Wilton Library Adds Events/Programs to June Lineup of Virtual Events
Thursday, June 11 Riverside Reptiles Live! Every Animal Tells a Story, 3 – 3:30 p.m. All-time Wilton Library favorite Riverside Reptiles is coming back for the Summer Reading Kick-Off of “Imagine Your Story”! They will present their program, “Every Animal has a Story” as an interactive virtual entertainment for kids of all ages. Five creatures—each with their own story and history. Registration is required. Zoom links will be emailed to registrants shortly before the start of the program. Supported by the Amadeo Family. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Questions? Email aszabo@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursdays, June 11, 18, 25 and July 2 Homer’s Epic Celebration of Civilization: Four Lectures on The Odyssey, 5 – 6 p.m. Mark Schenker of Yale College presents a four-part online lecture series on The Odyssey on four consecutive Thursdays beginning, June 11, from 5 to 6 p.m. Homer’s epic masterpiece that will place the poem in the context of the Ancient Greek world and the Western literary tradition. Mark’s primary emphasis, however, will be on The Odyssey as a literary work of art, reanimated by the collective reading of it. Participants will encounter once again Homer’s masterpiece of barbarism and civilization, of adventuring and homecoming, whose hero is both a warrior and a husband. There is no charge for the program. This lecture is made possible with the support of the Literary Series in Memory of Amy Quigley. Advance registration is required. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org for program details and to register. Registrants will receive the Zoom session invitation link. Questions may be emailed to Michael Bellacosa at mbellacosa@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, June 16 Find a Job - Wilton Library Can Help! - Live help for all stages of job hunting with JobNow, 12 – 1 p.m. Wilton Library is offering a timely three-part job searching series three consecutive Tuesdays, June 16, 23 and 30. This first session is with Diane Bizzle from JobNow, a free resource you can access with your Wilton Library card through the library's website. JobNow connects users with online career coaches to assist them during all stages of their job search. Get personalized one-on-one advice from an experienced career coach to help you job search, write your resume, and prepare for your job interview. Additional sessions: June 23—Uncover the Hidden Job Market with Reference USA; June 30 Get a Skills Upgrade with Lynda.com. Registration is required and space is limited. Must have a Zoom account. An email link will be provided to all registrants prior to the session. For questions about JobNow, please contact Melissa Baker at mbaker@wiltonlibrary.org. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org to register and for program details. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, June 17 Your Brain on COVID-19, 5 – 6 p.m. What happens to our brains under stress? Why are we forgetful and disorganized in crisis? How can we manage all the responsibilities we face in lockdown and as we emerge? Join Dr. Betsy Stone for an interactive and engaging discussion of our brains under stress - learn more about what's happening in your head. Dr. Betsy Stone is a retired psychologist. She lectures widely on issues of resilience, stress and the lives of families. Online registration required to receive the Zoom meeting invitation, which will be emailed on the day of the program. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org to register. Please email Michael Bellacosa with any questions at mbellacosa@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, June 23 Find a Job - Wilton Library Can Help! - Uncover the Hidden Job Market with Reference USA, 12 – 1 p.m. This is the second session in Wilton Library’s job searching series This session features TJ Pridell from ReferenceUSA, a resource you can access with your Wilton Library card through the library's website. This program will assist job seekers to identify a wealth of information that will help them expand their opportunities in the job market. Using this free service offered through the library, ReferenceUSA allows users to research area businesses and apply to available job openings, create marketing plans, and provide helpful tips on how to strengthen your resume. Last session: June 23—June 30 Get a Skills Upgrade with Lynda.com. Registration is required and space is limited. Must have a Zoom account. An email link will be provided to all registrants prior to the session. For questions about Reference USA, please contact Melissa Baker at mbaker@wiltonlibrary.org. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org to register and for program details. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, June 30 Find a Job - Wilton Library Can Help! - Get a Skills Upgrade with Lynda.com, 12 – 1 p.m. This is the final session in Wilton Library’s job searching series. This session features great career-building and job-hunting resources that are available on Lynda.com through Wilton Library using your Wilton Library card. Melissa Baker, Wilton Library's Media and Digital Services Librarian, will deliver the overview of this important resource. Lynda.com includes career-path guidance, tutorials on interviewing and negotiating salary, and thousands of video courses on every kind of software, all with the ability to easily post a course-completion certificate on Linkedin.com. Registration is required and space is limited. Must have a Zoom account. An email link will be provided to all registrants prior to the session. For questions about Lynda.com, please contact Melissa Baker at mbaker@wiltonlibrary.org. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org to register and for program details. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.