Events
Lego Club
Wednesday, January 4, 11, 18 & 25, 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 weeks in January. Sponsored by the Coyle Family Young Readers.
Poetry in Motion Editing Workshop
Thursday, January 5, 5-7 pm
Editing workshop led by Heather Candels for students in grades 6 through 12 involved with the Poetry in Motion project.
River Road Gallery’s “Treasures” Opening Art Reception
Friday, January 6, 6-7:30 pm
River Road Gallery (Wilton) presents “Treasures” featuring the art of over 20 nationally acclaimed artists, including Anda Styler, Ming Feng, Ron Landis, Charles Wysocki, Lisa Joyce-Hill, Christopher Blossom, Yuri Tremler and Edward Gordon. The show will highlight some forty works of art including paintings, photographs and limited edition prints. The exhibition runs through Friday, January 27.
AARP Driver Safety Class
Saturday, January 7, 10 am-3 pm
This four hour AARP course covers the normal changes in vision, hearing and reaction time associated with ageing and provides practical techniques on how to adjust to these changes, along with learning to operate vehicles more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. There are no written or driving tests – classroom only. One hour break between morning and afternoon sessions. Both sessions must be attended. Registration required. Program cost: $12 for AARP members; $14 for non-members. Bring check or cash only to the morning session.
Math Club for Kids
Saturday, January 7, 3-4 pm
Children in grades 3-5 are invited to join Wilton High School students Rama Siripuram and Eric Li who will be hosting a math club program. Children will have the chance to explore mathematical concepts in this fun, hands-on program. The goal of the program is to prepare students for the Math Kangaroo competition, which takes place on March 15, 2012. See Wilton Library website for details on the club and Math Kangaroo. Math Club is free of charge; however, there is a $20 registration fee to join the competition. Registration required for the club. Competition registration will take place after the first meeting of the club. This program meets every Saturday through March 10. Grades 3-5 with caregiver in the building.
First Saturday Books for Babies
Saturday, January 7, 9:30-10 am
Bring your wonderful baby to this infant friendly program at the Wilton Library! We will sing and play and enjoy gentle stories geared for babies under 12 months old on the first Saturday of each month before the library opens. This is an excellent forum to meet other new parents in the area. Bring dad too! Registration suggested.
Hot & Cool: Jazz at the Brubeck-Harvie S and James Weidman Duo
Sunday, January 8, 4-6 pm
Harvie S and James Weidman have been performing together as a duo to enthusiastic audiences at numerous venues throughout the U.S. Harvie S, award winning composer, arranger, bassist, educator and producer, performed at Wilton Library in March 2009 with the Virginia Mayhew Quartet. Pianist James Weidman has been a sideman and accompanist in many settings over the past 20 years, and increasingly is known for his being a bandleader and composer. Reception following the concert. CDs available for purchase and signing. Suggested donation: $10. Funded by William and Karen Tell Foundation with special thanks to Ed and Catherine Romer and Chris & Tish Brubeck. Advance registration strongly suggested. Pre-registrants should arrive by 3:50 pm to be guaranteed seating; wait-listed and walk-in registrants will be admitted after 3:50 pm if space is available.
Parenting Book Series: Dr. Susan Bauerfeld
Tuesday, January 10, 10:30 am-noon
Dr. Susan Bauerfeld, a licensed clinical psychologist and mother of three boys, reviews several parenting books over the course of the year. The books will represent a smattering of what is out there. Sessions will consist of an overview, practical suggestions for applying the principles of each book, and a Q & A session based on the book. The series takes place on the third Tuesdays of alternating months, with the exception of January (1/10/12, 3/20, and 5/15). The book for January 10th is Mindset by Carol Dweck, Ph.D. Co-sponsored by Wilton Youth Council, Parent Connection, Wilton Library and United Way of Coastal Fairfield County. Registration strongly encouraged.
Wilton Up Close Teen Photography Project
Framing Session
Tuesday, January 10 or Wednesday, January 11, 5-7 pm
Wilton Up Close students frame their photos in this on-going photography project with Daryl Hawk. Registration filled.
Poetry in Motion Editing Workshop
Tuesday, January 10, 5-7 pm
Editing workshop led by Heather Candels for students in grades 6 through 12 involved with the Poetry in Motion project.
Wilton Library Readers
Wednesday January 11, 12-1:30 pm
Professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar discusses A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. Group meets second Wednesday of each month from September through May (no meeting in December). Bring lunch; beverages will be provided. For a complete listing of meetings and titles, visit our Wilton Readers page. Advance registration suggested.
PTA Council’s Reflections Reception
CANCELLED
Wednesday, January 11, 6-8 pm
A reception for the Wilton PTA Council’s Reflections program for the 2011-2012 season will be held in the Children’s Library. During the reception, screenings from the categories of dance/choreography, musical composition, and film/video production from Wilton students in grades K – 12 will be shown continuously on a large screen. Entries in photography and the visual arts (which includes art forms such as drawing, painting, print making, and collage) from Wilton students in grades K – 12 are on display in the Children’s Library through Wednesday, January 18. Refreshments provided.
Poetry in Motion Participants’ Meeting
Tuesday, January 24, 7-8 pm
Poetry in Motion program review meeting for students in grades 6 through 12 and their parents.
Poetry in Motion Editing Workshop
Thursday, January 12, 5-7 pm
Editing workshop led by Heather Candels for students in grades 6 through 12 involved with the Poetry in Motion project.
Author Talk: The Memory of All That – Katharine Weber
Thursday, January 12, 7-8:30 pm
The Memory Of All That: George Gershwin, Kay Swift, and My Family’s Legacy of Infidelities is Katharine Weber’s memoir of her extraordinary family. From her maternal grandmother’s affair with George Gershwin and her grandfather’s connections and feud with FDR, to her notorious father’s affairs and World War II propaganda films for which J. Edgar Hoover followed him for 40 years, including noting the author’s birth, Weber’s story is engaging. Other works by the author (in reverse order) are True Confections: A Novel, Triangle: A Novel, The Little Women: A Novel, The Music Lesson: A Novel, and Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear. Q&A, book sales and signing to follow the talk. Registration highly recommended.
Goodwives Rug Hookers Demonstration
Friday, January 13, 10 am-5 pm
Rug hooking is a traditional craft which has flourished in America since the early 1800s. The loops, or strips, of material are pulled up through a foundation fabric or backing. The Goodwives Rug Hookers, a group that has been together for over 28 years, will be in the Gallery, demonstrating the art/craft of rug hooking. People are encouraged to stop by and observe their process and the results of their labor of love.
WINRs Circle Pizza Party
Saturday, January 14, 3-4 pm
Children in grades 4 – 6 will participate in voting for their favorite 2012 Nutmeg book, as well as have fun with activities, games, trivia, and pizza generously donated by Wilton Pizza. To vote, children must have read at least 9 out of the 10 nominees. 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.
Math Club for Kids
Saturday, January 14, 3-4 pm
Children in grades 3-5 are invited to join Wilton High School students Rama Siripuram and Eric Li who will be hosting a math club program. Children will have the chance to explore mathematical concepts in this fun, hands-on program. The goal of the program is to prepare students for the Math Kangaroo competition, which takes place on March 15, 2012. See Wilton Library website for details on the club and Math Kangaroo. Math Club is free of charge; however, there is a $20 registration fee to join the competition. Registration required for the club. Competition registration will take place after the first meeting of the club. This program meets every Saturday through March 10. Grades 3-5 with caregiver in the building.
Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes
Tuesday, January 17 through Tuesday, March 20, 10:15-10:45 am
Join Wilton Library for 2 and 3-year old story time. Children and their caregivers will sing songs, listen to stories, and enjoy playtime together while building literacy and social skills. No registration. 10-week program.
Look, Listen and Learn
Tuesday, January 17 through Tuesday, March 20, 11-11:30 am
For 3 and 4 years olds with parent/caregiver. By interacting with stories, singing songs and acting out finger plays and rhymes, children in this program gain pre-reading skills and learn how to participate in a group setting. No registration. 10-week program.
Tuesday Book Buzz
Tuesday, January 17, 11-noon
There will be a Book Buzz conversation moderated by one of Wilton Library’s reference librarians on the third Tuesday of every month. Participants are encouraged to come and chat about one of their most recent favorite reads or just listen to what others recommend. Scheduled dates for the series: January 17, February 21, March 20, April 17, May 15, and June 19. Registration suggested but not required.
Literary Littles
Tuesday, January 17 through Tuesday, March 20, 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. No registration. 10-week program.
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Registration and Placement Testing
Wednesday, January 18, 9:30-11:30 am
Registration and placement testing for ESOL classes will take place at the Wilton Library on Wednesday, January 18th, from 9:30-11:30 am Please note that the daytime ESOL class at Wilton Library is for the intermediate to advanced level student. Class size is limited and will be determined by Placement Testing. Classes are open to Wilton, Westport, and Weston residents. Class testing and registration will be conducted by Westport Continuing Education. Just walk in to take the test; no registration required. The classes will be held twice-weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 am starting Monday, January 30 at Wilton Library. Placement testing is required.
Books for Babies
Wednesday, January 18 through Wednesday, March 21, 10:15 am-10:45 am
We will sing and play and enjoy gentle stories geared for babies under 12 months old. This is an excellent forum to meet other new parents in the area. Bring dad too! 10-week program. No registration. Caregivers must be present.
Wonderful Ones and Twos with Caregivers
Wednesday, January 18 through Wednesday, March 21, 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 puzzles. No registration. 10-week program.
Author Talk: Nina Sankovitch-Tolstoy And The Purple Chair
Wednesday, January 18, 7-8:30 pm
Nina Sankovitch has always been a avid reader, but after the death of her sister at age 46, she returned to her books for comfort and solace. She has continued to read and review books since her year of intense reading ended, resulting in writing her own book, Tolstoy and the Purple Chair: My Year of Magical Reading, which came out in June 2011. She shares her book reviews and maintains a dialogue with many readers through her blog. Please join local Westport reader/author Nina Sankovitch at the Wilton Library. Books available for purchase and signing.
Children’s Beginner Chess
Registration Closed
Thursday, January 19 through Thursday, March 15, 4-5 pm
Children in grades 1-7 are invited to join the Children’s Library Chess Club instructed by Christopher Potts, a US Chess Federation certified tournament director and scholastic chess instructor. In this program, those brand new to chess will learn: the history and rules of the game, basic checkmate themes and patterns, and basic strategy and tactics. Time will be provided for students to play games and put the classroom lessons into practice. Program fee is $80 per student for all eight meetings, for children in grades 1-7. Please note- chess will not meet on Thursday, February 23 due to winter vacation. In-person registration is required, payment due at time of registration.
Children’s Advanced Chess
Thursday, January 19 through Thursday, March 15, 5-6 pm
Children in grades 3-7 are invited to join the Children’s Library Chess Club instructed by Christopher Potts, a US Chess Federation certified tournament director and scholastic chess instructor. In this program, more advanced students will review the basics, learn more advanced strategy and tactics, learn optimal opening and endgame play, and gain an appreciation for the vital importance of making and carrying out sound plans. Time will be provided for students to play games and put the classroom lessons into practice. Program fee is $80 per student for all eight meetings, for children in grades 3-7. Please note- chess will not meet on Thursday, February 23 due to winter vacation. In-person registration is required, payment due at time of registration.
Eat Right, Think Right, Live Right Workshop: Seema Dasani
Thursday, January 19, 7-8:30 pm
Overcoming her own personal issues with weight and emotional eating, Seema presently uses her experience and expertise to help others achieve wellness across all key aspects of their lives. Most recently, in her role as Vice President of Wellness Programs at Eat Right America, Seema worked closely with all levels within Whole Foods Market to put together their global Health Starts Here initiative which is geared towards empowering people to eat right and live healthier lives. She is a board certified Wellness Coach. Registration suggested.
The Guitar Guy
Friday, January 20, 11-11:30 am
Children ages 2-6 are invited to a fun performance by Robert the Guitar Guy. Robert uses music, props, movement, and dance to entertain children and their grown-ups. Sure to be great fun for the family! This program will take place the third Friday of each month January-March. Ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Registration recommended; no fee. Sponsored by the Coyle Family Young Readers Fund.
Math Club for Kids
Saturday, January 21, 3-4 pm
Children in grades 3-5 are invited to join Wilton High School students Rama Siripuram and Eric Li who will be hosting a math club program. Children will have the chance to explore mathematical concepts in this fun, hands-on program. The goal of the program is to prepare students for the Math Kangaroo competition, which takes place on March 15, 2012. See Wilton Library website for details on the club and Math Kangaroo. Math Club is free of charge; however, there is a $20 registration fee to join the competition. Registration required for the club. Competition registration will take place after the first meeting of the club. This program meets every Saturday through March 10. Grades 3-5 with caregiver in the building.
Hot & Cool: Jazz at the Brubeck-Tamir Hendelman Trio
Saturday, January 21, 7:30-9 pm
Israeli-born, award-winning jazz pianist Tamir Hendelman has performed with many vocalists including Barbra Streisand, Natalie Cole, and Gladys Knight, and has been a member of the Jeff Hamilton Trio and Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra since the early 2000s. Reception following the concert. CDs available for purchase and signing. Suggested donation: $10. Funded by William and Karen Tell Foundation with special thanks to Ed and Catherine Romer and Chris & Tish Brubeck. Advance registration strongly suggested. Pre-registrants should arrive by 7:20 pm to be guaranteed seating; wait-listed and walk-in registrants will be admitted after 7:20 pm if space is available.
Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence Exhibition/Reception: Evelyn McCorristin-Peters
Monday, January 23, 6-7:30 pm
January brings Evelyn McCorristin-Peters to the Weir Farm artist in residency program. Evelyn states that her work evolves from a lifelong fascination with and dedication to the natural environment. Through color, light and unique composition, she creates an image to reflect the vitality of our extraordinary surroundings, providing the viewer a deeper understanding of the environment. Evelyn is originally from New Jersey and Delaware, and has now lived in the Sarasota/Manatee county area of Florida for over 25 years. She received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Delaware and has also attended The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and Ringling College of Art and Design. Co-sponsored by Weir Farm Art Center and Weir Farm National Historic Site and presented by Wilton Library. Registration suggested.
Good Reads, Great Kids
Monday, January 23, 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. In addition to personal selections, we will all discuss the book The Houdini Box by Brian Selznick. Parents and guardians must be present. Sponsored by the Sherman Family Fund. Registration required.
WLA/LWV-Reel Mondays: RESTREPO
Monday, January 23, 7-9:30 pm
RESTREPO is the second offering in a new series of quarterly, thought-provoking documentaries brought to you on Monday evenings by the League of Women Voters and Wilton Library. RESTREPO is a feature-length documentary that chronicles the deployment of a platoon of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley. The movie focuses on a remote 15-man outpost, ”Restrepo,” named after a platoon medic who was killed in action. The goal is to make viewers feel as if they have just been through a 90-minute deployment. This is war, full stop. The conclusions are up to you. Remaining films in the series: MISS REPRESENTATION on March 12, 2012; DIVE! on July 16, 2012. Discussion following the film led by David Graybill. Refreshments served. Co-sponsored by the Wilton League of Women Voters and Wilton Library. Registration recommended.
And don’t forget to mark your calendars for the remaining film in the series:
Senior Center Book Discussion: This Side of Paradise
Tuesday, January 24, 11 am-noon
Bill Ziegler leads a discussion of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s first novel, This Side of Paradise. It is said to have been the first serious American novel to capture the feel of America’s “youth culture.” Group meets 4th Tuesday of each month through May. Call the Senior Center for details and to register at 834-6240. Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road, Wilton.
Hands Only CPR Classes-2 Steps To Save a Life
Tuesday, January 24, 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. (*) 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. Repeat class: Dec.13, 7:30 pm Sponsored by the Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Wilton Library.
Mythology Club for Kids
Wednesday, January 25, 6:30-7:30 pm
Each month children in grades 3-5 will read a book on a mythological theme and discuss it. Snacks will be provided and an activity or craft will be made. Please note Mythology Club has moved to Wednesdays. The book for the month of January is Outlaw: The Legend of Robin Hood by Tony Lee. Caregivers must remain in the building for children under 12. Registration required. Sponsored by the Sherman Family Fund.
Busting the Cholesterol Myth-Does Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease?
Wednesday, January 25, 7-8:30 pm
In a second of a series of talks at Wilton Library, Dr. Robert Zembroski (or Dr. ‘Z’, as he is also known), talks about cholesterol and heart disease. Topics include: Cholesterol is not the cause of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD); the damaging effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs; the diet proven to reverse heart disease; certain nutrients that prevent CAD; biomarkers to look for to accurately assess risk for CAD. Dr. Robert Zembroski, is director of the Darien Center for Integrative Medicine. A graduate of the University of Connecticut and the New York Chiropractic College, Dr. Z is a chiropractic neurologist certified by the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. Additional talk: 3/14/2012-Got Belly Fat? Simple Ways to Eliminate This Silent Killer. Registration recommended.
Home Energy Savings Workshop
Preventing Ice Dams
Thursday, January 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. This workshop focuses primarily on ‘ice dams’ and preventive measures to take to reduce the likelihood of having to deal with them. Members of the Board of Selectmen take part in a panel. Energy Solutions technicians will be present to answer questions and schedule HES visits. If an HES visit has been completed, call HES at (860) 372-4405. Registration is required for this event. Co-sponsored by Wilton Library, Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge, and Wilton Go Green.
Stroke Care in the 21st Century: Prevention and Management
Thursday January 26, 7:30-8:30 pm
The Town of Wilton is pleased to announce a public health initiative. Dr. Claudio R. Petrillo M.D., of Norwalk Hospital, will speak on the topic of strokes and the need to educate the public on this leading cause of death and disability. All are invited to attend this informative presentation. No charge. Registration is requested.
Genealogy Workshop: Jolene Mullen
Saturday, January 28, 10 am-noon
Jolene Mullen is a professional researcher specializing in lineage research for heritage societies. She works in Connecticut and the eastern counties of New York, in the New York and Connecticut state libraries/archives, and other repositories and states as necessary. Research methodology, record groups (genealogical data to look for and where to find them) and useful internet sites (both subscription and free) will be discussed. Free handouts. Registration suggested. Attendance is free, but donations are appreciated and will benefit both the DAR Scholarship Fund and Wilton Library.
Tales to Tails
Saturday, January 28, 11-noon
ROAR’s (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue) Therapy Dog Program will be bringing therapy dogs to the library for children to read to them. The use of trained therapy dogs in reading programs can result in children who feel comfortable reading out loud, read more often, attempt more difficult books, and actually look forward to reading. Children must read independently to participate in this program. Registration is required.
WHS Little Theatre Company presents
Gooney Bird Green and Her True Life Adventures
Saturday, January 28, 2-3 pm
Children ages 4 and up are invited to a performance of Gooney Bird Greene. The Wilton High School Little Theatre Company will entertain kids with this classic story by award winning author Lois Lowry. After the performance children can ask questions and receive autographs from the performers! In blending funny and memorable characters with colorful details and her distinctive flair for suspense, Gooney Bird awakens the classmates’ dormant imaginations. They come to realize their lives are as unique as Gooney Bird’s and that they, too, can cast themselves as the heroes in their own true tales of discovery and adventure. Registration required. Parents and guardians must be present for children under age 8 and in the building for children under age 12.
Math Club for Kids
Saturday, January 28, 3-4 pm
Children in grades 3-5 are invited to join Wilton High School students Rama Siripuram and Eric Li who will be hosting a math club program. Children will have the chance to explore mathematical concepts in this fun, hands-on program. The goal of the program is to prepare students for the Math Kangaroo competition, which takes place on March 15, 2012. See Wilton Library website for details on the club and Math Kangaroo. Math Club is free of charge; however, there is a $20 registration fee to join the competition. Registration required for the club. Competition registration will take place after the first meeting of the club. This program meets every Saturday through March 10. Grades 3-5 with caregiver in the building.
New Perspectives Film Series:
LOST BOHEMIA with Director Josef Astor
Saturday, January 28, 7:30-9:30 pm
A little known world of Carnegie Hall and its illustrious artists is discovered in this documentary by Josef Birdman Astor. A tenant in one of the 160 studios on top of Carnegie Hall, Astor captured his artist neighbors, a rapidly vanishing world from 1985. Astor’s film follows the protracted battle by the tenants to preserve their community and the rich heritage of the studios. The studio’s significance to 20th Century culture cannot be overstated, as generations of legendary performers and artists lived and worked in them including Isadora Duncan, Marlon Brando, Barnett Newman, Agnes deMille, Marilyn Monroe, Leonard Bernstein, Ruth Gordon, Mark Twain, Martha Graham, Paddy Chayefsky, Robert Redford and Lee Strasberg. Director Josef Birdman Astor joins Megan Smith-Harris for a discussion following the film. Suggested donation of $5. Refreshments served. The New Perspectives Documentary series is programmed and moderated by filmmaker, Megan Smith-Harris. Registration highly recommended.
American Civil War Series, Part II-A View from Connecticut:
Connecticut in the Civil War-Matthew Warshauer
Sunday, January 29, 4-5:30 pm
Please note: this lecture will be held at the Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road, Wilton. The collaboration between the Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society kicks off its 5th season with the American Civil War Series, Part II-A Connecticut Focus. Matthew Warshauer, Professor of History at Central Connecticut State University, speaks on the subject of his recently published book, Connecticut in the American Civil War: Slavery, Sacrifice, and Survival, which offers readers a remarkable window into the state’s involvement in a conflict that challenged and defined the unity of a nation. The arc of the war is traced through the many facets and stories of battlefield, home front, and factory. Matthew Warshauer received his B.A. in history from Central Connecticut State University in 1990. He completed his M.A. (1993) and Ph.D. (1997) in American Studies at Saint Louis University. He joined the faculty at CCSU in the fall of 1997, and has served as editor of Connecticut History since 2003. In 2007, Dr. Warshauer won the Connecticut State University Trustees Research Award. The remaining lectures are as follows – please note location of each lecture: February 26-Wilton Library “Connecticut Women in the Civil War” with Dione Longley; March 4-Wilton Historical Society-“Connecticut’s African-American Soldiers” with David Koch; March 18-Wilton Library-“The Artist in the Civil War” with Don Troiani. Receptions follow talks. Series made possible by grant from The Wilton Bank. This lecture is sponsored by Leland Wilson of Wilson Properties, LLC. Books available for purchase and signing. Registration essential. Moderator: Steve Hudspeth; hosts-Louise Herot and Greg Chann. More information.
Author Talk: Mahru Ghashghaei and Susan Snyder-Nine Rubies
Tuesday, January 31, 7-8:30 pm
Through a friendship that began in 1990, a collaboration created the book, Nine Rubies, stories from deep within Mahru’s memory. The book captures the personal experiences that are were impacted by a shifting political Iran, often influenced by covert American political and economic interventions. Please join Mahru and Sue as they speak about their friendship, shared experiences, and memories and their resulting book-Nine Rubies. Q&A following. Books available for purchase and signing. Registration recommended.
