Monday, Dec. 1 through Tuesday, Dec. 23
Wilton Library Holiday Book Sale
(Mondays through Thursdays, 10 – 8; Fridays 10 – 6; Saturdays, 10 – 5, Sundays 1- 5).
The library’s holiday book sale in the gallery is a seasonal delight. Bargains can be found – most of the items are new or like-new condition, making a terrific opportunity for holiday gift-giving. Items include an immense variety of books, unopened CDs and DVDs, children’s books and a huge assortment of art books. As items are sold, new ones appear daily, thanks to the hard-working book sale volunteers, who always seem to have an un-ending supply of tantalizing offerings. All sales support the library.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Breaking Code: Create What’s Behind Angry Birds and Other Fun Apps – A One-Hour Entertaining Lesson in Coding
1 – 6:30 p.m.
Wilton Library is joining Computer Science Education Week, a national movement to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). One-hour “lessons” in coding will be given throughout the afternoon for adults and children 6 years and up at the following intervals: 1 – 2 p.m., 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., 4 – 5 p.m. and 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Participants can bring their own devices and sit in on any of the sessions. A short introduction to the online class will be given at the start of each hour. Attendees can participate at their own speed on their own devices, or use one of the computers set up by the library expressly for this purpose. Registration is required so that the library knows how many computers are needed each hour. Computer Science Education Week, Dec. 8 – 14, 2014 is sponsored by Code.org, a non-profit dedicated to growing computer programming education. Join us for an hour of fun as we peek behind the coding curtain together! We encourage kids and parents, friends, or anyone with a “How’d they do that?” curiosity.
Thursday, Dec. 11
Panel Discussion and Film Screening of Fed Up
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Everything we've been told about food and exercise for the past 30 years is dead wrong. FED UP is the film the food industry doesn't want you to see – it will change the way you eat forever. Panelists include: Michel Nischan, chef and founder of Wholesome Wave and Ceci Maher from Person2Person. Documentary filmmaker Megan Smith-Harris is the moderator. Healthy food reception to follow film and panel, catered by The Copper Cricket. Registration is encouraged.
Friday, Dec. 12
St. Philip Artists’ Guild Art Exhibition Reception
6 – 7:30 p.m.
The St. Philip Artists' Guild (SPAG) is a group of thirteen artists who share studio space in the historic Manice Lockwood Mansion on the grounds of St. Philip RC Church in Norwalk, CT. The focus of the group is to foster creative thinking and to support both its members and the arts community at large in pursuing its artistic goals. More than 100 pieces will be featured encompassing a variety of styles and subject matter. Exhibition runs through Tuesday, January 13, 2015. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library. Reception open to the public.
Saturday, Dec. 13
New Perspectives Documentary Film Series: Get the Picture
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Sweeping in scope, Cathy Pearson's Get the Picture reveals the fascinating story of war photographers – a group so concerned with documenting humanity they have risked everything to reveal conflicts at their most extreme. This award-winning documentary recounts the remarkable life of John G. Morris, the revered Life Magazine photojournalist who was involved in the D-Day Normandy landings and provides a distinct insight into the power of one man's passion for photography. The film won “Best Irish Documentary” at Dublin Film Festival 2013 and “The Audience Award” at Warsaw Film Festival for Best Documentary. Suggested donation of $5. Refreshments served. The New Perspectives Documentary series is programmed and moderated by filmmaker, Megan Smith-Harris. A Q&A will follow the film. Registration highly recommended.
Wilton Library
137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; (203) 762-3950.