Monday, October 3 through Wednesday, December 7, 9:30-11:30 am
Twice-weekly classes in English for Speakers of Other Languages continues on Mondays and Wednesdays until December 21 at the Wilton Library by Westport Continuing Education. Testing and registration required.
Literary LittlesMonday, September 12 through October 24, 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 repeats on Mondays through 10/24. Please note: there is no session on 10/10/11. No registration.
Not-So-Scary Fairy Doll WorkshopMonday October 24, 4-5:00 pm
Children ages 4 and up are invited to drop-in any time between 4-5 pm and make a not-so-scary fairy doll in celebration of Halloween. Ms. Keogh will help children create their very own dolls to take home using a variety of craft materials. No registration, no fee. Ages 4 and up with a caregiver. Sponsored by the Coyle Family Young Readers Fund. Call for details (203) 762-3950 x217.
Weir Farm Artist-in-ResidenceExhibition/Reception: Merill Comeau
Monday, October 24, 6-7:30 pm
October brings Merill Comeau to the Weir Farm artist in residency program. Merill is a mixed media artist examining themes of decline, regeneration and bloom. She has a background in interior and architectural design and a degree in social theory. An enthusiastic recycler, Merill produces her work from primarily discarded materials. Co-sponsored by Weir Farm Art Center and Weir Farm National Historic Site and presented by Wilton Library. Registration suggested.
Good Reads, Great KidsMonday, October 24, 6:15-7 pm
Children in grades 2 and 3 and their parents will have the opportunity to meet and discuss books as a group. For this session we will have fun with scary stories and Halloween activities. In addition to shared stories, we will all discuss the book Zombiekins by Kevin Bolger. Please note grade change to Grades 2 and 3. Parents and guardians must be present. Sponsored by the Sherman Family Fund. Registration required.
Reel Mondays!-INSIDE JOBMonday, October 24, 7-9:30 pm
Inside Job is the first of a new series of quarterly, thought-provoking documentaries on Monday evenings by the League of Women Voters and Wilton Library. Additional dates in the series: RESTREPO on January, 23, 2012; MISS REPRESENTATION on March 12, 2012; DIVE! on July 12, 2012. From Academy Award® nominated filmmaker, Charles Ferguson (No End In Sight), comes INSIDE JOB, the first film to expose the shocking truth behind the economic crisis of 2008. Narrated by Academy Award® winner Matt Damon, INSIDE JOB was made on location in the United States, Iceland, England, France, Singapore, and China. Discussion following the film led by Andy Pforzheimer. Andy is a longtime Wilton resident, and owner of the Barcelona and Bartaco restaurant group. He is a member of the Wilton Board of Finance, and former Trustee of the Wilton Library. He lives in Wilton with his wife Zelie and three boys. Refreshments served. Co-sponsored by the Wilton League of Women Voters and Wilton Library. Registration recommended.
