The International Book Group: Literature of Other Lands meets tonight at 7 p.m. to discuss Spring Snow by Yukio Mishima. The group discussion will be led by Miwako Ogasawara who is of Japanese descent. The evening will include refreshments and a Japanese dessert to complement the country of origin for the story. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested. The final installment of the international book group will take place on Thursday, May 26 with Golnar Sadeghi leading the discussion of Journey from the Land of No: A Girlhood Caught in Revolutionary Iran by Roya Hakakian. Advance registration is suggested. Call 762-3950 or register online.
Circus fun for everyoneOn Saturday, April 30 Wilton High School Little Theater will be turned into a whirling, twirling, juggling, flipping extravaganza when Circus Follies comes to town for the library's family "fun-raiser." Mark Stolzenberger and Anna Jack, former circus performers with Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey and the Moscow circus respectively will marshal all their energies in two shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Acrobatics, juggling, balancing and animal tricks are just some of the fun in store for kids of all ages. Hot dogs, popcorn, candy, sodas and toys will be available for purchase before the first show and between the two shows. Proceeds from the ticket, food and toy sales benefit the library's technology and collection funds. Tickets are $10 per seat per show and are available at the library. A limited number of seats will be available at the door before each show. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 762-3950.
Child masterpieces for momThe library is being turned into a Mother's Day keepsake factory on Sunday, May 1 through Saturday, May 7 with Create Your Own Mother's Day Memento. Kids of any age can come in and use the library's supplies to make their most cherished Mother's Day creations just for mom. There is no cost for the program. What says "Happy Mother's Day" more than a creation straight from the heart?
Child masterpieces for momThe library is being turned into a Mother's Day keepsake factory on Sunday, May 1 through Saturday, May 7 with Create Your Own Mother's Day Memento. Kids of any age can come in and use the library's supplies to make their most cherished Mother's Day creations just for mom. There is no cost for the program. What says "Happy Mother's Day" more than a creation straight from the heart?
Seminar for adult authors and illustrators yearning to create for childrenFor all the would-be writers and illustrators of children's books who want to understand the process of publishing children's books, Elissa Grodin and Pamela Hovland are conducting a seminar for adults on Sunday, May 1 at 2 p.m. entitled ABC's of Children's Books. The two Wilton residents will provide knowledge and insight into the publishing world based on their own recent triumphs. Elissa Grodin is the author of two books which are part of a larger ABC series - N is for Nutmeg and D is for Democracy. Pamela Hovland recently collaborated with photographer Joanne Dugan in designing ABC NYC, an alphabet book using the backdrop of New York City. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested. Advance registration is suggested. Call 762-3950 or register online.
Movies, movies and more moviesMay is movie month at the library for children ages 5 and up. Movies in May for Kids runs from 4 - 5:30 p.m. on four consecutive Wednesdays. First rate movies will be shown during the hour and a half with refreshments and popcorn to go along with the big screen entertainment. The schedule is as follows: May 4: The Incredibles; May 11: Shark Tales; May 18: SpongeBob Squarepants - The Movie; May 25: Where the Red Fern Grows. Children in kindergarten and younger must be accompanied by an adult. There is no charge for the program. Registration is not required. For more information, call Children's Services at 762-3950 ext. 217.
Ben Van Vechten returns with Short StoriesPopular guest lecturer Ben Van Vechten is back for his spring time session, A Short Series on Short Stories starting on Thursday, May 5 from 10:30 - noon for five consecutive Thursdays (May 5, 12, 19, 26 and June 2). The series explores various authors and their writing techniques. A binder with the short stories is available at the front desk for review before the seminar begins. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is required. Call 762-3950 or register online.
Computers and music next weekendRoger Giler returns on Saturday, May 7 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. for PC Clinic: Backing Up Data Using Freeware. The computer guru and Bulletin columnist will provide information on backing up hard drives and he will answer any computer questions attendees may have. The June 4 session will address Protecting Your Computer from Predators. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested.
The Norwalk Symphony Family Program (Not) Just for Kids has the last of the four-part series at the library also on Saturday, May 7 from 3 - 4 p.m. Symphony members will bring their brass instruments, talk about their music and allow children to have hands-on experiences with the instruments. Children ages 3 - 10 and their families are invited to attend. The program is made possible by The Wilton Bank. There is no charge for the program. Call 762-3950 or register online.