Wilton Library November 2022 Programs and Events In-Person & Virtual Activities
Tuesdays, November 1, 8 & 15 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. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, November 1 through Friday, November 4 Scary Scavenger Hunt, 3 to 7 p.m. Kids in grades K-6: we need your help again! Halloween is over but creepy creatures are still popping up all over the library! Will you please send these odious overstayers home? Test your library skills and win a prize! Select your age-appropriate scavenger hunt at the Children's desk anytime between 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesdays, November 1, 8 & 15 Big Kids Storytime, 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 some activities. Caregivers must remain on library property. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, November 1 Looking Further Back Into the Universe & More, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Please join us in the Brubeck Room for a journey back into the universe. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope was launched on December 25, 2021. After 29 days of deployment, several months of calibration, & a one million mile journey, the telescope is sending back incredible images, telling us more about the beginning of the Universe and raising more questions for further exploration. This presentation by Andy Poniros will discuss the challenges of building & making the telescope operational: how the JWST will search for other Earth-like planets around other stars, what it will tell us more about the early Universe after the Big Bang, the telescope’s latest discoveries, & future observations, through audio, video, & striking images sent back from the JWST that are better than scientists had ever expected. Andy Poniros has been a NASA volunteer since 1997. He has a degree in Electrical Engineering and has worked as a Medical Imaging Engineer for 48 years. He is a science correspondent & radio show host for a local Connecticut radio station, an amateur astronomer, and telescope maker. Registration required. Please register 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.
Wednesdays, November 2, 9 & 16 Wonderful Ones and Twos, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Active one- and two- 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 possibly some instruments and scarves, all geared towards building literacy skills. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesdays, November 2, 9 & 16 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. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, November 2 Author Talk: Cathy Katin-Grazzini - Love the Foods That Love You Back, 7 to 8:30 p.m. There is a better way to protect our health, the planet, and the creatures that share our world—one that is inspiring and delicious. Love the Foods That Love You Back: Clean, Healthy, Vegan Recipes for Everyone, by food writer and advocate Cathy Katin-Grazzini, guides cooks through the delicious, nourishing power of plant-based foods across more than ninety recipes without oil, salt, meat, dairy, or sugar. Plants provide all the nutrients we require to repair and sustain the gut microbiome, to quell systemic inflammation, and neutralize free-radical damage—all root causes of chronic illness. This book is for the food curious and people who like to cook as well as for home cooks who want to reinvigorate their repertoires and uncover the healing properties of food. One thing that Katin-Grazzini guarantees is that her recipes are sure to be crowd pleasers whether you’re an herbivore, carnivore, or omnivore. Cathy Katin-Grazzini is Food Editor for VEGWORLD Magazine, and manages her blog, Cathy’s Kitchen Prescription, where she shares her latest recipes and guidance on sustainable, healthy, vegan cooking, nutrition, and lifestyle. Certified in Plant-Based Nutrition, she is a member of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and trained as a PCRM Food for Life instructor. She and her husband Giordano Katin-Grazzini, who photographed this cookbook, live in Ridgefield, Connecticut. elmstreetbooks.com will be selling copies after the talk. A portion of the proceeds go to Wilton Library. The media sponsor of our author talks 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.
Thursdays, November 3, 10 & 17 Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Two- and three- 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 possibly get the chance to use scarves and instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, November 3 Teen Thursday: Make a Bookmark, 3:30 to 6 p.m. Drop by the Teen department for a fun activity, every other Thursday. Make a craft, play a game, or just relax. This week's activity: make a bookmark using our craft supplies! No registration necessary. Just drop in (while supplies last). This activity is for students in Grades 6-12 only. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursdays, November 3, 10 & 17 Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun, 4:15 to 5 p.m. Kids in grades K-4 can join Wilton High School Students' Team STEAM as they teach little 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 accepted if space allows. 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.
Thursday, November 3 How to Begin Researching Your Ancestors, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Please join us for a three-part series on researching your ancestors: November 3, 10, and 17. Please note: each session can stand alone but you will get more out of each if you attend all three. As you research, you will go farther and faster if you are organized and systematic. The process always starts with a current person, such as a sibling, spouse, in-law, friend, etc., and works backward in history, so bring photocopies of what you have so far for that person, his/her parents, grandparents, etc. Do not bring any original vital records, please. Handouts will be provided. These sessions on how to research your ancestors will be led by Jolene Mullen. A member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for thirty years, Jolene has held numerous chapter, state, and national offices. An author and frequent speaker on genealogical topics to libraries and historical societies, Mrs. Mullen is a member of the Connecticut Professional Genealogists Council. Registration required. You will be automatically signed up for all three sessions. To register and see more details, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. For information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, November 5 Entangled and Ingested: Combating Plastic Pollution through Art, 2 to 4 p.m. Please join us in the Brubeck Room for a Wilton Go Green presentation by Dr. Katharine Owens, who will share how she uses the arts to communicate about the pervasive problem of plastic pollution. A researcher and artist, Dr. Owens has spent the last year and a half creating a series of forty-six life-sized portraits of animals harmed by marine debris. She creates most of the pieces herself by hand sewing film plastic onto canvas, but the largest pieces (including three life-sized whales) are being co-created with the public. Stop by the Brubeck Room before the lecture to help assemble one of Dr. Owens' marine portraits. The community sewing project will be available following the lecture from 3-4pm. Dr. Katharine Owens is a Professor in the Department of Politics, Economics, and International Studies and Director of the University Interdisciplinary Studies program at the University of Hartford. Her work has been supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Stevens Initiative, the National Geographic Society, the Fulbright Nehru program, and the Connecticut Office of the Arts. Registration required. Please register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For questions, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Sunday, November 6 CT’s Own: Dream Collider: An Electroacoustic Viola Experience, 4 to 5 p.m. Please join us for an amazing performance by Wilton's own Nick Revel, a violist, improviser, composer, and educator who grew up K-12 in Wilton. Following his debut album Letters to My Future Self, Nick Revel evolves the art of layering and sound design in his new genre-phasing collection of works, Dream Collider, on Sapphire Records. This dreamy collision of Revel's musical influences leans heavily on both pop-inspired electronic and ambient-style film music, pulling the viola into an updated sound world that is relevant and relatable to modern audiences. When Nick Revel is not touring as founding violist of the GRAMMY™ Nominated PUBLIQuartet, he is composing, producing, and performing original solo pieces, audio engineering ensembles of various shapes and sizes, and teaching students of all ages. No charge. Registration strongly suggested. Pre-registrants should arrive by 3:50 to be guaranteed seating; wait-listed and walk-in registrants will be admitted after 3:50 if space is available. To register and see more details, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. For information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, November 7 K’NEX Builders Challenge, 4 to 5 p.m. Builders in grades 3-5, are you ready to rise to a challenge? Replicate real-world devices your own way with K'NEX kits. Have fun while you unleash your imagination. 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.
Wednesday, November 9 Wilton Library Readers: The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O’Farrell, Noon to 1:30 p.m. Professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar discusses The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O’Farrell this month. Group 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.
Thursday, November 10 Researching Your Ancestors: How to Use Library Resources and the Internet, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Please join us for a three-part series on researching your ancestors: November 3, 10, and 17. Please note: each session can stand alone but you will get more out of each if you attend all three. Libraries often have local collections that haven’t been digitized and don’t exist anywhere else. They also have internet access to state and national resources. Come learn what’s unique to the Wilton Library and how to access records and databases nationwide in your search for your ancestors. We will show you some of the best websites to use for vital records, military rosters, cemetery interment lists, probate proceedings, land transactions, church records, and lineage societies. Handouts will be provided. These sessions on how to research your ancestors will be led by Jolene Mullen. A member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for thirty years, Jolene has held numerous chapter, state, and national offices. An author and frequent speaker on genealogical topics to libraries and historical societies, Mrs. Mullen is a member of the Connecticut Professional Genealogists Council. Registration required. You will be automatically signed up for all three sessions. To register and see more details, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. For information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, November 12 Destroy Your Hard Drive!, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Are you looking to get rid of your old computer, but worried about all the personal information stored on it? Let Singularity Technology, Wilton Library’s Robotics team, take care of it! You can wait and watch or just drop and go. This is a robotics team fundraiser. No registration necessary; minimum $20 donation per computer. Computer hard drives only - no cell phones, tablets, or other electronics accepted. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, November 12 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 accepted if space allows. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, November 14 Trivia Challenge: The Marvel Cinematic Universe, 4 to 5 p.m. Super fans in grades 4-8: so you think you know the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Now's your chance to prove it! Test your knowledge and win super bragging rights! 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.
Monday, November 14 The Cultural and Cinematic Legacy of “The Godfather”, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Please join us in the Brubeck Room for an entertaining look at the legacy of “The Godfather.” “The Godfather” films continue to fascinate audiences. They have become some of the most enduring in the industry and have played a major role in influencing audience perceptions and misperceptions of criminal activities and family life. Greg Blank will examine themes of family, family values, the criminal empire of the Corleone family as a metaphor for American capitalism and values, and the immigrant experience, and the film’s legacy of phrases that endure in the contemporary popular lexicon (“I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse”; “keep your friends close, but your enemies closer”, etc.). It will also explore the folklore, legend, and background stories on the actual making of the film. A Long Island based filmmaker, film historian, and lecturer, Greg Blank has over 15 years of experience as a producer, director, cinematographer, and editor. Registration required. To register and see more details, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, November 15 Taxes: Upcoming Changes and the Effect on Your Retirement, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join us in the Brubeck Room to discuss the potential changes to tax law and strategies that may get you to "tax-free" in retirement. Taxes have been a concern for many Americans for decades now. With rising deficits, debt on the federal, state, and municipality level where does that leave the taxpayer? As we head towards retirement most Americans have squirreled away a fair amount of assets “tax-deferred”. At this educational workshop you will learn how taxes can affect the outcome of your retirement. We will include samples of retirement analysis and strategies to transition to a more favored tax status with your retirement savings and “tax-free” legacy concepts to consider. Veteran financial advisor Michael Alimo (Investment Advisor Representative, ChFEBC) have been devoted to serving clientele in CT and the New England region for 18 years at his USA Financial & Tax Services, LLC. Registration required. To register and see more details, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. For information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, November 17 Teen Thursday: Button Maker, 3:30 to 6 p.m. Drop by the Teen department for a fun activity, every other Thursday. Make a craft, play a game, or just relax. This week's activity: make a DIY pin or magnet with our button maker! No registration necessary. Just drop in (while supplies last). This activity is for students in Grades 6-12 only. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, November 17 Researching Your Ancestors: Developing Your Research Plan – Let’s Get Started!, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Please join us for a three-part series on researching your ancestors: November 3, 10, and 17. Please note: each session can stand alone but you will get more out of each if you attend all three. Once you figure out what you have, it will be easier to figure out what you still need in your search for your ancestors. We will help you define a goal and stay on track. We will show you how to use clues in various records, how to work around slow-downs (which are different from real brick walls), and how to not get lost in the weeds. Handouts will be provided. These sessions on how to research your ancestors will be led by Jolene Mullen. A member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for thirty years, Jolene has held numerous chapter, state, and national offices. An author and frequent speaker on genealogical topics to libraries and historical societies, Mrs. Mullen is a member of the Connecticut Professional Genealogists Council. Registration required. You will be automatically signed up for all three sessions. To register and see more details, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. For information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Friday, November 18 “The Wilton Open” Art Exhibition & Reception, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Local artists who have asked to exhibit their works at Wilton Library will be showcased in "The Wilton Open," the library's November-December art exhibition. This exhibition features artists from Wilton and surrounding towns who submitted inquiries expressing an interest to display their works at the library, starting from the year 2019 to the present. Their work represents a wide variety of styles, media, and subject matter. Reception is free and open to the public. Exhibition runs through December 28. 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, November 19 CT Poetry Society Workshop, 2 to 4 p.m. Please join us for the next CT Poetry Society workshop at the library. All that is 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. Register online or call 203-762-6334. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Sunday, November 20 Hot & Cool Jazz: The Mark Zaleski Band (featuring Glenn Zaleski) - Re-Imagining Dave Brubeck, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Please join us in the Brubeck Room for the Mark Zaleski Band featuring Mark on alto and soprano sax and his brother Glenn on piano in a sextet that will re-imagine the music of Dave Brubeck. Zaleski's recent album Our Time: Reimagining Dave Brubeck (2021) celebrates Brubeck’s legacy and classic compositions with decidedly modern arrangements that reflect Zaleski’s singular, nuanced approach. Illuminating these selections is a seasoned ensemble with seamless interplay no doubt informed by the deep-rooted history between Zaleski and his musical compatriots. Hot & Cool Jazz is brought to you by the generosity of the Estate of James (Tom) and Alice Brown. Internationally touring musician Mark Zaleski has distinguished himself as a uniquely dynamic soloist, multi-instrumentalist, and band leader. He has performed with a diverse group of notable artists including Ian Anderson, Dave Brubeck, Christian McBride, Lake Street Dive, the Louis Cole Big Band, the Grammy-winning 8-Bit Big Band, and Antonio Sanchez. Glenn Zaleski is one of the most in-demand pianists on the New York City jazz scene and he has made a name for himself playing with the likes of Ravi Coltrane, Cécile McLorin Salvant, the Vanguard Big Band, Yotam Silberstein, Ken Peplowski, Lage Lund, Ari Hoenig, and many more. Advance registration strongly recommended. Register online or call 203-762-6334. Suggested donation: $10. Each registration is for one name only; please remember to separately register each member of your party. Pre-registrants should arrive by 3:50pm to be guaranteed seating; wait-listed and walk-in registrants will be admitted after 3:50 pm if space is available. There will be a reception following the concert with CDs available for sale and signing. To register and see more details, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, November 21 Zentangle Art Workshop: Zooming with Amy (Zoom), 3 to 4:30 p.m. Join Amy, Wilton Library's certified Zentangle teacher (CZT), as she guides us through a fun and relaxing Zentangle 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. Zoom link will be sent no later than the morning of the program. To register and see short video tutorials, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, November 22 Firefighter Storytime, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Children ages 2 and up are invited to join Wilton Firefighters for an interactive, in-person storytime. Firefighters will read stories and children will have the opportunity to ask questions. We will also see the fire truck! Registration required. Drop-ins accepted if space allows. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, November 22 Senior Center Book Discussion: Looking Backward, 11 a.m. to noon. Please join us as Ray Rauth leads a discussion of Edward Bellamy's Looking Backward. One of the most commercially successful fiction works of the 19th-century, translated into 20 languages and selling over 1 million copies, Edward Bellamy’s utopian novel Looking Backward was also hugely consequential. In addition to inspiring over 150 “Nationalist Clubs” throughout the country, it arguably also spawned an entire political movement as influential leaders like John Dewey and Eugene Debs adapted the philosophy underlying the book to a political platform. As we follow the main character, looking backward from the year 2000 to the late-1880s, we’ll see how prescient Bellamy was…or wasn’t. And his “future” society’s make-up will give us plenty to talk about. From the Oxford University Press: “a book whose thunderous indictment of industrial capitalism and vision of life in a socialist utopia still touches a nerve in the twenty-first century.” This group meets on the fourth 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. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, November 28 The Very Hungry Code-a-pillar, 4:30 to 5 p.m. Problem solvers ages 4-Kindergarten can help Code-a-pillar find a path to some tasty leaves. Can you put Code-a-pillar's segments in the right order? Participants will learn coding basics as they practice collaboration and critical thinking. Caregiver must accompany. 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.
Tuesday, November 29 The Softer Side of Celtic, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Growing up in a home where the older Scottish folk songs were the everyday sounds, Jeff Snow developed a love for Celtic music. Jeff's music has been described as "quiet and relaxing Celtic." Much of it is but every once in a while he breaks out and the foot stomping begins. Sharing stories, songs and tunes enriched by the histories of Scotland, Ireland and England, his performances educate as well as entertain. You will see clapping, singing, laughing, lots of smiles and perhaps a few tears. Suitable for all ages. Jeff Snow is a talented multi-instrumentalist who plays the music and tells the stories behind the songs. He plays six and twelve string guitar, autoharp, Celtic Bouzouki & Bodhran. Jeff also plays the drums and a variety of other percussion instruments. Registration required. To register and see more details, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
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