The Spiritual, Medical, and Legal Aspects of Aging
2018-09-30 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Trackside Teen Center, 15 Station Road, Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
Stay at Home in Wilton invites you to a roundtable discussion featuring three leaders from the community who will speak on issues associated with aging and the retirement years.

Pastor and author, Rev. Shannon White, will discuss the role of spirituality and aging
Attorney Christine Tenore, elder law expert from the firm of Eliovson and Tenore, will discuss important legal considerations including wills and advanced directives in health care
Dr. Andrea Peterson, an internist and moderator of Health Talk, will discuss preventative health care recommendations.

Reception will follow. No charge. Open to the public. Reservations recommended–call 203.762.2600.

College Frenzy: How to Manage and Minimize the Stress
2018-10-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Clune Center
Presentation and discussion for students and parents led by Susan Bauerfeld, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Parent Coach and Victoria Hirsch, College Consultant
The College Process has come to be viewed as “THE BIG EVENT” in the lives of students and their families. The pressure associated with THE BIG EVENT often creates a lot of negative fallout, such as ruptured relationships and high levels of stress and anxiety. In this presentation, parent coach and clinical psychologist Susan Bauerfeld, PhD and college consultant Victoria Hirsch will offer tips, strategies and suggestions for viewing the college process as a natural next step rather than THE BIG EVENT and for managing the process in ways that foster resilience and relationships rather than discord and despair.
This presentation is aimed at students and parents of students who are preparing for and/or actively applying to college. If you (or your child) are not yet in high school we suggest you relax and think about other things this year. That being said, all students, parents and other interested parties are welcome to attend.
Admission is free; online registration is recommended. Please email Genevieve Eason with questions.
Sponsored by: Wilton Public Schools, Wilton High School Counseling, Wilton Youth Council, and Wilton Youth Services

Parenting Talk: Children Do Well When They Can–Identifying & Solving Problems That Cause Challenging Behaviors
2018-10-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Clune Center
Parent presentation by Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., author of The Explosive Child; Lost at School; and Raising Human Beings
Children do well when they can; when they can’t, it is because of lagging skills and unsolved problems. All children have times when they struggle to handle life’s expectations. Whether a child responds by whining, sulking, or crying, or in ways that are more concerning–hitting, swearing, or biting–the goal of parents and caregivers is to identify and solve the underlying problems that cause the behavior.
Join organizers to learn from child psychologist Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., how to understand children’s challenging episodes, identify unsolved problems and begin to solve problems. Dr. Greene is the originator of the innovative, empirically-supported approach to children’s behavioral challenges known as Collaborative & Proactive Solutions.
In the 2018-2019 school year, the Wilton Public Schools will be learning more about Dr. Greene’s model. The district has worked with Dr. Greene to create a plan to help teachers, faculty, administration, staff, and parents learn how to help students with effective self-regulation and problem-solving strategies. This will begin with keynote addresses for elementary, middle and high school faculty on Oct. 8, which is a professional development day for district staff. In addition to working with faculty, Dr. Greene will also present to parents and other concerned adults to share this model with our community.
Admission is free; online registration is recommended. Please email Genevieve Eason with questions.
Sponsored by: Wilton Public Schools, SPED*NET Wilton, Wilton Youth Council, and Wilton Youth Services

Walking Tour of Historic District #1, Lambert Corner with Former 1st Selectman and Wilton Historian Bob Russell
2018-10-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Lambert Corner, 150 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
Join former First Selectman and Wilton historian Bob Russell on a walking tour of the Wilton Historical Society’s preserved buildings at Lambert Corner. To be held on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m., the hour-long guided tour of the site includes Lambert House, formerly known as “Lilacstead,” which was built on the site c.1726, and eight other buildings moved there in order to preserve them–Lambert Cottage, Kent District School, Hurlbutt Street Country Store and Post Office, Wilton Railroad Station, Davenport Barn, Cannon Family General Store, 18th-century Cannon Family Corn Crib and the not-to-be-missed George Davenport Greek Revival Privy. The entire site comprises Wilton’s Historic District #1. The group will set out from the porch of the Historical Christmas Barn. All are welcome, no charge.
Mr. Russell, Wilton historian and author of Wilton, Connecticut: Three Centuries of People, Places, and Progress, will share some of the interesting stories of the people associated with the buildings. He may well recount the details from a chapter in his book concerning “the most sensational crime in Wilton’s history, which took place in December 1897, when the last Wilton member of one of the town’s most prominent families, a quiet unassuming gentleman schoolteacher, David S. Lambert, was shot down in cold blood in his home, the Lambert House.”
The buildings at Lambert Corner were moved to the site of the original Lambert homestead, at the intersection of Routes 7 and 33, over the past 40 years. Most of the buildings are now used as shops and offices. The Wilton Historical Society was a pioneer in what is now called adaptive use–historic structures which have been updated for contemporary use. The Society has rescued, in total, 18 buildings typical of a New England rural community on three campuses in Wilton, all visible from Route 7.
The tour will end at noon at the Historical Christmas Barn store (150 Danbury Rd.), where cider and cookies will be served. Comfortable walking attire is suggested.
Wilton, Connecticut: Three Centuries of People, Places, and Progress is available for purchase at the Wilton Historical Society’s museum shop, the Betts Store.
Please register for this event by e-mail or call 203.762.7257; visit the Wilton Historical Society online.

Second Annual SPED*NET Transition Expo
2018-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Wilton High School Clune Center, 395 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
Transition into adulthood is an overwhelming time for students & families. Representatives from providers will present an overview of services: DDS; BRS; College Steps (NCC); Abilis; Transition CT; a probate attorney; and a parent panel of families with students post-21.

#MeToo: The Abuse of Power in Relationships
2018-10-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
This is a discussion on how to promote and maintain healthy boundaries in relationships: in the home, in the work place and in the community. The presentation and panel discussion will discuss the social and legal issues at the heart of the important topic of the abuse of power in relationships. The panel will include representatives from the Wilton Police Department, the Domestic Violence Crisis Center, and the Center for Sexual Assault, Crisis Counseling & Education.
The program is sponsored by Wilton Library, the Wilton Domestic Violence Task Force, the Domestic Violence Crisis Center, and the Center for Sexual Assault, Crisis Counseling & Education. No charge but registration is recommended. Please register in advance online or by calling 203.762.6334.
Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton. www.wiltonlibrary.org

Scam Prevention
2018-10-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Wilton Senior Center, 180 School Road, Wilton, 06897, United States
On Tuesday, Oct. 23, Lt. David Hartman, Officer Diane MacLean and Officer Jonathan Patry will give a talk on “Scam Prevention” at the Senior Center. They will teach the audience how to recognize a scam and what to do if you’re a victim. Participants will see actual scam letters that were mailed to Wilton residents. The Wilton Police Department will have handouts available with information where victims can file formal complaints if they have been scammed.

Blue Zone Wilton Presentation
2018-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Wilton High School Clune Center, 395 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
Come discover Blue Zones Project’s® unique, systemic approach to improving well-being in communities–focusing on our “life radius.” By optimizing the settings where we routinely spend our time such as worksites, school, restaurants, grocery stores, faith-based communities and neighborhoods, we make healthy choices easier–and naturally adopt healthier behaviors together as a community. Blue Zones Project is based on principles identified during a 10-year worldwide longevity study commissioned by National Geographic and detailed in Dan Buettner’s New York Times best-seller.

Get Well, Stay Well: Stroke Prevention, Symptoms, and the Latest Treatments
2018-10-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
Get Well, Stay Well: A health literacy series presented by Wilton Library and Western Connecticut Health Network presents an update on stroke risk, prevention, symptoms, and treatment.
The featured speaker will be Dr. Joshua Marcus, MD, a neurosurgeon who focuses on the minimally invasive treatment of brain and spine conditions including hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. Marcus will talk about what a stroke is, who is at risk for stroke, how to reduce your risk of stroke, the signs and symptoms of a stroke, and perhaps most importantly what to do if you think you are experiencing a stroke. He will also discuss the latest minimally invasive treatment for stroke.
The program and following Q&A session will be moderated by Wilton Library trustee Saras Nair, MD, who was previously chairman of the Pathology Department at Norwalk Hospital.
Marcus graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Binghamton University, attended NYU’s School of Medicine, and completed his residency at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical College. He also completed a fellowship in Endovascular Neurosurgery/Interventional Neuroradiology and has received advanced training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
See library’s registration link for more details. There is no charge for the program. Media Sponsor: The Wilton Bulletin. Register online or call 203.762.6334.

Free Movie Night
2018-10-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Cider Mill School Gym, 240 School Rd, Wilton, 06897, United States
Wilton Parks and Recreation is putting on another free movie night for Wilton residents, on Saturday, Oct. 27. The Disney movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas will run from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Cider Mill Lower Gym.
The showing is designed to allow children to attend the Pumpkin Parade in Wilton Center and then come to the movie in costume. Bring a non-alcoholic beverage and any picnic items you may want with your chair or blankets and enjoy the movie experience. Feel free to come as soon as you are done with the Pumpkin Parade, to get your spot in the gym.

Stop The Bleed–Presented by Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps (WVAC) and Our Lady of Fatima (OLF)
2018-10-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Our Lady Of Fatima Parish Center, 229 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
Today we live in a world where terrorism, the actions of unstable people, and the dangerous impulses of friends and relatives are very real and becoming increasingly more frequent.
Massive bleeding from any cause, but particularly from an active shooter or explosive event where a response is delayed can result in death. Similar to how the general public learns and performs CPR, the public must learn proper bleeding control techniques, including how to use their hands, dressings, and tourniquets. Victims can quickly die from uncontrolled bleeding, within five to 10 minutes.
However, anyone at the scene can act as immediate responder and save lives if they know what to do.
The Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps is offering this FREE training to teens in cooperation with Our Lady of Fatima’s Youth Group.
FAQs:
Are there registration requirements?
Yes. It is important that each student be given adequate time and instruction with an instructor. We need to know in advance as to how many participants to expect, to ensure we have enough supplies and instructors on hand, thereby making advanced registration required.
Particpants will be required to fill out a waiver that they should complete and bring to the event. This waiver will be sent to you via email after registering. Registration can be completed online.
Are there any age restrictions for attending this class?
Due to the nature of the content of this paticular class, the participants should be at least 13 years of age. The target audience for this particular class is teens between 13-18 years old.
Is there a cost associated with this event?
No. This training is offered free of charge as a service to the community by the Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps. That being said, WVAC is 100% a volunteer, non-for-profit 501(c)3 organization–and not a department within the Town of Wilton–which relies heavily on donations from the community. Donations are by no means a prerequisite for attending this course but should you so desire, you will have the opportunity to donate when registering for the event through this site, or at the event itself.
Who can I contact with any questions?
You may contact Brian McDermott, WVAC vice president and community events coordinator via email. Additionally, Mara Fleming, coordinator of Youth Ministry at OLF via email.

Teenagers, Sexting and Pornography: What Parents Need to Know
2018-11-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Weston Public Library, 56 Norfield Road, Weston, CT, 06883
*Morning Presentation*
Sharon Lamb, EdD, PhD, ABPP, a practicing child psychologist, will take a look at the issues surrounding youth sexting and pornography use and how we as parents may guide our children to healthy and developmentally appropriate activity. You will learn about the prevalence of sexting and the where and how of kids accessing pornography.
Have you ever wondered what constitutes a healthy interest in sex and when a parent should be concerned? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this challenging topic.
This program is appropriate for parents of teens and pre-teens.
Free; registration recommended.
**Note this presentation begins at 10:30 a.m.** It takes place at Weston Library. There will be an evening presentation at Wilton Library the same day.

Teenagers, Sexting and Pornography: What Parents Need to Know
2018-11-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
*Evening Presentation*
Sharon Lamb, EdD, PhD, ABPP, a practicing child psychologist, will take a look at the issues surrounding youth sexting and pornography use and how we as parents may guide our children to healthy and developmentally appropriate activity. You will learn about the prevalence of sexting and the where and how of kids accessing pornography.
Have you ever wondered what constitutes a healthy interest in sex and when a parent should be concerned? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this challenging topic.
This program is appropriate for parents of teens and pre-teens.
Free; registration recommended online or by calling 203.762.6334.
**Note this presentation begins at 7 p.m.** It takes place at the Wilton Library. There will be a morning presentation at Weston Library the same day.

Medication, Not Magic: Making Wise Choices for Kids with ADHD
2018-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
A thorough and balanced presentation of a thorny topic.
Kevin T. Kalikow, MD will help untangle the complexities of pharmacological treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and co-existing conditions. He will discuss indications for medication; whether or not to give psychiatric drugs to your child or adolescent and, if so, when; potential benefits and risks; and ethical dilemmas.
Dr. Kalikow, a child psychiatrist in private practice for 30 years, speaks widely on the use of psychiatric medication in children and adolescents. He is the author of Your Child in the Balance: Solving the Psychiatric Medicine Dilemma and Kids on Meds: Up-to-Date Information About the Most Commonly Prescribed Psychiatric Medications, a guide to psychiatric medication for non-medically trained mental health professionals.
A graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine, Dr. Kalikow did his residency in psychiatry at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, Westchester Division, and his fellowship in child/adolescent psychiatry at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. He teaches at New York Presbyterian Hospital and is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at New York Medical College.
Free; registration is recommended. To attend, register online or call 203.762.6334.

MORNING PRESENTATION 'Race to Nowhere: The Dark Side of America's Achievement Culture'
2018-11-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Clune Center
Wilton Public Schools, Wilton Youth Council and Wilton Youth Services invite you to the first in a special three-part series to examine whether our current achievement culture is actually resulting in success for our students and explore the challenges families and schools face in preparing children for healthy, successful futures.
The series begins with a screening of the 85-minute documentary, Race to Nowhere: The Dark Side of America’s Achievement Culture, followed by a question and answer session with a panel of local experts. Parents, educators, concerned members of the community, and students in middle school and up are encouraged to attend.
Admission is free; online registration is recommended. Please email Genevieve Eason with questions.

EVENING PRESENTATION 'Race to Nowhere: The Dark Side of America's Achievement Culture'
2018-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Clune Center

The Importance of Student Well-Being & Play in Schools
2018-11-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Wilton High School Clune Center, 395 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
Wilton Youth Council’s Free Play Matters Task Force is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Hynes, advocate for free play in schools, is visiting Wilton!
Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion of societal trends in education, how we measure success, the importance of recess and free play, and the risks of over-scheduling. Dr. Hynes recently visited Finland and will also share what he learned about the Finnish philosophy and approach to education.
Dr. Hynes is the Superintendent of Schools of the Patchogue-Medford school district in New York. He is a public-school advocate who has built enthusiasm in his community for the importance of play and recess in schools and yoga and mindfulness in the classroom.
You are sure to leave inspired by the possibilities!
** Please be advised, a video crew will be present to record the discussion in connection with the production of a documentary film featuring the themes of childhood and play. A section of the theatre will be reserved for those who do not wish to be filmed. **
Admission is free. Registration is recommended at MichaelHynesWilton.eventbrite.com. Please email Vanessa Elias with questions.
Sponsored by: Wilton Youth Council, Wilton Youth Services and Wilton Public Schools

Too Stressed to Learn: Top 10 Practical Strategies for Getting Worry & Anxiety Out of the Way in the Classroom, During Homework, and Beyond
2018-12-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
Tuesday, Dec. 4 (Snow date: Tuesday, Dec. 11) 10 a.m.-noon, Wilton Library
Licensed clinical psychologist Susan Bauerfeld, PhD will explain the neurobiological mechanisms of anxiety and worry; a model for understanding how these mechanisms impact the brain’s availability for learning and interpersonal connections; and practical skills for managing worry that foster self-regulation, an increased capacity for learning, and improved interpersonal relationships.

Remembrance Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence
2018-12-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Wilton Quaker Meeting, 317 New Canaan Rd, wilton, CT, 06897, United States
Wilton Quaker Meeting hosts a Remembrance Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.. This is associated with the 6th Annual National Vigil being held in Washington, D.C.
Speakers include three presenters who have lost loved ones to gun violence; Will Haskell, CT State Senator-elect; and Melissa Kane, Connecticut Against Gun Violence.
The Quaker Meetinghouse is located at 317 New Canaan Rd./Rte. 106, in Wilton, CT.

Wilton LWV Open Meeting Guest Speakers–Four Wilton HS Students
2018-12-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Comstock Community Center, 180 School Rd., Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
Monthly Meeting, featuring four students from Wilton HS. Isabella Segall, Grace Bracken, Elizabeth Yoon, and Vignesh Subramanian. They will share their experiences in organizing and mobilizing young people to become involved in the democratic process.
At its next monthly meeting, the Wilton League of Women Voters welcomes four student speakers from Wilton High School—Isabella Segall, founder/director of Connecticut Teens Against Gun Violence; Grace Bracken, WHS Women’s Activism Club; and Elizabeth Yoon and Vignesh Subramanian, WHS Model Congress—on Thursday, Dec. 13, at 9:30 a.m. at Comstock Community Center (180 School Rd.). The meeting is free and open to all League members and the general public. The program begins with a short business meeting, with light refreshments, followed by the students’ talk.
Following the mass shooting in Parkland Florida, Segall was a featured speaker at two major events in CT—the March for Our Lives at the State Capitol and The Road to Change Tour in Newtown this past summer. The marches attracted thousands of participants, including survivors of the Parkland shooting. Bracken was the 2018 WHS winner of the League of Women Voters Edna Jones Memorial Book Award and is a board member of CT Teens Against Gun Violence. Yoon and Subramanian, as members of the Model Congress, volunteered at the LWV’s recent regional debates before the November election.
They will discuss their experiences in organizing and mobilizing young people to become involved in the democratic process. Email the League for more information.

Finding Safe & Evidence-Based Health Information on the Internet
2018-12-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Wilton YMCA, 404 Danbury Rd., Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
The Wilton Family YMCA, in partnership with the Western Connecticut Health Network, provides valuable health information free of charge as a community service. This month’s topic: getting safe health information from the Internet.
When: Thursday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Wilton Family YMCA conference room, 404 Danbury Rd, Wilton
Presenter: Mary Shah, MLS, AHIP, Medical Librarian & Archivist, Danbury Hospital
To register for this program, please call 866.NHB.WELL (866.642.9355)

Boy Scouts Troop 125 Decorates Wilton War Memorial and Veterans Graves
2018-12-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Wilton War Memorial, Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
Gather at the Wilton War Memorial with veterans from the American Legion to honor those who protect our freedom. After a brief presentation we will decorate each memorial pillar and then proceed to Hillside Cemetery to put wreaths on veterans graves.

Wilton Woman's Club General Meeting
2019-01-07 10:00 - 12:00 | WEPCO, 48 New Canaan Road, Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
The Wilton Woman’s Club will hold its next general meeting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 7 at the WEPCO Complex (48 New Canaan Rd.). The meeting will feature Donna Merrill, executive director of the Wilton Land Conservation Trust, who will be speaking about the Save 183 Project. She will give background on this historic property and explain the planned used for this location which will benefit all Wilton residents. Please visit the Wilton Woman’s Club website to become a member, join us for this meeting and learn why the Wilton Woman’s Club has chosen to support this project as our beneficiary this year!

"STRAWS" Documentary Screening
2019-01-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT, 06987
Please join us for a screening of the documentary STRAWS, an award-winning documentary that illuminates the problems related to straws and other single-use plastic pollution that inundate our waterways and oceans. The film inspires a new path forward.
After the screening we will have a short panel discussion and Q&A session with Charlie Taney of the Norwalk River Valley Trail and Nina Quaratella of the North American Marine Environment Protection Association, as well as Bridget Cervero and David Hudson of the Maritime Aquarium.
Co-sponsored by Wilton Go Green and Wilton Library. No charge. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and screening begins promptly at 7 p.m.. Registration recommended. To register sign up online or call 203.762.6334.
Wilton Library is located at 137 Old Ridgefield Rd. in Wilton

Wilton League of Women Voters Monthly Meeting
2019-01-10 09:15 - 11:30 | Comstock Community Center, 180 School Rd., Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
All are welcome to attend the January meeting of the Wilton League of Women Voters–Steering Committee, members and guests. The guest speaker is Donna Merrill, executive director of the Wilton Land Conservation Trust.
Location is Comstock Community Center, Room 31.

Making Seniors a Priority in Wilton–Meet and Greet with Will Haskell
2019-01-22 03:00 - 16:00 | Wilton Senior Center, 180 School Road, Wilton, 06897, United States
Meet State Senator Will Haskell and Stay at Home in Wilton president Sally Maraventano Kirmser. An informal discussion will be followed by a Q & A. Bring your questions!
Join us for a special meet and greet with biscotti and Italian pastries and learn about the many opportunities for enjoyable and meaningful activity.

Wilton Schools' Digital Learning Parent Workshop: Access for All Learners
2019-01-23 09:30 - 11:00, 2019-01-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Middlebrook School
Do you wonder just what exactly your child is doing on their device during the school day? Join us at our next parent education workshop to learn how digital tools are enhancing learning for every student and get tips on how you can help your child on their educational journey.
Fran Kompar, director of digital learning and members of the Learning Commons staff throughout the district will present a workshop for parents entitled, Access for All Learners using Digital Resources. The sessions will be held in the Middlebrook Library Learning Commons and offered at 9:30-11 a.m. and at 7-8:30 p.m..
The workshop will be hands-on. Parents should bring a device, if available. The topic, Access for All Learners will explore ways that specific digital tools and resources help eliminate barriers and enhance learning experiences for all students. Digital Resources that are available as part of the district digital toolset will be presented. Please note that there will be ways for parents to learn strategies to help their child, no matter the age.
The workshop, as with our Ready-Access Program Philosophy, is about how digital learning enhances learning. Specifically, this session will explore ways to:

Provide students better access to text through various modalities–Extensions that allow text-to-speech, de-cluttering of a webpage or YouTube educational video, highlight and annotate. (Just Read, Announcify, Read&Write, ViewPure)
Provide students access to books and other texts in audio or online interactive formats–Introduction to the new Overdrive app, Sora, which provides easy access to thousands of audiobooks and ebooks
Represent information for our youngest learners–Overview of databases and tools that are introduced at Miller Driscoll such as PebbleGo, BookFlix, Google Classroom, and Typing Club.
Provide multiple means of expression–Overview of tools that are used to present information (We-Video, Padlet, Voicethread, Google Slides)
Provide ways to access texts at different reading levels–Overview of online reading resources that allow for adjustments to reading levels based on Lexile levels (Newsela, Library databases)
Provide strategies for organizational skills–Our daytime session will feature a 7th-grade student, Grace Bonita, who has used Google Keep to organize herself and is now teaching it to other students in the 6th grade Digital Literacy class (Google Keep)

After our introductions and tutorials, there will be time for parents to try out the various tools with support from the presenters.

Author Talk: Stephanie Land – "Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay and a Mother's Will to Survive"
2019-01-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
Maid is showing up on almost every best of, must read, don’t miss list of 2019.
We are so fortunate to have author Stephanie Land coming to Wilton Library to discuss this important, timely and unforgettable memoir–a beautiful and gritty exploration of poverty in America. Stephanie Land worked for years as a maid, pulling long hours while struggling as a single mom to keep a roof over her daughter’s head. In Maid, she reveals the dark truth of what it takes to survive and thrive in today’s inequitable society.
Journalist Stephanie Land’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, Vox, Salon, and many other outlets. She focuses on social and economic justice as a writing fellow through both the Center for Community Change and the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. The event is free. Books for sale and signing courtesy of Elm Street Books. Media Sponsor: GOOD Morning Wilton.
Register online or call 203.762.6334.

WLA/WHS Scholarly Series: Sex, Scandal, and Upheaval: 1919 - What's Changed? - Mark Albertson
2019-01-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
WLA/WHS – Scholarly Series – Sex, Scandal, and Upheaval: 1919 – What’s Changed? – Mark Albertson, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Topic: Versailles….False Promise – Mark Albertson
In the 12th year of the collaboration between Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society, the scholarly lecture series theme will be ‘Sex, Scandal and Upheaval: 1919 – What’s Changed?’ Historian and author Mark Albertson kicks off the series with a lecture highlighting several themes from his 8-week course on the transition period between World War One and Two beginning with the Versailles Treaty.
Albertson is the historical research editor at Army Aviation magazine in Monroe; and is the historian for the Army Aviation Association of America. He has authored several books: USS Connecticut: Constitution State Battleship; They’ll Have to Follow You!; The Triumph of the Great White Fleet; and On History: A Treatise. Albertson teaches as an adjunct at Norwalk Community College on the following topics: World War I, World War II, Vietnam, Iraq, the American Empire, the Nazi Revolution and Jihad.
See the library’s registration link for details.
The remaining lectures are as follows (please note the location of each lecture):

Feb. 24 at Wilton Library: “Conflict on the Homefront: Connecticut and the Nation,” Cecelia Bucki, Fairfield University;
March 10 at the Wilton Historical Society: “Men in Black Sox,” Steve Wulf, ESPN;
March 31 at the Wilton Historical Society: “Votes for Women,” Pam Dougherty, Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame.

Reception following the talk. No charge but donations are always welcomed. The moderator is Steve Hudspeth. Registration is required. Please register for each lecture individually. Register online or call 203.762.6334.
