Children in grades 7 and 8 have an opportunity for fun and games this Sturday, march 26 from 2 - 3 p.m. during the program, Fun with the Ancient Romans. Max Gabrielson, an enthusiastic Wilton High School teacher who teaches Latin at the school, will share his love of the subject with kids for an hour using games and activities. Gladiators, architecture, Roman numerals, Greek and Roman mythology, history, government, a SAT-oriented English words derived from Latin are introduced used games. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested. Call 762-3950 or register online.
Discipline for young childrengThe library and Bright Horizons at Wilton are co-sponsoring this informative seminar on disciplining young children on Monday, March 28 from 7 - 9 p.m. Scott Noyes, a noted speaker in the field of child development, brings his expertise to Positive Discipline-That Works! for parents of newborns to eight-year olds. The seminar helps parents with the positive aspects of discipline. Teaching children how to behave rather than reinforcing negative behavior is the thrust of the presentation. The talk includes a discussion of punishment, an illustration of eight management techniques and cues on how to implement the philosophy. This energetic workshop is made possible by Bright Horizons. A $10 donation to the library's Building Fund is suggested. Advance registration also is suggested. Call 762-3950 or register online.
Books from other countries discussedIf the snow gods behave, the first installment of the International Book Group: Literature of Other Lands will take place on Thursday, March 31 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. The group is for women of all ages who can appreciate books from other countries. Each book group will be led by a Wilton resident who originates from the country written about in the assigned book. On March 31, Theresa Maultz from Poland will discuss Madame by Antoni Libera. On April 28, Miwako Ogasawara will discuss a book to be announced about Japan and Golnar Sadeghi will discuss Journey from the Land of No: A Girlhood in Revolutionary Iran by Roya Hakakian on May 26. Refreshments and international desserts will be served. Advance registration is suggested. There is no charge for the program. Call 762-3950 or register online.
PC Clinics begin againOn the first Saturday of the month in April, May and June, computer guru Roger Giler will conduct clinics for PC users at the library from 10 - 11:30 a.m. The first clinic on April 2 is Buying a Computer. Additional sessions are: May 7 Backing Up Data Using Freeware and June 4 Protecting Your Computer from Predators. Mr. Giler is a columnist for The Wilton Bulletin and has been writing a computer column for the past 18 years, in addition to holding clinics previously at the library. The format for each of the clinics is a presentation period, followed by an active and engaging question and answer period. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions (and offer their answers) during the course of the sessions. There is no charge for the computer clinics. Advance registration is suggested. Call 762-3950 or register online.
Strings attachedThe Norwalk Symphony Family Program (Not) Just for Kids on Saturday, April 2 from 2 - 3 p.m. features string instruments. These interactive sessions introduce children ages 3 - 10 and their families to music with hands-on participation. The program is sponsored by The Wilton Bank. The last session in the series is May 7 with brass instruments. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested. Call 762-3950 or register online.
Final art exhibition due to constructionA special art exhibition will open on Sunday, April 3 from 11:30 - 1 with a memorial retrospective of the works of Frances Joslin Gold, a longtime resident of Wilton who died at the age of 90 in 2004. The reception will be held by her daughter Susan Gold Purdy, who also is providing the exhibit which runs through April 30. According to Ed MacEwen, the art exhibit director for the library, "This will be the last exhibit at the library for quite some time due to the interior work which is about to begin on the existing building." For more information about the exhibit, call 762-3950.
Reminder: The Library will be closed on Friday, March 25, for Good Friday and Sunday, March 27, for Easter.