No?  Well go get some at Let’s Get Flurrious , a website dedicated to you making your own snowflakes.  After designing your flake if you hit the “let it snow” icon, your entire screen will be filled with a snowfall composed of your flake falling with flakes made by others.  And the best part (besides having fun designing your flake) is [...]

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This weekend was the opening of New Moon, and as you can see by the fans in this CBS news story, it was a little crazy.  But those fans helped make New Moon’s opening night the largest grossing ever - taking in 78 million dollars on Friday, beating out Dark Knight.   And the ticket buying didn’t stop, causing New Moon [...]

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Well you can take a cue from the National Retail Federation which lists the top costumes.  And if you are on of “those people” who dress up your dog, you should visit this site, entitled:”Why Dogs Bite People” for some inspiration.  You can always be a little crazy and go as Lady Gaga with this do-it-yourself version of her [...]

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No really, get outside!  Why?  Well according to the National Wildlife Foundation, staying indoors too much decreases your creativity (bad!), while outdoor time enhances your ability to retain information and learn (good!). Plus it smells so good!  They have teamed up with the highly anticipated Spike Jonze film Where the Wild Things Are to launch a nationwide campaign called [...]

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Yes, sad but true.  Every year books are “challenged”, meaning someone attempts to ban them, or sometimes actually does.  Check out this map that Google has compiled of where across the country this has happened.  Maybe they have not read our Bill of Rights?  But the American Library Association is fighting back by celebrating their “Banned [...]

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School might be out, but the library is as busy as ever!  And you will be too with our line up of programs this summer.  Programs offered include: tie dye, duct tape creations, make your own beauty products, basic car care, healthy snacking, and volunteer opportunities in your community.  The teen page contains an event [...]

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Poetry in Motion is a teen program at the Wilton Library that gives you the opportunity to showcase your performance art. This year’s theme is Life’s Challenges. . . . Tell Me About It! and is a two-performance poetry and arts event centered on the theme of the trials and tribulations of teenage life–the ups, the downs, the obstacles to overcome and the moments of joy. want to know how to apply or learn more? Email Susan Lauricella, teen librarian, to find out!

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Vampire or Werewolf? Edward or Jacob? If you’re a fan of Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight Saga series, come join us for a late night party on Friday, August 1st, from 10 p.m. – midnight. We’ll be celebrating Breaking Dawn, the fourth and final book in the series, with trivia contests, scavenger hunts, crafts, prizes, raffles, music and blood-red food. At midnight, all those who pre-paid $23.00 can go home and sink their teeth into their own copy of Breaking Dawn. The party is open to teens going into grades 7-12 and recent H.S. graduates.
To register, go to the Wilton Library’s teen page or call 203.762.3950.

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Do you keep a journal with poems? Do you find yourself writing songs when you are supposed to be doing homework? Listen to over 20 other teens like you in Poetry in Motion at the WLA Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29, from 7-8 pm. This is a two-night poetry and arts event centered on the theme of “Right, Wrong, or Somewhere In Between”. Original poetry written by students in grades 7-12 will be read and accompanied by various art forms. Come and see what other teens in the community have to say about ethics and morality. Tickets can be purchased at the Library’s Circulation Desk ($5). Proceeds will benefit future teen programs at the library.

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