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With daffodils peeking up through the hardened winter ground, the time for spring renewal is here. The library is welcoming spring with an Earth Day Celebration starting with drop-in Earth Day crafts on Friday, April 18, and big festivities on Sunday, April 20, from 1–4:30. The Earth Balloon exhibit will be in the Brubeck Room with presenters taking kids and families on an interactive and captivating journey around and inside the earth, with a special program geared to Earth Day. The presentations are 15 minutes in length. Free tickets will be available for each 15-minute segment when the library opens at 1 on Sunday. The gallery will be filled with tables providing information on solar energy, locally-grown farm stands, energy efficient light bulbs (CFLs) for purchase, and “green” cleaning products. Attendees can bring in 10 or more plastic grocery bags from home and receive a reusable cloth grocery bag (limit 2 per family) courtesy of The Village Market, Millstone Farm and the Wilton Library. Children can create a sunflower craft and Ambler Farm is providing seeds for children to plant in pots that they can take home and watch grow. Old cell phones, inkjet cartridges and eyeglasses will be accepted for recycling. The day includes free grilled turkey dogs, beverages, music and more activities. There is no charge for the day. The Earth Day 2008 Celebration is sponsored by the Betsy and Jesse Fink Family Foundation for the Wilton Library's Environmental Initiative. For information: www.wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950.

Ben Van Vechten explores turn of the 20th century Ireland when he leads the Senior Center Book Discussion of The Dubliners by James Joyce on Tuesday, April 22 at 11 a.m. For information or to make a lunch reservation, call the Senior Center at 834-6240, Comstock Community Center.

Author Amy Bloom visits the library on Tuesday, April 22, from 7–9 p.m. to discuss her most recent novel, Away. Author of two novels, two collections of short stories and a nominee for the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, Bloom has also written for numerous publications. The story unfolds with Lillian Leyb, whose family is destroyed in a Russian pogrom, finding her way to America to begin a new chapter in her life, only to discover that perhaps her daughter, Sophie, is still alive. She then journeys across rugged lands, meeting dangerous personalities in treacherous locales as she tries to make her way to Siberia. A Question & Answer period follows the talk. Books will be available for purchase and signing. The program is sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers and the library. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is strongly recommended due to the popularity of the library’s visiting author programs. To register: www.wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950.

In a continuing exploration of poetry underscoring April as National Poetry Month, the library is offering Haiku “Eyes,” on Wednesday, April 23, from 4–5 p.m. for children in grades 1–5. Japan's most famous haiku poet, Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) described haiku as a way of seeing the world with the eyes and heart of a child. Wilton resident Miwako Ogasawara will share her knowledge of haiku and inspire children to use their 'haiku eyes' in this special poetry program. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is recommended. To register: www.wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950.

A special Arbor Day planting and presentation takes place at the library on Friday, April 25, from 3–5 p.m. Presentations take place in the Brubeck Room at 3, followed by a tree planting ceremony at 4 for children and adults. Pat Sesto and the Wilton Garden Club will plant trees in front of the library to honor a special Wilton resident to be named that day. There is no charge for the program and registration is not required. For information: 762-3950.

The library’s annual book sale fund-raiser kicks off next Saturday, April 26 and runs through Tuesday, April 29. This year’s sale is the biggest in the library’s history, with more than 70,000 items available for purchase at bargain prices. The Rotary Club of Wilton will again be selling donuts and coffee and hot dogs for enthusiastic buyers on Saturday. Hours and live and silent auction lists are available on the library’s Web site at www.wiltonlibrary.org, then click on Book Sale 2008 or call 762-3950.

The library has new access to a database that is perfect for book lovers, students, and book groups. The database is called Literature Criticism Online and it provides access to extensive biographical and critical information on nineteenth century, twentieth century and contemporary literary criticism. Patrons simply log on to the library’s Web site at www.wiltonlibrary.org, click on Research Databases, click on Literature/Books and then find the link for Literature Criticisms Online. A current Wilton Library card is needed to access the database. For more information, contact Mary Anne Franco at 762-3950 ext. 210.