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For the residents who have stayed in town this summer, the library's new drive-thru window has become an instant success. The usual transactions can be handled at the window located on the Godfrey Place side of the expansion. Patrons may reserve an item in advance via phone, Internet or in person at the front desk. When the items are available, the patron will be called and pick-up can be done at the drive-thru window. Returned items and payment of fees or programs also can be handled at the window. The drive-thru window hours of operation are the same as the library: Monday and Friday 10 - 6, Tuesday through Thursday 10 - 7, Saturday 10 - 5 and starting Sunday, Sept. 11 from 1 - 5. The book drop bin in the parking lot between the library and the bank is available 24/7 for patrons wishing to return items. The drop-off box for donated books is still located at the original back entrance of the library on Godfrey Place. For more information, call 762-3950.

The library has a cache of books for book groups to use for their reading and discussion pleasures. As a service to the community, the library provides five copies of titles requested by any of the more than 30 area book groups. According to Beth Mason, head of the library's collection, "This has become one of the most popular service initiatives that the library has undertaken. The only stipulation is that the books must be available in paperback, so that we can provide more titles with the limited budget." Books in the book group shelves are not just for book groups. Many individuals browse this area in search of interesting fiction and non-fiction books to enjoy on their own. Located between the circulation desk and the reading area, the book group shelves are stocked with many popular titles such as Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Foer, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon, The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory and Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides. Groups can request titles by completing a form which is available at the reference desk. For more information on gaining titles for book groups, call the reference librarians at 762-3950.

Juniors and seniors heading back to high school this week may be pleased to find out that the library has a SAT seminar geared to them on Tuesday, Sept. 13 starting at 7 p.m. The seminar, The New SAT Essay, is designed to provide some guidance on taking the writing part of the SAT exam. Dan Hughes, a representative of a nationally-known test consulting service, will provide insight and actually administer a practice test which will be graded and returned to students at a later date. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested. This program was originally scheduled for Sept. 15 however it was changed so as not to conflict with Wilton High School's Open House night. Call 762-3950 or register online.

Just Jewels, the sixth annual ladies soirée fund-raiser for the library is set for Sunday, Sept. 25 from 6 - 8 p.m. The evening includes hors d'oeuvres, wine and good company plus a silent auction of glittery things. From vintage necklaces to a Tiffany watch to an antique Bedouin necklace, the fund-raiser promises to bring friends and new acquaintances together for an evening of shopping and fun. Invitations are set to go out next week however people do not have to wait to be invited. Reservations for the event can be made by calling the library at 762-3950. The cost is $25 per person which may be paid at the door or in advance using a credit card or check. For more information, call 762-3950.

The library is offering a Babysitting Training course on Sunday, Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. The American Red Cross program teaches basics to kids ages 11 - 15. The cost for the program is $50 per child. Advance registration and payment with a credit card or check is required. For more information, call 762-3950 or stop in at the circulation desk to register.