Joanna Ecke Fall Poetry Series Thursday, November 11, 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.
Hands-On Computer Classes: Basic PowerPoint 2007
Thursday November 11, 12:30-2 pm
Learn to create and format a basic presentation in PowerPoint 2007 in this free class. Basic computer skills, including mouse proficiency, are required. Class limited to ten students–advance registration required. To ensure the best learning experience for all, students are asked to arrive on time; no one will be permitted to enter classroom 10 minutes after start of the class. When the class is full, additional registrants will be added to a wait list. If any original registrants drop out, people from the wait list will be moved up to take the vacated spot.
Children’s Beginner Chess Thursdays, November 11, 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.
Wilton Library’s Wine Tasting Fundraiser Thursday, November 11, 7-8:30 pm
Sample wines from California, Spain, France, and Italy thanks to New Canaan Wine Merchants. Tasting notes and an overview add to the evening’s enjoyment, as will delicious hors d’oeuvres provided by some of Wilton’s finest restaurants. Admission limited to the first 100 people to buy tickets which can be purchased online or at the Library’s Circulation Desk. Note that 10% of all sales resulting from the evening (for which free delivery is available) will benefit the Library. Perfectly timed for holiday entertaining.
