A Star Wars Celebration weekend kicks off today and continues through Sunday, April 6 for kids to enjoy movies, crafts, light saber demonstrations and piñata-whacking. The extravaganza begins with the screening of Phantom Menace, from 5:30–7:30 tonight with popcorn and lemonade. A Star Wars graphic novel will be raffled off at the end of the movie. The remaining five Star Wars films will be screened as follows: Attack of the Clones, Friday, April 4, 3:30–6; Revenge of the Sith, Friday, April 4, 6:30–9; A New Hope, Saturday, April 5, 10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.; Empire Strikes Back, Saturday, April 5, 12:30–2:30; and Return of the Jedi, Sunday, April 6, 1:30–4. Children under 8 must be accompanied by caregivers; children between 8 and 12 must have caregivers in the building during the screenings. Revenge of the Sith is for kids 8 and older and requires advance registration. To register: www.wiltonlibrary.org/events. Each of the movies will have popcorn and lemonade along with a raffle of a Star Wars item. Sprinkled throughout the weekend are drop-in crafts from 10–2 on Friday, April 4; light saber demonstrations at 10:30 a.m. and 1:15 on Saturday; a visit from Storm Trooper Clones, from 2:30–3:30 on Saturday; and piñatas at 4 on Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950 for details. The entire Star Wars event is sponsored by the Coyle Family Fund.
Pakistan explored tonightThe International Book Group: Literature of Other Lands learns about Pakistan tonight at 7 with guest speaker Farheen Khan. She will be using Trespassing: A Novel by Uzma Aslam Khan as a backdrop for the discussion. The book group reads for pleasure and learns about other cultures and lands in the process. An international dessert will be served. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested. To register: www.wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950. The next book discussion is about Switzerland with Jacqueline Smith on May 1. The book will be announced.
Robert Frost and others discussedDr. Joanna Ecke kicks off National Poetry Month on Sunday, April 6, from 2–3:30, by leading a discussion on the poetry of Robert Frost and others who were influenced by Frost’s view of nature. A graduate of Smith College, Dr. Ecke selected Robert Frost for her Ph.D. dissertation at Duke University. A popular guest lecturer at the library, Dr. Ecke also is a retired Wilton High School English teacher and instructional leader and an occasional columnist for The Wilton Bulletin. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is suggested. To register: www.wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950.
Candlelight concert SundayWindscape Wind Ensemble performs this Sunday, April 6, from 4–6 p.m. at Wilton Congregational Church for the Wilton Candlelight Concerts. Windscape was created in 1994 by five of New York’s most eminent solo wind artists. A portion of the concert’s proceeds benefits the library. For tickets: www.wiltoncandlelightconcerts.org or 762-3401.
Decorating Swedish styleAuthors Rhona Eleish and Edie Van Breems share their knowledge of Swedish decorating on Tuesday, April 8, from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Swedish Interiors is the first book to share the history, progression, and key elements of Swedish style and how to use it in many different styles of homes. The authors operate Eleish Van Breems Antiques, a Swedish antiques and decorating resource in Woodbury, CT. The pair will discuss the book and Swedish style with a colorful slide presentation. Books are available for purchase and signing. There is no charge for the program. Registration is suggested. To register: www.wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950.
Wilton Library Readers meetThe Wilton Library Readers meet on Wednesday, April 9, from noon to 1:30 to discuss All Aunt Hagar’s Children by Edward P. Jones. Susan Boyar leads the group discussion for this informal book group. Attendees are encouraged to bring bag lunches and enjoy this noontime book group. There is no charge and beverages will be served. Registration is suggested. To register: www.wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950.
Energy is Hot TopicThe League of Women Voters and the library co-sponsor the next Hot Topic: Wilton Speaks Up…On Alternative Energy on Thursday, April 10, from 7:30–9:30 p.m. Wilton’s Energy Commission chair Mike Lindberg, Ron French, solar energy expert and president of Solarworks, Inc., and students from Wilton High School and Cider Mill lead the discussion for alternative energy. A question and answer period will follow the discussion. Registration is suggested. To register: www.wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950.