"Weir Inspired: The Annual Show of the Weir Farm Artist Collective" Art Exhibition

Mon, Nov 03 - Wed, Dec 31

The works of more than 30 area artists from Weir Farm National Historical Park’s Artist Collective program will be featured in Wilton Library's November-December art exhibition, Weir Inspired: The Annual Show of the Weir Farm Artist Collective.

Duo Alterity Concert

Sun, Nov 16, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us in the Brubeck Room for a musical Sunday afternoon. Duo Alterity presents a flute and guitar concert featuring Macedonian folk songs and Sephardic influences alongside classic tangos and an exciting work exploring the music and culture of Puerto Rico. “Beautiful, expressive, hauntingly evocative. ..

Zooming Zentangle Workshop

Mon, Nov 17, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Join Amy, Wilton Library's certified Zentangle teacher (CZT), as she guides us through a fun and relaxing Zentangle session on Zoom. This meditative art form uses simple steps to teach practitioners how to create beautiful patterns.

Waffle WHAT?! Thanksgiving Edition for Grades 4-7

Mon, Nov 17, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

4th-7th graders will work wonders with waffle irons. Learn cooking basics with a side order of fun! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, Nov 18, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. No registration required.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, Nov 18, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

Wilton Library Memory Café: A Monthly Gathering for Individuals Living with Memory Challenges and Care Partners

Tue, Nov 18, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Wilton Library, in partnership with RVNAhealth, an independent nonprofit healthcare agency that has served Western Connecticut since 1914, invites those living with memory challenges and their care partners to a welcoming, relaxed and supportive monthly gathering inspired by the original Alzheimer's Café in Holland.

Debate Skills for Grades 4-7

Tue, Nov 18, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Students in grades 4 through 7 will learn effective public speaking strategies, explore various debate styles, and master essential rebuttal techniques through fun games. Whether you're new to debate or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop offers a fun and informative experience for all!

Teen Library Council

Tue, Nov 18, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Location: Rimer Room

The Wilton Teen Library Council (TLC) is a monthly group for youth in grades 6-12 who are interested in becoming more involved with the library. All Wilton teens are welcome.

A Funny Program About Funny Programs: The Greatest Sitcoms of All Time

Tue, Nov 18, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Award-winning author and pop culture historian Martin Gitlin hosts this fun and enlightening presentation based on his book, The Greatest Sitcoms of All Time.

Fall Semester with Mark Schenker: Great Books / Great Films (Zoom)

Tue, Nov 18, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Virtual

Please join us for a new kind of literary series with Mark Schenker in which we’ll look at literary works that were made into great films. In the early years of cinema, movie producers looked for material from classic American, British and Continental novels.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Wed, Nov 19, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

Bouncing Babies

Wed, Nov 19, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included, as will some basic ASL, and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Stranger Things Fun

Wed, Nov 19, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Presidents' Room

Let's celebrate the upcoming final season of Stranger Things! In this program, we will do a Stranger Things-themed craft and a trivia game. Questions will cover Seasons 1 through 4. Prizes for top scorers! Wilton Library cannot guarantee that prizes do not contain allergens. This program is for grades 6-12. Registration is required as space is limited.

STEM Explorers : Hands-On Science at the Library

Wed, Nov 19, 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 4 through 8 are invited to join us to dive into the science of the states of matter! We'll explore how solids can turn into liquids by melting crayons to create colorful art and discover the science behind this magical transformation. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and a big smile! Registration required.

Story-Sharing Circle

Wed, Nov 19, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Presidents' Room

Calling all storytellers and story-listeners! Join us for an informal evening celebrating the oral storytelling tradition. Bring a prepared story to tell or just come to listen. All are welcome, experienced storytellers and newbies alike. Registration recommended.

Author Jillian Celentano Speaks on: Transitioning Later in Life: A Personal Guide

Wed, Nov 19, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us for a Meet & Greet at 6:30, before the Author Talk. In honor of Transgender Awareness Month, Wilton Library and Wilton Pride are honored to host author Jillian Celentano for a special speaking engagement. Join us for an insightful evening as Jillian shares her powerful lived experiences as a transgender woman.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Thu, Nov 20, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Nov 20, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Location: Presidents' Room

Weekly drop-in for Needlework Crafters. All welcome whether you knit, crochet, needlepoint, embroider or do any other needlework by hand. Make new friends, get tips and share ideas while working on your own projects, or a group project for donation to a charitable cause. Bring your own materials. No registration required.

Make Your Own Smoothies for Grades 4-7

Thu, Nov 20, 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

4th-7th graders will blend beguiling beverages. Learn food preparation basics with a side order of yum! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Pizza Stuffed Naan Breads

Thu, Nov 20, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Join Food Explorers for a deliciously cheesy cooking class! You’ll be making Pizza Stuffed Naan Breads. Not only will you make your own naan bread dough, you’ll also knead it, roll it and stuff it with cheese! Recipe is nut free but will contain dairy and gluten. Registration is required, as space is limited.

Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Nov 20, 4:30 - 5:15 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids in grades 1-5 can join Wilton High School students' Team STEAM as they teach young engineers the basics of the engineering design process in a fun, creative, and hands-on manner. Each session will tackle a different engineering-related problem and discuss what it takes to be an engineer. Registration required for each individual session.

Author Talk: Christopher Bishop Presents "Improvising Careers: Succeed at Jobs that Don't Exist Yet"

Thu, Nov 20, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us for a powerful talk by long-time Wilton resident Christopher Bishop about his recently published Improvising Careers, a hands-on guide to help readers prepare for the workplace of the future.

Goldbas Music Storytime

Fri, Nov 21, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Location: Brubeck Room

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and their families, are invited to join husband and wife team Jake and Kate Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play and movement in their interactive storytime meets sing-a-long! Please note that this program will now be held at 10:30 a. m. No Registration Required.

Rock Painting for Fall

Fri, Nov 21, 2:30 - 3:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children in grades Kindergarten and up are invited to join us to create their very own fall themed rocks. We provide the rocks and paint, you bring your creativity! Dress for mess. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises.

Lighthouse: A Program for LGBTQ+ Youth

Fri, Nov 21, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Presidents' Room

Lighthouse serves lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+ (LGBTQ+) teens and their allies with a welcoming, safe space. Lighthouse empowers LGBTQ youth to clarify issues, gain skills and resiliency, and envision and seek healthy, productive, and fulfilling adult lives.

Destroy Your Hard Drive

Sat, Nov 22, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Are you looking to get rid of your old computer, but worried about all the personal information stored on it? Let Singularity Technology, Wilton Library’s Robotics Team, take care of it! You can wait and watch or just drop and go. This is a Robotics Team fundraiser. No registration necessary; minimum $20 (cash or checks) donation per computer.

Tales to Tails

Sat, Nov 22, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children who can read independently are invited to read to a ROAR (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue) Therapy Dog. The use of trained therapy dogs in reading programs can result in children who feel comfortable reading out loud, read more often, attempt more difficult books, and actually look forward to reading.

Life Size Clue for Grades 4-8

Mon, Nov 24, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

4th - 8th graders can step right into a life size board game! Colonel Mustard, Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum and friends will try to be first to find out whodunnit. .. the answer may be YOU! Registration recommended. Drop-ins welcome all afternoon if space allows. We will start new games as soon as enough players arrive.

Fact & Fiction: The Art of British Spycraft (Zoom)

Mon, Nov 24, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Virtual

Author, former UK resident, and Anglophile Claire Evans recounts her visit to Bletchley Park, the once top-secret hub of codebreakers vital to Allied intelligence during WWII. Come with us to delve into modern British spy novels and the real-life characters and circumstances that inspired countless plot twists.

Firefighter Storytime

Tue, Nov 25, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 2 and up are invited to join Wilton Firefighters for an interactive, in-person storytime. Firefighters will read stories and children will have the opportunity to ask questions. We will also see the fire truck! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Senior Center Book Discussion: Long Day's Journey Into Night

Tue, Nov 25, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Offsite

Please join us as Ray Rauth leads a discussion of Eugene O'Neill’s Long Day's Journey Into Night. O’Neill’s last play won both the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award and the Pulitzer in 1957 after snagging the Tony for Best Play and Best Actor a year earlier.

Cookie Decorating for Grades 4-7

Tue, Nov 25, 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

4th-7th graders will enjoy a holiday cookie extravaganza! Frost and decorate your own holiday cookies by coloring your frosting with fruits! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Paint it Up!

Tue, Nov 25, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Come join us for a fun and relaxing evening. We'll supply the canvas, paints, brushes and a collection of masterpieces to copy and inspire you. No art experience required. Just a desire to pick up a brush, have fun and let your inner self out! For adults, ages 18+. Space limited. Registration required.

Dave Brubeck - Four Post-Desmond Quartets with Dr. Gil Harel

Tue, Nov 25, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us for another fascinating series as Dr. Gil Harel surveys Dave Brubeck’s main four quartets assembled after the retirement of the “classic quartet” with Desmond, Morello, and Wright.

Thanksgiving Early Close

Wed, Nov 26, 2:00 - 8:00 PM

The library will close early at 2pm on Wednesday, November 26 and be closed on Thursday, November 27 for Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving

Thu, Nov 27

The library will close early at 2pm on Wednesday, November 26 and be closed on Thursday, November 27 for Thanksgiving.

Family Playgroup

Fri, Nov 28, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Parents and Caregivers with young children are invited to visit the library for an opportunity to spend some time in our story room to socialize and play. Meet new friends and neighbors and let your children play with some early learning toys. No registration required.

Holiday Book Sale

Mon, Dec 01, 12:00 PM - Sun, Jan 04, 5:00 PM

Please note: Sale starts at noon on Monday, December 1. Wilton Library's annual Holiday Book Sale in the gallery is a seasonal delight with bargains galore featuring a large array of pristine books in all categories, including children’s and teen’s, art, history, sports, cookbooks, classics, biographies, inspiration, and much more.

Crayon Melt for Grades 4-7

Mon, Dec 01, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

How fast can a crayon run? Creative 4th-7th graders can wax artistic as they melt Crayolas into artworks! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Tue, Dec 02, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

STEM Explorers : Hands-On Science at the Library

Tue, Dec 02, 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 4 through 8 are invited to join us to dive into science, technology, and engineering, with hands-on activities! Experience a fun-filled STEM adventure designed especially for curious kids. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and a big smile! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Fall Semester with Mark Schenker: Great Books / Great Films (Zoom)

Tue, Dec 02, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Virtual

Please join us for a new kind of literary series with Mark Schenker in which we’ll look at literary works that were made into great films. In the early years of cinema, movie producers looked for material from classic American, British and Continental novels.

Kids & Safe Bike Riding Practices: An Expert Panel

Tue, Dec 02, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Biking in all forms gives us the freedom of movement, gets us outdoors, and is a great way for us to interact with our friends and our community. Of course, being safe on the road is key to that freedom.

Bouncing Babies

Wed, Dec 03, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included, as well as some basic ASL and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Winter Crafternoons

Wed, Dec 03, 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children aged 4 through 8 are invited to join us for an afternoon of winter crafting fun. Discover a different hands-on learning experience every time! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Thu, Dec 04, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

Weekend Getaway Decorating Committee

Thu, Dec 04, 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: Innovation Station

Decorating Committee

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Dec 04, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Location: Presidents' Room

Weekly drop-in for Needlework Crafters. All welcome whether you knit, crochet, needlepoint, embroider or do any other needlework by hand. Make new friends, get tips and share ideas while working on your own projects, or a group project for donation to a charitable cause. Bring your own materials. No registration required.

Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Dec 04, 4:30 - 5:15 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids in grades 1-5 can join Wilton High School students' Team STEAM as they teach young engineers the basics of the engineering design process in a fun, creative, and hands-on manner. Each session will tackle a different engineering-related problem and discuss what it takes to be an engineer. Registration required for each individual session.

Wicked Strange New England with Jeff Belanger

Thu, Dec 04, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Based on Jeff Belanger’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly podcast and his Emmy-nominated television series on PBS and Amazon Prime, the program presents highlights from his own adventures and work.

Family Playgroup

Fri, Dec 05, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Parents and Caregivers with young children are invited to visit the library for an opportunity to spend some time in our story room to socialize and play. Meet new friends and neighbors and let your children play with some early learning toys. No registration required.

Holiday Stroll

Fri, Dec 05, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

From 5:30 to 7:00 p. m. , Wilton Library staff will welcome visitors during this year’s Holiday Stroll. Outside our front entrance, we will be handing out special gift bags with sweet treats, while supplies last. Children can stop by the Children's Library to make a special bookmark to take home with their books.

Come Fort and Joy

Sat, Dec 06
Location: Children's Library

Everyone deserves a fort of one's own. All day long you can use our giant cardboard squares to fill the Children's Room with the fort of your dreams. Bring your own flashlight! No registration required.

(NOT) Just for Kids: The Melodies of Strings for the Holidays

Sat, Dec 06, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Children ages 4 and up and their families are invited to this presentation by Norwalk Symphony Orchestra's String Section. Find out about the science of their sound, listen to some music, and sing along with some holiday tunes! Finish off by getting the opportunity to try out a stringed instrument yourself! Registration Recommended.

Hot & Cool Jazz: Pianist and Composer Gustavo Casenave

Sun, Dec 07, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us for our first Hot & Cool Jazz concert of the new season with multi-Grammy winning pianist and composer Gustavo Casenave whose artistry defies boundaries, blending the worlds of jazz, classical, and tango into a deeply personal and unmistakable voice.

WLA/SPED*NET: Executive Function Skills Your Teens Need Before Graduating from High School

Mon, Dec 08, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us in the Brubeck Room for another important, informative program from SPED*NET. As parents, we all want our teens to leave high school feeling confident and ready for what comes next. One of the biggest predictors of success in college and beyond isn’t just grades – it’s executive function (EF) skills.

Make Your Own Lip Balm for Grades 4-7

Mon, Dec 08, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

4th-7th graders can make their own lip balm from beeswax and other natural ingredients. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Tue, Dec 09, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

Teen Library Council

Tue, Dec 09, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Location: Presidents' Room

The Wilton Teen Library Council (TLC) is a monthly group for youth in grades 6-12 who are interested in becoming more involved with the library. All Wilton teens are welcome.

Dave Brubeck - Four Post-Desmond Quartets with Dr. Gil Harel

Tue, Dec 09, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us for another fascinating series as Dr. Gil Harel surveys Dave Brubeck’s main four quartets assembled after the retirement of the “classic quartet” with Desmond, Morello, and Wright.

Bouncing Babies

Wed, Dec 10, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included, as well as some basic ASL and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

All Fun and Games for Grades 4-7

Wed, Dec 10, 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Let the games begin! 4th-7th graders can vote for which game to play. We will have board games and group activities galore. .. including some you haven't seen before! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Percy Jackson Party

Wed, Dec 10, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Teen Area

Season 2 of Percy Jackson & the Olympians is here, so come get some blue food and make a pair of wings for your shoes! Starting after school in the teen room. Craft supplies and food available while supplies last. This program is for Grades 6-12.

Winter Crafternoons

Wed, Dec 10, 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children aged 4 through 8 are invited to join us for an afternoon of winter crafting fun. Discover a different hands-on learning experience every time! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises.

Holiday Jazz with the Eric Mintel Quartet

Wed, Dec 10, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us for a holiday jazz concert featuring the Eric Mintel Quartet.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Thu, Dec 11, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

A Tribute to Legendary Chef Jacques Pépin

Thu, Dec 11, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us as we pay tribute to legendary chef Jacques Pépin on the occasion of his 90th birthday, as he discusses the publication of The Art of Jacques Pépin, his curated collection of recipes and artworks, with cookbook author, recipe developer and culinary influencer Anna Francese Gass of New Canaan.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Dec 11, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Location: Presidents' Room

Weekly drop-in for Needlework Crafters. All welcome whether you knit, crochet, needlepoint, embroider or do any other needlework by hand. Make new friends, get tips and share ideas while working on your own projects, or a group project for donation to a charitable cause. Bring your own materials. No registration required.

Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Dec 11, 4:30 - 5:15 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids in grades 1-5 can join Wilton High School students' Team STEAM as they teach young engineers the basics of the engineering design process in a fun, creative, and hands-on manner. Each session will tackle a different engineering-related problem and discuss what it takes to be an engineer. Registration required for each individual session.

Family Playgroup

Fri, Dec 12, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Parents and Caregivers with young children are invited to visit the library for an opportunity to spend some time in our story room to socialize and play. Meet new friends and neighbors and let your children play with some early learning toys. No registration required.

Saturday Baby Laptime

Sat, Dec 13, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive Saturday storytime especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Early Closing

Sat, Dec 13, 1:00 - 5:00 PM

Wilton Library will close early at 1pm on Saturday, December 13 to prepare for our ASML Author Series event with Jason Reynolds.

ASML Author Series: Jason Reynolds

Sat, Dec 13, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us on Saturday, December 13 at 3pm for an Author Talk with renowned teen and children’s author Jason Reynolds. Reynolds will be in conversation with Valmai Hanson, Head of Teen Services at Wilton Library.

Squishy Ornaments for Grades 4-7

Mon, Dec 15, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

For grades 4-7 only. Craft a cute friend from memory foam. Help yourself to precut shapes or make them from scratch. Wear clothes to paint in. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Tue, Dec 16, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

Fall Semester with Mark Schenker: Great Books / Great Films (Zoom)

Tue, Dec 16, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Virtual

Please join us for a new kind of literary series with Mark Schenker in which we’ll look at literary works that were made into great films. In the early years of cinema, movie producers looked for material from classic American, British and Continental novels.

Bouncing Babies

Wed, Dec 17, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included, as well as some basic ASL and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

STEM Explorers : Hands-On Science at the Library

Wed, Dec 17, 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 4 through 8 are invited to join us to dive into science, technology, and engineering, with hands-on activities! Experience a fun-filled STEM adventure designed especially for curious kids. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and a big smile! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Thu, Dec 18, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Dec 18, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Location: Presidents' Room

Weekly drop-in for Needlework Crafters. All welcome whether you knit, crochet, needlepoint, embroider or do any other needlework by hand. Make new friends, get tips and share ideas while working on your own projects, or a group project for donation to a charitable cause. Bring your own materials. No registration required.

Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Dec 18, 4:30 - 5:15 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids in grades 1-5 can join Wilton High School students' Team STEAM as they teach young engineers the basics of the engineering design process in a fun, creative, and hands-on manner. Each session will tackle a different engineering-related problem and discuss what it takes to be an engineer. Registration required for each individual session.

Goldbas Music Storytime

Fri, Dec 19, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Location: Brubeck Room

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and their families, are invited to join husband and wife team Jake and Kate Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play and movement in their interactive storytime meets sing-a-long! Please note that this program will now be held at 10:30 a. m. No Registration Required.

CT Poetry Society Workshop

Sat, Dec 20, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Please join us for the next CT Poetry Society workshop at the library. All that is 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 Ed Ahern at salmonier@aol. com. He will distribute the poems to the group shortly before the session.

Ribbons & Wrappings Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Dec 22 - Tue, Dec 23
Location: Children's Library

There's no time like the present! Wrapped gifts are hiding in unexpected places. Find them all and win a prize. Pick up your scavenger hunt at the Children's Desk.

Family Playgroup

Mon, Dec 22, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Parents and Caregivers with young children are invited to visit the library for an opportunity to spend some time in our story room to socialize and play. Meet new friends and neighbors and let your children play with some early learning toys. No registration required.

Indoor Snowball Fight for Grades 4-7

Mon, Dec 22, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

We'll find out who's naughty and who's nice when 4th-7th graders face off for an indoor snowball fight. Fun and fabric will fill the air! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome all afternoon if space allows. We will begin new battles as soon as there are enough participants.

Christmas

Wed, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 25

The library will be closed Wednesday, December 24 - Thursday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday.

Ribbons & Wrappings Scavenger Hunt

Fri, Dec 26 - Tue, Dec 30
Location: Children's Library

There's no time like the present! Wrapped gifts are hiding in unexpected places. Find them all and win a prize. Pick up your scavenger hunt at the Children's Desk.

Family Playgroup

Fri, Dec 26, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Parents and Caregivers with young children are invited to visit the library for an opportunity to spend some time in our story room to socialize and play. Meet new friends and neighbors and let your children play with some early learning toys. No registration required.

Musical Chairs of Doom for Grades 4-7

Mon, Dec 29, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

4th-7th graders, do you dare to chair? Who will be the last one left when the music stops? You can even choose the music! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Tue, Dec 30, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

Paint it Up!

Tue, Dec 30, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Come join us for a fun and relaxing evening. We'll supply the canvas, paints, brushes and a collection of masterpieces to copy and inspire you. No art experience required. Just a desire to pick up a brush, have fun and let your inner self out! For adults, ages 18+. Space limited. Registration required.

New Year's

Wed, Dec 31 - Thu, Jan 01

The library will be closed Wednesday, December 31 - Thursday, January 1 for the New Year holiday.

Ribbons & Wrappings Scavenger Hunt

Fri, Jan 02 - Mon, Jan 05
Location: Children's Library

There's no time like the present! Wrapped gifts are hiding in unexpected places. Find them all and win a prize. Pick up your scavenger hunt at the Children's Desk.

Get Well, Stay Well: Drumming For Wellness

Wed, Jan 07, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us for a unique and fun event in the Brubeck Room. Since the dawn of time, drumming has been associated with bringing about positive physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Anyone who has laid hands on a drum will tell you it makes them feel good!

WLA/SPED*NET: The ‘Big Picture’ of Promoting Positive Behavior and Developmental Growth

Thu, Jan 08, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Our neurodivergent kids are complex—and the ways we think about promoting their development must respond to those complexities. Simply using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is insufficient to truly influence a child’s actions. So, what should be included in an effective “behavior plan? ” Clinical psychologist Michael J.

The Athlete Mindset: Supporting the Wellness of Student Athletes

Wed, Jan 14, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join the Wilton Youth Council for an important talk on supporting the wellness of student athletes. Student athletes today are growing up in an increasingly high-pressure sports culture, where the drive to excel can sometimes outpace their physical and emotional readiness.

A Concise History of Classical Music

Thu, Jan 15, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us for this 60 minute lecture/demonstration in which Dr. Harold Rosenbaum tells the history of Western Classical Music from ancient times to the present. He will discuss the formation and evolution of musical genres including opera, symphonies, and concertos (and more), plus the circumstances that led to the creation of these works.

Senior Center Book Discussion: Alexandria: The City that Changed the World

Tue, Jan 27, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Offsite

Please join us as Michael Hess leads a discussion of Islam Issa’s Alexandria: The City that Changed the World.

Navigating the Challenges of Parenting in a World of Disconnection

Tue, Jan 27, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us in the Brubeck Room for another important talk from the Wilton Youth Council. Parents and children alike are feeling more disconnected than ever despite the ability to connect 24/7. How do we put an oxygen mask on ourselves and also give our children what they need to feel supported and thrive in the current circumstances?

Media Literacy: Facts Guide the Way

Wed, Feb 04, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Please join us for an important talk on Media Literacy. In a call for a nationwide commitment to news literacy in education, Sacred Heart University School of Communication Media and the Arts, Professor Joe Alicastro, will facilitate a discussion about media literacy, trusted sources of information and distinguishing fact from fiction.

Cooking for One

Thu, Feb 12, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Food is more than sustenance; it’s connection, comfort, and care, even when cooking for just yourself or one other. Join RVNAhealth Registered Dietitian Carmen Weber for an engaging conversation about making meals for smaller households that are as nourishing as they are satisfying.

Senior Center Book Discussion: An Odyssey: A Father, A Son, and An Epic

Tue, Feb 24, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Offsite

Please join us as Caryn Friedman-Quinn leads a discussion of Daniel Mendelsohn’s An Odyssey: A Father, A Son, and An Epic.

Paint it Up!

Tue, Feb 24, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Come join us for a fun and relaxing evening. We'll supply the canvas, paints, brushes and a collection of masterpieces to copy and inspire you. No art experience required. Just a desire to pick up a brush, have fun and let your inner self out! For adults, ages 18+. Space limited. Registration required.

WLA/SPED*NET: Why Are Kids So Complicated? Autism, ADHD and LD

Wed, Mar 11, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

So many kids face challenges:• 1 in 31 is autistic; • 1 in 10 has ADHD; • Up to 10% struggle with learning differences. And it’s rarely just one thing. Many autistic kids also have ADHD and/or learning challenges, and many with ADHD also have ASD and/or learning challenges. In fact, AuADHD (autism and ADHD) is now widely recognized and being studied.

Spring Fundraiser 2026

Sat, Mar 21


Weekend Getaway! - Wilton Library's Spring Gala Fundraiser

Sat, Mar 21, 6:30 - 10:30 PM

WEEKEND GETAWAY! – OUR SPRING GALA FUNDRAISERNow accepting Sponsorships-Pledge Now/Pay Later! Ticket sales begin January 26, 2026Saturday, March 21, 2026 6:30PM - 10:30PM Hors d'oeuvres • Open Bar • Live Music* Must be 21 years or older to attendCELEBRATE NEW ENGLAND! Escape to all six New England states in one unforgettable evening!

Wilton Candlelight Music at Wilton Presbyterian Church: Tesla String Quartet

Sun, Mar 22, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Offsite

The Tesla String Quartet will perform works by Mozart, Ravel, and Caroline Shaw. This quartet is known the world over for their “superb capacity to find the inner heart of everything they play, regardless of era, style, or technical demand” (The International Review of Music).

Senior Center Book Discussion: Atmosphere: A Love Story

Tue, Mar 24, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Offsite

Please join us as Caroline Mandler leads a discussion of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Atmosphere: A Love Story. Reid’s #1 New York Times bestseller gives us an epic novel about the challenges and opportunities as well as the triumphs and tragedies involving the first female scientists accepted into NASA’a space shuttle program in the 1980s.

Paint it Up!

Tue, Mar 31, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Come join us for a fun and relaxing evening. We'll supply the canvas, paints, brushes and a collection of masterpieces to copy and inspire you. No art experience required. Just a desire to pick up a brush, have fun and let your inner self out! For adults, ages 18+. Space limited. Registration required.

Wilton Candlelight Music at Wilton Congregational Church: JiJi, guitar, and Danbi Um, violin

Sun, Apr 26, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Offsite

The duo will present a varied program including works by Corelli, Amy Beach, Albeniz, and Paganini. “A graceful and nuanced player…JiJi presented an intimate, captivating performance” —Kansas City Star. “Utterly dazzling” —The Strad on Danbi Um.

Senior Center Book Discussion: Spring Snow

Tue, Apr 28, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Offsite

Please join us as Miwako Ogasawara leads a discussion of Yukio Mishima’s Spring Snow: the first, and some argue the finest, book in Mishima’s tetralogy Sea of Fertility set in Japan in the early 1900s.

Paint it Up!

Tue, Apr 28, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Come join us for a fun and relaxing evening. We'll supply the canvas, paints, brushes and a collection of masterpieces to copy and inspire you. No art experience required. Just a desire to pick up a brush, have fun and let your inner self out! For adults, ages 18+. Space limited. Registration required.

ASML Author Series: LeUyen Pham

Sat, May 09, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Book fans ages 4 to adult are invited to join us to learn about the life and adventures of children’s book artist LeUyen Pham, creator of over 140 books for children.

Senior Center Book Discussion: First Family: Abigail & John Adams

Tue, May 26, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Offsite

Please join us as Michael Bellacosa leads a discussion of Joseph Ellis’s First Family: Abigail & John Adams. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Ellis (e. g. Founding Brothers) recounts the story of one of the most iconic husband-wife teams in all of American history.