The holiday season is officially here with Wilton Chamber of Commerce's Holiday Walk tomorrow, December 1 from 5-7 p.m. The library will remain open during the early evening hours to welcome strollers and shoppers with food, refreshments and a warm, inviting fire in the fireplace to take the chill out of the walk. Everyone is welcome to join in the festivities. For more information: 762-3950.
Gut reactionsKids ages 8-10 learn all about their digestive systems with the help of high school teacher Mary K. Corcoran in The Quest to Digest on Saturday, December 2 from 11-noon. Based on her book, Quest to Digest, Ms. Corcoran provides hands-on experiments to help the kids learn about the digestion process. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested. Call 762-3950 or register online.
Friends party on SundayThe library is celebrating the holiday season with an annual party for Friends of the Wilton Library on Sunday, December 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Refreshments, music and fireside cheer are just some of the highlights of the party. As a private organization serving the public, the library relies on contributions as well as a grant from taxpayers to meet its goals. Donations pay for almost one quarter of the annual budget, funding all of the library's collection purchases and a significant portion of the technology and program expenditures. The party celebrates the people who help make the library's goal of being a lifelong learning and cultural center for the community a reality. For information: 762-3950.
Creative wreath-making for teensTeen Librarian Susan Lauricella takes kids in grades 7-12 through their paces in a creative session of wreath-making on Monday, December 4 from 4-6 p.m. in the program, Wreath Making for Teens. Registrants should bring greens along with gardening gloves and clippers for the class. The class is available for only 12 students so kids are encouraged to register as quickly as possible. There is no charge for the program. Call 762-3950 or register online. The program is made possible by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund.
Drop-in Story Times for DecemberWith the holidays seemingly taking over the month, parents and caregivers have a chance to bring the children in to the library for story times at various times. For children ages 2-5 years old, Drop-In Story Times take place on Tuesday, December 5 and 12 from 10:15-10:45. For children ages 3-6, two special sessions have been set up on Thursdays, December 7 and 14 from 6-6:30 p.m. for Story Time with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Charges do not apply to any of these programs and there is no registration. For information: 762-3950.
Author Visit with Roxanne CoadyRoxanne Coady, owner of the well-known R.J. Julia Booksellers, will be at the library on Thursday, December 7 at 7 p.m. with Book Chat with Roxanne Coady: The Book That Changed My Life. As the owner of the successful independent book store, Ms. Coady has hosted some of the most famous authors in the business and her new book features dozens of their stories. People are invited to hear her talk about her business, the wonderful people she has met and her new book, The Book That Changed My Life: 71 Remarkable Writers Celebrate the Books That Mattered Most to Them. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Advance registration is suggested as seating is limited. Call 762-3950 or register online.
Gift items at the libraryThe library is a good source for holiday gift-giving with many thoughtful things available to purchase. Starting with the holiday book sale cart, items that seemingly have never been used make great gifts such as coffee table art books, shrink-wrapped CDs, books with holiday themes, stocking stuffers and cook books. For the library lover, patrons will be able to buy new merchandise with the library's W logo such as book bags, mouse pads and travel mugs, all sporting the library's new green accent color.
Shoppers also will be able to purchase items from the library's Giving Tree to honor or memorialize a loved one, friend, relative, teacher or associate, or to celebrate an occasion. The tree will be adorned with suggested books, DVDs, CDs and programs. When purchased, the items will then remain in the library's collection, or be added to the wonderful programs that the community gets to enjoy. A personalized gift card will be presented to the patron to give to the honoree or family. Gifts from the Giving Tree are tax deductible. For more information about any of the items available for purchase: 762-3950.