Wilton Library April 2018 Activities and Events
Monday, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Stitch Time for Knitters and Crocheters, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Weekly drop-in for knitters and crocheters. Make new friends, get tips and share ideas while working on your own projects. New to stitching but want to give it a try? We have needles and yarn for you to test out. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Lego Club, 4 – 4:45 p.m. Kids in Grades K and up are invited to join the Lego Club. Sessions will be based on a new theme such as castles, vehicles, towers and more. Children will learn about the theme through stories and non-fiction books and then create a Lego masterpiece from the library's Lego collection. There are 20 spots available for this program on a first come first serve basis. Tickets will be passed out at the Children's Library Reference Desk starting at 3:45 the day of the program. Inquiries: 203-762-6336. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, April 2 through Monday, May 21 Caregiver Support with Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Caring for a loved one who is ill is stressful and exhausting. It can be a profoundly isolating and lonely experience. Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County and Wilton Library invite you to attend this eight-week caregiver group where you will find support, empathy and understanding with others in similar circumstances. This support group is free-of-charge and open to the public but pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please call Laurie Petrasanta at Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County at 203-762-8958, ext. 316. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, April 3 through Tuesday, June 5 Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Join the library for 2 and 3-year-old story time. Children and their caregivers will sing songs, listen to stories, and enjoy playtime together while building literacy and social skills. No registration, no fee. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, April 3 Random Acts of Kindness (RAKtivist) Club for Middleschoolers, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. We're looking for students in grades 6-8 who would like to join RAKtivists -- a world-wide movement which practices Random Acts of Kindness. We do something nice and think of ways to spread kindness and put smiles on people’s faces. We'll bake cookies for a senior living community, make dog and cat toys for animal shelters, decorate gingerbread houses for local agencies, read to the elderly and more. Last date: May 1. Sponsored by the John & Patricia Curran Teen Fund. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, April 4 Maker Demo & Pop-up Shop, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Innovation Station is setting up shop in Wilton Library's lobby. Stop by and check out some of our equipment, discover what can you can do in our Maker Space and/or purchase an apron, tea-towel, wine stopper and other items made in the Innovation Station. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, April 4 through Wednesday, June 6 Books for Babies, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Bring your wonderful baby to this infant friendly program at the Wilton Library! We will sing and play and enjoy gentle stories geared for babies under 12 months old. This is an excellent forum to meet other new parents in the area. Bring dad too! Caregivers must be present. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, April 4 through Wednesday, June 6 Wonderful Ones and Twos, 11 – 11:30 a.m. This program is a sharing time for 1 and 2-year-olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and toy time. No registration, no program charge. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, April 4 through Wednesday, May 23 Loss of a Spouse with Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Grief is invisible and often misunderstood. It can be a profoundly isolating and lonely experience. Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County and Wilton Library invite you to attend this bereavement support group for those who are grieving the loss of a spouse. This support group is free-of-charge and open to the public but pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please call Laurie Petrasanta at Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County at 203-762-8958, ext. 316. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, April 4 STEM Sports: Basketball Bonanza, 3:15 – 4 p.m. Whether you swing a racket, kick a ball, or cheer from the sidelines, Wilton Library has the perfect program for you. Sports players and fans in grades 3-5 are invited to join us weekly for a Sports themed STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activity. Each week we will feature a new challenge and a new sport....the only question is will you hit it out of the park or strike out? Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6336. (No session April 11). Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, April 4 Let's Make Something with TinkerCAD , 4 – 4:45 p.m. 3D Computer Design: Learn how to use TinkerCAD, a free online Computer Aid Design program, to make a simple 3D puzzle! For ages 8-12 only. Registration is required. Register online or call 203-762-6336. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, April 4 Why Your Child Isn't Sleeping and What You Can Do About It, 7 – 8 p.m. This is a program on how to help children fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up well rested. Topics include: The 5 components of healthy sleep; why children wake up at night; night feeding— hunger or habit?; early rising; bedtime resistance; nightmares vs night terrors; underlying medical conditions that affect sleep; practical strategies to improve a child's sleep today. Presenter Alison Bevan is the Pediatric Sleep Specialist at The Center For Advanced Pediatrics in Darien and Norwalk, CT where she works with children of all ages to improve sleep. She is a Certified Gentle Sleep Coach, Happiest Baby Educator, and a member of The International Association of Child Sleep Consultants. No charge. Registration highly encouraged.
Thursday, April 5 Spring Poetry - Goethe’s Faust: Poetry of Passion and Pathos, Power and Politics with Dr. Gerald Weiss, 10:30 – noon. This is the final session of the literature seminar on Goethe’s Faust. Goethe’s tragedy, Faust, presented by Dr. Gerald Weiss. Register online or call 203-762-6334. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, April 5 through Thursday, June 7 Mother Goose on the Loose, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Mother Goose on the Loose is a themed story time for children ages 6 months to 2 years. Children will sing songs, listen to stories, move to music, and learn nursery rhymes. Felt boards, puppets, instruments, and props will be used. No fee. **Please note-in an effort to create a small, consistent group experience, this program uses a lottery system for registration. Lottery registration forms are available at the Children's Library desk starting March 19 and must be returned by April 2. Patrons will be notified via email if they receive a spot. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, April 5 through Thursday, June 7 Mother Goose on the Loose, 11 – 11:30 a.m. Mother Goose on the Loose is a themed story time for children ages 6 months to 2 years. Children will sing songs, listen to stories, move to music, and learn nursery rhymes. Felt boards, puppets, instruments, and props will be used. No fee. **Please note-in an effort to create a small, consistent group experience, this program uses a lottery system for registration. Lottery registration forms are available at the Children's Library desk starting March 19 and must be returned by April 2. Patrons will be notified via email if they receive a spot. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, April 5 Paper Botanical Daffodils with Laurie Davis, 1 – 3 p.m. or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Join us for another incredible class offered by Laurie Davis, Wilton's own Glitter Fairy! In this just-in-time-for-spring class, she will provide all the pre-cut supplies (including crepe paper, pigment, florist tape and glitter) and step-by-step instructions to make a beautiful yellow and green daffodil stem ready for a bud vase in your home. A lovely ever-lasting daffodil – one that never wilts, dies, needs watering or gets eaten by the deer! If time permits, there will be extra supplies for you to make a second or third stem – a nice start to a spring bouquet, if you are so inclined. Cost is $30 per adult, payable in advance. Class consists of one two-hour session, either 1 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. To register, call 203-762-6342. (Registration cannot be done online.) Once placed on the list, we'll require a $30 check made out to 'Wilton Library' to hold the spot.Space is limited. Hurry, this class will sell out quickly. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, April 5 Write your own Haiku!, 4:15 – 5 p.m. April is Poetry Month and Wilton Library is celebrating it with a Haiku program for children. Children in grades 3 through 5 will learn how to write their own Haiku poems. Deceptively simple and only 17 syllables, this form of Japanese poetry has become very popular with writers of all ages. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6336. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, April 5 WLA/SCORE - Tax Primer for Small Business, 6 – 8 p.m. SCORE of Fairfield County, Wilton Library, and the Wilton Chamber of Commerce present a seminar that will serve as a primer on taxes for small business owners. This workshop covers all the business forms and how taxes affect the business owner’s business and personal return. Other related topics include identity theft, audits, and estate taxes. Speaker Joseph R. D’Agostin has over 40 years’ experience in accounting and taxes while working in public accounting, small business and the IRS where he retired in 2008 as a Revenue Agent. He also has been an adjunct at Fairfield University since 1972 and Manhattanville since 2009. No charge. Visit www.fairfieldcounty.score.org or call SCORE at (203) 831-0065 with any questions. Check-in begins at 5:30pm. Co-sponsored by Fairfield County SCORE, Wilton Library and the Wilton Chamber of Commerce. The media sponsor is the Wilton Bulletin. Registration required. No charge. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Friday, April 6 Eclectic Eight Art Exhibition/Reception at Wilton Library, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Eight talented artists who have exhibited during Wilton Library’s Summer Shows get a chance to share more of their works in this month’s exhibition at the library. The artists work in a variety of media including watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, graphics, mixed media, drawings with subject matter encompassing portraits, still life, abstracts, botanicals, landscapes and more. Reception free and open to the public. Exhibition runs through April 27. 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, April 7 Etched Pub Glasses, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Learn how to use the Cricut, our die cutter and etch one or two pub glasses in celebration of National Beer Day today! Give someone or use yourself! $5 per glass to offset costs, payable upon arrival. For 7th graders to adults and 6th graders accompanied by adults who are willing to learn too. Must have a valid CT Library card and completed Innovation Station Agreement form. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Sunday, April 8 Personalize an Acrylic Jewelry Tray, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Learn how to use the Cricut, our die cutter and monogram an acrylic jewelry tray. Makes a great gift! $7 for the tray, payable upon arrival. Must have a valid CT Library Card and signed Innovation Station Agreement form. For 7th graders - adults and 6th graders accompanied by adults willing to learn, too. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; (203) 762-3950.
Sunday, April 8 Wilton Candlelight Concert at the Wilton Congregational Church— Bärli Nugent, Flute, and Nancy Allen, Harp, 4 – 5:30 p.m. International performing musicians, Bärli
Nugent, flute, and Nancy Allen, harp, perform Krumholtz, Damase and Gaubert. Ms. Nugent is a Wilton native. Concert held at Wilton Congregational Church located at 70 Ridgefield Road, Wilton. A portion of the proceeds benefits Wilton Library. For ticket information call (203) 762-3401 or www.wiltoncandlelightconcerts.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, April 9 Embroider or Monogram It!, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. In this one-on-one session, let us introduce you to our electronic embroidery machine and personalize a tea towel, apron, baby’s bib or golf towel. Aprons are available for $10. All other items are $5+. For 7th graders to adults and 6th graders accompanied by adults who are willing to learn too. Must have a valid CT Library card and completed Innovation Station Agreement form. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, April 9 New Life for Old Videos, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Do you have a box of old home videos? Wish you could still watch some of those funny or touching family moments? If so, come learn how to convert them to DVDs. For 7th graders through adults and 6th grade students accompanied by adults who are willing to learn too. Must have a valid CT Library card and signed Innovation Station Agreement form. Please bring the completed form to the workshop. Space limited to 1 student per session. Registration required. $1 fee for the DVR-R. This is for home videos only and conversion time is one-to-one. Equipment cannot accommodate 8mm tapes. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, April 10 Scanning Slides into Digital Images, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Do you have stacks of old slides and looking for a way to scan them into digital format? If so, come learn how to use our new high-resolution slide scanner. It can scan up to 50 slides in one batch. For 7th graders through adult or 6th graders accompanied by an adult willing to learn too. Must have a valid CT Library card and signed Innovation Station Agreement Form. Please bring the completed form to the workshop. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, April 10 Vacation Week Movies—Coco, 3 – 4:45 p.m. Drop in at Wilton Library during vacation week and watch a movie! The library will be showing Coco, Pixar's magical new the Academy Award-winning animated film. Rated PG and 105 minutes. No registration required. Caregivers must stay with children 8 and under, for older children, caregivers must stay in the building. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, April 10 Breast Cancer Survivors’ Support Group, 6 – 8 p.m. Post-treatment breast cancer survivors are invited to join in this monthly support group led by Nina Marino, LCSW. Nina was the Clinical Director for 15 years of the former Breast Cancer Survival Center and is a breast cancer survivor. Please email Nina at Cancersurvival2@aol.com" qowt-eid="E997" id="E997">Cancersurvival2@aol.com with any questions. No charge. Registration highly encouraged. Register online or call 203-762-6334. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, April 10 Embroider or Monogram a Golf Towel, 6 – 7:30 p.m. In this one-on-one session, let us introduce you to our electronic embroidery machine and personalize a golf towel. Golf towels are available for $5. For 7th graders to adults and 6th graders accompanied by adults who are willing to learn too. Must have a valid CT Library card and completed Innovation Station Agreement form. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, April 11 Wilton Library Readers—Everything I Never Told You, 12 – 1:30 p.m. Professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar discusses Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. Bring lunch; beverages will be provided. Group meets second Wednesday of each month through June. For a complete listing of meetings and titles, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org and click on Wilton Library Readers in “Books.” Advance registration suggested. Register online or call 203-762-6334. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, April 11 Free Downloads – Online Learning, 1 – 2:30 p.m. BYOD - Bring your own device and learn how to use the library’s free online learning services (Lynda.com and Transparent Language) which are available 24/7. There is something for everyone and hours of enjoyment for patrons with Wilton Library cards. Presented by Wilton Library for seniors at the Senior Center, Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road, Wilton. Please bring devices, passwords and Wilton Library cards. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6334. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, April 11 Vacation Week Movies—Ferdinand, 3 – 4:45 p.m. Drop in at Wilton Library during vacation week and watch a movie! The library will be showing Ferdinand. Rated PG and 105 minutes. No registration required. Caregivers must stay with children 8 and under, for older children, caregivers must stay in the building. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, April 12 Vacation Week Movies—Despicable Me 3, 3 – 4:45 p.m. Drop in at Wilton Library during vacation week and watch a movie! The library will be showing Despicable Me 3. Rated PG and 90 minutes. No registration required. Caregivers must stay with children 8 and under, for older children, caregivers must stay in the building. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Friday, April 13 & 27 Movement and Dance for Little Ones, 11 – 11:30 a.m. Children ages 0-5 years and their caregivers are invited to join a fun time of moving, grooving, jumping, shaking, singing and playing instruments. A great Friday morning work-out! Drop in. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; (203) 762-3950.
Friday, April 13 Monogram a Key-chain, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Monogram a silver disc key-chain or bottle cap opener key-chain using the Cricut, our die cutter and special vinyl. Give as a gift or keep it for yourself. $4 each payable upon arrival. Must have a valid CT Library Card and signed Innovation Station Agreement form. For 7th graders through adults and 6th grade students accompanied by adults who are willing to learn too. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org
Saturday, April 14 Monogrammed Tea Towels, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. In this one-on-one session, let us introduce you to our electronic embroidery machine and personalize a tea towel. $5 per towel. For 7th graders to adults and 6th graders accompanied by adults who are willing to learn too. Must have a valid CT Library card and completed Innovation Station Agreement form. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, April 14 Personalize an Acrylic Jewelry Tray, 2 – 4 p.m. Learn how to use the Cricut, our die cutter and monogram an acrylic jewelry tray. Makes a great gift! $7 for the tray, payable upon arrival. Must have a valid CT Library Card and signed Innovation Station Agreement form. For 7th graders - adults and 6th graders accompanied by adults willing to learn, too. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; (203) 762-3950.
Sunday, April 15 & 22 Girls Who Code Club, 1 – 3 p.m. Girls in grades 6-12 are learning how to create mobile apps, games or websites in this continuing program. We're part of a national club that offers project-based activities in a fun and creative environment. Supported by Girls Who Code and the Amadeo Family Fund. Registration filled. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Sunday, April 15 Hot & Cool: Jazz at the Brubeck Room—The Mimi Fox Duo, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Wilton Library is pleased to welcome back guitarist Mimi Fox to the Brubeck Room stage accompanied by Mike Asetta on bass. Internationally renowned guitarist/composer/recording artist Mimi Fox has been named a winner in 6 consecutive Downbeat Magazine international critic's polls and has been recognized by writers and colleagues alike as one of the most eloquent jazz guitarists on today’s scene. See registration link for more details. Reception following the concert. Suggested donation: $10. Funded by William and Karen Tell Foundation with special thanks to Ed and Catherine Romer and Chris and Tish Brubeck. Advance registration strongly suggested. CDs available for purchase and signing. Pre-registrants should arrive by 3:50 p.m. to be guaranteed seating; wait-listed and walk-in registrants will be admitted after 3:50 p.m. if space is available. Register online or call 203-762-6334. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Sunday, April 15 Embellished Napkins or Dish Towels, 2 – 3:30 p.m. In this one-on-one session, let us introduce you to our embroidery machine and embellish napkins or dish towels with decorative stitches. $5 fee for a set of two napkins or one linen towel, payable upon arrival. For 7th graders through adult or 6th graders accompanied by an adult willing to learn too. Must have a valid CT Library card and signed Innovation Station Agreement Form. Please bring the completed form to the workshop. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, April 16 Teddy Bear Picnic, 11 – 11:30 a.m. Join us for teddy-bearific stories songs and crafts. Bring your favorite Teddy Bear (or other stuffed animal). Juice and cookies will be served. Ages 3-5 years with parent/caregiver. Registration is required; no fee. Register online or call 203-762-6336. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, April 16 Embroider or Monogram a Pillow Cover, 1 - p.m. In this one-on-one session, let us introduce you to our electronic embroidery machine and embroider or personalize a decorative pillow cover. Covers are available for $8. For 7th graders to adults and 6th graders accompanied by adults who are willing to learn too. Must have a valid CT Library card and completed Innovation Station Agreement form. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, April 17 Tax Reform Reality Check, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Maintaining retirement savings that have been accumulated, as well as someone’s time horizon and tax efficiency can be critical components to retirement success. Topics will include: What are the major tax law changes? Which tax law changes could affect investing in one’s retirement portfolio? Are taxes on sale now and is this an opportunity? How states like Connecticut may possibly NOT benefit from these changes? What are a few of the concepts on how to potentially benefit from tax reform changes? Speaker Michael Alimo of USA Financial and Tax Services brings professional insight regarding how these changes may impact people today and in the future. Michael is a 30-year industry veteran and for the past 15 years as a financial service advisor has served clientele around CT & New England at USA Financial & Tax Services, LLC. No charge. Registration recommended. Register online or call 203-762-6334. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, April 18 Monogram a Key-chain, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Monogram a silver disc key-chain or bottle cap opener key-chain using the Cricut, our die cutter and special vinyl. Give as a gift or keep it for yourself. $4 each payable upon arrival. Must have a valid CT Library Card and signed Innovation Station Agreement form. For 7th graders through adults and 6th grade students accompanied by adults who are willing to learn too. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, April 18 STEM Sports: Soccer Sensation, 3:15 – 4 p.m. Whether you swing a racket, kick a ball, or cheer from the sidelines, Wilton Library has the perfect program for you. Sports players and fans in grades 3-5 are invited to join us weekly for a Sports themed STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activity. Each week we will feature a new challenge and a new sport....the only question is will you hit it out of the park or strike out? Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6336. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, April 19 10 Things You Need to Learn About College Admissions, 6 – 7 p.m.
College admissions is more competitive than ever. How do you find the right college for a top education and experience? What strategies will help you showcase your character and achievements and stand out? College admissions consultant Beth Manners will detail the process, from putting your college list together to writing your essays. Learn what it takes to gain admission and be successful. For high school students and their parents. Registration required. Space limited. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Friday, April 20 Paint it Up!, 10 a.m. – 12 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. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, April 21 through Tuesday, April 24 Wilton Library’s Annual Gigantic Spring Book Sale Fundraiser Wilton Library’s largest book sale features more than 70,000 items sorted in more than 50 categories – mysteries, gardening, art books, travel, and science fiction; gently used, collectible, rare books, DVDs, CDs, books on CD. Early Buyers with $15 admission on Saturday, April 21 from 7 to 9 am. Sale is free to public from 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday; Sunday, April 22, from noon to 5 pm; Monday April 23, from 10 am to 5 pm books half-price, and Tuesday April 24, from10 am to 5 pm ($5 bag day). Rotary Club of Wilton will be selling hot dogs and beverages on Saturday at lunchtime. All proceeds benefit the library. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, April 21 Scanning Slides into Digital Images, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Do you have stacks of old slides and looking for a way to scan them into digital format? If so, come learn how to use our new high-resolution slide scanner. It can scan up to 50 slides in one batch. For 7th graders through adult or 6th graders accompanied by an adult willing to learn too. Must have a valid CT Library card and signed Innovation Station Agreement Form. Please bring the completed form to the workshop. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Sunday, April 22 Make an Earth Day Terrarium, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Learn how to make an Earth Day terrarium. We will fill a glass vase with layers of rocks, sand and soil and plant a couple of succulents to make a mini garden that can be used as a beautiful centerpiece or conversation starter in honor of Earth Day (April 22, 2018). No gardening experience required. Just a desire to beautify the earth and keep it green and have fun! For ages 18+ with a valid CT Library Card. Space limited. Registration required. A $15 fee will be collected upon arrival to cover the cost of materials. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, April 23 Personalize an Acrylic Note Cube, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Learn how to use the Cricut, our die cutter and monogram an acrylic note cube for your desk. Makes a great gift! $12 for the note cube, payable upon arrival. Must have a valid CT Library Card and signed Innovation Station Agreement form. For 7th graders - adults and 6th graders accompanied by adults willing to learn, too. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342.Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; (203) 762-3950.
Monday, April 23 Enhancing Your Pictures with Photoshop, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Finished scanning in your photos, but want to learn some basic tips on enhancing them? This introductory session will get you started. For 7th graders - adults and 6th graders accompanied by adults willing to learn, too. Must have a CT library card and signed Innovation Station Agreement Form. Please bring the completed form to the session. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, April 23 Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence Exhibition/Reception: Kyle Riseley, 6 – 7:30 p.m. April brings Kyle Riseley to the Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence program. An avid and active conservationist, Kyle paints landscapes that clearly reflect her time spent outdoors in the natural world. Her early career in design and photography have influenced the many ways she uses color, light, and form to bring the viewer into her world of mossy habitats, sandy walkways, and marbled skies. See registration link for details. Co-sponsored by Weir Farm Art Center and Weir Farm National Historic Site and presented by Wilton Library. No charge. Registration suggested. Register online or call 203-762-6334. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, April 24 Parent Information Series Follow-Up Discussion: Managing the Impact and Influence of Digital Devices and Content, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Susan Bauerfeld (PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist) and Chris Parrott (BPS Chartered Counseling Psychologist) lead a follow-up discussion to their recent program on taking a different approach to managing the impact and influence of digital devices and content based on an understanding of the science of how both devices and human relationships can influence behavior. Parents are asked to bring their follow-up questions to the discussion and prepare to hone their skills. This presentation is appropriate for parents with children of all ages. No charge; registration is required; minimum of 25 participants needed. Co-sponsored by Wilton Library, Wilton Youth Services, Wilton Youth Council, Weston Library, Weston Youth Services, and SPED*NET Wilton. Register online or call 203-762-6334. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, April 24 Senior Center Book Discussion: The Last September, 11 – noon. Miwako Ogasawara leads a discussion of The Last September by Elizabeth Bowen. The novel is a social satire of the dying Anglo-Irish Protestant Ascendency set around 1920, the period of violent uprisings of the ultimately successful Irish War of Independence against the ruling class which had dominated Ireland for about 300 years. See library’s registration link for more details. This group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month through May. Call the Senior Center for details and to register at 203-834-6240. Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road, Wilton. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, April 24 Enhancing Your Pictures with Photoshop, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Finished scanning in your photos, but want to learn some basic tips on enhancing them? This introductory session will get you started. For 7th graders - adults and 6th graders accompanied by adults willing to learn, too. Must have a CT library card and signed Innovation Station Agreement Form. Please bring the completed form to the session. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, April 25 Design a Pocket Mirror!, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Come learn how to use our Button Maker and create unique designs, add slogans and go home with a pocket mirror or two that you have designed yourself! A fee of $1 per mirror will be collected upon arrival to cover material costs. For 7th graders - adults and 6th graders accompanied by adults willing to learn, too. Must have a CT library card and signed Innovation Station Agreement Form. Please bring the completed form to the session. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, April 25 STEM Sports: Mini Golf Madness, 3:15 – 4 p.m. Whether you swing a racket, kick a ball, or cheer from the sidelines, Wilton Library has the perfect program for you. Sports players and fans in grades 3-5 are invited to join us weekly for a Sports themed STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activity. Each week we will feature a new challenge and a new sport....the only question is will you hit it out of the park or strike out? Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6336. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, April 26 Scanning Slides into Digital Images, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Do you have stacks of old slides and looking for a way to scan them into digital format? If so, come learn how to use our new high-resolution slide scanner. It can scan up to 50 slides in one batch. For 7th graders through adult or 6th graders accompanied by an adult willing to learn too. Must have a valid CT Library card and signed Innovation Station Agreement Form. Please bring the completed form to the workshop. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, April 26 and Thursday, May 3 Make Your Own Piñata for Cinco de Mayo, 4 – 5 p.m. Come to Wilton Library and make your own Piñata for Cinco de Mayo! In this two-part workshop, children will create their piñata out of papier mache (4/26), leave it at the library to dry, and come back the following week (5/3) to decorate. They can then take their creations home to stuff with candy for Cinco de Mayo on May 5th! Children will be signed up for both classes when they register. Bring a T-shirt or wear old clothes as papier mache can be very messy! Registration required, for Grades 3 to 5. Children will be registered for both classes. Register online or call 203-762-6336. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, April 26 Succession Planning for Small Business, 7 – 8 p.m. This is an informative seminar on succession planning for small businesses. In this program, attendees will be educated about succession strategies and using life insurance as a funding vehicle. Specific succession techniques will be discussed as well as the tax ramifications that may arise in such planning. Presenter Andrew White is a financial advisor with Charter Oak Insurance and Financial Services Co. He focuses his practice on financial planning and insurance and investment strategies. He has an undergraduate degree from Fairfield University and an MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business. See library’s registration link for details. No charge. Registration recommended. Register online or call 203-762-6334. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, April 26 Embroider a Chef’s Apron, 6 – 7:30 p.m. In this one-on-one session, let us introduce you to our electronic embroidery machine and embroider or monogram a chef’s apron. $10 fee payable upon arrival. For 7th graders to adults and 6th graders accompanied by adults who are willing to learn too. Must have a valid CT Library card and signed Innovation Station Agreement form. Please bring the completed form to the workshop. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Friday, April 27 New Life for Old Videos, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Do you have a box of old home videos? Wish you could still watch some of those funny or touching family moments? If so, come learn how to convert them to DVDs. For 7th graders through adults and 6th grade students accompanied by adults who are willing to learn too. Must have a valid CT Library card and signed Innovation Station Agreement form. Please bring the completed form to the workshop. Space limited to 1 student per session. Registration required. $1 fee for the DVR-R. This is for home videos only and conversion time is one-to-one. Equipment cannot accommodate 8mm tapes. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, April 28 Embroider a Pet Bandanna!, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. In this one-on-one session, let us introduce you to our embroidery machine and personalize a pet bandanna for your furry friends. Bandannas come in a rainbow of colors and are available for $2 each, payable on arrival. For 7th graders to adults and 6th graders accompanied by adults who are willing to learn too. Must have a valid CT Library card and signed Innovation Station Agreement form. Please bring the completed form to the workshop. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, April 28 Tales to Tails, 11 a.m. – noon. ROAR's (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue) Therapy Dog Program will be bringing a therapy dog to be read to by children. 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 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! Children must read independently to participate in this program. No program charge, registration is required. Register online or call 203-762-6336. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, April 28 Personalize an Acrylic Note Cube, 2 – 4 p.m. Learn how to use the Cricut, our die cutter and monogram an acrylic note cube for your desk. Makes a great gift! $12 for the note cube, payable upon arrival. Must have a valid CT Library Card and signed Innovation Station Agreement form. For 7th graders - adults and 6th graders accompanied by adults willing to learn, too. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342.Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; (203) 762-3950.
Sunday, April 29 Connecticut's Own Concert: Friendship Concert – Music of Joseph M. Russo, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. This concert highlights a selection of woodwind compositions of Joseph M. Russo. The name of this program ‘Friendship Concert’ came about because Russo not only composes music for his friends but the performers for this concert are also counted among his friends. Instruments that will be featured include oboe, English horn, clarinet, bassoon, flute and piano. Having attended composition/music theory classes at Juilliard and Yale, Russo has developed his own personal melodic and tonal compositional style. He has composed numerous chamber and orchestra works. No charge. Registration strongly suggested. Pre-registrants should arrive by 3:20 to be guaranteed seating; wait-listed and walk-in registrants will be admitted after 3:20 if space is available. Media Sponsor: GOOD Morning Wilton. Register online or call 203-762-6334. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Sunday, April 29 Enhancing Your Pictures with Photoshop, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Finished scanning in your photos, but want to learn some basic tips on enhancing them? This introductory session will get you started. For 7th graders - adults and 6th graders accompanied by adults willing to learn, too. Must have a CT library card and signed Innovation Station Agreement Form. Please bring the completed form to the session. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, April 30 Embroider or Monogram It!, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. In this one-on-one session, let us introduce you to our electronic embroidery machine and personalize a tea towel, apron, baby’s bib or golf towel. Aprons are available for $10. All other items are $5+. For 7th graders to adults and 6th graders accompanied by adults who are willing to learn too. Must have a valid CT Library card and completed Innovation Station Agreement form. Registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6342. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, April 30 Author Talk: Jeff Benedict - Tiger Woods, 7 – 8:30 p.m. In 2009, Tiger Woods was the most famous athlete on the planet, a transcendent star of almost unfathomable fame and fortune living what appeared to be the perfect life—married to a Swedish beauty and the father of two young children. Winner of fourteen major golf championships and seventy-nine PGA Tour events, Woods was the first billion-dollar athlete, earning more than $100 million a year in endorsements. But it was all a carefully crafted illusion. As it turned out, Woods had been living a double life for years—one that exploded in the aftermath of a Thanksgiving night crash that exposed his serial infidelity and sent his personal and professional life off a cliff. In Tiger Woods, Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian, the team behind the recent bestseller The System, dig deep behind the headlines to produce a richly reported answer to the question that has mystified millions of sports fans for nearly a decade: who is Tiger Woods? Benedict is also the author of Little Pink House, which has been made into a movie starring Oscar-nominated Catherine Keener and Jeanne Tripplehorn. The film is in theaters in April and Benedict will be signing copies of both Tiger Woods and Little Pink House following his talk. Jeff Benedict is a bestselling author, a special features writer for Sports Illustrated, and a television and film producer. In addition to publishing fifteen non-fiction books, he has written for The New York Times and Los Angeles Times, and his stories have been the basis for segments on numerous TV networks. He is the founder and director of the Institute for Writing and Mass Media at Southern Virginia University. Jeff has previously spoken at Wilton Library. Q&A will follow the talk. No charge. Registration highly recommended. Register online or call 203-762-6334. Media Sponsor: Good Morning Wilton. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.