Walk and Talk with the Artist: John Newcomb

Saturday, October 15, 10:30-11:30 am
Artist John Newcomb, whose work is on display throughout the library during the month of October, will give a talk about his work, his influences and how his art has progressed over the years, on Saturday morning, October 15th, following a reception for the artist on Friday, October 14th. John will meet those interested in the talk in the front of the Gallery at 10:30am. No registration is necessary.

WINRs (Wilton Intermediate Nutmeg Readers) Circle

Saturday, October 15, 3-4 pm
For grades 4-6. Each month the WINRs Circle book club discusses a new 2012 Nutmeg nominated book. In addition to discussion, children will have the opportunity to participate in activities, games, trivia, and pizza generously donated by Wilton Pizza. This month’s Nutmeg book is Key to Rondo by Emily Rodda. Bring a friend, win a prize! Children in grades 4-6 with caregiver in the building. Registration required. Sponsored by the Coyle Family Young Readers Fund.

Gods and Monsters:

Mythic Literature of the Ancient and Medieval World-Mark Schenker
Saturday, October 15, 3:30-5:30 pm
Part II of a 3-part series: “When in Rome”- An Introduction to Roman Mythology. The review of the similarities and differences between Greek and Roman mythologies will center on works of Ovid (The Metamorphoses) and Virgil (The Aeneid). Mark J. Schenker, Associate Dean of Yale College, will give a series of three lectures on the myths of ancient Greece and ancient Rome and on Dante’s Inferno, with a focus on the tension between the Ideal and the Monstrous. Final lecture: October 22. The lecture series has been generously sponsored by an anonymous donor. Registration highly recommended. Please register separately for each of the three programs in the series.