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While the adults are scurrying around with holiday shopping, kids have a day of film fun all their own on Friday, November 24 at the library. The Day After Film Fun will showcase two free movies at 10:30 with Curious George and at 2 with Cars. Children under 5 must be accompanied by adults. The movies are free of charge and no reservations are needed. Popcorn and lemonade will be available. The movies are sponsored by Louis Dreyfus Corporation. For more information: 762-3950.

The Senior Center Book Discussion takes place on Tuesday, November 28 at 11 a.m. with Ben Van Vechten leading the group in a discussion about Main Street by Sinclair Lewis. The seniors group meets every fourth Tuesday of the month through May, with the exception of December. A luncheon is available after the book talk. Call the Senior Center at Comstock Community Center for details and to register: 834-6240.

The International Book Group: Literature of Other Lands meets on Wednesday, November 29 at 7 p.m. to discuss Wales. The guest speaker is Raye Forsey who will be using the book, The Rape of the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell to discuss her native country. Refreshments and an international dessert will be served. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested. Call 762-3950 or register online.

Daryl Hawk, renowned international documentary photographer, speaks on Thursday, November 30 at 7 p.m. in the program Distant Journeys with Daryl Hawk. In the last of the library's travel series this month, Mr. Hawk will show a dramatic slide presentation entitled "It's the Journey that Counts." He provides a retrospective of various expeditions and trips undertaken around the globe, including the Canadian Arctic, all of North, Central and South America, Antarctica, New Zealand and the Himalayas and Bhutan. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested. Call 762-3950 or register online.

With turkey leftovers a dim memory, people's thoughts now can turn to the holiday gift-giving season. Wilton's Holiday Walk sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and supported by merchants and the library takes place on Friday, December 1 from 5-7 all over town. The library will remain open during the Holiday Walk to provide food and refreshments to patrons and guests. On Sunday, December 3 from 5:30-7:30 the library is hosting its annual Holiday Party for Friends of the Wilton Library. For more information: 762-3950.

Kids in grades 7-12 get to test their creativity in Wreath Making for Teens from 4-6 p.m. on Monday, December 4. Registrants will need to bring greens (evergreens, laurel, etc.), gardening gloves and clippers. The class size is small, so students need to sign up early. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is required. The class is made possible by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund. Call 762-3950 or register online.