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.
Ambler Farm ReadsWednesday, November 16, 2:15-3 pm
Children ages 4-6 are invited to join Wilton Library in a visit to Ambler Farm. Caregivers and children will meet at Ambler Farm to enjoy theme based stories as well as a nature walk. Children may check books out at the farm, so make sure to bring your library card. November’s program is on animals preparing for winter. Registration required. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Lego ClubWednesday, November 2, 9, 16 & 30, 4-5 pm
Kids in grades 3 and up 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 each week. This program runs for 4 sessions in November; no session 11/23. Sponsored by the Coyle Family Young Readers Fund.
The Smart Way to Save for CollegeWednesday, November 16, 7-9 pm
Is the thought of saving for your children’s or grandchildren’s future education expenses on your mind? Should it be? In fact, next to saving for retirement, funding higher education may be the single largest expense a family can incur. Thankfully, there are investment options available to help you maximize your college savings and plan for this important stage in your family’s life. For grandparents, it can be an opportunity to take advantage of estate planning strategies. Join local financial advisors Steven Sherman and David McNamara, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Ralph Richetti, The Hartford 529 Plan, for an informative discussion on these timely savings strategies and important changes to the CT 529 plan.
