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The Library and the Wilton Chamber of Commerce co-sponsor a seminar tomorrow morning from 9-11 a.m. entitled "What Skill is More Important Than Communication?" Dr. Michael Crystal, an organizational psychologist who has presented many interpersonal skills programs for the Chamber and the library, will help attendees become more effective communicators through this engaging and interactive seminar. Advance registration is required. The fee for the seminar is $15 for Chamber members and Friends of the Library, $25 for non-Chamber members. To register, call the Chamber at 762-0567 or the library at 762-3950.

Children in grades K-3 can enjoy the last Folklore and Fantasy session for this winter from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. Children will experience stories about dragons and giants, unicorns and trolls and other fanciful creatures in this introduction to fairy tales and folklore. There is no charge for the program. To register, call 762-3950 or register online.

The library is presenting a program on Sunday, March 26 at 2 that may send people running into their basements and garages to see what kind of treasures they may own. Visiting author G. G. Carbone discusses how to get the most out of flea markets, tag sales, antique auctions and eBay and turn it into real money based on her book, How to Make a Fortune with Other People's Junk. The author shares her insights, strategies and skills on pricing things correctly from the owner's perspective and buying things right from the purchaser's perspective with profit being the main objective. With the annual Wilton Woman's Club Minks to Sinks giant tag sale right around the corner, the timing for this program is serendipitous. Books will be available for purchase and signing. There is no charge for the program. To register, call 762-3950 or register online.

On Sunday, March 26 at 2, local educator Barbara Schade, discusses her touching story of delivering more than 90 blankets made by Wilton children to the surviving children of Hurricane Katrina. Ms. Schade shares photos of the devastation and anecdotes of the children receiving the Wilton-made gifts. There is no charge for the program. To register, call 762-3950 or register online.

On Monday, March 27 Spring Story Times begin for children ages 6 months to 5 years on various dates and times through Thursday, May 4. The story sessions are free of charge. Advance registration is required. Call library for details. To register, call 762-3950 or register online.

The first of a four-part Women's Wellness Series begins on Tuesday, March 28 with Are You Weight Loss Resistant? at 7 p.m. Licensed nutritionist Connie Marcy speaks about nutrition and how to counteract the phenomenon of being weight-loss resistant. The three additional topics are on consecutive Tuesday nights at 7 as follows: April 4 Meditation, Reiki and Self-Healing with spiritual leader Batya Diamond and energy healer Anna Raimondi; April 11 Aging & Menopause-Strategies for Fighting Them Naturally with the Blood Type Diet with Peter J. D'Adamo, N.D.; and April 18 Fitness Program Benefits & Issues with Mike Allen of Physical Integrity. There are no charges for any of the programs. To register, call 762-3950 or register online.

Gregg Glaser, editor of All About Beer, discusses the history of beer and offers a beer tasting on Wednesday, March 29 at 7 in The History of Beer program. Audience members must be 21 years or older. Refreshments will be served. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration required. To register, call 762-3950 or register online.

The International Book Group: Literature of Other Lands meets on Thursday, March 30 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Jung Soo Kim examines her native land, Korea, using Native Speaker by Chang-rae Lee as the catalyst for the discussion. Refreshments and international dessert will be served. There is no charge for the program. To register, call 762-3950 or register online.

Bill Duesing, executive director of Connecticut Northeast Organic Farming Association, speaks about the benefits of community farm on Thursday, March 30 at 7. The program is co-sponsored by Friends of Ambler Farm and the library. To register, call 762-3950 or register online.