Reel Wednesdays have taken off with the kids and they can look forward to two more free films in the upcoming weeks on Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5 p.m.- Pooh's Heffalump Movie on Aug. 17 and Because of Winn Dixie on Aug. 24. The movies are free as are refreshments of popcorn and lemonade. Children 5 and under must be accompanied by adults. Reservations are not required. Reel Wednesdays are sponsored by Louis Dreyfus Corporation. For more information, call 762-3950 Ext. 213.
Adult Services now openPeople who have stayed around for the quiet days of August have a treat awaiting them with the opening of the Adult Services section of the library. The original building has been reworked and transformed into a newer, brighter space with more room for reading areas and more lighting. Fiction and non-fiction books now are available, along with the magazines and newspapers, audiobooks on CD and tapes, music CDs, videos, reference materials, the teen collection and Internet and computer access. Construction is still ongoing with the Brubeck Room and the northeast addition, which means that certain areas are in permanent places while others will be temporarily moved to accommodate the construction phases. Currently, the teen collection is set up in what was the former Community Room. As construction progresses, the teen collection will be moved to its final new home. Signs will be posted to help patrons with the temporary moves of materials. People are invited to come see the new library as it morphs into a new entity.
New audiobooks on CDWith the opening of Adult Services, the audiobook collection now is available. While the books were literally under wraps, new ones were being processed. Some of the new audiobooks on CD now available for loan are The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, Specimen Days by Michael Cunningham, The Twelfth Card (abridged and unabridged) by Jeffery Deaver, Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich, Locked Rooms by Laurie R. King, The Princes of Ireland by Edward Rutherfurd, Devil's Corner by Lisa Scottoline, and The Ya-Yas in Bloom (abridged and unabridged) by Rebecca Wells.
Book discussions for SeptemberAlthough the dog days of August are here, people can start thinking of the cooler days of autumn and get a jump-start on book discussions coming this September. Wilton Library Readers begin their season on Wednesday, Sept. 14 with a discussion of Charles Dickens' David Copperfield led by Susan Boyar. The group meets on the second Wednesday of every month through May (except December) from noon to 1 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch. The program is free and registration is not required.
The Senior Center Book Discussion that takes place the fourth Tuesday of each month through May (except December) begins on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 11 am. with Library staff member Michael McEneaney leading the discussion The Princes of Ireland by Edward Rutherfurd. People can register for the Senior Center Book Discussion group held at Comstock Community Center by calling 834-6240.
The International Book Group: Literature of Other Lands begins a second season on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. This group reads for pleasure to learn about authors from other countries and to discuss their works with fellow countrymen living in the Wilton area community. Library staff member Nevine Michaels of Egypt leads the discussion of Palace Walk by Naguib Mafouz. Refreshments and international desserts served. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested. The next date is set for Oct. 27 when Laureen Mody discusses a book about India. The title is to be announced. For more information about any of the book discussions, call 762-3950 or register online for the International Book Group.