TEEN PROGRAM!
Poetry in Motion
Life’s Challenges - Tell Me About It!!
Now through October 31
Teens in grades 7 – 12 are invited to submit original poetry which will culminate in a two-performance poetry event centered on the theme of the trials and tribulations in a teen’s life in March, 2009 at Wilton Library. For more information, contact Teen Librarian Susan Lauricella by phone at 762-3950 ext. 243 or e-mail teenpoetry@wiltonlibrary.org. All submissions must be in by October 31. Program is sponsored by Wilton Library with private funding from a generous donor. Overview of Poetry in Motion program.

Fourth Annual Community Wilton Reads!
The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri
October 2008
The Namesake is the story of the Ganguli family whose move from Calcutta to New York evokes a lifelong balancing act to meld to a new world without forgetting the old. Though parents Ashoke and Ashima long for the family and culture that enveloped them in India, they take great pride in the opportunities their sacrifices have afforded their children. Paradoxically, their son Gogol is torn between finding his own unique identity without losing his heritage. Even Gogol's name represents the family's journey into the unknown. Sponsored by The Wilton Bank, The United Way of Norwalk & Wilton with media support from The Wilton Bulletin. More information.

Day	Date	Time	Description
Thursday	10/2/08	1:30 pm	Movie The Namesake (register now)
Thursday	10/2/08	7 pm	Movie The Namesake (register now)
Tuesday	10/7/08	10:30 am	Book Discussion of The Namesake with Dr. Joanna Ecke (register now)
Wednesday	10/15/08	7 pm	Book Discussion of The Namesake with Susan Boyar (register now)
Sunday	10/19/08	4 pm	Author Appearance: Jhumpa Lahiri (register now)

Unhung Heroes
Artists’ Opening Reception
Friday, October 10, 6-7:30 pm
Art exhibition reception for artists who will be showing for the first time at Wilton Library. Exhibit runs through Thursday, October 30. No registration. More information.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Fall Story Times
Week of October 13
Times are Mondays through Wednesdays for children ages 1-6 years. No session Monday, October 13. Ends November 12. Different levels of interaction with and without caregivers based on children’s ages. Advance registration recommended.

1s-2s w/Caregiver: Tuesdays, 10-10:15 am
1s-2s w/Caregiver: Wednesdays, 10:15-10:45 am
2s-3s w/Caregiver: Tuesdays, 10:15-10:45 am
2s-3s w/Caregiver: Wednesdays, 10:15-10:45 am
3s-4s: Tuesdays, 11-11:30 am
3s-4s: Wednesdays, 11-11:30 am
4s-6s: Tuesdays, 2-2:45 pm

Hands-on Computer Classes
Basic Word
Tuesday, October 14, 6:30-8 pm
Participants learn how to create and format a basic document in this free class. Basic computer skills, including mouse proficiency, required. Hands-on class, limited to ten students. No charge. Advance registration required. To ensure the best learning experience for all, students are asked to arrive on time; no one will be permitted to enter 10 minutes after the start of the class.

Author Talk: Kathy Caprino
Breakdown, Breakthrough
Tuesday, October 14, 7-8:30 pm
Wilton resident, Kathy Caprino, discusses her just-published book, Breakdown, Breakthrough: The Professional Woman’s Guide to Claiming a Life of Passion, Power and Purpose. Her work is based on important new findings that emerged from her national in-depth research study with over 100 working women called Women Overcoming Professional Crisis: Finding New Meaning in Life and Work. Kathy has lectured widely on the 12 common crises working women face today, and how to overcome them. Books available for purchase and signing. Registration recommended.

Author Talk: Laney Katz Becker
Dear Stranger, Dearest Friend
Wednesday, October 15, 9:30-11:30 am
In recognition of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Wilton Library welcomes Laney Katz Becker, breast cancer survivor and author of Dear Stranger, Dearest Friend. This is her first novel, though Becker has written articles for more than fifty publications including Self, American Health, Seventeen and First For Women. A 1979 graduate of Northwestern University's School of Speech, Becker has spoken at the kick-off breakfast for the American Cancer Society's (ACS) yearly fund-raiser, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, the Northern Westchester Conference for Jewish Women on Breast Cancer, and has appeared as a panelist on a cable TV talk show about breast cancer. She also has been trained by the ACS to lead workshops in early detection and to teach breast self-exam. Refreshments served before the talk. Books available for purchase and signing. Reservations highly recommended.

TEEN PROGRAM!
Rock Band for Teens
Wednesday, October 15, 4-5 pm
Teens entering grades 7 - 12 can come play Rock Band on the XBox-360 system. Play a guitar, sing a song or try the drums. Made available through the John & Pat Curran Teen Fund.

Wilton Reads The Namesake with Susan Boyar
Wednesday, October 15, 7-9 pm
Susan Boyar, discussion leader of the popular daytime Wilton Readers group, leads an evening discussion of Jhumpa Lahiri's book The Namesake, a narrative of the Gangulis, an Indian couple united in an arranged marriage, as they build their lives together in America. But more than that it is a story of parents and children, of cultural heritage and family values. Registration suggested. Sponsored by The Wilton Bank, The United Way of Norwalk & Wilton with media support from The Wilton Bulletin.

Hands-on Computer Classes
Basic Word
Thursday, October 16, 12:30-2 pm
Participants learn how to create and format a basic document in this free class. Basic computer skills, including mouse proficiency, required. Hands-on class, limited to ten students. No charge. Advance registration required. To ensure the best learning experience for all, students are asked to arrive on time; no one will be permitted to enter 10 minutes after the start of the class.

Aspects of the Short Story
With Bill Ziegler
Thursday, October 16, 10:30-noon
Wilton Library welcomes Bill Ziegler in his first turn as a seminar leader of short stories in a five-part series (October 16, 23, 30, November 6 and 13). Participants read and discuss a variety of short stories that illustrate the characteristics of the genre and provide a basis for critical evaluation. The stories will be available at the circulation desk before the seminar begins in the fall. Advance registration is required.

Hands-on Digital Photography Class: Photo Editing
Saturday, October 18, 11-12:30 pm
Michael Franco returns to instruct this popular hands-on class. Using a photo provided by the instructor, students learn how to use basic tools to enhance their picture. Basic computer skills, including mouse proficiency, required. Advance registration required. Space limited. Students are asked to arrive on time; no one will be permitted to enter 10 minutes after the start of class.

A Concert for the Arctic
Saturday, October 18, 7:30-9 pm
Internationally acclaimed violinist Eugenia Choi and concert pianist Henry Wong Doe will perform classical music selections to help highlight the threat of global warming in the Arctic. Described as a “sensational force” by La Republique (France) Miss Choi regularly plays at venues such as Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Mr. Wong Doe is a winner of “Audience Favorite” prizes at the Rubinstein and Busoni International Piano Competitions. The recital will be introduced by Adam Markham, founding CEO of the non-profit environmental organization Clean Air - Cool Planet, with a short visual presentation on a recent National Geographic expedition to Svalbard in the Norwegian high Arctic that both he and Choi participated in. Meet the artists at a reception following the performance. Suggested donation $15 adults, $5 children - proceeds will benefit Clean Air-Cool Planet and Wilton Library's environmental collection. Reservations highly recommended. More information.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Day of the Dead Piñata Workshop
Sunday, October 19, 1-2:30 pm
Children learn about Day of the Dead holiday (Dia de los Muertos). This is a 2-part workshop to make a piñata to celebrate this special holiday of Mexico in which families gather to remember and celebrate friends and relatives who are deceased. This is a two-day program that will continue on Sunday, November 2. Both meetings must be attended in order to make the pinata. Registration required.

Wilton Reads!
The Namesake: Jhumpa Lahiri
Sunday, October 19, 4-5:30 pm
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri's novel The Namesake was published in the fall of 2003 to great acclaim. The Namesake is a story of parents and children, of cultural heritage and family values. It speaks to us all, exploring the ways in which communities, families, and individuals establish their own identities as they are shaped by both internal and external pressures in the kaleidoscope kiln of time. Q&A following talk. Sponsored by The Wilton Bank, The United Way of Norwalk & Wilton with media support from The Wilton Bulletin. Books available for purchase and signing. Reservations strongly recommended (taking names for wait-list only). The library will open at noon and close at 3 p.m. in order to accommodate the program. Doors will re-open at 3:30 p.m. Pre-registrants must arrive by 3:45 p.m. to be guaranteed seating. After 3:45 p.m. and if space is available, wait-listed and walk-in registrants will be admitted.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Fall Story Times
Week of October 20
Times are Mondays through Wednesdays for children ages 1-6 years. Ends November 12. Different levels of interaction with and without caregivers based on children’s ages. Advance registration recommended.

1s-2s w/Caregiver: Tuesdays, 10-10:15 am
1s-2s w/Caregiver: Wednesdays, 10:15-10:45 am
2s-3s w/Caregiver: Tuesdays, 10:15-10:45 am
2s-3s w/Caregiver: Wednesdays, 10:15-10:45 am
3s-4s: Tuesdays, 11-11:30 am
3s-4s: Wednesdays, 11-11:30 am
4s-6s: Mondays, 2-2:45 pm
4s-6s: Tuesdays, 2-2:45 pm

Author Talk: Mark Albertson
USS Connecticut: Constitution State Battleship
Tuesday, October 21, 10:30-noon
Author Mark Albertson discusses his recently released book USS Connecticut: Constitution State Battleship, the only battleship in U.S. Navy history to bear the name of our state. Twice she was the flagship of the Atlantic Fleet, but her greatest honor was as flagship of President Theodore Roosevelt's Great White Fleet for the epic round-the-world cruise in December 1907. Q&A following discussion. Books available for purchase and signing. Reservations suggested.

Candidates Forum for the General Assembly
143rd District
Tuesday, October 21, 7:30-9:00 pm
Voters can meet the candidates for the 143rd General Assembly: Peggy Reeves (Democrat) and Susan Bruschi (Republican). Sponsored by the Wilton League of Women Voters, the Wilton Chamber of Commerce and the Wilton Library. Reservations suggested.

Environment Program: Energy Saving Lighting Sale
Wednesday, October 22, 10 am-7 pm
Energy Saving Lighting Sale sponsored by Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P), the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF), and Wilton Library. The Energy Saving Lighting Fairs give residents the opportunity to purchase energy efficient light bulbs and fixtures at discounted prices. Energy efficient light bulbs, called CFLs, use 75% less energy and last up to ten times as long as standard incandescent bulbs. TechniArt, the Lighting Fair vendor, will offer several wattages and styles of CFLs starting at only $1.00. The CEEF was created by the Connecticut legislature to promote efficient energy use, help residents and businesses save on their electric bills, promote economic development, reduce electric demand and help reduce air pollution. Connecticut’s energy-efficiency programs are funded by the conservation charge on customer electric bills. Additional information on Connecticut's energy-efficiency programs can be found at www.CTSavesEnergy.org or www.cl-p.com.

Aspects of the Short Story
With Bill Ziegler
Thursday, October 23, 10:30 am-noon
Wilton Library welcomes Bill Ziegler in his first turn as a seminar leader of short stories in a five-part series (October 16, 23, 30, November 6 and 13). Participants read and discuss a variety of short stories that illustrate the characteristics of the genre and provide a basis for critical evaluation. The stories will be available at the circulation desk before the seminar begins in the fall. Advance registration is required.

A Visit from Teddy Roosevelt
Thursday, October 23, 7-7:45 pm
Celebrate the 150th birthday of Theodore Roosevelt. Learn about this beloved president including his explorations, his presidency, and his work on conservation. Birthday cake will be served. Registration recommended. All ages welcome. Made possible by Steve and Alison Sherman Family Fund.

International Book Group
Literature of Other Lands
Thursday, October 23, 7-8:30 pm
Guest speaker Elizabeth Johnston of Scotland will discuss the book entitled The Silver Darlings by Neil Miller Gunn. Participants need not read the literature to enjoy the informal discussions of contries and cultures. Refreshments and international desserts will be served. Advance registration suggested. Call library for details.

The Influence of Fathers on the Lives of Their Children
Thursday, October 23, 7-9 pm
Yale child psychiatrist and author Dr. Kyle Pruett (The Nurturing Father) will share his insights on the Influence of Fathers on the Lives of Their Children: Perspectives of Fathering in the 21st Century. A short DVD to be shown along with the talk. Co-sponsored by Wilton Youth Services, Wilton Public Schools, Wilton Youth Council, Parent Connection, Sped*Net, The Rotary Club of Wilton, and the Wilton Library. Advance registration recommended.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Library Haunted House
Friday, October 24, 6:30-8 pm
Calling all ghosts and goblins, come dressed in Halloween best for games, pizza and spooky activities. For children 8 years and older, caregivers must remain in the building. Registration required. Made possible by the Coyle Family Fund. Call for details. Program limited to 40 participants.

Hazardous Materials and Used Book Collection Day
Saturday, October 25, 9 am-3 pm
Wilton Library benefits by collecting gently-used books at Miller parking lot. Bring used books, videos, DVDs to the library’s truck. Please no encyclopedias, magazines, textbooks. Hazardous materials also collected at Miller/Driscoll that day. See town website for information on Hazardous Materials collection.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Drop-in Bayberry and Beau Crafts
Saturday, October 25, 1:30-2 pm
Children make crafts based on the characters in Nita Choukas's book, Bayberry and Beau. Ms.Choukas will be visiting speaking at 2. Made possible by the Coyle Family Young Readers Fund. No registration.

Visiting Children’s Author:
Nita Choukas
Bayberry & Beau
Saturday, October 25, 2-3 pm
Visiting author Nita Choukas talks about and reads from her delightful book, Bayberry & Beau, based on a true friendship between an aged champion horse and a barnyard tabby cat. Though the relationship was real, the tale is from the imagination, and in turn draws children into the story, unleashing their own imaginations. With three children and ten grandchildren, Nita Choukas has honed her storytelling skills over the years, and has studied literature all her life. An actress and director of school and community theater, this is her first children’s book. Registration highly recommended.

Wilton Candlelight Concerts:
Keller String Quartet
Sunday, October 26, 4:00 pm
Founded at the Liszt Conservatory in Budapest in 1987, this ensemble is renowned for adventurous programming and for its collaboration in European concert halls with such contemporary composers as György Kurtág and Alfred Schnittke. American music lovers have been delighted by its recordings of Bach and Bartok.
Concert takes place at Wilton Congregational Church located at
70 Ridgefield Road (Route 33), Wilton Ct. 06897

KIDS PROGRAM!
Fall Story Times
Week of October 27
Times are Mondays through Wednesdays for children ages 1-6 years. Ends November 12. Different levels of interaction with and without caregivers based on children’s ages. Advance registration recommended.

1s-2s w/Caregiver: Tuesdays, 10-10:15 am
1s-2s w/Caregiver: Wednesdays, 10:15-10:45 am
2s-3s w/Caregiver: Tuesdays, 10:15-10:45 am
2s-3s w/Caregiver: Wednesdays, 10:15-10:45 am
3s-4s: Tuesdays, 11-11:30 am
3s-4s: Wednesdays, 11-11:30 am
4s-6s: Mondays, 2-2:45 pm
4s-6s: Tuesdays, 2-2:45 pm

Senior Center Book Discussion
Tuesday, October 28, 11 am-noon
Maureen Canary leads a discussion of Summer at Tiffany by Marjorie Hart. Group meets 4th Tuesday of each month through May (no meeting in December). Call the Senior Center for details and to register at 834-6240. Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road, Wilton.

TEEN PROGRAM!
Pumpkin Carving Contest for Teens
Tuesday, October 28, 5-6 pm
Teens in grades 7-12 carve pumpkins while listening to Halloween tunes. Prizes awarded for the most creative, funniest, and spookiest pumpkins. Registration required. All materials supplied by the John and Patricia Curran Fund.

Hands-on Computer Classes: Basic Excel
Tuesday, October 28, 6:30–8 pm
Participants learn how to create and format a basic spreadsheet in this free class. Basic computer skills, including mouse proficiency, required. Hands-on class, limited to ten students. Advance registration required. To ensure the best learning experience for all, students are asked to arrive on time; no one will be permitted to enter 10 minutes after the start of the class.

Connecticut Divorce Law 101
Tuesday, October 28, 7–8 pm
Maurice Segall, Attorney Mediator with Mediation Solutions, will return to Wilton Library for an informative discussion of the basics of the divorce process in Connecticut. Q&A follows the talk. No charge. Registration suggested.

Author Talk: Bob Spitz
The Saucier’s Apprentice
Wednesday, October 29, 7-8:30 pm
Bob Spitz, author of the New York Times bestseller The Beatles, returns to Wilton Library to discuss his recently published The Saucier’s Apprentice – One Long Strange Trip through the Great Cooking Schools of Europe, which chronicles his odyssey through the cooking schools of France and Italy to become a virtuoso in the kitchen, after hitting a personal crossroad. Spitz will recount his experiences and also tempt us with his upcoming project. Q&A following talk. Reservations recommended. Books available for purchase and signing, courtesy of the Wilton Open Book Shop.

Hands-on Computer Classes: Basic Excel
Tuesday, October 30, 12:30-2 pm
Participants learn how to create and format a basic spreadsheet in this free class. Basic computer skills, including mouse proficiency, required. Hands-on class, limited to ten students. Advance registration required. To ensure the best learning experience for all, students are asked to arrive on time; no one will be permitted to enter 10 minutes after the start of the class.

Aspects of the Short Story
With Bill Ziegler
Thursday, October 30, 10:30 am-noon
Wilton Library welcomes Bill Ziegler in his first turn as a seminar leader of short stories in a five-part series (October 16, 23, 30, November 6 and 13). Participants read and discuss a variety of short stories that illustrate the characteristics of the genre and provide a basis for critical evaluation. The stories will be available at the circulation desk before the seminar begins in the fall. Advance registration is required.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Children’s Halloween Movie
Thursday, October 30, 4-5 pm
It’s time for the Halloween tale about a boy and his dog, his gang of friends, and a big pumpkin! A perennial cartoon favorite. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by adults. Children 9–12 must have caregivers remain in the building. Popcorn and lemonade. No registration. Call the library for details.

Film Screening:
Under Our Skin: Lyme Disease Documentary
Saturday, November 1, 2-4 pm
Back for a return engagement is this dramatic tale of microbes, medicine and money, this eye-opening film investigates the untold story of Lyme disease, one of the most misunderstood and controversial illnesses of our time. Difficult to test accurately, tens of thousands of people go undiagnosed — or misdiagnosed with such conditions as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, autism, MS and ALS. Each year many of these are told that their symptoms are 'all in their head.' Following the stories of patients and physicians as they battle for their lives and livelihoods, the film brings into focus a haunting picture of our health care system and its ability to cope with a silent terror under our skin. Film was an Audience Choice Award Finalist at the Tribeca Film Festival. Reservations strongly recommended.

Art Reception for Elizabeth Lefevre
Children at Play
Sunday, November 2, 11:30 am-1 pm
Elizabeth Lefevre, of Paris and Wilton, opens her Children at Play exhibit at Wilton Library. Exhibit runs through Friday, November 28. Open to public. Proceeds benefit the library’s art fund.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Day of the Dead Piñata Workshop
Sunday, November 2, 2-3:30 pm
Children learn about Day of the Dead holiday (Dia de los Muertos).  2nd part of a 2-part workshop to make a piñata to celebrate this special holiday of Mexico in which families gather to remember and celebrate friends and relatives who are deceased. Children must be in attendance on both Sundays to finish the piñatas. For 3rd grade and above. Registration required.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Fall Story Times
Week of November 3
Times are Mondays through Wednesdays for children ages 1-6 years. Ends November 12. Different levels of interaction with and without caregivers based on children’s ages. Advance registration recommended.

1s-2s w/Caregiver: Tuesdays, 10-10:15 am
1s-2s w/Caregiver: Wednesdays, 10:15-10:45 am
2s-3s w/Caregiver: Tuesdays, 10:15-10:45 am
2s-3s w/Caregiver: Wednesdays, 10:15-10:45 am
3s-4s: Tuesdays, 11-11:30 am
3s-4s: Wednesdays, 11-11:30 am
4s-6s: Mondays, 2-2:45 pm
4s-6s: Tuesdays, 2-2:45 pm

Art Series: “Starry Night” Discussion with Judson Scruton
Monday, November 3, 11 am-noon
Wilton Library's trip to The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) takes place on Wednesday, November 5 to view the exhibition “Van Gogh and the Color of the Night.” Join Judson Scruton in an exploration of Van Gogh's well-known “Starry Night,” a night painting placed in this context that opens up aspects of the painting not readily apparent in some of the other major exhibitions of Van Gogh's work. Attendees need not be part of the MoMA trip to participate. Reservations suggested.

Captain Papillon:
A Pirate Who Cares About the Earth
Monday, November 3, 4-5 pm
'Captain' Papillion is a national award winning musician and storyteller who hails from New Orleans. Through music, stories and the imaginative milieu of pretend pirating, children can learn the values of caring for the earth and sea. The earth is a treasure and it rightfully belongs to children, the KidPirates! Let the adventure begin! For all ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver children under 12 must have a caregiver in the building. Made possible by the Betsy and Jesse Fink Foundation for Wilton Library’s environmental initiative. Registration required, space is limited.

Day Trip to the Museum of Modern Art—Van Gogh
Wednesday, November 5, 9:30-4:30
Major exhibition highlighted is “Van Gogh and the Colors of Night" (see associated lecture on November 3). Representing all periods of the artist's career, the exhibition is comprised of more than two dozen works. Co-sponsored by St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Wilton Library. Bus departs Wilton Library at 9:30 am; leaves museum at 3 pm Trip includes transportation, museum admission, and Museum Highlights Tour. Lunch is on one's own. Cost is $48 (Seniors) and $51 (Adults). First come-first served basis. Space limited to 28. Payment in advance. Must call or come to library to register. Credit cards accepted. Refunds issued only if space filled.

TEEN PROGRAM!
Xbox Rock Band for Teens
Wednesday, November 5 & 19, 4-5 pm
Teens entering grades 7 - 12 can come play Rock Band on the XBox-360 system. Play a guitar, sing a song or try the drums. No registration necessary. Made available through the John & Pat Curran Teen Fund.

Aspects of the Short Story
With Bill Ziegler
Thursday, November 6, 10:30 am-noon
Bill Ziegler finishes the last two parts of his 5-part short stories series. Participants read and discuss a variety of short stories that illustrate the characteristics of the genre and provide a basis for critical evaluation. No charge for program. Advance registration required.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Learn to Draw Your Own Superhero
Thursday, November 6, 4-5:30 pm
Working with a professional artist, children develop a comic book cell incorporating their own characters. All materials supplied by Art Spot of Danbury. Made possible by the Coyle Family Young Readers Fund. Grades 4 and up. Children under 12 must have a caregiver in the building. Advance registration required as space is limited.

Mel Schwartz
Embracing Uncertainty
Thursday, November 6, 7-8:30 pm
Author and psychotherapist Mel Schwartz, shares his insights on embracing uncertainty and harnessing disorder for personal growth. Registration recommended.

Hot Topics
Comstock Community Center Update
The Future of Your Center
Saturday, November 8, 1-2:30 pm
The League of Women Voters of Wilton and the Wilton Library will present a panel discussion on the status of plans to redesign Comstock Recreation Center to accommodate both senior center requirements and the recreational needs of the general community. The panel will be comprised of Comstock Building Committee members Susan Bruschi (BOS liaison), Chris Finkelstein, Malcolm Whyte, and Judy Zucker. Advance registration suggested.

The Magic of Reading with Terry Parrett
Sunday, November 9, 1:30-2:30 pm
Terry uses magic and comedy to show how reading can take a child anywhere. All ages. Registration required. Advance registration is being extended to Young Reader members to show the library’s appreciation for their support. Making a child (through age 12) a Young Reader ensures that the donation will be used for Children's Library books, materials, and programs. New Young Readers receive a book bag, a membership card good for extra DVD rental days -- all for a $25 donation per child. Please call (203) 762-3950 ext. 217 if currently a Young Reader or to become one. Advance registration for Young Readers ends October 19. October 20 registration is open to everybody until the program is filled. Made possible by the Coyle Family Young Readers Fund.

Connecticut's Own
Igor Lovchinsky Pianist
Sunday, November 9, 4-5:15 pm
The second performer in Wilton Library’s Sunday concert series is pianist Igor Lovchinsky. A recent graduate from the Juilliard School of Music, Mr. Lovchinsky has had notable engagements at the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, the Bushnell Center, the Eastman Theater and the Ohio Theater.
Additional dates in the CT’s Own Series:
2/1/2009 Laurel Double Reed Ensemble
3/1/2009 Rex Cadwallader
5/3/2009 Amore Trio.
Advance registration is strongly recommended and pre-registrants must arrive by 3:50 p.m. to be guaranteed a seat. After 3:50 p.m. and if space is available, wait-listed and walk-in registrants will be admitted.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Fall Story Times
Week of November 10
Times are Mondays through Wednesdays for children ages 1-6 years. Ends November 12. Different levels of interaction with and without caregivers based on children’s ages. Advance registration recommended.

1s-2s w/Caregiver: Tuesdays, 10-10:15 am
1s-2s w/Caregiver: Wednesdays, 10:15-10:45 am
2s-3s w/Caregiver: Tuesdays, 10:15-10:45 am
2s-3s w/Caregiver: Wednesdays, 10:15-10:45 am
3s-4s: Tuesdays, 11-11:30 am
3s-4s: Wednesdays, 11-11:30 am
4s-6s: Mondays, 2-2:45 pm
4s-6s: Tuesdays, 2-2:45 pm

Author Talk:
Lawrence Goldstone: The Anatomy of Deception
Tuesday, November 11, 7-8:30 pm
Acclaimed popular historian, Lawrence Goldstone, discusses his compelling fiction debut, The Anatomy of Deception, a medical thriller set in 1889 Philadelphia, which garnered a Publishers Weekly starred review. For lovers of history, mystery, medicine, and forensics. Q&A. Books available for purchase and signing. Registration recommended.

Wilton Library Readers
Wednesday, November 12, Noon-1:30 pm
Susan Boyar discusses Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson. Registration suggested. Bring lunch. Beverages served. For a complete listing of meetings and book selections, visit the Wilton Readers page on Wilton Library’s website.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Storyteller Debra Tobias
Thursday, November 13, 3:30-4:30 pm
Ms. Tobias’s performances include Broadway, national tours, films, and television. She provides a multi-dimensional book reading experience, combining a multitude of character voices, with interactive use of puppets and other props. Especially intended for children up to age 6. All must be accompanied by a caregiver. Made possible by the Steve and Alison Sherman Fund. Registration recommended.

Have Your Cake and Read it Too!
Child/Adult Book Discussion
Thursday, November 13, 6:30-7:30 pm
Due to popular demand the Kids’ Book Club will continue with a twist— dessert will be served and adults will be included. Children in grades 3 and up and their adults read the book selections and then join the discussions. November's book: Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins. Made possible by the Steve and Alison Sherman Fund. Advance registration required.

Aspects of the Short Story
With Bill Ziegler
Thursday, November 13, 10:30 am-noon
Bill Ziegler finishes the last two parts of his 5-part short stories series. Participants read and discuss a variety of short stories that illustrate the characteristics of the genre and provide a basis for critical evaluation. No charge for program. Advance registration required.

Cross Town Express
Friday, November 14, 6-10:30 pm
Kids in grades 6, 7 and 8 get their very own progressive night, cruising between Wilton Library, Trackside and the Wilton Y. Kids are transported through three decades – the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s – with games, scavenger hunts, trivia contests, raffle prizes, music and food, food, food. Appetizers, diner burgers and dogs and desserts served. A community collaboration with the Wilton Library, Trackside and the Wilton Family Y. Evening starts promptly at 6 p.m. at library; kids transported to Trackside and Wilton Y by bus; kids picked up at 10:30 sharp at Y by parents/caregivers. $20 per child (bus included). Advance registration and payment required. Registration forms at all three locations. Space limited. First come, first served basis. Registration forms, permission slips and payment to be accepted at library only. Must register and pay by Wednesday, Nov. 5. No online registration.

Norwalk Symphony Orchestra:
(Not) Just for Kids: Strings
Saturday, November 15, 2-3 pm
Part 2 of 4-part series. Children ages 3-10 and their families get to experience hands-on participation with woodwind instruments. Additional dates: January 17, 2009: percussion; and May 2, 2009: brass. Advance registration suggested. Sponsored by the Maximilian E. and Marion O. Hoffman Foundation, Inc.

Author Chat: Stewart O’Nan
Songs of the Missing
Tuesday, November 18, 7-8:30 pm
Join Connecticut author Stewart O’Nan in an informal chat about his books and writing, including his newest novel, Songs of the Missing. O’Nan is a finalist for the Seventh Annual Connecticut Book Awards for his Last Night at the Lobster. Books available for purchase and signing provided by The Wilton Open Book Shop.

TEEN PROGRAM!
Xbox Rock Band for Teens
Wednesday, November 19, 4-5 pm
Teens entering grades 7 - 12 can come play Rock Band on the XBox-360 system. Play a guitar, sing a song or try the drums. No registration necessary. Made available through the John & Pat Curran Teen Fund.

KIDS PROGRAM!
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 20, 6:30-7:30 pm
Charlie Brown is in a dilemma when Peppermint Patty invites herself and several friends to his house for Thanksgiving dinner. Free popcorn and lemonade. Children under 8 must be accompanied by caregivers, ages 8 - 12 must have caregivers in the building. No registration required.

Wilton Candlelight Concerts:
Stephen Hough, Pianist
Sunday, November 23, 4 pm
Internationally-recognized pianist Stephen Hough performs.  All performances are on Sunday afternoons at the Wilton Congregational Church located at 70 Ridgefield Road, Wilton. A portion of the proceeds benefits Wilton Library.  For ticket information call 762-3401 or www.wiltoncandlelightconcerts.org.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Drop-in Thanksgiving Crafts
Monday & Tuesday, November 24 & 25, 10 am-8 pm
Children of all ages can stop in during regular library hours for special Thanksgiving-themed crafts. No registration.

Senior Center Book Discussion
Tuesday, November 25, 11 am-noon
Karen Tatarka leads a discussion of Tess of the d’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. Group meets 4th Tuesday of each month through May (no meeting in December). Call the Senior Center for details and to register at 834-6240. Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road, Wilton.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Thanksgiving Stories
Wednesday, November 26, 11 am-11:30 am
For independent listeners ages 3-5. Story times with some turkey-riffic stories. No registration.

Flu Clinic
Friday, November 28, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Sponsored by Nursing & Home Care, Fairfield Hospice. For further details and costs, call Nursing & Home Care at (203) 834-6341.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Day After Thanksgiving Movies
Friday, November 28, 10:30 am and 2 pm
Free movies for little kids in the morning and big kids in the afternoon. 10:30 a.m. Dora the Singing Sensation; 2 p.m. Wall-E. Free popcorn and lemonade. Children under 8 must be accompanied by caregivers, ages 8 - 12 must have caregivers in the building. No registration.