Wilton Library March 2021 Virtual Activities
Mondays, March 1, 8, 22 & 29 Ready Readers Live!, 4:15 – 4:45 p.m. Children ages 4-6 are invited to join in some story time fun! We will read two stories and have some chat time. Registration is required and space is limited. Registrants will receive an email link to the Zoom meeting shortly before the program. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org to register. No session March 15. Questions? Email aszabo@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, March 2 Wilton Reads - Memorial Drive Book Giveaway 10 – 11 a.m. and 5 – 6 p.m. Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir by Natasha Trethewey is our Wilton Reads 2021 pick. In anticipation of Trethewey's talk, and to insure a wide readership, free copies of the book will be distributed, thanks to Fairfield County Bank. Complimentary copy may be picked up at the Drive-Thru Window on Tuesday, March 2 from 10-11:00 or from 5-6:00 while supplies last. The Village Market is the sponsor of the virtual author talk on April 15. The media sponsor of Wilton Reads is GOOD Morning Wilton. For more information visit www.wiltonlibrary.org, call the library’s reference librarians at 203-762-6350 or email reference@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesdays, March 2 through April 20 Virtual Chess Club – Intermediate, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Kids in kindergarten through high school are invited to join this virtual chess class. Each week students will learn new strategies and then pair up using Chess.com to practice playing. Students must create a chess.com username prior to the start of class. Registration is required; the fee is $80 for an eight-week session. Please call 203-762-6336 or email aszabo@wiltonlibrary.org with any questions. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org to register. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesdays, March 3, 10, 24 & 31 Zooming Toddler Story Time, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Join us for an interactive Zoom story time geared especially for toddlers ages 1-3 years. Children and their caregivers will have fun listening to stories, singing songs, learning rhymes, and doing movement activities, all while building literacy skills. Registration is required for each date, and a Zoom link will be sent out the day before the program. No session March 17. For more details or if you have any questions, email Miss Amy at alilienharper@wiltonlibrary.org. Please visit www.wiltonlibrary.org to register. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, March 3 Zentangle Art Workshop: Zooming with Amy, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Join Amy, Wilton Library's certified Zentangle instructor, for a fun and relaxing live online Zentangle art session. This meditative art form uses simple steps to teach practitioners how to create beautiful patterns. Suitable for anyone who doesn't believe they can draw, as well as experienced artists. For adults and teens, ages 13+. See the library’s registration link for suggestions of supplies needed. 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. Please email slauricella@wiltonlibrary.org with any questions. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org to register and for short video tutorials. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesdays, March 3 through April 7 Celebrating Diversity, 3:30 – 4 p.m. Children ages 4 through 7 are invited to join in this story time in support of Wilton Reads 2021. Each Wednesday from March 3 through April 7, we will share picture books that represent a variety of cultural backgrounds. Kids will have a chance to explore these "window" books, where they can learn about someone else's life that may be different from their own. Children will hear the stories, have a discussion, and do an activity. Participants will receive a free copy of one of the books. Registration is required as space is limited. There is no fee. Please register for each session separately in order to receive the Zoom link. Supported by Kim and Mike Healy. Questions? Email aszabo@wiltonlibrary.org. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org to register. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesdays, March 3, 10, 17 & 31 Of Violence and Valor: Four Lectures on The Iliad, 5 – 6 p.m. Yale's Mark Schenker returns to Wilton Library with a 4-part virtual lecture series on Homer’s epic poem, The Iliad. He will concentrate on the poem as a literary work of art, and will consider also how it contrasts and harmonizes with The Odyssey as a masterpiece that engages both the destructive force of rage and the enduring power of civilization. No charge for the program. This lecture is made possible with the support of the Literary Series in Memory of Amy Quigley. Advance registration required. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org for program and speaker details and to register. Registrants will receive the Zoom session invitation link before each session. Please note: you will automatically be registered for all four session in the series. No session March 24. Please email Michael Bellacosa at mbellacosa@wiltonlibrary.org with any questions. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursdays, March 4, 11 & 25 Mother Goose on the Loose, 11 – 11:30 a.m. Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy a fun story time with music, puppets, picture books and nursery rhymes. No session on March 18. Registration is required for each individual session and space is limited. Registrants will receive an email link to the Zoom meeting the morning of the program. For more details, email Mrs. Keogh at lkeogh@wiltonlibrary.org. Please visit www.wiltonlibrary.org to register. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursdays, March 4 through April 22 Virtual Beginner Chess, 4 – 5 p.m. Kids in kindergarten through high school are invited to join this virtual chess class. Each week students will learn new strategies and then pair up using Chess.com to practice playing. Students must create a chess.com username prior to the start of class. Registration is required; the fee is $80 for an eight-week session. Please call 203-762-6336 or email aszabo@wiltonlibrary.org with any questions. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org to register. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, March 4 Is the ACT or SAT Best for Me?, 5 – 6 p.m. Starting to think about college entrance exams, but not sure whether to take the SAT or ACT… or if you even need to take one at all? Join us to learn about the purpose and the differences between the two. Test prep advisor and college counselor, Priyanka Shingala of Let’s Talk College, LLC, will discuss each exam, what are good scores, optional essays, and much more. The session will be run by. The program is especially relevant to current sophomores, juniors and their parents; however, anyone interested is welcome to join. Must have access to Zoom and registration required. A link will be sent the morning of the program. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org to register. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, March 4 Wilton Go Green - Be A Part Of Nature, Not Apart From Nature, 7 – 8 p.m. Wilton Go Green and Wilton Library present an informative session where attendees will learn about conservation projects they can undertake on their own properties that are essential to reverse the environmental threats. Presenter Donna Merrill’s work in environmental conservation spans more than two decades. A Wilton resident for 36 years, she’s served as Executive Director of the Wilton Land Conservation Trust and a Wilton Conservation Commissioner. She was instrumental in bringing the Pollinator Pathway to Wilton and other municipalities. No charge. Online registration required in order to receive the Zoom invitation link. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org and click on the Wilton Go Green registration link. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Friday, March 5 Zooming Child-Adult Zentangle Fun in Color, 3:30 – 5 p.m. Calling all artists and doodlers. If you love to draw or doodle but think you aren’t a good artist, this is the program for you. Using a few simple steps and techniques, anyone can learn to create beautiful artwork in a relaxing atmosphere. So join us and share some time with your favorite grownup. We will be doing different beginner tangles and this class will work equally well for first-timers and those who have a bit more experience, and attendees will be working in color. For children entering grades 3 – 6 with a participating adult. Registration is required. Please register all attendees. Participants will be contacted to pick up supplies a few days before the program. The Zoom link will be distributed before the session. Please note: supplies and space are limited. We ask that patrons register only if you are sure you can attend. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org to register. Email alilienharper@wiltonlibrary.org with any questions. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, March 8 Stitch Time for Knitters & Crocheters on Zoom, 1 – 2 p.m. Zoom session for crafters of all skill levels. Show off your latest creation, seek advice, and chat about anything while working on your own projects. Registration is required. Once you are registered, we'll email you the Zoom link. Please feel free to email cbenjamin@wiltonlibrary.org with any questions. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, March 8 College Q&A with Matthew Greene, 7 – 8 p.m. Join educational consultant, Matthew Greene, for a live virtual Q&A session. We'll have a discussion about testing, deferring admission and the latest updates on the college scene. Come prepared with questions. Recommended for high school juniors and seniors and their parents. Registration is required and space is limited. Must have a Zoom account. An email link will be provided to all registrants the morning of the event. Please email any questions to slauricella@wiltonlibrary.org. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org to register. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, March 9 The Cookbook Connection: A Virtual Recipe Swap, 5 – 6 p.m. Fettuccine, Ramen, Orzo, Udon, Gnocchi, Macaroni and more! We love oodles of noodles! Join us to share your favorite noodle recipe. Virtually “show and tell” or just come for the chat. Join us to share your favorite noodle recipe. Virtually “show and tell” or just come for the chat. Registration is required and space is limited. Must have a Zoom account. An email link will be provided to all registrants the morning of session. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org to register. Questions? Please email slauricella@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, March 10 Wilton Library Readers—Lost Children Archive, 12 – 1:30 p.m. Using Zoom, professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar discusses Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli. Attendees may feel free to munch their lunches while discussing the book. Group meets second Wednesday of each month through June. Must have a Zoom account. An email link will be provided to all registrants a few days before the meeting. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Questions? Please email kzeibak@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, March 11 Police Officer Story Time Live!, 10 – 10:30 a.m. Children ages 2 and up are invited to join Wilton Police Officers for an interactive story time on Zoom. You must have an account with Zoom. Registration for this program is required. Registrants will receive an email link to the Zoom meeting prior to the program. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. For questions email aszabo@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, March 11 WLA/WHS Scholarly Series: Connecticut Creativity: Vision + Imagination + Inspiration - Lynn Caponera and Dr. Jonathan Weinberg, 5 – 6:30 p.m. In the 14th year of the collaboration between Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society, this 5-part scholarly lecture series held virtually focuses on the theme of “Connecticut Creativity.” In this presentation, “The World of Maurice Sendak: A Virtual Tour of the Maurice Sendak House and Studio,” Lynn Caponera and Dr. Jonathan Weinberg discuss the world of the famous illustrator, author, and Ridgefield resident, Maurice Sendak. Caponera and Weinberg take the audience virtually into the Sendak world, discuss the Sendak creative process, and his Ridgefield, CT home and studio where he lived and worked for forty years. The recipient of numerous coveted awards, Maurice Sendak remains the most honored and beloved children’s book author in history. Lynn Caponera, Executive Director and President of the Board of The Maurice Sendak Foundation, had a 40-year history with the celebrated artist Maurice Sendak. Jonathan Weinberg, Ph.D., Curator of The Maurice Sendak Foundation, is an artist and art historian. The moderator is Max Gabrielson. The program is sponsored by Allison and Rob Sanders. This program is being hosted by Wilton Historical Society. No charge; donations welcome. Registration required for each individual session in order to receive the live stream links. Additional dates: March 25 Story Behind PT Barnum; April 8 Gillette and Holmes. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org for additional dates, topic and speaker details and registration. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Friday, March 12 Visit with Elizabeth Cady Stanton for Women's History Month, 4 – 5 p.m. In honor of Women's History Month, Wilton Library will be hosting a virtual program with Elizabeth Cady Stanton. One of the Founding Mothers of the Women's Suffrage Movement, Elizabeth Cady Stanton will tell her story and answer questions from the audience. Children and adults can register and will be sent a Zoom link on the day of the program. Registration required. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Questions may be emailed to lkeogh@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, March 15 through Friday, March 19 Wilton Reads - Teen Book Giveaway, 3 – 6 p.m. In support of Wilton Reads 2021, Wilton Library is offering teens in grades 8-12 a limited number of free copies of The Black Friend: On Being A Better White Person by Frederick Joseph. Many thanks to Kim and Mike Healy for sponsoring this initiative. Teens can pick up their complimentary copy at the library’s Drive-Thru Window on Godfrey Place beginning on Monday, March 15 at 3 p.m. and every afternoon that week while supplies last. Call Teen Services at 203-762-6342 or email teen@wiltonlibrary.org with any questions. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, March 16 Divorce 101 with Price Financial Group, 5 – 6 p.m. This informative online session covers the main issues one needs to understand and handle in the context of the divorce process. Whether you are contemplating a separation or divorce, or are in the midst of negotiating a settlement, divorce financial planning can be critical to helping to ensure these and other important considerations are adequately addressed. Hollis Hardiman, is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) who firmly believes in building a support team of divorce professionals including attorneys, mediators, and therapists that can help her clients make the best decisions during these emotional times. No charge. Online registration required to receive the Zoom invitation link. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Friday, March 19 CT Poetry Society Workshop –Online Zoom Meeting, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Please join us online for the next CT Poetry Society workshop using Zoom. All that's required is the willingness to share some poetry that you have written by reading it aloud to the group. Poets should email a copy of their poems to Ray Rauth at rayrauth@optonline.net. He will distribute the poems to the group shortly before the session. To facilitate discussion, space is strictly limited to just 15 attendees. No charge but online registration is required. The Zoom invitation link will be emailed to registrants shortly before the event. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, March 20 2021 March Madness Library Chess Tournament, 1 – 5 p.m. Several Connecticut libraries will battle over the chessboard on 3/20/2021! Up to 10 libraries will all compete with a championship as their objective. Students from these libraries have been practicing relentlessly with professional chess coaches. The matches will be played through Chess.com. The winner of this tournament will receive a chess trophy so that it can be displayed in their library. Participants must be members of our Chess Club. If you would like the link to view this tournament, please email aszabo@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, March 23 Firefighter Story Time Live, 10 – 10:30 a.m. Children ages 2 and up are invited to join Wilton Fire Fighters for an interactive story time on Zoom. You must have an account with Zoom. Registration for this program is required, and we will send you a link to the meeting via email. For questions email aszabo@wiltonlibrary.org. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, March 23 Poetry Discussion with Janet Krauss: The Poetry of Mary Oliver, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Janet Krauss leads a virtual discussion of a selection of poems by Mary Oliver. Janet Krauss has recently retired from teaching English at Fairfield University and has two poetry books published, along with having been published in Amethyst Review five times. Registration required online in order to receive the Zoom invitation link. A readings packet will be emailed in advance of the program. No charge. Please email Michael Bellacosa at mbellacosa@wiltonlibrary.org with any questions. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org to register. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, March 24 Long-Term Care Insurance with the CT Partnership for Long-Term Care, 5 – 6 p.m. This an informative presentation on securing long-term care insurance with the assistance of the Connecticut Partnership for Long Term Care, a program of the state's Office of Policy and Management. If a person is 40 or older, long-term care insurance approved by the State’s Connecticut Partnership for Long-Term Care could be part of one’s retirement plan. Presented by Aldo Pantano who has been with the CT Partnership for Long-Term Care for 13 years. No charge. Sponsored by Wilton Library and the CT Partnership for Long-Term Care. Online registration is required to receive the Zoom invitation link. Visit www.wiltonlibary.org for program and speaker details, and to register. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, March 25 WLA/WHS Scholarly Series: Connecticut Creativity: Vision + Imagination + Inspiration - Kathleen Maher, 5 – 6:30 p.m. In the 14th year of the collaboration between Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society, this 5-part scholarly lecture series held virtually focuses on the theme of “Connecticut Creativity.” In this lecture, “The Greatest Showman – Fiction vs Fact! The REAL Story Behind the REEL Story,” Kathleen Maher will captivate guests with an engaging journey through key elements in the P.T. Barnum movie. Maher will expand on the tales set in the screenplay and reveal the truth to the remarkable stories of struggle and triumph that are even more fantastic. Maher is celebrating 22 years at the historic Barnum Museum where she is Executive Director. The moderator is Steve Hudspeth. The program is sponsored by Rebecca Lin. This program is being hosted by Wilton Historical Society. No charge; donations welcome. Registration required for each individual session in order to receive the live stream links. Last lecture: April 8 Gillette and Holmes. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org for additional dates, topic and speaker details and registration. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Friday, March 26 Spring Fairy Workshop, 4 – 5 p.m. Kids entering grades K – 5 are invited to join a Zoom craft session to make a Spring Fairy Doll. Registration is required for each child participating. Once you are registered, you will receive notification when your craft kit is ready for pick-up at our drive-thru window. Supplies you will need at home are: colored tape, glue and scissors. Please note: Craft kits and space are limited. We ask that patrons register only if you are sure you can attend. Email questions to lkeogh@wiltonlibrary.org. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org to register. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.