Poetry in Motion: Bridging the Gap

Now through November 7
Teens in grades 7 – 12 are invited to submit original poetry which will culminate in a two-performance poetry event in March 2011 centered on the theme of examining and understanding differences and the ways to bring them together. Topics can focus on age, gender, socio-economic, technological, religious, cultural, ethnicity and more. For more information, contact Teen Librarian Susan Lauricella by phone at 203-762-3950 ext. 243 or e-mail teenpoetry@wiltonlibrary.org. All submissions must be in by November 7. Program is sponsored by Wilton Library with private funding from generous donors.

Wonderful Ones and Twos with Caregivers

Tuesday, October 5, 10:15-10:45 am
This program is a sharing time for 1 and 2 year olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and puzzles. 8-week program. No registration is required.

Look, Listen and Learn

Tuesday, October 5, 11-11:30 am
For 3 and 4 years olds with parent/caregiver. By interacting with stories, singing songs and acting out finger plays and rhymes, children in this program gain pre-reading skills and learn how to participate in a group setting. 8-week program. Advance registration is required.

Literary Littles

Tuesday, October 5, 2:15-3 pm
For independent listeners ages 4-6 years. Story time that provides children with experiences that enrich early literacy. No registration is required. 8-week program.

Wilton Up Close—Photo/Writing Experience

Tuesday, 6-7:30 pm
REGISTRATION FULL! A photography and writing project for up to 25 students in grades 8 through 12 which will take place over two months for a total of approximately 16 hours on five different dates.
The dates are:

• 9/28 – Kick Off
• 10/5 – Photo/Writing
• 10/19 – Photo/Writing
• 10/26 – Photo/Writing
• 11/10 – Selection of Photos

The students will be working with professional and award winning photographer, Daryl Hawk. He will help them get to the heart of the program – to unplug, slow down and explore the everyday landscape. To open their minds to discover what is right at their finger tips but see it in a way they have never seen before. They will capture these moments and pictures in photographs and writing. The project will conclude with a photographic and journalistic exhibit to share with the community, during Jan./Feb.

There will be a charge of $40. per student to cover the cost of framing three photographs for each student. The sign-up deadline is Friday Sept. 17th.

To Sign Up email:  mfuentes@wiltonlibrary.org or phone 203-762-3950 ext. 224. Checks should be made out to the Wilton Library and must be received to hold the spot.

Cyberbullying and Name-Calling:

What Children Wish Their Parents Knew
Tuesday, October 5 , 7-8:30 pm
Marji Lipshez-Shapiro, Anti-Defamation League’s Director of Education, will share the insights she has gained from working with young people across the state with the Names Will Hurt Us program. She will explain how every child is involved in bullying, by sharing the four key roles that people play in instances of bullying, and will discuss prevention and intervention strategies for parents. An interactive program for parents of children in K-8. Registration recommended. Made possible by the Steve and Alison Sherman Family Fund. Supported by Wilton Parent Connection, Wilton PTA Council, Wilton Youth Council, and United Way of Coastal Fairfield County.