Two teens bands perform at this evening's Summer Music & More Concert Series at the library from 5-6:30 p.m. Studs on the Run plays rock with a reggae influence and Riding Shotgun is a jazz group. Band members for Studs on the Run are Geoff Albertson-drums, Mike Grippi-guitar and vocals, Alex Blair-guitar and lead vocals, and Nate Wolfson-bass guitar. Riding Shotgun members include Jake Walker-trombone, Nick DeSantis-trumpet, Dan Cole-alto sax, Chris Collins-clarinet/tenor sax/ Beep-Box-percussion, Andrew Shillinglaw-bass, Paul Quinn- vibes, Francis Dinoto-drums, and Keith Heyde-piano. The Summer Music & More concerts are sponsored by the Village Market. The concerts, food and refreshments are all free. In case of rain, the concerts will be moved indoors to the Brubeck Room. Additional concert dates and performers: July 20 Wilton native Jeff Harding returns with Frank Licari to perform acoustic rock and on July 27, Doug Leess and Wiltonian Ron Brault perform as the unplugged version of The Wingnuts. For more information: 762-3950.
Movie day for kidsThe first of Reel Fridays takes place tomorrow, July 14 at 10:30 and 2 when the library shows free movies for kids on a large screen projection system. The 10:30 movie is Wiggles Splish Splash; the movie at 2 is Cheaper by the Dozen 2. Children under 5 must be accompanied by adults. Free popcorn and lemonade will be served. Additional Reel Fridays are July 21 with Doogal (10:30) and Chronicles of Narnia (2); August 4 Winnie the Pooh's Grand Adventure (10:30) and 8 Below (2); and August 11 Chicken Little (10:30) and Nanny McPhee (2). The movies are free and registration is not required. The movies are sponsored by the Louis Dreyfus Corporation. For information: www.wiltonlibrary.org or 762-3950.
Drop-in craftsChildren can come to the library for crafts any time on Monday and Tuesday, July 17 and 18 for Drop-In Summer Crafts. The open time fits easily into kids' busy schedules and gives them a great opportunity to make fairy-themed crafts this week. The crafts are free and reservations are not needed. Materials are supplied free-of-charge by the Children's Library. Additional drop-in craft dates: Monday and Tuesday, July 31 and August 1 and August 14 and 15. For information: 762-3950.
Trash-filled morning plannedChildren entering grades 2-6 get a Trip to the Garbage Museum in Stratford on Tuesday, July 18 from 9-noon. This educational trip to the museum is part of the summer reading program, Read, Recycle & Renew sponsored by the Betsy and Jesse Fink Foundation. Children learn about trash and where it goes once it leaves their homes. A special feature is the 24-foot long Trashosaurus. Kids can bring empty cereal boxes for part of the fun. The program cost is $5 per child for the transportation. The bus leaves promptly at 9 and returns at noon. Advance registration is required. As a follow-up program, kids can sign-up for the Garbage Walk in Wilton Center on Thursday, July 27 from 10:15-11:15. Library staffers will take kids on a walk in the center to help pick up trash. For more information and to register for either program, call 762-3950.
Story Times on WednesdayDrop-in Story Times take place on Wednesday, July 19 various times during the day for kids ages 1-8. Ones meet from 10:15-10:45; Twos from 11-11:30. Ones and Twos must be accompanied by adults. Threes and Fours meet from 1-1:30 and Fives through Eights gather from 2-2:45. Registration is not required and there is no charge for the programs. The last date for Drop-In Story Times is Wednesday, August 2. Story Times are part of the summer reading program, Read, Recycle & Renew, sponsored by the Betsy and Jesse Fink Foundation.
Internet auction tipsTom Greenbaum completes his 2-part series about mastering the Internet auction site, eBay, with his continuation of the seminar, Selling on eBay, on Wednesday, July 19 at 7. The class is demonstration-style and participants will be able to learn how to maximize their use of the site for selling items. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested. For information or to register, call 762-3950 or register online.