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February 2015
In This Issue
FUNDRAISERS
SPECIAL EVENTS
INNOVATION STATION
AUTHOR TALKS & BOOK
GROUPS
Greetings,
Love is in the air... the month of February
immediately reminds us of Valentine's Day
or the Feast of St. Valentine. The history of
this day is somewhat mysterious and
diverse, encompassing legends of ancient
Roman festivals, to liturgical history,
references in Chaucer's medieval poems,
through contemporary imagery of hearts, love, Cupid,
etc.
ART & MUSIC
TEENS
Wilton Library has often been referred to as the "heart of
our community," so February is very special to us.
However, truth be told, every day is special at the Library
because we truly love what we do to enrich our
community. We are also exceedingly grateful for the
positive support we in turn receive from you. Whether you
use the variety of print and electronic resources we offer,
participate in educational or cultural programs, visit our
facility, or contribute via our Annual Appeal, we thank
you for your loyal patronage. Our special thanks also to
the Wilton Newcomers Club whose 50th anniversary
celebration will benefit Wilton Library.
KIDS
From all of us here at your library, Happy Valentine's Day!
SEMINARS &
DOCUMENTARIES
HEALTH & WELLNESS
SPOTLIGHT ON
TECHNOLOGY & TRAINING
CLASSES
Wilton Library
is our gateway to discovery.
We inform, enrich, connect and
inspire our community.
Elaine Tai-Lauria, Executive Director
Wilton Library Association
FUNDRAISERS
Wine Tasting -- Save the Date
Thursday, March 26, 7 to 9 pm
Please join us for a delightful evening
benefiting Wilton Library. Sample wines
from around the world, courtesy of New
Canaan Wine Merchants, and wonderful hors d'oeuvres
provided by some of Wilton's finest restaurants. Tickets
are $50 per person. For more information or to purchase
tickets, contact Jennifer Wallace at 203-762-3950, x239.
Tickets can be purchased at the door, space permitting.
We are limited to 125 people, so don't miss out on this
wonderful event. 10% of all sales benefit the Library and
free wine delivery is available.
Beyond Words -- Save The
Date
Friday, May 1, 7 to 11 pm
SAVE THE DATE!!! Wilton Library's annual spring benefit,
Beyond Words ... Derby Style, will take place on Friday,
May 1. Mark your calendars to join us for a festive evening
on the eve of the Kentucky Derby featuring great food with
a southern flare courtesy of AMG Catering, unique silent
and live auctions, entertainment, and much more. Funds
raised at Beyond Words will go to the many programs,
materials and services of the Library. We are extremely
pleased to announce that our honorary chairs are Chris
and Tish Brubeck, who have supported the Library in so
many ways over the years. Look for more information in
the coming weeks.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Innovation Day -- Call for Exhibitors
Saturday, May 30
CALLING ALL MAKERS! Wilton Library's
Innovation Day will showcase the work
of all kinds and ages of makers - anyone
who is embracing STEAM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Art or Math) or
the DIY (Do-It-Yourself) movement and
wants to share their accomplishments with an appreciative
audience. Presentations, workshops, and exhibitions we're looking for them all! We particularly encourage
those who demonstrate the process of making things or
have interactive exhibits. There will be no selling, but
exhibitors are free to distribute information or accept
orders for their products or services. Applications can be
submitted from February 1 to March 31. Makers will be
notified by April 15. Acceptance will be based on available
space and a balance of topics and exhibitions. Click here
to fill out an Innovation Day Exhibitor Application.
INNOVATION STATION
February Classes
Join us in February in our Innovation
Station maker space for equipment
demonstrations as well as hands-on
individual training sessions and independent
project appointments. All classes are for
ages 13+. Below is the February small
group class offerings; click here for individual class times
and registration links:
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Introduction to Die Cutting
Introduction to Soldering
Introduction to Electronic Sewing
Introduction to Digital Scanning
VHS-DVD Conversion
Introduction to Tinkercad 3D Design
Introduction to 3D Printing
Make a Candy Stand for Valentine's Day
Just Ask -- Independent Training and/or
Project Appointments
Have a project idea or want to learn to use a particular
piece of equipment? Patrons can schedule time to receive
one-on-one training on any Innovation Station equipment
or use equipment independently once they've been
trained. Email your request
to [email protected]. To see a list of our
available equipment, click here.
NEW -- Telescope Lending
Program
Our newest Innovation Station offering is
an Orion 10015 Starblast 4.5 Astro Reflector
Telescope, made possible by the Amadeo
Family Fund. The telescope can be borrowed
for a week to explore and learn about the night sky. It
comes in a protective case on wheels and is accompanied
by a carrying bag containing 2 telescope eyepieces,
binoculars, 3 books, a night sky foldout, LED light on a
lanyard, and a Planisphere. Interested patrons can email
[email protected] to place a hold on the telescope
and schedule a 5-10 minute orientation meeting.
AUTHOR TALKS &
BOOK GROUPS
Author Talk: Jennifer Robson, After the
War is Over
Monday, February 2, 7 to 8:30 pm
The bestselling author of Somewhere in
France returns with a tale of class, love, and
freedom in which a young woman must find
her place in a changed world. In After the
War is Over, Jennifer Robson brings readers
back into the vivid scenery of post-WWI
Britain. Q&A and book signing following the
talk. Please register in advance.
Winter Poetry: Judson Scruton
Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 10:30 am to
noon
Judson Scruton leads this 4-part Poetry Series
exploring The Rape of the Lock by Alexander
Pope. Judson Scruton, M.A., has taught
creative writing and literature at prep schools
and universities and is currently an Adjunct
Professor of English at Fairfield
University. Poetry packet available at the
Circulation Desk one week before seminar
begins. Please register in advance.
Author Talk: Doug and Betty Jones, The
Music in My Life
Thursday, February 5, 7 to 8:30 pm
Wilton resident Betty Jones was past the age
of 40 when she ventured into the world of
opera. She has performed with the Boston
Opera Company, New York City Opera, San
Francisco, Chicago Lyric, Seattle,
Chautauqua, Washington, etc., as well as
companies in Italy, Germany and England.
During Betty's career, she has sung many of
the principal soprano roles. The Music in My
Life will be available for purchase and signing. Please
register.
Area Author Affair: Laurie Klein,
Photographing the Female Form
with Digital Infrared
Monday, February 9, 6 to 7 pm
Laurie Klein elevates the female nude
through the use of digital infrared (IR) photography. Using
IR-modified cameras, she designs scenes of her models in
natural settings that transform them into fairies, nymphs,
and goddesses. Books will be available for purchase and
signing. Please register.
Wilton Library Readers
Wednesday, February 11, noon to 1:30
pm
Professional book discussion leader Susan
Boyar discusses We Are All Completely
Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler. Group
meets second Wednesday of each month
through June. Bring lunch; beverages will be
provided. Advance registration suggested. For a
complete listing of meetings, future titles and registration
links, click here.
Tuesday Book Buzz
Tuesday, February 17, 11 am to noon
Looking for something good to read next?
Bring a friend and join the Book Buzz
conversation moderated by librarians Lauren
McLaughlin and Melissa Baker. Participants
are encouraged to come and chat about their
most recent reads or just listen to what others
recommend. Pick up pre-publication books, hear about
upcoming releases and get the inside scoop on author
visits. Please register in advance.
Senior Center Book Discussion
Tuesday, February 24, 11 am to noon
The Senior Center group will discuss The Man
He Became: How FDR Defied Polio to Win
the Presidency by James Tobin. Group meets
on the fourth Tuesday of each month through
May at the Senior Center located at Comstock
Community Center, 180 School Road,
Wilton. Call the Senior Center for details and
to register at 203-834-6240.
ART & MUSIC
Focus on Photography Workshop
Saturday, February 7, 1 to 3 pm
The Wilton Arts Council is hosting a
workshop for novice photographers -- youth,
high school and novices of all ages are
welcome. A Focus '15 judge will be on hand
to provide some ideas on what they look for
in a photo contest. The workshop will be hosted by Dean
Price of the Wilton Arts Council. Please register in
advance.
Hot & Cool: Jazz at the Brubeck Room
Gerald Clayton & Dayna Stephens Duo
Sunday, February 15, 4 to 5:30 pm
Wilton Library is pleased to
welcome pianist/composer Gerald Clayton
back to the Brubeck Room. Gerald Clayton
has established himself as a leading figure
in an up-and-coming generation of jazz
artists. With this performance, he brings
internationally-renowned saxophonist/composer/educator
Dayna Stephens. Suggested donation: $10. Funded by
William and Karen Tell Foundation with special thanks to
Ed and Catherine Romer and Chris and Tish Brubeck.
Please register in advance.
Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence Exhibition
and Reception: Rachel Bacon
Monday, February 23, 6 to 7:30 pm
February brings Rachel Bacon to the Weir
Farm Artist-in-Residence program. Rachel
will prepare an exhibition using family letters
spanning the 20th century and four
generations, charting a single lifespan and reflecting
changes in documentation and communication. Cosponsored by Weir Farm Art Center and Weir Farm
National Historic Site and presented by Wilton Library.
Registration suggested.
Call for Entries - Focus '15
Wilton Arts Council Photography Show
Entry drop off: Saturday, February 28, 11:00 am to
4:30 pm & Sunday, March 1, 1:30 to
4:30 pm
The Wilton Arts Council will hold its
17th annual photography show, Focus '15, at
Wilton Library from March 6-28. The show is
judged separately in adult, high school and
youth categories. For specific entry details
visit www.wiltonarts.org.
SEMINARS &
DOCUMENTARIES
The Probate Court and You with Judge
DePanfilis
Tuesday, February 3, 7 to 8:30 pm
Join the Honorable Anthony J. DePanfilis for a
presentation on what the probate court does
for you and your community. Topics will include
decedents' estates (wills, taxes); trusts;
conservatorships (one of the ways the court
assists many of the elderly in the community);
commitments (capacity/mental illness);
children's matters: adoption, temporary custody, etc.,
guardianship of the intellectually disabled. Q&A following
the talk. Please register in advance.
New Perspectives Film Series:
Sound and Fury
Saturday, February 7, 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Sound and Fury documents one family's
struggle over whether or not to provide two
deaf children with cochlear implants, devices
that can stimulate hearing. The film was a 2001
Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary
Feature. Suggested donation of $5.
Refreshments served. The New Perspectives
Documentary series is programmed and moderated by
filmmaker, Megan Smith-Harris. A Q&A will follow the
film. Please register in advance.
WLA/WHS Scholarly Series:
The Gilded Age, Culture and Conflict at
the End of the 19th Century
Now beginning January 31, 4
to 5:30 pm
For the eighth time, the Wilton
Historical Society and Wilton
Library are partnering on an
informative scholarly series about
an important time in America's
history, the end of the 19th century known as the Gilded
Age. This series examines a changing nation at a critical
juncture. Many of today's issues were beginning to take
form such as change vs. status quo; federal vs. state
involvement; regulation vs. laissez-faire and more. The
five-part series is sponsored by an anonymous donor with
individual sponsors for each lecture. The hosts for the
series are Louise Herot and Greg Chann. The moderators
are Steve Hudspeth and Max Gabrielson sharing the
duties. Receptions will follow each of the talks. The lecture
locations alternate between Wilton Library and the Wilton
Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road in
Wilton. Registration is essential; please click here for all
lecture details and registration links or click each lecture
number for individual registration links. The lectures dates,
locations and titles include:
 Lecture 1: rescheduled to January 31 at Wilton
Library (waitlist only) -- The Gilded Age: A
Familiar but Ambiguous Label for a Period of
Rapid Change with Ann Greene, sponsored by Lee
Wilson, Wilson Properties
 Lecture 2: February 8 at Wilton Historical
Society (waitlist only) -- A Gilded Life: Mark
Twain with Brent Colley, sponsored by Lila and
Buck Griswold
 Lecture 3: February 22 at Wilton Library -- Race
Relations and Politics in the Gilded Age with
James Goodman, sponsored by Chris and Dan
Delmar
 Lecture 4: March 8 at Wilton Library -- How the
Other Half Lives with Bonnie Yochelson,
sponsored by Elaine Tai-Lauria and Phil Lauria
 Lecture 5: March 22 at Wilton Historical
Society (waitlist only) -- From Civil War to
Revolution: The Rapid Industrialization of
America and the Challenges We Still Face with
Matthew Warshauer, sponsored by Kathleen and Bill
Brennan
WGG/WLA Green Speaker Series:
George Schaller with Daryl Hawk
Thursday, February 19, 7 to 8:30 pm
Field biologist and naturalist George Schaller
will discuss important wildlife species facing
possible extinction. Mr. Schaller, vice
president of Panthera and senior
conservationist of the Wildlife Conservation
Society, has traveled the globe and helped protect animals as
diverse as mountain gorillas, giant pandas, jaguars and
Tibetan antelope. Mr. Schaller will be interviewed by
international photographer Daryl Hawk. Please register in
advance.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Breast Cancer Survivors' Support Group
Tuesday, February 10, 6 to 8 pm
Post-treatment breast cancer survivors are
invited to join in this monthly support group
held at Wilton Library and presented by The
Breast Cancer Survival Center (BCSC). Please
register in advance.
AARP Driver Safety Class
Saturday, February 21, 10 am to 2 pm
The AARP Driver Safety Program is designed
especially for drivers age 50+. This single
session, four-hour course covers the normal
changes in vision, hearing and reaction time
associated with ageing and provides practical techniques
on how to adjust. Program cost is $15 for AARP
members; $20 for non-members, payable at the class.
Please register in advance.
SPOTLIGHT ON
Library Room Rentals -- Hold Your Next
Event in the Heart of Wilton!
Did you know that we have a variety of
flexible meeting, concert and conference
rooms that are available for private rentals?
So if you're looking for an affordable and
accommodating venue to hold your next
offsite business meeting, music recital, or
special event, consider the convenience and
flexibility of our rooms at Wilton Library. We
have held many private parties, luncheons,
seminars, conferences, concerts, religious services as well
as community events with great success.
We offer rooms with capacities ranging from 20 to 155
people. Rates are charged per hour with reduced rates
offered for nonprofit organizations. Audio/visual equipment
as well as a/v set-up and technicians are also
available. For more information, please click
here to download our rentals brochure or email Karen
Danvers, Program and Rentals Manager.
Save The Date
Mark your calendar and stay tuned to the
Library's website for more details about
some upcoming events you won't want to
miss!
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March 1 -- Author Talk: Tom Santopietro, The
Sound of Music Story
Tuesdays in March -- Wilton Clergy Association,
Wilton Interfaith Action Committee, and Wilton
Library series, And Who Is My Neighbor? How Our
Community Can Respond to Differences, Divisions
and Conflict
March 27 -- Hot & Cool: Jazz at the Brubeck
Room, Ali Ryerson Trio
April 25 to 28 -- Annual Gigantic Book Sale
TECHNOLOGY &
TRAINING CLASSES
Free Downloads - eBooks and Audiobooks
Wednesday, February 11, 1 to 2:30
pm
BYOD - Bring your own device and follow
along as Melissa Baker demonstrates our
free downloadable eBooks and audiobooks.
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 register in
advance.
I Have a New Mac!
Thursday, February 12, two sessions offered
12:30 to 2 pm REGISTER or
6 to 7:30 pm REGISTER
Do you have a new Mac or are planning to
buy one? If you are unsure of where to start,
learn how to get on the Internet, settings,
and apps in this demonstration-style
class. NOTE: This class is for MacBook and
iMac users. Please register above.
Basic Excel Class
Wednesday, February 18, two sessions
offered
2:30 to 3:30 pm REGISTER or
6:30 to 7:30 pm REGISTER
Learn how to create and format a basic
spreadsheet in Excel 2007 in this free class.
Basic computer skills including mouse proficiency
required. Please register above.
LinkedIn Class
Thursday, February 26, two sessions offered
12:30 to 2 pm REGISTER or
6 to 7:30 pm REGISTER
Do you want access to business people, jobs,
news, updates, and insights that will help you
present yourself in the best possible light? In
this demonstration-style class, you will learn
what LinkedIn is about, how to create a profile
and look for jobs. Please register above.
TEENS
Join the Teens News email
list
Learn more about our upcoming teen
programs and special events by adding
your email address to our Teen News
email list. Please email Susan
Lauricella and write "Teen News sign-up" in the subject
line to join our new Teen News email list. For more
information on teen programs, visit our Teen events
page on the Library website.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Monday, February 2, 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join a
monthly Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
meeting. TAB works with the Library by
helping select materials for the teen
collection, planning teen events, and more.
Applications are online for first time attendees or by
emailing Jennifer Walker, Teen Services Assistant.
Newcomers always welcome. Registration is
recommended.
Making It Into A Top College: 10 Steps to
Gaining Admission to Selective Colleges
and Universities
Wednesday, February 4, 7 to 8 pm
Howard and Matthew Greene, independent
educational consultants and authors of the
Greenes' Guides to Educational
Planning book series, will present a
seminar for high school students and
parents focusing on preparation for college
admission. They will discuss the key
aspects of creating a college admissions plan, and what's
important in college admissions today. Ample time will be
provided for questions. Please register in advance.
Coding with Khan for 7th & 8th Graders
Sundays, February 8 & 22, 3:30 to 4:30
pm
Students in grades 7 - 8 interested in
learning the basics of coding, can join us for
six sessions (2/8, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/22 &
3/29). Two high school computer science
students will work with the group and guide
them through various online coding programs. Click here
to register.
Robotics & C Programming for Teens
Sunday, February 22, 2:30 to 4:30 pm
Enter the exciting world of robotics! This
will be a hands-on class where students
will learn to program a robot
using ROBOTC - the premiere robotics
programming language for educational
robotics and competitions. For students in grades 8-12.
Taught by Vladimir Mariano, President of the Fairfield
County Makers Guild. Please register in advance (waitlist
only).
KIDS
Wilton Library Children's
Newsletter
Head of Children's Library, Andrea Falkner,
publishes a twice monthly electronic
Children's Library Newsletter about
upcoming programs and special
events. Please email Andrea and write
"newsletter sign-up" in the subject line to receive the next
children's newsletter in your inbox. For more information
on February children's programs, including story times,
book groups, clubs, and more, visit our Children's
homepage on the Library website.
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