Wilton Library Adds Events To Summer Calendar

Press release from Wilton Library:

July 8, 2021

Thursdays, July 8, 15, 22 & 29

Summer Poetry with Judson Scruton - W.H. Auden: Ironic Points of Light - Poem as Myth, Poem as Parable, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Popular guest lecturer Judson Scruton presents a 4-week online literature seminar on the remarkable poetry and the political, psychological, aesthetic and religious thought of the Anglo-American poet W.H. Auden (1907-1973): poet, playwright, critic, and librettist. Judson Scruton M.A (The Johns Hopkins University, The Writing Seminars, specializing in poetry) has taught creative writing and literature at prep schools and universities. Please see the library’s registration link for more details. No charge for the program. This seminar is made possible with the support of the Literary Series in Memory of Amy Quigley. Advance registration required. Register online in order to receive the readings and the Zoom session invitation links. Please email Michael Bellacosa with any questions at mbellacosa@wiltonlibrary.org. Poetry packet will be emailed in advance. Please visit www.wiltonlibrary.org to register. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Thursdays, July 8 through Aug. 26 Recycled Crafts for Kids, 3 – 4:30 p.m.

Kids ages 8 - 12 are invited to join this crafting class hosted by Fiona Conway. Fiona is an upcoming 11th grade Girl Scout completing her Gold Award. Kids will make crafts out of recycled materials that you find around the house that would otherwise be thrown away and contribute to pollution. Held via Zoom, Thursdays, July 8 through Aug. 26 (no session Aug. 19). Register for each individual class. Start gathering and saving materials for the next couple weeks including egg cartons, cardboard, scrap paper, popsicle sticks, used straws, and anything else you think could be used in a craft. July 8 craft is with egg cartons. Fiona will email parents before classes each week to update on materials we will need for that week. Any other materials may include pipe cleaners, glue, markers or paint, but each craft can be personalized so no specific thing is required. Registration required. Zoom link will be sent the day of the program. Email Fiona at fionaconwaygs@gmail.com with any questions. Please visit www.wiltonlibrary.org to register. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Friday, July 16 CT Poetry Society Workshop –Online Zoom Meeting, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

The CT Poetry Society meets each month with a workshop using Zoom. All that's required is the willingness to share some poetry that you have written by reading it aloud to the group. Poets should email a copy of their poems to Ray Rauth at rayrauth@optonline.net. He will distribute the poems to the group shortly before the session. To facilitate discussion, space is strictly limited to just 15 attendees. No charge but online registration is required. The Zoom invitation link will be emailed to registrants shortly before the event. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

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