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Libraremail June 2014 librarEmail June 2014 In This Issue Greetings, ANNUAL MEETING The month of June could be called innovation month at Wilton Library. AUTHOR TALKS & BOOK Why? Because the construction of our GROUPS new Innovation Station is complete and we are now busy preparing for its ART & MUSIC opening. Some patrons have asked me Innovation Station about this redesigned space, so I SEMINARS & thought I would take a moment to talk about the DOCUMENTARIES objective of our Innovation Station or what is generically called a "maker space". TECHNOLOGY Webster's Dictionary defines "Innovation" as something HEALTH & WELLNESS newly introduced, or the act or process of introducing new ideas, devices, or methods. This is apropos to the SPOTLIGHT ON objective of our Innovation Station because it will be a creative area where we will introduce new technologies TEENS such as 3-D printing, Arduino, Raspberry Pi's; or one may see a robot being built by our Robotics Team. It will truly KIDS be a place for patrons to observe, learn new skills, exchange ideas, collaborate, and invent or create items. Through our Innovation Station, we hope to expand the Wilton Library ways in which we disseminate information, encourage is our gateway to discovery. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) We inform, enrich, connect and education, and support lifelong learning within our inspire our community. community. We welcome suggestions on what you would like to see within our Innovation Station; please share your ideas and suggestions with us by completing this brief survey. We invite you to celebrate our newest venture by joining us at the ribbon cutting of the Innovation Station which will take place at the 119th Annual Meeting of the Wilton Library Association on Sunday, June 8th @ 4:00 pm. See you there! Elaine Tai-Lauria, Executive Director Wilton Library Association ANNUAL MEETING Wilton Library Association's 119th Friends of the Library Annual Meeting Sunday, June 8, 4 to 6 pm A brief business meeting will include the election of new trustees and officers, a celebration of those retiring from the Board of Trustees, and the presentation of awards for outstanding volunteer and staff person of the year. The guest speaker is The Honorable Judge Joseph Bellacosa (retired) who will talk Judge Bellacosa about the Great Writ of Habeas Corpus and President Lincoln's decision to suspend it during the Civil War. Judge Bellacosa has a long and distinguished record of public service: Chief Administrative Judge of the State of New York, Judge of the Court of Appeals, and Professor of Law and Dean of St. John's University School of Law. A ribbon-cutting for the new Innovation Station will also take place. A brief reception follows. All are invited to attend. Please register in advance. AUTHOR TALKS & BOOK GROUPS Summer Poetry Series with Joanne Ecke Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19 & 26, 10:30 am to noon Joanna Ecke leads this 4-part Summer Poetry Series exploring Robert Frost's poetry. Poetry packets will be available at the Circulation Desk one week before the seminar begins. There is no charge for the program but advance registration is required. Wilton Library Readers Wednesday, June 11, noon to 1:30 pm Professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar discusses Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem. Bring lunch; beverages will be provided. Advance registration suggested. For a complete listing of meetings, titles and registration links, click here. This is the last session until September. Author Talk: Jane Green, Tempting Fate & Mary Kay Andrews, Save the Date Friday, June 13, 7 to 8:30 pm New York Times bestselling authors Jane Green and Mary Kay Andrews stop by Wilton Library for an informal conversation with each other about their latest novels - Tempting Fate (released in March) for Ms. Green and Save the Date (releasing June 3) for Ms. Andrews. Books available for sale and signing. Please register in advance. Author Talk: Lisa See, China Dolls Thursday, June 19, 7 to 8:30 pm The New York Times bestselling author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Lisa See, will be visiting Wilton Library to introduce her latest novel, China Dolls. Set in the 'Chop Suey Circuit' of San Francisco right before World War II, the story follows three girls from very different backgrounds who find themselves at the same audition for showgirl roles at San Francisco's exclusive 'Oriental' nightclub, the Forbidden City. China Dolls is Lisa See's ninth book, among them Peony in Love and Shanghai Girls. She has received international acclaim for her great skill at rendering the intricate relationships of women and the complex meeting of history and fate. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Registration is highly recommended for this popular author. Tuesday Book Buzz Tuesday, June 17, 11 am to noon Looking for something good to read next? Join reference librarians Lauren McLaughlin and Melissa Baker to chat about one of your recent reads or just listen to what others recommend. Pick up new pre-publication books when available and get the inside scoop on upcoming Author Talks. Click here to register. This is the last session until September. ART & MUSIC Three Friends: Drawing, Collage, Painting Art Exhibition and Reception Friday, June 6, 6 to 7:30 pm Three friends supportive of each other's artistic exploration come together in this show of drawings, paintings and collage. The artists are Deborah K. Flavin of New Canaan, Linda Nemergut of Bethel, and Barbara Ripps of Bridgewater. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Library. Exhibition runs through June 28. Reception open to the public. Ian Harleman Jazz Camp Rising Musicians' Performance Sunday, June 22, 5 to 7 pm The Ian Harleman Rising Musicians' Scholarship was created as a tribute to the memory of Ian Harleman, a lover of music, people and life. The scholarship was established as a result of the generosity and love from friends and family, in memory of Ian. Its mission is to educate, entertain and inspire students who are passionate about music. This is the second year that the scholarship supported weekly music lessons for deserving students, culminating in a Brubeck Room performance. A reception follows the performance. Registration is required; seating is limited. Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence Exhibition & Reception: Anneleise Vobis Monday, June 23, 6 to 7:30 pm June brings Anneleise Vobis to the Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence program. Anneleise co-founded the Science Species Lab, an institute whose artists construct synthetic landscapes that investigate American culture and global consumption. At Weir Farm, Anneleise will transform recycled 100% sheep wool sweaters to hybrid organisms via the Shibori method of felting materials. This program is co-sponsored by Weir Farm Art Center and Weir Farm National Historic Site and presented by Wilton Library. For more information and to register, click here. SEMINARS & DOCUMENTARIES Your Elevator Speech Thursday, June 5, 6 to 8 pm SCORE of Fairfield County, Wilton Library, and Wilton Chamber of Commerce present a seminar that will help you develop a concise, compelling and memorable introduction to enhance your business opportunities. The speaker is Stanley Witkow, a SCORE counselor for more than ten years and former general counsel of GE Capital IT Solutions. Registration required. No charge. Visit www.scorenorwalk.org or call 203-831-0065 to register. New Perspectives Film Series Saturday, June 14, 7:30 to 9:30 pm Film to be announced. 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 is highly recommended. The next session will be in September. TECHNOLOGY Free Fiction, Films and Fugues To Go Wednesday, June 25, 1 to 2:30 pm BYOD - Bring your own device and follow along as Melissa Baker demonstrates our free downloadables and streaming media. You will learn about downloadable eBooks, downloadable eMagazines, streaming movies, and streaming jazz and classical music. There is something for everyone and hours of enjoyment for patrons with Wilton Library cards. Presented by Wilton Library at the Senior Center, Comstock Community Center, 180 School Road in Wilton. Sessions will be offered the fourth Wednesday of the month through October. Call the Senior Center for details and to register at 203-834-6240. HEALTH & WELLNESS Breast Cancer Survivors' Support Group Tuesday, June 10, 6 to 8 pm Post- treatment cancer survivors are invited to join in this monthly support group held at Wilton Library and presented by The Breast Cancer Survival Center (BCSC). Registration is highly encouraged. SPOTLIGHT ON Our Robotics Club Needs You! Wrapping up a successful rookie year, our Robotics Team, dubbed Singularity Technology, finished the season with an astounding placement in the State Championships for the Tech Challenge division of FIRST, a worldwide organization dedicated to the promotion of science, technology, engineering and math. Our 2014-2015 team will include approximately 10 high school students. We are currently seeking applications from not only science, math and engineering aficionados but especially from those with strong business, managerial, creative and communication skills. Is this you or a high schooler you know? Use these links for the Student Application and Teacher Recommendation forms. The team works with adult mentors who are skilled electrical engineers, architects and computer programmers. Meeting twice a week after school with additional time required as competition season heats up, students work together to build and program a robot, raise funds, record progress and communicate with sponsors and the public. This team concept inspires innovation and fosters self-confidence, communication, and leadership. Singularity Technology relies solely on donations and sponsors for its funding.
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