Poetry in Motion: An Exploration of Diversity is a new initiative undertaken by the library for teens in grades 7-12. The program encourages kids to submit their original poetry centered on the theme of diversity and tolerance. The submissions will be reviewed by a student board culminating in the selected pieces being performed during a two-night event of poetry and art in March 2007 in the Brubeck Room. Students were introduced to the program at the end of the school year in the spring. Submissions must be received by Friday, September 22 and may be sent to teenpoetry@wiltonlibrary.org. The program is sponsored by the library with funding from Fairfield County Community Foundation, Connecticut Humanities Council and the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund. For more information, contact Teen Librarian Susan Lauricella by phone or by email.
Activities for preschoolersWhile big brothers and sisters go off to school, the little ones left at home will have things to do when they come to the library during Young Readers Round-up week. From music, to story times to creative crafts, kids will be busy at the library with no time to think about missing their siblings. Robert the Guitar Guy comes on Tuesday, August 29 from 11-11:45. His program of music, movement and role-playing is fun for children and adults alike. Advance registration is suggested for the program. There is no charge. Call 762-3950 or register online. On Wednesday, August 30, children ages 2-5 are invited to drop-in story time from 10:15-10:45. Kids ages 4-6 will have their own session from 2-2:30. There is no charge for the Drop-In Story Times and no reservations either. The Drop-In Craft for the week is on Thursday, August 31 from 10-3. Children can stop by during those hours to make their creations with supplies provided by the Children's Library. There is neither a charge nor reservations required. For information about any of these activities, call 762-3950.
Library now provides access to 24 hour information serviceThe library is introducing a new service called InfoAnytime. This 24/7 reference and tutoring service supplements the library's reference staff when the library is closed. To reach InfoAnytime, patrons log on to the library's Web site at www.wiltonlibrary.org/research/infoanytime.htm and click on the InfoAnytime logo on the homepage to be connected to an InfoAnytime librarian. The 24/7 service uses the library's online databases and other web-based resources. Patrons may continue to call Wilton Library's reference librarians during library hours at 762-3950, ext. 211. The library is open Monday and Friday 10-6, Tuesday through Thursday 10-7, Saturday 10-5 and resumes Sunday hours from 1-5 starting September 10. Questions about the service may be directed to Mary Anne Franco, Head of Technology Services for the library at 762-3950, ext. 210.
Coming in SeptemberWith school beginning next week and the Labor Day weekend around the corner, patrons may want to know what to look forward to in the rush of September. The artist's opening reception for John Harris, whose water paintings in oil capture water in stunningly different varieties, takes place on Friday, September 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. The exhibit runs through Friday, September 29. Grandparents are feted with their grandchildren on Sunday, September 10 with Grandparents Day Brunch at the library from 11:30-1 before the library opens. A simple brunch, stories, entertainment and a craft are all part of the fun grandparents will share with their grandchildren. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is required. Space is limited. Call 762-3950 or register online. Also on September 10, the library's 7th annual ladies' soiree fund-raiser begins at 6. Silly, Serious and Sensational Services on a September Sunday at Six promises to be a delightful evening of food, friends and camaraderie. Silent auction items will include everything from spa treatments to landscaping. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided. Proceeds benefit the library. The fee for the evening is $50 per person. Advance registration is required. Call the library for details at 762-3950.
Reminder: The library is closed on Sunday and Monday, September 3 and 4. The library will resume Sunday hours on September 10 from 1 - 5.