• rental of Judy and Hal Higby's wonderful waterview house on Martha's Vineyard, available for any of 3 prime weeks in July and August a high school, college or graduate school consultation with Howard and Matthew Greene
• a round of golf for four including carts at the fabulous Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale

There is no charge for the program, but we ask that you register in advance by phone (762-3950) or online - this has been a very well-attended program since we began offering it last month.

Participants will have Fun with the Ancient Romans through games and activities, and learn a bit, as well, in an exciting and appealing way. Gladiators, architecture, Roman numerals, Greek and Roman mythology, the Roman calendar and holidays, and lots of English words derived from Latin (particularly helpful for those upcoming SAT tests) will be introduced. Spread the word to all 7th and 8th graders you know that this is a program not to be missed! They can register in person, by phone or online.

This is a perfect opportunity sign your child up as a Young Reader with an annual donation of $25 - ask for details when you register. Reduced program fees, special newsletters and a closer connection with literature and learning are all benefits your kids can enjoy throughout the year.

Advance registration is suggested by phone, online or in person. There is no charge for the program and light refreshments including wine and cheese will be served.

• Thanks to all the men (65 of them) who attended our very first Miniature Golf among the Classics event - through their participation and generosity, we netted more than $10,000 for Library technology and collections.Thanks to business sponsors of the Guy's Night Out golf evening who helped us make it a resounding success, including The Wilton Bank, Barcelona Restaurant, Luca Ristorante, Bob Sharp Motors, Creeth, Richman & Associates, Ridgefield Bank, Wilton Family Eyecare, Hoffman Landscapes, A&A Drywall & Acoustics, Realty 7, The Village Market, The Wilton Bulletin, and Regency Limousine. Thanks to those who continue to make gifts to our Building Fund - the amount we have left to raise to complete the project has been cut in half since the start of this year. Thanks to Ms. Hope Swenson and others who made donations to support our ongoing poetry and prose programs led by Ben Van Vechten.
• Thanks to those who made donations in memory of Helene Lilienthal, former trustee and longtime friend of the Library. We will all miss her dearly.

The construction schedule is a bit behind because of the snow and rain we have encountered recently, but the good news is that the building will be enclosed by the time you get this letter (or shortly thereafter... I am watching reports of yet another snow storm coming our way!). Scaffolding has been removed from our magazine and newspaper area now that the connection framing has been erected between the "old" and "new" areas. Our parking lot has been reclaimed from the construction equipment. Air conditioning and heating equipment has arrived and been put in place in the basements (old and new) and on the roof of the two story building. With enclosure of the two story addition, work will proceed rapidly on the interior and we anticipate the following schedule:
July - grand opening of the new addition and entrance
July/August - demolition of our existing History and Music rooms to make way for the Brubeck Room
August through January 2006 - construction of the Brubeck Room and the Northeast Addition to close in our central courtyard
July through March 2006 - renovations to existing building
March 2006 - we are DONE! (and already reaping the rewards in terms of expanded services, programs and collections)

Watch the progress...

Teaching children how to behave rather than reinforcing inappropriate choices is the focus of this entertaining session. His talk will include humorous vignettes illustrating eight management techniques and a discussion of the challenges in implementing the philosophy. This is an energetic workshop on helping children learn appropriate behavior made possible by Bright Horizons. $10 suggested donation for Wilton Library Building Fund. Advance registration is suggested by calling 762- 3950 or signing up online.

Participants need to bring four groupings of themed photos (5 or 6 pictures per theme). The program is made possible by the John Curran Memorial Teen Fund and there is no charge, but seating is limited and advance registration is required. Register by phone (762-3950) or online.