Children who come to the Norwalk Symphony Family (Not) Just for Kids program from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 will have a chance to bang the drums loudly when the percussion ensemble visits the library. Children ages 3-10 and their families can enjoy the hands-on experience together. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested. To register, call 762-3950 or register online. The Norwalk Symphony Family program is sponsored by The Wilton Bank. The last session is scheduled for Saturday, May 6 with brass instruments.
Fitness issues discussedThe last segment of the Women's Wellness Series concludes on Tuesday, April 18 with Mike Alan discussing Fitness Program Benefits & Issues at 7 p.m. Mr. Alan talks about the benefits of an overall fitness program, different components of a fitness program and contra-indications, sports nutrition, massage, internal balance, mood changes and other important women's fitness issues. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration suggested. To register, call 762-3950 or register online.
Chess instruction beginsChess instruction for beginners through advanced players in grades K-12 begins on Wednesday, April 19 for six consecutive Wednesdays with the Wilton Library Chess Club. Kids will learn basic instruction, opening and closing moves and strategies. Instruction is given by Richard (RJ) Chambers, WHS Chess Club president. The program fee is $20 per child. Seating is limited. Advance registration and payment are required. To register, call 762-3950.
See the Movie; Read the Book: Pride and PrejudiceJoanna Ecke and Jean Brey lead a two-part seminar Read the Book & See the Movie: Pride and Prejudice in which the novel and the various film versions will be discussed. There will be a free screening of the recently-released Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen on Wednesday, April 19 at 7. On Wednesday, April 26 also at 7, the novel and films will be explored. There is no charge for either program. Advance registration is suggested. To register, call 762-3950 or register online.
Home and Garden series springs up at libraryWith daffodils popping up in gardens, flowerbeds and berms all over town, the timing is right for the library's Home & Garden Series, a six-part series starting with Finials and Follies-A Look at Architectural Garden Features on Thursday, April 20 at 7 p.m. Darrin Duling, a principal in a landscaping and interior design firm in Greenwich discusses classic and contemporary styles of architectural garden art. Duling, a landscaper, shows examples including stairs, walls, gates, and benches ranging in scale from intimate to grand. Additional dates and topics for the 6-part series are: Thursday, May 4 Interior Design 101 with Stephanie Mercado and Kerry Brock; Tuesday, May 9 Adding Character to New Homes with Ann Sample Lineberger and local builder David Anspach; Thursday, May 11 Restoring, Remodeling or Adding Additions to Antique Homes with Andy Payne and William Gould; Tuesday, May 16 Interior Design Trends and Shopping Sources with Connecticut Cottages & Garden's Editor-in-Chief D. J. Carey; Thursday, May 18 Designer Tips-Staging Homes for Selling and Decorating Solutions with Olga Adler, Mimi Swerdlow and Beth Holland. All the seminars are at 7 p.m. The programs are free of charge. Advance registration is suggested. To register, call 762-3950 or register online.
Universal Design for learning discussedOn Friday, April 21 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Kathleen Whitbread, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Director of the University of Connecticut Center on Disabilities, discusses how the concept of Universal Design is being applied to school environments. Ms. Whitbread examines the issues of making curricula more flexible to accommodate learner differences. The program is co-sponsored by SPED*NET and the library. To register, contact Eve Kessler (203) 761-0680.
Reminder: The library will be closed on Friday, April 14 and Sunday, April 16 for Good Friday and Easter.