Wilton School district PTA Council holds its reception for Reflections, the K-12 art exhibition, at the library on Friday, Jan. 11, from 6-8 p.m. The students' artworks are on display and represent six categories: dance/choreography (new category), literature, film/video production (new category), musical composition, photography and the visual arts, including art forms such as drawing, painting, printmaking and collage. The exhibit runs through Friday, Jan. 25. Also at the library through Wednesday, Jan. 30, is Ariane Beigneux's "Mostly Children: Portraits in Oil." For information: 762-3950.
Photography classMichael Franco shows photography students how to download and use GIMP, a free, fully-functional image processor, on Saturday, Jan. 12, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Students learn how to download, install and use this free alternative to Photoshop Elements in a demonstration-style class. Hand-outs will help explain the process. There is no charge for the class. Advance registration is recommended. To register: wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950.
Indian holidaysChildren in grades 2 and up-and their parents-are invited to a program celebrating Sikh culture, Saturday, Jan. 12, from 2-3 p.m. High school junior Angad Singh will discuss two festivals: Lohri-the celebration of the harvest season-and the birthday of Guru Gobind Sing Ji in the program, Indian Festivals. He will also have a dance and drum performance before discussing his December visit to Pingalwara Home for the Disabled in Amritsar, India. Refreshments will be served. There is no charge for the program. Registration is required. To register: www.wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950.
Yoga for TeensTeens get to de-stress during the program, Yoga for Teens: Focus and De-stress Before Exams, Sunday, Jan. 13, from 3-4:15. Kids should wear comfortable clothes and bring yoga mats. Instructor Siri Robinson will provide an introduction to some yoga moves that will help kids prepare mentally and physically for exams. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is required. To register: www.wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950. Students also can reserve study rooms for exam week, Jan. 14-17 until 8 p.m. when the library closes. Study groups are also welcome. To reserve rooms, call 762-3950.
Health resolutions for the new yearWith people making healthy decisions to start the New Year off right, these seminars may be the answer to getting some sound advice. Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo returns to the library to speak on his new book, The GenoType DietT: Change Your Genetic Destiny to Live the Longest, Fullest, and Healthiest Life Possible, Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 7-8:30 p.m. The naturopathic physician, educator and researcher discusses a diet that can be programmed for each individual's unique genetic makeup, designed to maximize a person's health and wellbeing. Books will be provided by Wilton Open Book Shop for purchase and signing. On Thursday, Jan. 17, clinical nutritionist, Loryn Galardi, M.S., discusses Eating to Reduce Aging and Disease, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the first of her two-part series. Ms. Galardi talks about concentrating on foods that eliminate or reduce inflammation, in chronic ailments such as hay fever, heart disease, depression, diabetes, and premature aging. Her second session, How Artificial Sweeteners and Trans Fats Can Make Us Sick and Overweight, is on Thursday, Jan. 31, also at 7. The programs are free of charge. Advance registration is recommended. To register for any of the programs: www.wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950.
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.The library will be showing Disney's Ruby Bridges to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with Reel Sunday, Jan. 20, from 2-3:30 p.m. The program is appropriate for children ages seven and older. Parents should plan to accompany their children. There will be an opportunity for informal discussion after the movie. Free popcorn and lemonade will be provided. There is no charge and no registration required. For information: 762-3950.