The eighth annual Ladies' Soirée fund-raiser is this Sunday, Sept. 30, from 6-8 p.m., to benefit the library's collection, programs and technology funds. "Celebrating Friendships" is the theme of the night, with a silent auction full of fun and fantastic items and services to share with or give to friends. The evening is a time for women to get together after the busy summer, renew old friendships and start new ones. Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served. The fee for the event is $50 per person. To make reservations for the event: www.wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950.
Stock Market games for teens and adultsThe library kicks off its Stock Market simulation games with two separate programs for teens and adults starting next week. Participants learn about the world of high finance using the real stock market, and create real-time portfolios with a live trading simulator. Teens in grades 7 - 12 register in teams for this competitive, fun, interactive game simulation. The program runs nine weeks on Mondays (no session on Oct. 8) from Oct. 1 through Dec. 3, from 4-5 p.m. The first session is 4-5:30. Advance registration is required and kids should register in teams, or they will be paired in teams. The teen game is sponsored by the Patricia & John Curran Teen Fund. The adult game commences Tuesday, Oct. 2 and runs ten Tuesdays through Dec. 4, from 7-8 p.m. The first session runs 7 - 8:30. The adults also need to register in advance. The game is endorsed by the National Council on Economic education. To register: wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950.
Author and educator visitRosalind Wiseman, well-known author of Queen Bees & Wannabes, presents Surviving the Hive: Improving Relations with the Adults in Your Child's Life on Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 7:15-9 p.m. at the library. The internationally recognized author and educator draws from her latest book, Queen Bee Moms & Kingpin Dads: Dealing wit the Parents, Teachers, Counselors and Coaches That Can Make or Break Your Child's Future. Parents and educators will learn important strategies to improve their relationships with everyone in the lives of the children they work with--from their own kids, to their teachers, coaches and principals. The event is sponsored by Wilton PTA, Wilton Youth Council, Parent Connection and the library. Books will be available for purchase. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested. To register: wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950. For those who cannot make the evening program, a professional and volunteer community breakfast with Ms. Wiseman at the library is on Wed., Oct. 3 starting at 8 a.m. To register for the free breakfast talk, call Wilton Youth Services at 834-6241.
Short stories with BenBen Van Vechten returns with his 5-part series, A Short Series on Short Stories, beginning Thursday, Oct. 4, from 10:30-noon. The authors being explored for the seminar are D.H Lawrence, James Joyce, Kay Boyle, Katherine Anne Porter, Amy Tan and Yukio Mishima. Stories are available as a pre-read at the front desk. There is no charge for the program that runs Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, and Nov. 1). Advance registration is required. To register: wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950.
Healthy seminarThe library has teamed up with Stamford Hospital to bring a number of health-related seminars to patrons. Hands-on Health Information from the Internet is on Thursday, Oct. 4, 30 and Nov. 8 from 10-noon with Gui Van Moorsel. A 3-part Osteoporosis Series is on Wednesday, Sept. 26, Oct. 10 and Nov. 7 from 12:30-2; Breast Cancer and a Pink Bag Lunch is the topic on Thursday, Oct. 11 from 12:30-2; Pandemic Influenza is Wednesday, Oct. 24, 12:30 2; Joint Replacement is Thursday, Oct. 25, 12:30-2 and Dietary Supplements is Wednesday, Nov. 7, 7-8:30 p.m. All the programs are free of charge with presentations by Stamford Hospital personnel. The hands-on computer classes are required registration due to the size of the computer lab. The information presentations are suggested registration. To register: wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950.
Foreign landsEmma Sutherland will discuss her native England using the book, A House Unlocked by Penelope Lively when the Literature of Other Lands book group meets on Thursday, Oct. 4, from 7-8:30 p.m. Desserts and refreshments will be served. There is no charge. Advance registration is suggested. To register: wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950.