The Literary Horse:When Legends Come to Life Exhibition
Tuesday, August 30 through Thursday, September 29
Enjoy an exhibition of photographs by Vanessa Smith of horses and riders, paired with quotations from world-famous books, highlighting those published before 1923. Ms. Smith teaches equine photography and creative writing for horse lovers. The exhibition has been organized specifically to tour schools and libraries. Exhibit runs through Thursday, September 29.
Terrific Tales for Twos and ThreesTuesday, September 6 through October 25, 10:15-10:45 am
Children ages 2 and 3 and their caregivers will sing songs, listen to stories, and enjoy playtime together while building literacy and social skills. No registration. This program runs for eight weeks until 10/25.
Organizing Kids ’n’ KeepsakesTuesday, September 13, 10:30 am-noon
Sentimental attachments make organizing keepsakes challenging. It seems to be even tougher when organizing kid’s keepsakes, like baby clothes, awards, school papers and craft projects. A panel of three FOCUS Organizers (Fairfield Organizers Creating Ultimate Solutions), members of NAPO, the National Association of Professional Organizers, will discuss strategies for meeting those challenges. This workshop is free but advance registration is highly recommended so that the presenters have enough workshop materials for everyone.
Look, Listen and LearnTuesday, September 6 through October 25, 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. This program runs for eight weeks until 10/25. No registration.
Literary LittlesTuesday, September 6 through October 25, 2:15-3 pm
For independent listeners ages 4-6 years. Story time that provides children with experiences that enrich early literacy with stories, short films, songs and crafts. This program runs for eight weeks until 10/25. No registration.
Tuesday, September 13, 4–6:30 pm
Wilton Up Close 2011 is a Wilton Library project for students in grades 8-12. The students will work with Daryl Hawk, renowned photographer, who will teach them about photographing their surroundings. The heart of the program is to try and unplug, slow down and truly observe the everyday landscape. Students will also be asked to write reflections about their photographs and experience. The project will conclude with an exhibit in the main gallery of the Library in February 2012.
The dates are as follows:
LIMITED REGISTRATION (25 Students).
Cost is $50/student. To register, contact Meg Fuentes at 203-762-3950 x 224 or email mfuentes@wiltonlibrary.org by Tuesday, 9/6/11. Payment must be received to secure a spot.
Tuesday, September 13, 6-8 pm
The Breast Cancer Survival Center, a Fairfield county non-profit, has been holding support groups, retreats and candle lightings for post-treatment survivors for the past 12 years. They have chosen Wilton Library as one of its meeting places over the next few months. Sandwiches, fruit and a beverage will be provided. Please call Nina Marino, LCSW, Clinical Director of The BCSC, at 203-857-7304 with any questions. To learn more about the BCSC visit www.breastcancersurvival.org. Co-sponsored by the Breast Cancer Survival Center and Wilton Library. Registration highly encouraged. Additional dates include: October 11 and November 8.
