Wilton Library’s Holiday Book Sale

Thursday, December 1 through Thursday, December 23
The library’s holiday book sale in the gallery is a seasonal delight. Bargains can be found-most of the items are new or like-new condition, making a terrific opportunity for holiday gift-giving. Items include books, unopened CDs and DVDs, children’s books. As items are sold, new ones appear daily, thanks to the hard-working book sale volunteers, who always seem to have an un-ending supply of tantalizing offerings. All sales support the library. Open during regular library hours through December 23.

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.

Lego Club for Littles

Wednesday, December 7, 4-5 pm
Kids in grades K-2 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 3 sessions in December; no session 12/21. Sponsored by the Coyle Family Young Readers Fund.

Wilton Up Close 2011 Teen Photography Project—Editing Workshop

Tuesday, December 6 or Wednesday, December 7, 5-7 pm
Wilton Up Close 2011 is a Wilton Library project for students in grades 8-12 with renowned photographer Daryl Hawk. The project will conclude with an exhibit in the main gallery of the Library in February 2012. Next dates: 1/10/12 or 1/11/12-Attend one of these photo framing sessions, 5-7 pm Registration filled.

An Evening with Eleanor Clift

The View from Washington
Wednesday, December 7, 7-8:30 pm
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County and the Wilton Library invite you to attend a very special event featuring this renowned Newsweek editor, political analyst for Fox News and panelist on The McLaughlin Group. With an introduction by noted journalist and author, Diane Smith, Eleanor Clift will discuss “The View from Washington” and her poignant new book, Two Weeks of Life: A Memoir of Love, Death and Politics about the loss of her husband, together with an examination of how we deal with death in America. No charge. Books available for purchase and signing. Co-sponsored by Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Fairfield County and Wilton Library. Registration strongly suggested.