Wilton Reads:

That Old Cape Magic with Joanna Ecke
Thursday June 10, 10:30 am-noon
Joanna Ecke returns to the Wilton Library to lead a daytime discussion of Richard Russo’s book That Old Cape Magic, a novel of deep introspection and every family feeling imaginable, with a middle-aged man confronting his parents and their failed marriage, his own troubled one, his daughter’s new life and, finally, what it was he thought he wanted and what in fact he has. The storytelling is flawless throughout, moments of great comedy and even hilarity alternating with others of rueful understanding and heart-stopping sadness, and its ending is at once surprising, uplifting and unlike anything this Pulitzer Prize winner has ever written. Dr. Ecke, a graduate of Smith College with a doctorate in literature from Duke University, is a retired Wilton High School English teacher and ‘occasional’ columnist for The Wilton Bulletin. We are most grateful to our sponsors The Wilton Bank and United Way of Coastal Fairfield County for their generous contributions to underwrite our distribution of 100 free books, publicity, and fees associated with the Wilton Reads! Program.

Children’s Beginner Chess

Thursday, June 10, 4–5 pm
Children in grades 1-7 are invited to join the Children’s Library Chess Club instructed by Christopher Potts. In this program, those brand new to chess will learn: the history and rules of the game; basic checkmate themes and patterns and basic strategy and tactics. Practice games are part of the classroom lessons. Program fee is $60 per student for all six meetings (05/06/10 – 06/10/10), for children in grades 1-7. In-person registration is required, payment due at time of sign-up.

Go for the Stars

Thursday, June 10, 4-5 pm
Liftoff to learning with this hands-on multimedia presentation. Meet Robo the friendly robot, who talks, moves, and interacts with the audience. Learn about robotics in space, living in space and so much more. Presented by Gary Pozzato, aerospace educator who has worked closely with NASA personnel on several educational projects, was a certified flight instructor and has helped with the manufacture of equipment for the NASA Space Suit, Space Shuttle Orbiter, and the International Space Station. Ages 5-105. Children under the age of 12 must have a caregiver present. Registration required.

Children’s Advanced Chess

Thursday, June 10, 5-6 pm
Children in grades 3-7 are invited to join the Children’s Library Chess Club instructed by Christopher Potts. In this program, the more advanced students will: review the basics; learn more advanced strategy and tactics; learn optimal opening and endgame play and gain an appreciation for the vital importance of making and carrying out sound plans. Practice games are part of the classroom lessons. Program fee is $60 per student for all six meetings (05/06/10-06/10/10), for children in grades 3-7. In-person registration is required, payment due at time of sign-up.