minute break. Registration required. Limited to 20 participants. Register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, October 7 A Perky Pairing: Coffee and Fine Chocolates, 2 to 3 p.m. Please join us on Saturday afternoon, October 7, for a special presentation that covers everything there is to know about java! The interesting history, benefits, how and where coffee and chocolate hail from, the famous pioneers in both industries, interactive trivia quiz, best brewing and roasting methods and fun coffee terminology. We'll have a fun display of vintage coffee grinders and coffee pots as well as chocolate samplings that include Espresso chocolate, bittersweet and a classic decaf Italian Affogato. Kim Larkin is Specialty Coffee Association of America Certified in “Coffee Foundations”. Registration required. Please register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, October 10 Teen Pumpkin Decorating, 4 to 5 p.m. Fall into autumn and come and decorate a pumpkin! We'll supply the pumpkins and art supplies for you. This is a program for students in grades 6-12. Supplies are limited, please register beforehand. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, October 10 How to Declutter and Organize with the KonMari Method, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Certified Platinum KonMari Consultant Christine Thorn offers an informative and entertaining presentation about the lifestyle benefits of the KonMari Method of tidying and decluttering. In her slideshow, Thorn begins by discussing being inspired by Marie Kondo’s best-selling book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” and then studying with Kondo’s team in New York City to earn her certification as a consultant. In addition to detailing the life-changing benefits of KonMari’s category-by-category system of tidying, Thorn explains how it focuses on keeping only those items which bring joy to your life, rather than on what needs to be eliminated, and discusses the importance of the fundamental KonMari question: Does this spark joy? She also details the KonMari Method’s six steps and how the process works, as well as showing examples of transformations achieved in clients’ homes, and demonstrating proper KonMari folding techniques. Thorn’s presentations include answering guests’ questions. Christine Thorn of Wolcott is a Certified Platinum KonMari Consultant who formally studied with Marie Kondo and her team in New York City after being inspired by Kondo’s best-selling book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” Registration recommended. Please register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, October 11 Wilton Library Readers: Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton, noon to 1:30 p.m. Professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar discusses Birnam Wood, by Eleanor Catton this month. A gripping psychological thriller from the Booker Prize–winning author of The Luminaries, Eleanor Catton's Birnam Wood is Shakespearean in its drama, Austenian in its wit, and, like both influences, fascinated by what makes us who we are. A brilliantly constructed study of intentions, actions, and consequences, it is a mesmerizing, unflinching consideration of the human impulse to ensure our own survival. Wilton Library Readers meets the second Wednesday of each month through June. Feel free to bring your lunch and a beverage. For a complete listing of meetings and titles, visit our Wilton Library Readers page at www.wiltonlibrary.org/wilton-library-readers/. Advance registration suggested. Register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, October 11 Deadly Wink (+ more Halloween games for grades 3-6), 4 to 5 p.m. A spooktacular smorgasbord of Halloween party games awaits 3rd-6th graders who can't wait to get into the seasonal spirit! Can you identify the Deadly Winker before it's too late? Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. Caregivers must remain in the library building. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
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Wednesday, October 11 Story-Sharing Circle, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Calling all storytellers and story-listeners! Join us for an informal evening celebrating the oral storytelling tradition. Bring a prepared story to tell or just come to listen. All are welcome, experienced storytellers and newbies alike. Registration suggested. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, October 12 Doing More With Your Computer, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please join us for the second computer literacy class this month - Doing More with Your Computer. There are so many things that a Windows computer can easily be used for that people don’t know much about. In this class we will explore many capabilities that can really enhance the use you get from your computer! Here are some of the capabilities we will explore:
· Emojis and GIFs
· Sticky Notes
· Snipping Tool (Screen shots)
· Dictation
· Projecting
· Calculator, Clock, Recorder
· Offline Maps
· Quick Assist
· Cortana Digital Assistant
· The Value and Power of YouTube
· Slideshows
· Reading Classic Literature (gutenberg.org)
· Streaming
Mike Ingber is the owner of Upward Business Systems, which has been in business since 1989 and provides expert, reliable, affordable computer consulting services to a large base of clients. Registration recommended. Please register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, October 12 Five Money Questions for Women, 7 to 8 p.m. Please join Maria Xavier and Bill Greeley, financial advisors from Edward Jones, who will share a perspective on a process women can use to identify financial goals and set strategy. They will discuss the Rule of 72, systematic investing, employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRAs as strategies for saving. Maria Xavier is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones and has been for 5 years. Her goal is to help her clients make the most out of the money they make by helping them create a strategy that will serve them well in the future for themselves and their families. Bill Greeley has 30 years of experience in commodity, equity, global macro risk structure, strategy, and trading. In 2020 in the teeth of the COVID pandemic, Bill launched a Private Wealth Business in order to help friends, family and the community navigate the changing economic landscape. Bill joined Edward Jones in the end of 2020 to better serve the community. Registration required. Please register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, October 14 Fairfield County Writers Group Write-In, 1 to 4 p.m. The Fairfield County Writers Group, founded in 2011, has been supporting and helping writers in the county with regular write-ins and accelerated events during the NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) season. The group is a non-profit and has no membership fees or dues. The community is made up of a variety of writers at different stages of their writing adventure. The Group has monthly write-ins and will have group meetings at the Wilton Library on the second Saturday of each month. Please visit fairfieldcountywriters.org/event-calendar to see the full FCWG Calendar for the latest schedule. These sessions are designed to help motivate you to write more and be able to discuss writing issues with other writers. No registration is required. FCWG has a Facebook Group as well for discussion, celebration, and commiseration. For more details, see the event listing at www.wiltonlibrary.org. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, October 14 Whiffenpoof Alumni Concert, 4 to 5 p.m. Comprising Yale Whiffenpoof alumni from the 1960’s and ’70’s, the Classic Whiffs, now in their twelfth year, have performed before audiences in Upper NY State, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Boston, Cape Cod, and the New Haven area. Drawing on traditional songs within the Whiffenpoof repertoire, the Classics remain serious about singing, rehearse diligently, and thoroughly enjoy the old songs in contemporary and challenging arrangements. This is a free performance. Donations will go toward Wilton Go Green and Wilton Library. Please register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Sunday, October 15 Books and a Blanket: Halloween Special!, 10 to 11:30 a.m. The Wilton Land Conservation Trust, Wilton Library, and Wilton Go Green have come together to offer a unique and immersive book reading experience for toddlers and preschoolers. Together, we've created an opportunity for families to venture outside, explore nature, listen to stories, and make an upcycled craft. Especially for October, come in your Halloween Costume, take part in singing, dancing, and a Trick-or-Treat Parade! Please visit www.wiltonlandtrust.org and click on “Events & Programs” to register and see more information. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Sunday, October 15 Connecticut's Own: Songs of the Guitar, 4 to 5 p.m. Please join us in the Brubeck Room for guitar music by John Lehmann-Haupt, who will perform a mix of classical works and his own arrangements of popular and traditional songs, including selections by Bach, Albeniz, Villa-Lobos, Gershwin, Pat Metheny, and James Taylor. Guitarist John Lehmann-Haupt, known equally for his arrangements of popular and traditional songs and for his classical interpretations, has been playing since he was five years old. He has released two acclaimed CDs, Songs of the Guitar and Songs of the Guitar II, and has performed in concert throughout the Northeast. His 12-year engagement at Windows on the World (atop the former World Trade Center) was cited for musical excellence by The New York Times. Registration required. Please register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, October 16 Eyeball Pong, 4 to 5 p.m. Halloween hungry 4th-7th graders can craft creepy paddles and stomach-churning projectiles then plunge headlong into one-on-one or team competition. Serve, slam, save... SQUISH! Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. Caregivers must remain in the library building. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, October 16 What You Need to Know about the Latest in Breast Imaging and Genetic Testing, 6 to 8 p.m. Please join us during Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October to hear from two experts who will speak about current research and recommendations on breast health. Dr. Kazanjian will describe the latest recommendations for breast imaging, the newest technologies, and what’s on the horizon. Dr. Suskin will discuss the hereditary basis of breast cancer as well as the important role genetic counseling and testing play in empowering patients and families to make informed decisions regarding cancer treatment and prevention. She will also address common myths surrounding cancer genetics. An informal reception will take place from 6-6:30pm, followed by the presentations at 6:30pm. Dr. Mia Kazanjian is a board-certified radiologist specializing in breast and body imaging. She is currently in practice with Norwalk Radiology Consultants, where she serves as the Director of Women’s Imaging. She is now assuming the role as Director of Women’s Imaging at Stamford Hospital and Co-Director of the Stamford Health Breast Center. Dr. Barrie Suskin, Director of Reproductive Genetics and OB/GYN Ultrasound at Stamford Hospital, is board-certified in both Obstetrics & Gynecology and Medical Genetics. Dr. Suskin is proud to offer a personalized, patient-centered approach to innovative genetic testing options. Please register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, please contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, October 17 Teen Library Council, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Wilton Teen Library Council (TLC) is a monthly group for youth in grades 6-12 who are interested in becoming more involved with the library. All Wilton teens are welcome. Benefits include: helping librarians choose teen materials, brainstorming ideas for teen programs, gaining experience working in a leadership role, and helping the community through service projects. Each meeting will consist of a small group activity and discussion of upcoming events. We will meet the second Tuesday of each month and ask that you attend all meetings. Registration is optional, but we recommend submitting a TLC application before your first meeting. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Please contact Teen Services at (203) 762-6342 with any questions. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
In this session, we'll:
Explore the different college applications and admissions cycles (Early Action, Early Decision, Regular, Rolling).
Go through the Common app section-by-section as we talk about the best ways to fill each part out.
Address common mistakes that students make in the application writing process.
Offer tips & strategies to stand out via your application.
We'll have an ongoing Q&A so all your questions about the applications process can be answered. This talk is geared for high school students in 11th and 12th grades and their families. Priyanka Shingala of Let's Talk College, LLC will lead this discussion virtually. Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, October 17 Author Talk: Jennifer Wallace - Never Enough: How Toxic Achievement Culture Hurts Kids and What We Can Do About It, 7 to 8:30 p.m. In the ever more competitive race to secure the best possible future, today’s students face unprecedented pressure to succeed. They pack their schedules with AP classes, fill every waking hour with resume-padding activities, and even sabotage relationships with friends to “get ahead.” Family incomes and schedules are stretched to the breaking point by tutoring fees and athletic schedules. Yet this drive to optimize performance has only resulted in skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and even self-harm in America’s highest achieving schools. In Never Enough, award-winning reporter Jennifer Breheny Wallace investigates the deep roots of toxic achievement culture, and finds out what we must do to fight back. Wallace draws on interviews with families, educators, and today’s leading child psychologists as well as an original survey of nearly 6,000 parents. Through this deep research, Wallace shows what kids need from the adults in the room is not more pressure, but to feel like they matter, and have intrinsic self-worth not contingent upon external achievements. Packed with memorable stories and offering a powerful toolkit for positive change, Never Enough offers an urgent, humane view of the crisis plaguing today’s teens and a practical framework for how to help. Jennifer Wallace is an award-winning journalist and social commentator covering parenting and lifestyle trends. She is a frequent contributor to The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, and appears on television to discuss her articles and other hot topics in the news. After graduating Harvard College, Jennifer began her career in television at "60 Minutes," where she worked as a journalist for many years. She lives in New York City with her husband and their three children. elmstreetbooks.com will be selling copies after the talk. A portion of the proceeds goes to Wilton Library. The media sponsor of our author talks is GOOD Morning Wilton. No charge. Co-sponsored by Wilton Library, Wilton Youth Council, and Thrive With A Guide. Registration required. To register and for more information, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org, call the library’s reference librarians at 203-762-6350 or email cfquinn@wiltonlibrary.org. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, October 18 Pumpkin Race (+ more Halloween games for grades 1-3), 4:15 to 5 p.m. A spooktacular smorgasbord of Halloween party games awaits brave 1st-3rd graders! Halloween is near and pumpkins are rolling. Use a witches broom to sweep your pumpkin across the finish line! Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. Caregivers must remain in the library building. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, October 18 From Thought to Thread: Costume Designing for TV & Film, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Please join us for a unique opportunity for an insider’s look at costume designing for television and film. Learn about Judith Gellman’s career—how she got there from an early start in the fashion industry in NY to Chicago, Toronto and eventually L.A.—and then about how a costume designer works with producers, directors and actors, as well as others behind the scenes. Judith uses her own experiences to talk about what goes into being a successful costume designer on films and TV. Judith Gellman is a Costume Designer in the entertainment industry who has worked on over 100 hours of television and film. She has designed for stars including Carol Burnett, Elizabeth Taylor, Peter O'Toole, Bill Murray, Mary Tyler Moore, and Lily Tomlin among many others. Judith received her first of four submissions for an Emmy Award for her period design work on a Children's After School Special for ABC entitled Frank and Fearless. Some of the theatrical films she designed were Meatballs, Head Office, Adventures in Babysitting, Getting Away with Murder, Firehouse Dog and Ideal Home. She designed for TV series including Super Fun Night starring Rebel Wilson, Bad Judge starring Kate Walsh and American Woman with Alicia Silverstone. Registration suggested. Please register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, October 19 Using Gmail, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please join us for the third of our computer literacy classes this month - Using Gmail. This class will present the very popular email application, Google Mail (GMail). We will cover important GMail basics, such as: Sending, Receiving, Replying, Forwarding, Printing, etc. But we will also cover many of the really interesting (and lesser known) capabilities of GMail, such as: Labels, Categories, Snoozing, Starring, Themes, Signatures, Vacation Response, and more. No prior GMail experience is necessary for this class. Mike Ingber is the owner of Upward Business Systems, which has been in business since 1989 and provides expert, reliable, affordable computer consulting services to a large base of clients. Registration recommended. Please register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, please contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, October 19 Building a Lasting Legacy: Essential Estate and Tax Planning Strategies for Retirement, 6 to 8 p.m. Please join us in the Brubeck Room to learn more about important retirement strategies. It can be easy to overlook, but an estate plan is essential for nearly every person, regardless of how much money you have. Without a plan, the laws in your state can govern what happens to your assets, leaving your family to deal with lengthy probate court delays and difficult decisions. In this course, we will share with you tax strategies and concepts as well as examples and case studies to help illustrate how you can potentially protect your hard-earned resources for the next generation. Beginning 30 years ago working for various Wall Street brokerage firms, veteran financial advisor Michael Alimo (Investment Advisor Representative, ChFEBC) has been devoted to serving clientele in CT and the New England region for 18 years at his USA Financial & Tax Services, LLC. He has hosted many seminars, speaking to groups about a broad array of financial, investment and retirement topics. Registration required. Please register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Friday, October 20 Baseball by the Book: WHS Authors Discuss the National Pastime, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Please join us during this baseball playoff season for a discussion on the sport by two former Wilton High School graduates. Ed Porcelli and Jonathan Silverman will discuss their books about baseball and how they connect to the current state of the national pastime. Ed's book, The Last Dance: The Eagles' Rise to Extinction, is about the last season of a collegiate baseball team, while Jonathan's edited collection, Astros and Asterisks: Houston's Sign-Stealing Scandal, Explained, covers the 2017 baseball scandal in context. Ed Porcelli is an entrepreneur, baseball coach, and former professional baseball player who has been involved with baseball for 45 years. He is the author of Scabs Heal All Wounds, about his experience playing with Milwaukee Brewers during the 1994-95 MLB strike that caused the cancellation of the 1994 World Series. His latest book is titled, The Last Dance: The Eagles’ Rise to Extinction, about the shutting down of the baseball program at North Carolina Central University. Jonathan Silverman is a professor and chair of English at UMass Lowell. He is the editor of Astros and Asterisks: The Houston Sign-Stealing Scandal Explained and the co-author with Michael Hinds of Johnny Cash International: How and Why the World Loves the Man in Black, which recently won the biennial Peggy O'Brien Book Award. He is a former Fulbright Roving Scholar in American Studies. Each of the author's books will be available for sale at the event. Cash is appreciated. Please register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, October 21 Halloween Storytime!, 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. Children ages 2 and up are invited to dress up and join us with their caregivers for a special Halloween Storytime! There will be Halloween themed stories, songs, and rhymes and lots of movement. Fun for the whole family! Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, October 21 Poetry in the Preserve: Live Poetry Reading in a Romantic Meadow, 2 to 4 p.m. Poetry in the Preserve: blending art and the natural environment within Wilton Land Conservation Trust’s protected open space: the Nick Parisot Memorial Trailhead located at 77 Tito Lane. This program offers an opportunity to relax and listen to poems within a beautiful meadow setting. Attendees may share a poem of their own with the group. Immerse yourself in nature and bring your chair or blanket to enjoy a relaxing afternoon listening to poetry while connecting with nature and community. All are welcome to this program. This exceptional and unique event is co-sponsored by the Wilton Land Conservation Trust, Wilton Library, and the Wilton Chapter of the Connecticut Poetry Society. Together, we are enriching the Wilton community and elevating minds within beautiful landscapes. Registration requested at registration@wiltonlandtrust.org or visit www.wiltonlandtrust.org and click on “Events & Programs” to register and see more details. For more information, contact inquiry@wiltonlandtrust.org or asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Sunday, October 22 Wilton Candlelight Music at the Wilton Congregational Church: Marc-Andre Hamelin, Piano, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wilton Candlelight Music presents a concert on Sunday, October 22, 2023, featuring Marc-Andre Hamelin. "A performer of near-superhuman technical prowess” (The New York Times), pianist Marc-André Hamelin is known worldwide for his unrivaled blend of consummate musicianship and brilliant technique. He will open our season with a program of works by Ives, Schumann, and Ravel. The October 22 concert will take place at 4pm at the Wilton Congregational Church, just north of Wilton Center on Route 33. Tickets may be purchased on the website www.wiltoncandlelightmusic.org or at the door: adults $30, students free. Wilton Candlelight Music benefits the Wilton Library Association and happily accepts individual and corporate tax-deductible contributions. Wilton Congregational Church, 70 Ridgefield Road (Route 33), Wilton, CT. www.wiltoncongregational.org: 203-762-5591.
Monday, October 23 through Tuesday, October 31 Spooky Scavenger Hunt, during library operating hours. Halloween is almost here! Creepy creatures lurk in unexpected places. Find them all and win a prize! Available all day at the Children's Desk. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, October 23 Make Your Own Halloween Squishies!, 4 to 5 p.m. For grades 4-7 only. Craft a cute memory foam friend. Help yourself to precut shapes or make them from scratch. Wear clothes to paint in. Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. Caregivers must remain in library building. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, October 24 Senior Center Book Discussion: The Secrets We Kept: A Novel, 11 a.m. to noon. Please join us as Caroline Mandler leads a discussion of Lara Prescott's The Secrets We Kept. Lara Prescott’s debut novel weaves together a romance and a spy thriller, inspired by a true story. During the Cold War of the 1950s, the CIA hatches a plot to send two woman spies, posing as secretaries from the typing pool, into the Soviet Union to smuggle out the manuscript of Boris Pasternak’s novel Doctor Zhivago. Interwoven with this plotline is the love story of Pasternak and the mistress who went to the Gulag rather than betraying him to Stalin. And, yes, that mistress became the inspiration for the literary heroine Lara of the famous novel and film. Bookpage wrote: “A whirlwind of storytelling. In Prescott’s supremely talented hands, the result is no less than endlessly fascinating, often deliciously fun, as well as heartbreaking. The Secrets We Kept is a dazzling, beguiling debut.” This group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month from September through May, excluding December. Call the Senior Center for details and to register at 203-834-6240. Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road, Wilton.
Tuesday, October 24 Paint it Up!, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Come join us for a fun and relaxing evening. We'll supply the canvas, paints, brushes and a collection of masterpieces to copy and inspire you. No art experience required. Just a desire to pick up a brush, have fun and let your inner self out! For adults, ages 18+. Space limited. Registration required. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, October 24 2023 League of Women Voters Candidate Forum: Board of Education, 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Wilton League of Women Voters, Wilton Library, and GOOD Morning Wilton will cosponsor two events at which voters can hear from candidates running for positions on the Board of Selectmen, the Board of Education, and the Board of Finance. Both events will follow a Cumulative Time Format and both will be moderated by a League of Women Voters-certified, out-of-town moderator who will present questions submitted by the public in written form. The sessions will take place in Wilton Library's Brubeck Room and will be live-streamed on GOOD Morning Wilton's website, www.GOODMorningWilton.com. In addition, the debates will be recorded for later viewing at GOODMorningWilton.com and www.wiltonlibrary.org. The October 24 debate will feature the candidates running for the Board of Education. The October 26 debate will feature the candidates running for the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance. Both events will start at 7:00 PM. The sessions will provide community members an opportunity to hear from the candidates who seek to serve and make critical decisions facing the town in the coming years; and to pose questions to them that will highlight their goals and priorities. Questions for the candidates may be submitted in advance through the Wilton League of Women Voters at wiltonlwv@gmail.com or live from the audience in the Brubeck Room. To see guidelines for submitting questions, please see the event listing at www.wiltonlibrary.org. The LWV is a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Registration required. To register and see more details, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, contact wiltonlwv@gmail.com. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, October 25 Halloween Hack That Painting, 4 to 5 p.m. Aspiring artists in grades 4-7 can let their imaginations run wild as they add their own ideas to a Halloween-themed canvas. You don't need to be an artist, just bring creativity and clothes you don't mind getting paint on! Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space permits. Caregivers must remain in the library building. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, October 25 The New SAT vs. ACT (Zoom), 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. It's official, the SAT is getting a completely new look as of March 2024. Curious to see what the new process will be? And how does the exam compare to the ACT?
Join us as we explore:
The components of the New SAT.
The SAT vs. ACT: Content, format, which one should you take?
What is considered a GOOD score?
What is superscoring? Test-flexible, test-blind, and test-optional? In a world of test-optional, should you still test and submit your scores?
What next? How to prep and resources available to you.
Find out more about the testing process and how to best use it to boost your college application. This talk is geared for high school students grades 9-11 and their families. Priyanka Shingala of Let's Talk College, LLC will lead this discussion virtually. Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, October 25 Author Talk: Dana Buckmir In Conversation About Her Memoir Everything Will Be Okay, 7 to 8 p.m. Please join us as Connecticut native and author Dana Buckmir brings her story about surviving domestic violence and reclaiming her voice to Wilton Library. Her most recent memoir, Everything Will Be Okay, will the topic of conversation between Dana and Ann Rodwell-Lawton, associate director of the Domestic Violence Crisis Center. Erik Becker is the charming, witty and charismatic stranger who messages Dana, challenging her to step out of her comfort zone and give love another chance. Dana thinks she’s met her soulmate but soon realizes that the man of her dreams is not who he seems. What initially begins as a whirlwind romance quickly transforms into something that could lead to dire consequences. Dana Buckmir is the author of Everything Will Be Okay and Plenty of Laughs: One Woman's Journey Navigating the Online Dating Waters. She also contributes to a biweekly dating column called, "Oh Dana" that gives advice on relationship topics. Dana believes that storytelling not only entertains, but reminds us that we are sharing a collective experience that makes us a little more connected and a little less lonely. Ann Rodwell-Lawton is the Associate Director of the Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC). Ann oversees DVCC's community initiatives, direct services programs, and quality assurance efforts. Ann has worked in the field of domestic violence and sexual assault for ten years. No charge. Co-sponsored by Wilton Library, the Domestic Violence Crisis Center, the Wilton Domestic Violence Task Force, and The Riverbrook Regional YMCA. Registration required. Please register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, October 26 2023 League of Women Voters Candidate Forum: Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance, 7 to 9 p.m. The Wilton League of Women Voters, Wilton Library, and GOOD Morning Wilton will cosponsor two events at which voters can hear from candidates running for positions on the Board of Selectmen, the Board of Education, and the Board of Finance. Both events will follow a Cumulative Time Format and both will be moderated by a League of Women Voters-certified, out-of-town moderator who will present questions submitted by the public in written form. The sessions will take place in Wilton Library's Brubeck Room and will be live-streamed on GOOD Morning Wilton's website, www.GOODMorningWilton.com. In addition, the debates will be recorded for later viewing at GOODMorningWilton.com and www.wiltonlibrary.org. The October 24 debate will feature the candidates running for the Board of Education. The October 26 debate will feature the candidates running for the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance. Both events will start at 7:00 PM. The sessions will provide community members an opportunity to hear from the candidates who seek to serve and make critical decisions facing the town in the coming years; and to pose questions to them that will highlight their goals and priorities. Questions for the candidates may be submitted in advance through the Wilton League of Women Voters at wiltonlwv@gmail.com or live from the audience in the Brubeck Room. To see guidelines for submitting questions, please see the event listing at www.wiltonlibrary.org. The LWV is a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Registration required. To register and see more details, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, contact wiltonlwv@gmail.com. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, October 28 Tales to Tails, 11 a.m. to noon. Children who can read independently are invited to read to a ROAR (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue) Therapy Dog. The use of trained therapy dogs in reading programs can result in children who feel comfortable reading out loud, read more often, attempt more difficult books, and actually look forward to reading. As they improve their literacy skills, they're not just learning how to read, they're learning to love to read! Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, October 28 NOT Just for Kids: Strings - Vienna comes to Connecticut, 3 to 5 p.m. Children ages 4 and up and their families are invited to this presentation by Norwalk Symphony Orchestra's String Quartet (Violins, Viola and Cello). We will explore the music of Vienna and enjoy the sounds of the string section. Bring your waltzing shoes and try out some string instruments yourself! Registration Recommended. Please register all attendees. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, October 30 Spooky Storytelling, 5 to 6 p.m. Kids in grades 2 and up can join us to get ready for Halloween with some spooky, scary stories. Join us to hear stories that will have you on the edge of your seat. Prepare to be scared! No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.