Wilton Library Closed for Labor Day Holiday

Wilton Library will be closed on Sunday and Monday, September 5 and 6, for the Labor Day Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday morning, September 7 at 10 am. We are here for you 24/7 on the web! Please also note that we will be open on Sundays, beginning September 12. Have a happy and safe holiday!

Wilton Up Close—Photo/Writing Experience

Tuesday, September 28 , 6-7:30 pm
A two month photo and writing experience for students in grades 8 – 12 with professional photographer Daryl Hawk.  Daryl is an award winning documentary photographer who has traveled to some of the most remote places on the globe.  He will teach the students to see and photograph the ordinary as extraordinary right here in Wilton.  The project will conclude with a photography exhibit of their writing and photos.

Space is limited.  The sign-up deadline is Friday, Sept. 17th.

Please go to the Teen page for more information and how to sign up.

Downloadable Audiobooks!

Wilton Library is pleased to bring you downloadable audiobooks from ICONN which are compatible with iPods and other portable listening devices. Click here to get started.

New Online Language Learning Software: Byki

Byki Online: Wilton Library is pleased to announce the introduction of Byki Online Library Edition, a powerful new online language-learning system designed specifically for use by patrons of public libraries. Byki, short for “Before You Know It,” is a rapid learning system employing spaced interval repetition. The Byki method takes users through a series of simple steps to memorize words and phrases in a new language, including their meanings and proper pronunciation, in the shortest possible time. Available for learning over 70 languages (including English), patrons are able to access the Byki Online system from inside or outside the library, on Windows or Mac computers. You must be inside the library to create your free account or you may call Mary Anne Mendola Franco at 203-762-3950, Ext. 210 to have your account created for you.

2010 Wilton Farmers Market

Wednesdays, May 05 – October 27, 2010
NEW HOURS BEGINNING JULY 21, NOON-4 pm
Farm-fresh produce, granola, fresh-baked breads, handmade soaps and body products, and organic coffee are just some of the offerings at the Wilton Farmers Market in the back parking lot at Wilton Library Wednesdays until the end of October. Locally grown fruits, vegetables, free range eggs, homemade jams, herbs, and fresh cut flowers are just some of the offerings from Killam & Bassette Farmstead and Schulze Farm. Other vendors include Wilton’s own Ambler Farm, Wave Hill Bread and Nod Hill Soaps; Organic Teas; Ola Granola; IzzyB’s Allergen Free Cupcakes, Grassroots Granookies, Calcutta Kitchens and Ancestral Coffee. Visit our Wilton Farmers Market News page for additional information. Sponsored by the Wilton Library and the Chamber of Commerce.

Wilton Tree-Art Exhibition

In conjunction with the Wilton Library, the Wilton Tree Committee and the Wilton Garden Club are sponsoring an art exhibition to raise awareness of the beauty and importance of trees in our environment.

Wilton Tree-Art Exhibition Invitation

The Staff Suggests

Wondering what to read next? The librarians at the Wilton Library are here to help you pick out that perfect book. We love to talk about our favorites and will direct you to some wonderful books – classics as well as new releases. Stop in any time. Or check out our reading advisory lists covering a wide range of genres. Click on this link to get to The Staff Suggests page, or click on the ‘Books’ link in the right hand column, then click on ‘The Staff Suggests’ page. You will find all the best mysteries, thrillers, biographies, historical fiction, romance fiction and much more.

Did You Miss Richard Russo’s Visit?

If you missed Richard Russo’s visit to cap off our Wilton Reads! 2010 program (That Old Cape Magic), you can hear his wonderful talk by clicking HERE The talk may take a minute or two to load and you may need to download QuickTime. Also, in response to a question from the audience about what he likes to read for fun, he recommended short story writers Jill McCorkle and Charles Baxter and went on to praise young writers Lauren Groff (Delicate Edible Birds & Other Stories), Hannah Tinti (The Good Thief), Joshua Ferris (Then We Came To The End), Doug Dorst (Alive in Necropolis). Many thanks to Mr. Russo for permitting us to make this program available to you!

Check Your Energy Usage

Want to know how much energy your appliances use? Borrow a Kill A Watt electricity usage meter from the Wilton Library. The Kill A Watt meter determines how much energy any appliance or device uses. Simply plug in the meter, plug your appliance or device into the meter, and wait 24 hours. Using the information displayed on the meter, you can calculate the number of kilowatts used per hour, day, and year. As energy costs continue to rise, this small meter can help you save money by discovering unnecessary electricity usage.
REQUEST THE METER AT THE REFERENCE DESK.

JobsNow Available at Wilton Library!

Wilton Library is pleased to bring you access to Job Now, the online resource for resume assistance, live job coaching, and links to other quality online resources. JobNow provides templates for different types of resumes–you can create your resume, upload your file to their Resume Lab and JobNow experts will critique your resume and return a marked-up document to you. You can also have an online chat with a JobNow coach who will work with you to help you ace your upcoming interviews. There are tips about what you should do before the interview, during the interview, common interview questions and sample responses, a section on substantive questions, questions to ask the interviewer, the Dont’s of interviewing and what to do after the interview. Click here to get started–all you have to do is create a username and password. If you access the service from home, you will need your Wilton Library Card.  If you have any questions or comments, please contact Mary Anne Mendola Franco, Head of Network Services at 203-762-3950, Ext. 210

Job, Company, and People Search

Reference USA is your one-stop resource for phone numbers, addresses, company information, and health care professionals.  Contains residential phone numbers for the entire U.S. and a directory of over 12 million U.S. businesses (great for job searching).  Also contains a listing of 855,000 physicians and dentists in the country.  Access from home (or anywhere in the world) with your Wilton Library Card barcode.  Click here to get started.

Feel like taking your boat out on the water sometime soon? In the monthly magazine Sail, you’ll find current news affecting sailing mavens as well as reviews of new boats, the latest tech gadgets and gear. You’ll also see cruising tips, boat projects with detailed instructions and articles about racing activities. In addition, there are narratives describing interesting destinations or situations that demonstrate sailing skills and experience. The content should appeal to skippers of both small and large craft and to novice and expert sailors, so check it out!

Do You Kindle?

What is a Kindle? It’s a wireless reading device with an electronic-paper display that provides a sharp, high resolution screen; it looks and reads like real paper. It is simple to use, has no cables and requires no syncing. There are more than 200,000 titles available for the Kindle and it holds over 200 titles at any one time! And, at 10.3 ounces it is great for traveling. It is often hard to commit to a major purchase without trying it out so Wilton Library is giving you the opportunity to try the Kindle. Visit the Reference Desk to check it out or contact Mary Anne Franco at 762-3950, Ext. 210 if you have any questions.

E-Book Reader Survey

Please help us by taking a 6 question survey about E-Book readers. In order to provide the best customer service, we are curious to know if you own an E-Book reader such as a Kindle, Nook, etc. Thank you for your help!