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RESCHEDULED A Stone’s Throw — Explore Norwalk River Valley Trails! (Off Site)
Wednesday, October 18
10:00 am - 11:15 am
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 25TH You don’t have to travel very far to learn and discover — this region is home to dozens of attractions offering history, arts and culture! Mark Twain Library’s Stone’s Throw series highlights the very best our area has to offer. We’ll meet up at the destinations, and participate in FREE specially arranged, small group tours. Registration is required for each tour and space is limited. Wednesday, October 18 NORWALK RIVER VALLEY TRAIL - WILTON, EAST SIDE GATHERING LOCATION: Commuter parking lot at the intersection of Wolf Pit Road and Route 7 (just north of Orem's Diner) START TIME: Hike will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. from the commuter parking lot. Please consider arriving early so we can gather and cross Route 7 together. HIKE DURATION: Approximately 45 minutes HIKE LENGTH: Approximately 2 miles DESTINATION WEBSITE: https://www.nrvt-trail.com/wilton Join us to hike one of the Norwalk River Valley Trails in Wilton. Our guide will be Redding resident Charlie Taney, a long-time NRVT Board Member. Charlie is also an avid birder, so bring along your binoculars, and perhaps we'll be lucky to spot some of the many birds migrating this time of year. These beautiful trails are designed to give all the opportunity to hike, run, walk, or stroll with a baby along the Norwalk River, along ponds, and up lovely Connecticut hills. The 10 foot wide stone dust trail accommodates everyone and is handicap accessible When completed Norwalk River Valley Trail will be the longest trail in Fairfield County — 30 miles of trail connecting Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk, Connecticut to Rogers Park in Danbury, passing through Wilton, Ridgefield, and Redding along the way. *IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS TOUR WILL BE RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 *PLEASE WEAR CLOTHING APPROPRIATE FOR WALKING OUTDOORS AND IN THE WOODS *BRING WATER, BUG SPRAY AND A SUN HAT IF DESIRED Space is limited and registration is required. Scroll to register below. Next Stone's Throw tour will be to the Wilton Historical Society for the Great Trains Holiday Show, Wednesday, November 29 at 11:00 a.m. Check back for more information soon.
Family Story Time (birth-5)
Wednesday, October 18
10:30 am - 11:10 am
Registration Required It's time for Family Story Time! We'll sing, dance, and read together. This event is designed for children birth - 5 but interested older siblings are welcome to attend. You only need to signup once for all the Family Story Time sessions. It is okay to miss sessions. Questions, please email Lisa at Lisa@marktwainlibrary.org Photos & videos from this event may be used on the Library's social media sites.
History Book Club — ‘The Destiny of the Republic’ (In-Person)
Wednesday, October 18
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration Required Below Interested in history? This book club is for you! Led by members of the Library's Programming Committee, this book club selects engaging history reads and meets regularly for lively and engaging discussions. Upcoming Selection: October 18 - The Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Death of the President by Candace Millard Books are available to borrow at the Library.
How to Apply to College with Priyanka Shingala (ZOOM Program)
Wednesday, October 18
7:30 pm
Please register below to receive a Zoom meeting invitation the day of the program. Let's face it, the college application process can sound complicated even on a good day! In this program, Priyanka Shingala of Let's Talk College, LLC will provide an updated overview of the process, and cover the exact steps you should take to stay on track, and even get ahead. This program is geared toward current 9th-11th graders and their parents.
Topics include, but are not limited, to:
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- With universities going test-optional, should you take the SAT or ACT?
- College Tours: What should you look for and what questions should you ask?
- Personal statements/supplemental essays/interviews;
- Getting a head start on the admissions process;
- A breakdown of priorities and a timeline of 9-12th grades; and
- Helpful resources to guide you through the process.
Priyanka has been working in the test prep industry for almost 10 years and started her own business Let’s Talk College, LLC in 2018. Her ultimate goal is to empower families to make informed decisions about their own testing and college application process.
Program contact: Sarah Zimmermann (sarah@marktwainlibrary.org), Teen and Reference Librarian