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Written by Janet Crystal
Wednesday, 04 November 2009 14:09

Spanish spoken here

Children ages 5 to7 years are invited to join El Grupo de Niños (Spanish Story Times), Saturdays in November (Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28), from 11 to 11:45.The children’s activities include book reading, games, short videos, songs and more reflecting the Spanish culture. Caretakers must remain in the building. The program is made possible by the Wilton High School Spanish Honors Society. There is no fee; registration is required.

Seeing double

The WINRS Circle (Wilton Intermediate Nutmeg Readers) gets together on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 3 to 3:45 to discuss Margaret Peterson Haddix’s Double Identity. The book is one of the 10 Nutmeg- nominated novels that the children have been reading all year. The kids will vote on their favorites in January for the annual Nutmeg Awards. Pizza donated by Wilton Pizza, book discussion and games are all part of Saturday’s fun. Kids are encouraged to bring a friend and win a prize. There is no program fee; registration is required.

Ghost sightings

Lorraine Warren, a paranormal investigator, comes to the library on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. to discuss some of her thousands of ghostly encounters and cases. Adults and children ages 10 and up are invited to hear her paranormal tales. Due to the graphic nature of this program, parental guidance is suggested. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The program is free; registration is required.

Chamber music concert

The Orvieto Chamber Players perform on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 4 to 5 in the second session of the Connecticut’s Own concert series at the library. Dr. Ralph Kirmser of Prevailing Winds of Connecticut returns to the library with this new group of performers. Members include Ralph Kirmser (oboe), Danielle Stopek (bassoon), John Romeri (flute), Robert Riseling (clarinet), and Kay Cynamon (piano). The performance includes works by Saint-Saens, Poulenc and Pavlorek, among others. There is no charge. Advance registration is suggested.

Lecture and museum trip

Joan Macy Kaskell leads a spirited presentation on Monday, Nov. 9, from 10:30 to noon based on the museum trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art taking place on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Mrs. Kaskell will address “The Milkmaid,” one of Vermeer’s most admired paintings, which will be a highlight of the trip. She also will cover American Stories: Paintings of Everyday Life, 1765-1915. Attendees of Mrs. Kaskell’s lecture need not take part in the museum trip the following day. The trip to the Met on Tuesday begins with the bus leaving the library’s parking lot at 9:30 a.m., returning to the library approximately 4:30 p.m. depending upon traffic. In addition to the Vermeer exhibit, the Met trip includes the American Beaux-Arts sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, the American period rooms that reopened this spring after refurbishing, and the American Stories exhibition. The cost of the trip includes travel, admission and audio headsets. Adults are $60; seniors are $56. Lunch is not included in the cost. Payment is required at the time of registration. The trip is co-sponsored by the library and St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. For information and to register, call 762-3950.

Shakespeare uncovered

Professor Ron Song Destro packs a one-hour presentation with facts in discussing, “Who Really Wrote As Will Shakespeare?” on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. A Q&A period follows the talk. Mr. Destro is a Kennedy Center Award-winning playwright, as well as an actor, director and theater professor. He is writing a film and play about Shakespeare’s life. There is no charge. Registration is encouraged.

Place for Art/Place

Art/Place, a nonprofit gallery in Fairfield, will be exhibiting at the library through Nov. 27, with an opening reception on Friday, Nov. 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Art/Place is a cooperative gallery that is created and run by professionals and emerging talent from the surrounding region. Twenty-five artists will be highlighted at the library’s show with more than 30 pieces on exhibit, showing a diverse range. A portion of the proceeds benefits the library. The exhibition and reception are open to the public.

Registration and information: wiltonlibrary.org/events or 762-3950.

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