BusinessSmarts Fall Series:

Website Design & Social Media Integration
Wednesday, October 26, 8-10 am
Last of three-part series: 11/9-Optimizing Your Website and Investment-Google Analytics and SEO. Expert Presenters Judi Virgulak and Marie Jablonski, both from Jumar Marketing LLC, discuss strategies for reaching audiences effectively and measuring the strategies. Co-sponsored by Wilton Library, Fairfield County SCORE and Wilton Chamber of Commerce. Registration starts at 7:30 am Light breakfast will be served. $10.00 per session-cash or check. See Wilton Library website for content and speaker details.

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

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.

Books for Babies

Wednesday, September 7 through October 26, 10:15-10:45 am
Bring your wonderful baby to an infant-friendly program at the Wilton Library. We will sing and play and enjoy gentle stories geared for babies under 12 months. This is a great forum to meet new parents in the area. Bring Dad too!

Wonderful Ones and Twos with Caregivers

Wednesday, September 7 through October 26, 11-11:30 am
This program is a sharing time for 1 and 2 year olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and toy time. This program runs for eight weeks until 10/26. No registration.

Lego Club

Wednesday, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 4-5 pm
Kids in K-2 are invited to join this weekly Lego® Club. Each session will be based on a new theme such as castles, vehicles, towers and more. Children will learn about the theme through stories and non-fiction books and then create a Lego masterpiece from the library’s Lego collection. A great time for all! There are 20 spots available for this program on a first come first serve basis. Tickets will be passed out at the Children’s reference desk starting at 3:45 pm the day of the program. This program runs for 4 weeks. Sponsored by the Coyle Family Young Readers Fund.

Thrill the World Rehearsal at Wilton Library

Wednesday, October 26, 4-6 pm
Join Wilton Library and the Wilton Family Y for the second annual Thrill the World simultaneous dance event on October 29 in which we participate with countries around the world dancing to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” For ages 10 to 110. Each participant must attend at least one of 4 rehearsals before the world simultaneous dance night (2 are recommended).
Rehearsal dates:

• Monday, October 17, 7-9 pm at Wilton Library;
• Saturday, October 22, 2-4 pm at Wilton Family Y;
• Sunday, October 23, 4-6 pm at Wilton Family Y;
• Wednesday, October 26, 4-6 pm at the library.

On October 29, dance begins at 10 pm sharp and doors open at 9 pm Face painting available; come in costume. Reception with healthy snacks to follow the dance. See the library’s website for details. This is a fun, infectious dance/exercise/feel good event. Co-sponsored by Wilton Library and the Wilton Family Y. Registration required. $5 per participant registration fee offsets costs.

Home Energy Savings Workshop

Wednesday, October 26, 7-9 pm
Wilton Library hosts a free Home Energy Savings Workshop, co-sponsored by the Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge and Wilton Go Green. Discover the benefits of home energy efficiency and how a CL&P sanctioned Home Energy Solutions (HES) visit can improve home comfort and save money on utility bills. The workshop will also cover current tax credits, financing options, and rebates available for home energy upgrades. Home Energy Solutions technicians will be present to answer questions and schedule HES visits. If you have already completed a HES visit, be sure to contact our office at (860) 372-4405. A summary of your visit will be prepared and a meeting with your vendor will be arranged to immediately follow the workshop. Registration is required for this event. Co-sponsored by Wilton Library, Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge, and Wilton Go Green. See the library’s website for more details.

Hands Only CPR Classes-2 Steps To Save a Life

Tuesday, October 11 & Wednesday, October 26, 7:30-8:30 pm
Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps presents Hands Only CPR. All are welcome(*) to these free one-hour classes at Wilton Library’s Brubeck Room. Repeat class on 10/26. (*) Must be a Wilton resident or working for a Wilton business. a minimum of 18 years old and ‘able-bodied’ to perform chest compressions while on your knees. Registration required. Sponsored by the Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Wilton Library.