If you are looking for magazine articles or want to browse through magazines when you can’t get to the library, visit our Magazines/Newspapers page on our website.  Go to www.wiltonlibrary.org, click on Research on the blue bar and then click on the words Research Databases in the center of the page.  Click on Magazines/Newspapers and [...]

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It’s a nice quiet holiday weekend; the library is closed but I am going to take my laptop outside and browse through the Wall Street Journal and New York Times and then maybe through some magazines. You can do this online (for free–no expensive subscriptions to pay for!). Go to our homepage (www.wiltonlibrary.org). [...]

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So many of us have taken the leap into digital photography and some of us are even ready to take the additional leap into using a D-SLR camera.  For those of you who love those big lenses and endless settings and controls, Ziff Davis’ article on How to Buy a D-SLR will be helpful for those [...]

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Our Media Librarian, Melissa Friedman, has acquired a terrific new resource for the Library: A Playaway PowerNap NapMachine that promises three hours of deep sleep in 20 minutes. I just tested it for her (someone had to!) and it made me feel refreshed and relaxed. Faster and less expensive than a vacation! Thanks Melissa!

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Have you heard about the Kindle but don’t know if it’s something you want to invest in? Do MP3 players also make you nervous? Try them out at Wilton Library! We have a Kindle that you may borrow for a week and MP3 players that you may borrow for 6 weeks. Come check ‘em out!

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In these difficult times, people are increasingly flocking to their public libraries. The New York Times has a great article today. Check out our Events page for our Jobs Jobs Jobs series and for other great programs. If you are looking for employment information, check out our Job & Employment page. Our Computer Classes page is also a resource for you.

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Do you want to listen to audiobooks but multiple CDs limit your listening to only driving time?
Come check out a Playaway at Wilton Library! A Playaway is the newest format of audiobook, combining a book with an easy-to-use player all in one small unit. You only have to press “play” to start listening immediately. No computer and no downloading are involved. Click here for a list of all our Playaway titles.

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It’s just over a month until the dreaded April 15 tax filing deadline (unless you’re getting a refund!). As the big date approaches each year, I often hear that the IRS site can be slow as everyone tries to get their forms at the same time. To make the process a bit easier, Ryan Fisher of Network Services has put many of the most commonly used forms on our website for your use. Click here to access them.
You may also want to read the following articles from PC World Magazine: (1) Tax Software 2008: A Big E-File Freebie; (2) Tax Prep Sites: TurboTax, TaxAct, TaxCut Lead the Pack; and (3) Online Tax Preparation Services.

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Have you noticed the new machine temporarily living at the Circulation Desk? Come try out our new One Stop Self Check Station! Save time and avoid any lines. You may check out most items yourself and also pay late fees at the self check station with cash or credit card. Of course we are always available at the Circulation Desk to check out your items, settle fees, or just say hello. We’re happy to demonstrate this wonderful new resource and if you have any questions or comments, please email or call me at 203-762-3950, Ext. 210.

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Do you find that you never have the right phone book handy? Or, seaching the web doesn’t give you the information you are looking for? Use your Wilton library card to enter the magical world of Reference USA.

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