The library's annual book sale takes place this weekend in the brand-new space aptly named, The Book Cellar. The space with its giant, colorful mural is just the start of what shoppers will see when they come to the book sale this year. The sale opens on Saturday, April 1 from 8-10 a.m. with a $15 Early Bird admission. The sale then opens free to everyone from 10-5 on Saturday. Sunday, April 2 the sale runs from noon to 5; Monday, April 3 from 9-4 with items half-price and Tuesday, April 4 from 9-4 with items free, donations will be accepted. A silent auction of rare books will take place on Saturday from 8-5 and Sunday from noon-4. People can look at the list of auction items by logging on to www.wiltonlibrary.org and clicking on Book Sale on the left-hand side of the homepage. Turning the library's new basement into the The Book Cellar was no small feat for book sale co-chairs Jan MacEwen and Jan Galletly. Starting with the 112 foot mural, art chair Ed MacEwen created the graphics and enlisted community organizations such as Kiwanis and the Rotary plus friends and library trustees who worked tirelessly paintings the walls and columns over the winter months. With hundreds of volunteers putting in countless hours since last year's sale, the two Jans have been able to amass more than 50,000 items for the inaugural sale in the new expansion. Hardcover books, paperbacks, children's series, picture books, DVDs and videos, and music CDs are arranged and organized in more than 50 categories including history, gardening, mysteries and wellness. Thanks to the generosity of the Wilton community and the donations that are brought in, the library's fund-raiser is widely known as a quality book sale. For more information, call 762-3950.
Korea discussed tonightThe International Book Group: Literature of Other Lands meets tonight at 7 to discuss Korea. Guest speaker Jung Soo Kim uses the book Native Speaker by Chang-Rae Lee for the discussion. An international dessert will be served. To register, call 762-3950 or register online.
Benefits of community farming discussedBill Duesing, executive director of Connecticut Northeast Organic Farming Association speaks about the benefits of community farming tonight at 7 in his talk, What a Community Farm Can Do for Community. The program is co-sponsored by Friends of Ambler Farm and the library. To register, call 762-3950 or register online.
Preschool parents gatherIn a continuing series hosted by the Library and Wilton school psychologists Beth Gallos and Jill Maller-Kesselman, parents discuss issues that affect their preschoolers on Friday, March 31 from 1-3 p.m. with Coffee and Conversation for Preschool Parents. Topics include positive discipline for preschools, building relationships and resolving conflicts. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is required. Contact Jill Maller-Kesselman at mallerkesselmanj@wilton.k12.ct.us to register.
Women's Wellness series continuesSpiritual leader Batya Diamond and energy healer Anna Raimondi lead the discussion of personal spiritual growth on Tuesday, April 4 at 7 p.m. during Meditation, Reiki and Self Healing, the second in the series on Women's Wellness at the library. Ms. Diamond and Ms. Raimondi will speak about meditation and Reiki that promote physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wholeness. Participants will experience how music, meditation and gentle touch (if desired) can relax one's body and mind. The talk includes techniques to create greater calm, balance and power in one's life. Additional talks in the series are 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 Alan. The programs are free of charge. To register, call 762-3950 or register online.
Workshop for families with disabilitiesOn Thursday, April 6 from 4-5:30 p.m., Special Education attorney Anne Eason will speak about Web sites that are available for those with disabilities and their families. Ms. Eason is a well-known resource, being involved with the SPED*NET organization in New Canaan, as well as co-authoring a book entitled, IEP and Inclusion Tips. There is no charge for the program. To register, call 762-3950 or register online. The program is funded in part by the Federal LSTA grant administered by the Connecticut State Library.
Center central to hot topic discussionThe Wilton League of Women Voters and the Library co-sponsor a forum on Thursday, April 6 at 7:30 entitled Wilton League of Women Voters' Hot Topic: The Central Issues on Wilton Center. The panel for the evening is as follows: Bill Brennan, First Selectman; Alice Ayers, Board of Selectmen; Richard Paukner, Planning and Zoning; Malcolm Whyte, chairman of Design Committee for the Center, Charlie Flynn, local attorney; Peter Keating, owner of Village Market; and Susie Gross, owner of Post Office Square. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested. To register, call 762-3950 or register online.