Little children who may stand in awe of older kids have a chance to interact with their "idols" on Saturday, Jan. 29 from 10 to noon, when Wilton High National School Honor Society members hold "Big Kids Reading to Little Kids" at the library. This annual tradition includes stories, activities and snacks for kids in grades K - 2. The program is free of charge and no advance registration is required. Call 762-3950 or register online.
February art shows begin in JanuaryStarting this weekend two art shows will open at the library with very different themes. On Saturday, Jan. 29 a unique exhibit of Russian contemporary art will be on display through the end of February. Tradition in Modern Times: Russian Art from 1959 - 2004 features ten contemporary Russian artists whose works continue the artistic traditions of Russian realism from the turn of the previous century. Paintings will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library's building fund.
On Sunday, Jan. 30 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., the opening reception for Lawrence Murphy will take place. Mr. Murphy will exhibit more than fifty photographic prints in his show, "Altered Images." These prints have had the process of "giclée" used to recreate altered photographs from the originals. The word giclée is French for "sprayed ink" or "little squirt." The process is used to produce high quality, permanent reproductions. According to Stanislav Tsiperson of Art Collection Group, "The extra-fine image resolution possible in this printing process permits retention of a high degree of fine detail from the original image, rendering deeply saturated colors having a broad range of tonal values." Mr. Murphy's photographs capture relaxing floral and scenic prints along with a number of abstracts. The prints will be available for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library. "Altered Images" runs through the end of February.
e-Bay exploredTaking the Mystery Out of e-Bay: A Primer on Buying and Selling will be presented on Tuesday, Feb. 1 from 12:30 - 2 by guest lecturer Tom Greenbaum. Mr. Greenbaum shows people the "ins" and "outs" of e-Bay, the Internet auction site, providing useful hints and tips in this demonstration-style class. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested. Call 762-3950 or register online.
Book lovers talk about booksOn Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m., authors David and John Major discuss their favorite reads from their book, 100 One-Night Reads with David and John Major in a program by the same name. The Majors share their thoughts and insights on books that they have read and recommended based on their book. The book will be available for purchase and signing. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested. Call 762-3950 or log on to www.wiltonlibrary.org.
Wilton Library Readers will discuss The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri when they meet as a group on Wednesday, Feb. 9 from noon to 1. The group will be led by Susan Boyar. There is no charge for the program and participants are encouraged to bring lunch.
Susan Boyar leads another lively book discussion on Thursday, Feb. 10 starting at 7:30 p.m. The program will focus on Philip Roth's The Plot Against America. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested. Call 762-3950 or register online.
Expedition revisitedDue to the popularity of the recent talk by George Lowell, The Story of Sacajawea, Part 2 will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 9 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Mr. Lowell, a recent Lewis & Clark trail guide tells a compelling account of all the people involved with the famous expedition. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested. Call 762-3950 or register online.
Golfing in the stacks"Fore!" may be heard loudly and clearly ringing through the library's stacks on Friday, Feb. 11 from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. when the library's first annual men's fund-raiser "Guys' Night Out - Golf Classic Among the Classics" takes place. The golf outing promises to be a fun night for men which benefits the library's collection and technology funds. The evening features a miniature golf course in the library; a silent auction including fine wines, cigars, a week in Martha's Vineyard, a college consultation with Howard and Matthew Greene; abundant food and drink; and competition of the most good-natured kind. Since the fund-raiser is close to Valentine's Day, the event will be chocked full of gifts available for purchase including chocolates by Chocolates Plus of Rye Brook, handmade bags, children's jewelry and beaded scarves by Sharon Cowley, lingerie and accessories by Winged Monkey/Lollipop Guild, flower orders taken by Stewart Flowers and handmade jewelry by Courtney Kleeman. The admission to the event is $50 per person payable by credit card or check. Call 762-3950 Ext. 405 for reservations. The Platinum sponsor for the fund-raiser is The Wilton Bank.