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.

Joanna Ecke Fall Poetry Series

Thursday, November 4, 10:30-noon
Joanna Ecke leads this 4-part fall poetry series exploring various poets and their writing techniques on October 21, 28, November 4 & 11. Poetry packet available at front desk before seminar begins. Advance registration required.

Children’s Beginner Chess

Thursdays, November 4, 4-5 pm REGISTRATION FILLED
Children in grades 1-7 are invited to join the Children’s Department’s 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, basic strategy and tactics. Students to play games and put the lessons into practice. Program fee is $60 per student for all six meetings, for children in grades 1-7. In-person registration is required, payment due at time of registration.

What Might Non-Buddhists Learn from Buddhists? Part III

Thursday November 4, 7-8:30 pm
Prayer and Meditation in Buddhist Practice:  What’s in it for Us? Fr. Robert Kennedy, S.J., Priest and Professor Emeritus at St. Peter’s College in New Jersey, will speak on prayer and meditation in Buddhist practice and help us to experience the power of these practices ourselves. Fr. Kennedy studied Zen Buddhism with Zen roshi in Japan and the U.S. and is a roshi himself. (“Roshi” is an honorific signifying learned and elder Zen master). He is also the author of two books: Zen Gifts to Christians and Zen Spirit, Christian Spirit. When Fr. Kennedy last spoke in Wilton over fifteen years ago, he had his large and very appreciative audience engage in meditation themselves for the last part of his presentation. Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kaskell and the Wilton Clergy Association. Refreshments served. Registration recommended.

Talk from Part I. Recorded on October 21.