KIDS PROGRAM!
Spring Story Times
Monday, March 31-Wednesday, May 21
Click here for specific times and sessions.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Drop In Mother's Day Craft
Thursday, May 8, 10-8; Friday, May 9, 10-6
Children of all ages can drop by during library hours for a Mother's Day themed craft. No reservations required.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Gardening for Children:
A Plant for Mother
Saturday, May 10, 2-3 pm
Daryl Beyers, Assistant Editor of Fine Gardening Magazine, speaks to children ages 5-8 about gardening. Children will plant seeds and decorate pots for Mother's Day gifts. Advance registration is required. Program made possible by the Coyle Family Fund.

Global Film Event:
Pangea Day
Saturday, May 10, 2-6 pm
An international film day has been created in which 24 short films will be broadcast simultaneously around the world celebrating the human spirit. The intent is to enjoy and experience life through the eyes of someone else. The day was conceived by an award-winning documentary filmmaker, Jehane Noujaim. The Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED) award is given to individuals whose work has had and will have a powerful and positive impact on society. The films will be sent via broadcast, videoconference and the Internet in places such as Cairo, Dharamsala, Kigali, London, New York City, Ramallah, Rio de Janeiro and Tel Aviv, so that millions will see the images at the very same time. Please come to the Brubeck Room to witness this global community event. Registration suggested.

Cloisters Trip Preview with Steven Wander
Monday, May 12, 11-12 noon
Steven Wander, specialist in medieval art (University of Connecticut, Stamford) presents an illustrated lecture on medieval art at The Cloisters as a preview to the second museum destination in the series of Wilton Library and St. Matthew's Episcopal bus trips, scheduled for Tuesday, May 13. Attendees may join the lecture whether visiting the museum with the library group, or just wishing to learn more about the museum and its collections. Registration suggested.

Day Trip to The Cloisters Museum
Tuesday, May 13, 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Spring 2008 Art Series. Includes a guided tour and lunch at the New Leaf Cafe. Co-sponsored by St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Wilton Library. Bus departs Wilton Library at 9:30 am; leaves museum at 3 pm. Lunch on own at either the Trie Cafe at the Cloisters or the nearby New Leaf Cafe. Cost for bus and museum admission is: Adults $55, Seniors $50. First come, first served basis. Space limited. Payment in advance required. Must call or come by to register.

Liz Jorgensen:
Taming Your Teen: How To Set Limits
Tuesday, May 13, 11:30 am
Due to an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response to her appearance in April to talk about keeping teens safe while remaining sane oneself, Liz Jorgensen returns to the library for a follow-up talk. She will also address the results of the teen survey about drugs and sex (presented in a separate program on May 1). Registration highly recommended. Made possible by Parent Connection. Sponsored by Wilton PTA Council, Wilton Youth Council and Wilton Library.

TEEN PROGRAM!
Red Cross Babysitting Training
PROGRAM FILLED: WAIT LIST ONLY
Tuesday-Wednesday, May 13-14, 4-7 pm Two-part program. Two-day workshop conducted by the Red Cross for students ages 11-15, Upon completion of the course, all students will receive a babysitting certification. Cost is $50 per student due before class. To register, call Susan Lauricella at 762-3950, Ext. 243. Registration cannot be done online. Once placed on the list, patron must send a $50 check made out to Wilton Library to Susan Lauricella in order to hold the spot. Maximum of 12 students. Students should bring drinks and/or snacks to class.

Computer Classes:
Intermediate Word
Tuesday, May 13, 6:30 pm
Participants learn how to format text, work in a table, and find and insert pictures into a document. Basic computer skills, including mouse proficiency required. Advance registration required. Class limited to 10 students. To insure the best learning experience for all, latecomers will not be seated after 6:40 pm. Full schedule of classes.

Wilton Library Readers
Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, May 14, 12-1:30 pm
Professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar discusses The Emperor's Children by Claire Messud. Group meets second Wednesday of each month from September through May (no meeting in December). Third annual pot luck lunch. Bring your favorite food or dessert to share; beverages will be provided. Advance registration suggested.

Author Elizabeth Kendall:
Autobiography of a Wardrobe
Thursday, May 15, 11-12:30 pm
Elizabeth Kendall tells a "wholly original story of a woman's life from her wardrobe's point of view, in the wardrobe's own exquisitely controlled savvy, always vibrant voice--a feat of imagination as emotionally subtle and stirring as it is dazzlingly particular." Part memoir, part fashion and cultural history of the last five decades, Autobiography of a Wardrobe gives us a one-of-a-kind self-portrait of great charm that could belong to any woman who reads it. Q&A following talk. Reservations recommended. Books available for purchase and signing.

Computer Classes:
Intermediate Word
Thursday, May 15, 12:30 pm
Participants learn how to format text, work in a table, and find and insert pictures into a document. Basic computer skills, including mouse proficiency required. Advance registration required. Class limited to 10 students. To insure the best learning experience for all, latecomers will not be seated after 12:40 pm. Full schedule of classes.

Moonlight in the Garden:
A Fund-Raiser for Wilton Library
Saturday, May 17, 6 pm
An elegant evening of friendship and fun to benefit Wilton Library. Includes music, cocktails, dinner, and an auction. Reservations required. Call library for details. Press Release. RSVP card.

Hot & Cool:
Jazz in the Brubeck Room
The Brubeck Brothers Quartet
Sunday, May 18, 4-6 pm
An exciting jazz group featuring two members of one of America's most accomplished musical families, Dan Brubeck (drums) and Chris Brubeck (bass & trombone). Guitarist Mike DeMicco, and pianist Chuck Lamb, complete this dynamic quartet. Reception following the performance. Funded by the William and Karen Tell Foundation with special thanks to Ed and Catherine Romer. Advance registration is strongly suggested and pre-registrants must arrive by 3:50 pm to be guaranteed seating. After 4 pm, and if space is available, wait listed and walk in registrants will be admitted. Suggested donation: $10 per person. Press Release.

Computer Classes:
Intermediate Excel
Tuesday, May 20, 6:30 pm
Participants learn how to format a spreadsheet and create graphs. Basic computer skills, including mouse proficiency required. Advance registration required. Class limited to 10 students. To insure the best learning experience for all, latecomers will not be seated after 6:40 pm. Full schedule of classes.

David Sanders:
The Benefits of Using Native Plants
in Suburban Gardens and Landscapes
Tuesday, May 20, 7-8:30 pm
David Sanders presents an informative lecture on using native plants in our gardens to provide a welcoming environment for wildlife of all kinds. Healthy ecosystems are not only beautiful and fascinating, they are also essential to human well-being. As an added benefit, using native plants saves energy: they help combat weeds and other pests and virtually eliminate the need for fertilizer, pesticides, and irrigation. Advance registration recommended. Q & A follows slide presentation.

Computer Classes:
Intermediate Excel
Thursday, May 22, 12:30 pm
Participants learn how to format a spreadsheet and create graphs. Basic computer skills, including mouse proficiency required. Advance registration required. Class limited to 10 students. To insure the best learning experience for all, latecomers will not be seated after 12:40 pm. Full schedule of classes.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Fairy Doll Workshop
Saturday, May 24, 2-4 pm
Children will create their own Fairy Dolls with expert instruction and guidance from Children's Services Assistant, Lesley Keogh. No reservations required.

Senior Center Book Discussions
Tuesday, May 27, 11 am
Barbara Jones discusses The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month through May (no meeting in December). Call the Senior Center for details and to register at 834-6240. The Senior Center is located at Comstock Community Center, 80 School Road, Wilton.

Hot & Cool:
Jazz in the Brubeck Room
Taylor Eigsti
Sunday, June 8, 5-7 pm
The two-time Grammy award nominee, Taylor Eigsti, returns to Wilton Library’s Hot & Cool: Jazz at the Brubeck Room series. The 22-year-old pianist/composer/bandleader sound is rooted in jazz history, but it also incorporates the progressive jazz sound of the 21st century. Reception following. Funded by William and Karen Tell Foundation with special thanks to Ed and Catherine Romer. Advance registration is strongly recommended and pre-registrants must arrive by 4:50 p.m. to be guaranteed seating. After 4:50 p.m., and if space available, wait-listed and walk-in registrants will be admitted. Suggested donation: $10.

Aspects of the Short Story
With Bill Ziegler
Thursday, October 16, 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.