Wednesdays, November 1, 8 & 15 Wonderful Ones and Twos, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Active 1 and 2 year-olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for a storytime especially geared for them! The program includes books, songs, rhymes, movement activities, and instruments or scarves, all geared towards building literacy skills. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesdays, November 1, 8 & 15 Bouncing Babies, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Join us for this interactive program especially for babies up to 12 months. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesdays, November 1, 8, 15 & 29 Great Decisions: A Global Affairs Discussion Series, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Please join us for a rerun of this year’s topics in the Great Decisions discussion series focused on current world affairs. Created by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), the Great Decisions discussion series has been run annually by a wide variety of libraries and educational institutions across the country for nearly 60 years - 2023 is Wilton Library’s inaugural year with the program! The series will highlight eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans in 2023/2024, including such topics as: Energy Geopolitics, China and the U.S., Economic Warfare, Global Famine, and Climate Migration, among others. Each attendee will receive a briefing book (professionally published by the FPA) which includes pre-session readings (about ten pages per week) providing background information, current data, and policy options for each issue. It serves as the focal point for our discussions. This 8-session course will run weekly for four weeks and continue again after a brief hiatus. Each session will be moderated by rotating volunteer attendees. Kicking off each session will be a 20-minute Great Decisions video on the topic of the week followed by a moderated discussion. To facilitate an active and engaged discussion, attendance is limited to 30 people, who will be registered for all sessions in the series. Those registrants may pick up their briefing books a week before the series starts. Because of the attendance limitation and the distribution of our limited set of briefing books, attendees are expected, if at all possible, to attend all sessions. To mark your calendars, here are the dates: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, (no session 11/22), 11/29, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31. We hope to see you at this fascinating series! Please register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursdays, November 2, 9 & 16 Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. 2 and 3 year-olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for a storytime geared especially for them! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and have the opportunity to use scarves and instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, November 2 Candy Sushi, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Let the good times roll—sushi roll, that is! If raw fish doesn’t appeal to you, maybe candy and Rice Krispie treats will. Join us to make a sweet version of nigiri and maki, two popular types of sushi.This program is for students in grades 6-12. Registration is required as space is limited. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursdays, November 2, 9 & 16 Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun, 4:15 to 5 p.m. Kids in grades 1-5 can join Wilton High School students' Team STEAM as they teach young engineers the basics of the engineering design process in a fun, creative, and hands-on manner. Each session will tackle a different engineering-related problem and discuss what it takes to be an engineer. Registration required for each individual session. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. Caregivers must remain in library building. 3DuxDesign kits provided by the Amadeo Family. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, November 2 Fall Semester with Mark Schenker: A Survey of Literary Utopias - "The best of all possible worlds?" (Zoom), 7 to 8 p.m. Please join us online via Zoom as Mark Schenker takes us on a guided tour of several literary utopias and dystopias spanning several hundred years. Ever since Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) created the word “utopia” in the early 16th century, the double meaning of his coinage has informed centuries of Utopian literature in English. (The Greek outopia means “no place,” while eutopia means “good place.”) Since More’s Utopia, writers such as Jonathan Swift and Margaret Atwood have created imagined worlds that reveal the dystopian reality behind the utopian dream. After beginning with More’s masterpiece, Mark Schenker will survey other literary works from each of the past six centuries—books that engage the quest for societal perfection, the limits of human aspiration, and the various meanings of the old saying that “the perfect is the enemy of the good.” Here's the schedule and please note that the sessions are not all on the same day of the week and also stretch from September to November: Sept. 7 – Utopia, Sir Thomas More; Sept. 14 - Gulliver’s Travels, Jonathan Swift; Sept. 21 – Erewhon, Samuel Butler; Sept. 28 - The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood; Oct. 3 - King Lear, William Shakespeare; Oct. 10 - Station Eleven, Emily St. John Mandel; Nov. 2 - Cloud Cuckoo Land, Anthony Doerr. These lectures are made possible with the support of the Literary Series in Memory of Amy Quigley. Advance registration required. Register online or call 203-762-6334. Although Mark often makes cross-references, the lectures mostly stand alone. However, as a convenience, you will automatically be registered for all seven sessions. Please email Michael Bellacosa at mbellacosa@wiltonlibrary.org with any questions. Mark J. Schenker, having served in various decanal roles in Yale College since 1990, retired at the end of June. A former lecturer in the English Department, he received his Ph.D. from Columbia University with a concentration in 19th-century and early 20th-century English Literature. To register and see more details, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Friday, November 3 “Five Guys” Art Exhibition & Reception, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Five area artists will be showcased in Wilton Library's November art exhibition entitled “Five Guys.” The artists are: Daniel Angeles, Bill Fulton, Ed MacEwen, Norm Siegel, and Dennis Stevens. Their works represent a wide variety of styles, media, and subject matter. Opening reception on Friday, November 3 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is free and open to the public. Exhibition runs through November 30. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, November 4 Make Your Own Autumn Lanterns, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The whole family is welcome to drop by our Craft Room anytime between 10:30 - 12:30 for a community event centered around the end of daylight savings time and transition of the seasons. We'll use leaves, tissue paper and glue to turn ordinary jars into lanterns that can light up the darkness of the evening, help us learn to embrace change, and connect us to the cycles and rhythm of nature. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, November 4 Wilton Library's Casino Night Fundraiser, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Wilton Library is excited to announce the return of our Casino Night FUNdraiser! After the success of last year's event, we're back for another spin of the wheel and roll of the dice.
Saturday, November 4th
6:30pm-10:30pm at the library
Cocktail and Elvis attire encouraged
Join us for a fun Vegas-style party with real gaming tables and dealers. Enjoy gourmet food, top-shelf open bar with signature cocktails, chips for gaming, prizes for top winners, and much more. New this year: a sports lounge and “everyone’s a winner” wine pull. Tickets are $150 per person. To purchase tickets or learn more about Sponsorship Opportunities, please visit www.wiltonlibrary.org or contact Ashley Goldman at agoldman@wiltonlibrary.org or 203-762-6323. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older. All proceeds benefit Wilton Library programs and collections. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Sunday, November 5 Connecticut's Own: Music with Oboe and Piano, 4 to 5 p.m. Please join us for another Sunday afternoon of chamber music in our Connecticut's Own series. Wilton residents Ralph Kirmser (oboe) and Kyong Hee Cho (piano) will perform Fantasy Pieces by Carl Nielsen, Three Romantic Pieces by Leopold Wallner, as well as piano solos by Franz Liszt and Frederic Chopin. Ralph Kirmser has been oboist for the Madera Winds Quintet for five years. Prior to that, he was oboist for the Prevailing Winds of Connecticut and Morningside Wind Quintet of New York City. Dr. Kirmser is a cardiologist and practices in Norwalk. He is a resident of Wilton and has lived there with his wife Sally and their three children for over 40 years. Kyong Hee Cho began her piano career in Korea at the age of four. She gave her first concert piano performance with the Seoul Symphony at the age of eleven. She attended the Manhattan School of Music as a merit scholar where she earned a BA and MA degree in piano performance. Kyong Hee has performed numerous solo concerts to benefit international medical and disaster relief. She teaches piano at her studio in Wilton. No charge. Registration strongly suggested. 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.
Monday, November 6 Write Your Own Adventure Part 1, 4 to 5 p.m. Do you like Choose Your Own Adventure books? Fans in grades 4-7 can learn how to create their own! In this two-part workshop, you'll work as a team to bring a brand new adventure to life! Registration is required. Walk-ins admitted if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, November 6 Don't Let Pickleball Paddle You with Injuries (Zoom), 7 to 8 p.m. Please join us on Zoom for important information from ONS on preventing injuries when playing racquet sports. During the Covid pandemic, pickleball became the fastest growing sport in the USA! As popularity increased, so did injuries. Tennis, badminton, paddle and pickleball are all highly competitive sports and can be strenuous on the body. Learn how to prevent common injuries and stay in the game! Frank J. Aversano, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric and adult hand and upper extremity conditions. Dr. Pasternack is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon who specializes in all aspects of non-surgical and surgical care of foot and ankle injuries and conditions. Registration required in order to receive Zoom link. To register and see more details, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesdays, November 7 & 14 Mother Goose on the Loose, 10:15 to 11 a.m. Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesdays, November 7 & 14 Big Kids Story Adventure, 4:15 to 5 p.m. Children ages 4 and up are invited to a storytime adventure! We will explore and chat about different exciting topics. There will be stories, songs, and crafts. Caregivers must remain on library property. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, November 7 Author Talk: Deborah Kasdan - Roll Back the World: A Sister's Memoir, 7 to 8:30 p.m. When Deborah Kasdan’s sister returns from a gap year in Israel she seems to glow with health and beauty. Three years later she is diagnosed with schizophrenia. Roll Back the World is a heartbreaking story of love, grief, and guilt -- and a testament to the enduring bonds of siblings in the face of ineffective psychiatric treatment spanning decades. In clear and vivid prose, and with the help of Rachel’s letters and poetry, Deborah provides a poignant look at a mid-century Jewish family under strain; offers a moving account of Rachel’s indomitable spirit; and explores family history from the WWII years and the Cold War, trying to make sense of what happened. As the years pass, Deborah focuses on her own family and career but constantly feels shadowed by a sense of guilt, which is compounded when she and her other two siblings make a bold attempt to help Rachel—a plan that fails. Only after a mental health worker asks Rachel to write a poem does she finally gain her freedom. To Deborah’s great joy, Rachel finds acceptance, despite her disabilities, in a compassionate community, including a synagogue where she returns to the religion of her youth. When Deborah Kasdan retired from a thirty-five-year career writing about business and technology, she joined Westport Writers Workshop to make her personal stories come alive. She has served on the board of directors of an intergenerational housing organization and the National Organization on Mental Illness (NAMI) for Southwest CT. She lives in Norwalk. elmstreetbooks.com will be selling copies after the talk. A portion of the proceeds goes to Wilton Library. This event is co-sponsored by NAMI Southwest CT. The media sponsor of our author talks is GOOD Morning Wilton. Registration required. To register and 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.
Wednesday, November 8 Wilton Library Readers: This Other Eden by Paul Harding, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar discusses This Other Eden, by Paul Harding this month. Inspired by the true story of Malaga Island, an island off the coast of Maine that became one of the first racially integrated towns in the Northeast. Featuring an unforgettable cast of characters who struggle to preserve human dignity in the face of intolerance and injustice. Wilton Library Readers meets the second Wednesday of each month through June. Feel free to bring your lunch and a beverage. For a complete listing of meetings and titles, visit our Wilton Library Readers page at www.wiltonlibrary.org/wilton-library-readers/. Advance registration suggested. Register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, November 8 How WIlton Works: Meet Our Incoming First Selectman!, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Although Wilton voters will not head to the polls until the first Tuesday in November, we already know who will be serving as our next First Selectman as that race is uncontested. If you haven’t already met Toni Boucher, please join Wilton Library and the Wilton League of Women Voters to meet her on Wednesday, November 8 (the day after the election) in the Brubeck Room at 7pm. And even if you’ve known her for years, please join us to learn what’s in store for Wilton in this community program where “The Incoming” can discuss major Issues facing Wilton in the coming year. Antoinetta “Toni” Boucher was born in Italy and came to the United States at age five. She has previously served Wilton constituents in a number of roles, including both the Board of Education and the Board of Selectmen. Thereafter from 1996 to 2008 she served as state representative for the 143rd District, and then as the 26th District’s state senator from 2008 to 2018. She has also worked extensively in the non-profit sector, including as a former director at Commonfund, one of the nation’s leading nonprofit asset management companies. Boucher will return to serving the Town of Wilton as First Selectman this December and hope you can join what is sure to be a good discussion. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. The program is free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by Wilton Library and the Wilton League of Women Voters. To register and see more details, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, November 9 Medicare Boot Camp, 7 to 8:30 p.m. How do you sign up for Medicare? When do you become eligible? What are your options? Please join us for a presentation to find the answers to these and other Medicare related questions. This
presentation, complete with a Q&A session, will provide information for those who are new to Medicare as well as updates for those already on Medicare. Katie Wheeler, CHOICES Coordinator for SWCAA (Southwestern CT Agency on Aging) and Lauren Hughes, LCSW, Coordinator of Senior Services for the Wilton Department of Social Services, will provide the presentation and will be available for questions. Registration required. Please register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, November 11 Fairfield County Writers Group Write-In, 1 to 4 p.m. The Fairfield County Writers Group, founded in 2011, has been supporting and helping writers in the county with regular write-ins and accelerated events during the NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) season. The group is a non-profit and has no membership fees or dues. The community is made up of a variety of writers at different stages of their writing adventure. The Group has monthly write-ins and will have group meetings at the Wilton Library on the second Saturday of each month. Please visit fairfieldcountywriters.org/event-calendar to see the full FCWG Calendar for the latest schedule. These sessions are designed to help motivate you to write more and be able to discuss writing issues with other writers. No registration is required. FCWG has a Facebook Group as well for discussion, celebration, and commiseration. For more details, see the event listing at www.wiltonlibrary.org. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, November 13 Write Your Own Adventure Part 2, 4 to 5 p.m. Do you like Choose Your Own Adventure books? Fans in grades 4-7 can learn how to create their own! In this two-part workshop, you'll work as a team to bring a brand new adventure to life! Registration is required. Walk-ins admitted if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, November 14 Teen Library Council, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Wilton Teen Library Council (TLC) is a monthly group for youth in grades 6-12 who are interested in becoming more involved with the library. All Wilton teens are welcome. Benefits include: helping librarians choose teen materials, brainstorming ideas for teen programs, gaining experience working in a leadership role, and helping the community through service projects. Each meeting will consist of a small group activity and discussion of upcoming events. We will meet the second Tuesday of each month and ask that you attend all meetings. Registration is optional, but we recommend submitting a TLC application before your first meeting. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Please contact Teen Services at (203) 762-6342 with any questions. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, November 14 Adult Craft Night: Seasonal Napkins, 6 to 8 p.m. Join us for an autumn craft! Using leaf stamps and fabric paint, decorate your own reusable napkins. Registration is required. This is a program for adults. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Wednesday, November 15 The Motown Story (In-Person and Zoom), 6:30 to 8 p.m. Please join Vinnie Bruno in the Brubeck Room for his lively presentation The Motown Story. Motown, established by Berry Gordy in 1960, has been described as the greatest pop music hit factory in recording history. We will explore how the “Motown Sound” was created and how it has become a worldwide phenomenon beloved by millions to this day. From the “hit machine” songwriting teams to the in-house studio band to the extraordinary roster of recording artists including Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, The Supremes, Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and countless others. The influence of the house that Gordy built is still standing with 201 No. 1 worldwide hits and counting. Vinnie Bruno is a 60s Rock Historian and recently retired as Director of First Year Programs at LaGuardia Community College (City University of New York). This presentation will be in-person and also available on Zoom. To register and see more details, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, November 16 Build a Foldscope: Teen STEAM Program, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Did you know that you can make a functional microscope out of paper? Created by scientists at Stanford University, the Foldscope is functional, accessible, and precise. Join us as our friends from ASML teach teens how to create their own lightweight microscopes. Supplies are limited, registration is required. This is a program for students in grades 6-12. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, November 16 Celebrating Great Poets of the Great American Songbook, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Please join us in the Brubeck Room for an interactive concert with the internationally acclaimed Bloom/Funkhouser Duo--Peter H. Bloom, flute, and John Funkhouser, piano. Audience members will be invited to read the lyrics before each tune is played and the musicians will respond with inventive musical interpretations – a fun and engaging way to experience the power of music and literature combined. Hailed for “infectious brio” (The New York City Jazz Record), Peter and John will play a vibrant mix of up-tempo tunes and beguiling ballads, each piece notable for musical and literary panache. A few examples are: Sunny Side of the Street (lyrics by Dorothy Fields), It’s Only a Paper Moon (lyrics by Yip Harburg), Skylark (lyrics by Johnny Mercer), A Foggy Day in London Town (lyrics by Ira Gershwin), Georgia on My Mind (lyrics by Stuart Gorell), and Night and Day (music and lyrics by Cole Porter). Bloom and Funkhouser have performed together for 30 years with shows across the Northeast and Southeastern U.S. Peter H. Bloom performs in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, New Zealand, and Australia, and appears on 48 CDs. Acclaimed for virtuosity and versatility, he performs widely with both classical and jazz ensembles. A 47-year veteran with the famed Aardvark Jazz Orchestra, he has shared the stage with Sheila Jordan, Jaki Byard, Geri Allen, Ricky Ford, Charles Neville, and other jazz luminaries. John Funkhouser has appeared with notables like Joe Lovano, Steve Gadd, Bobby Watson, Esperanza Spalding and Luciana Souza. Hailed for “a unique and engaging sound” (North Denver Tribune), he has performed at Birdland, Blue Note and Dizzy’s in New York, the Kennedy Center, and in top venues from Kansas City, New Orleans and Chicago to Paris, Singapore, and Hong Kong. He taught at Berklee College of Music from 2001 to 2021. Registration suggested. Please register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, November 18 Cozy Collaging (Morning Art for Families), 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Crunch. Smear. Press. Tear. Children ages 4 and up and their families are invited to explore the colors, textures, and shapes of fall through collage making. Practice your fine motor skills, and find your own unique expression of autumn through process art. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Saturday, November 18 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. Registration required. Register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, November 20 Zentangle Art Workshop: Zooming with Amy (Zoom), 3:30 to 5 p.m. Join Amy, Wilton Library's certified Zentangle instructor, as she guides us through a fun and relaxing Zentangle art session on Zoom. 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. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org to register and for short video tutorials. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, November 20 Slimegiving!, 4 to 5 p.m. Kids in grades 4-7 can concoct their own non-Newtonian fluid with our safe recipes. Science has never been so much fun! Wear expendable clothes. Supported by the Amadeo Family. Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library property. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, November 21 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 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 21 Tellabration! for the Family, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. We invite children in grades kindergarten and up and their families to join us for an evening of storytelling. We will celebrate the oral storytelling tradition as our librarians and local storytellers regale us with folktales from around the world. So sit back, relax and prepare for an evening of story. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Monday, November 27 Galaxy Emoji Paint Workshop, 4 to 5 p.m. For grades 4-7 only. Let the universe know how you feel. Dress to paint! Art, like emotion, can be messy. Registration is required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, November 28 Senior Center Book Discussion: Lady Chatterley's Lover, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please join us as Ray Rauth leads a discussion of D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover. Banned in many countries for years, and even decades, Lawrence’s novel is a landmark in literary history. In 1960, the book was at the center of a major obscenity trial in London against its publisher Penguin Books. Prevailing in court, Penguin then went on to sell 3 million copies. Around the same time, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the book could be mailed, and thus sold. But, beyond the frequently thumbed pages containing the naughty bits, the novel actually deals with such major themes as the relationship between the life of the mind and life of the body as well as, of course, all the issues of class structure in early 20th century England. Vogue, reviewing the importance of the book to literary history, said it “marked a fundamental shift for censorship in the United States…and is now considered a landmark case for the First Amendment.” This group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month from September through May, excluding December. Call the Senior Center for details and to register at 203-834-6240. Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road, Wilton.
Tuesday, November 28 Paint it Up!, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Come join us for a fun and relaxing evening. We'll supply the canvas, paints, brushes and a collection of masterpieces to copy and inspire you. No art experience required. Just a desire to pick up a brush, have fun and let your inner self out! For adults, ages 18+. Space limited. Registration required. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Tuesday, November 28 Author Talk: Rob Copeland - The Fund: Ray Dalio, Bridgewater Associates, and the Unraveling of a Wall Street Legend, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Late last year, when the billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates, the largest hedge fund on the planet, announced that he was stepping down from the company he started out of his apartment nearly 50 years ago, the news made headlines around the world. Ray Dalio cultivated an aura of international admiration and fame thanks to his company's eye-popping success, coupled with a mystique he encouraged with frequent media appearances, celebrity hobnobbing, and his bestselling book, Principles. In The Fund, award-winning New York Times journalist Rob Copeland punctures this carefully-constructed narrative of the benevolent business titan, exposing his much-promoted "principles" as a phenomenal illusion, and one of the great feats of hubris in modern memory. These so-called principles endowed upon Dalio the authority to opine on life's great meanings, which in turn helped transform him into a self-help guru for millions, as money continued to flow into his hedge fund. The Fund is a page-turning, stranger-than-fiction journey into a rarefied world of wealth and power. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with those inside and around the firm, Copeland takes readers into the room as former FBI director Jim Comey kisses Dalio's ring, recent Pennsylvania Senate candidate David McCormick drinks the Kool-Aid, and a rotating cast of memorable characters grapple with their personal psychological and moral limits - all under the watchful eye of their charismatic leader. Rob Copeland is a finance reporter for The New York Times. He was previously the longtime hedge-fund beat reporter at The Wall Street Journal, and has also covered Silicon Valley and the hidden worlds of the wealthy and powerful. elmstreetbooks.com will be selling copies of the book after the talk. A portion of the proceeds goes to Wilton Library. The media sponsor of our author talks is GOOD Morning Wilton. No charge. Registration required. To register and see more details, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org or email cfquinn@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
Thursday, November 30 Snap Circuits for Grades K-2, 4:15 to 5 p.m. Kids in grades K-2 can join us to put together creations that will whistle, flash and fly. Learning principles of electronics and engineering is a snap! Beginners welcome. Caregivers must remain on library premises. 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.
Thursday, November 30 Creative Charcuterie, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Please join us in the Brubeck Room for a charcuterie class given by Curated Creations, Inc. Michelle Wheeler will teach you how to make salami roses, prosciutto ribbons, kiwi flowers and several cheese cuts and shapes. You will also learn how to arrange these items on a platter and garnish. You will be able to take home your own bamboo 9” round platter in a white take-home box. Each element of this charcuterie board will be hand-selected to ensure the perfect blend of textures, tastes, and colors. Be prepared for your holiday events with this fun hands-on class. Class is strictly limited to 20 attendees. Please register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.
