Wilton Library's 64th Annual Summer Art Exhibition
Artists' Reception
Now through Friday, August 29, 6-7:30 pm
More than 50 Wilton artists featuring diverse styles, media and subjects. Exhibit runs through Friday, Aug. 29. Proceeds of sales benefit Wilton Library. Library Summer Hours: M - Th 10 - 8; F 10 - 6; Sat 10 - 5. Closed Sundays in summer.

Crafts Workshop
Friday, August 1, 3-5 pm
Lesley Keogh, Wilton Library Children’s assistant, provides an outlet for kids’ creativity with various themed craft workshops. For children entering grades 2 and up. No registration.

TEEN PROGRAM!
Twilight Party for Teens
Friday, August 1, 10-midnight
Two hour late night program to celebrate the fourth and final book in the Twilight Saga series by Stephanie Meyer. Crafts, trivia games, food and prizes. For teens (grades 7-12) and recent HS graduates. Registration highly recommended due to limited space. Pre-order 'Breaking Dawn' for midnight pick-up by sending a $23.00 check made payable to the Wilton Library to: Teens @ Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT 06897. Checks must be received by 7/25 to ensure a copy. Sponsored by the John & Patricia Curran Fund.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Drop in Crafts
Travel the 50 States
Monday, August 4 & 11, 10 am to 8 pm
Mondays in July and August. Kids of all ages can drop-in on Mondays through Aug. 11 for crafts based on the weekly theme for the summer reading program.  Materials supplied by the library. No registration.

Sleepytime Story Time
Monday, August 4, 6-6:30 pm
Children can put on their pajamas, grab a blanket, and come to Wilton Library for stories before they head home for bed. For ages 2–6; children under the age of 4 must be accompanied by adults. No registration.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Drop-In Story Time
Travel the 50 States
Tuesday, August 5 & 12
Story Times on Tuesdays through Aug 12 (August 12) at the following times: Ones and Twos with caregivers, 10:15–10:45; Twos and Threes with caregivers, 11–11:30; Threes and Fours on their own, 11:45–12:15; Fives through Eights, 2–2:45.

TEEN PROGRAM!
X-Box Rock Band for Teens
Tuesday, August 5, & 19, 4-6 pm
Teens entering grades 7-12 can come play Rock Band on the XBox-360 system. Play a guitar, sing a song or try the drums. No registration necessary. Snacks supplied. Made possible by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Hannah Montana
Wednesday, August 6, 3-4 pm
Part of Wednesday Wonders (California) for the Travel the 50 States summer reading program. Performances by “students” from Hannah's school! For kids ages 4 and up. No registration required. Sponsored by Stop & Shop.

TEEN PROGRAM!
Teen Book Talk
Wednesday, August 6 & 13, 4-5 pm
Weekly drop-in book discussions for teens through Aug. 13. Open to teens going into grades 7-12. Students can come in and talk about any book they just read with other teens in an informal roundtable format. Snacks provided. No registration required. Sponsored by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Reel Fridays
Friday, August 8, 10:30 am & 2 pm
Little kids see movies just for them from 10:30–11:30, all children must be accompanied by adults; bigger kids movies at 2 p.m., children 8 and under must be accompanied by adults; ages 9–12 caregivers must remain in the building. No registration. Movies sponsored by Louis Dreyfus Corporation. Additional dates: August 8 & 15. Call library for details.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Drop in Crafts
Travel the 50 States
Monday, August 11, 10 am to 8 pm
Mondays in July and August. Kids of all ages can drop-in on Mondays through Aug. 11 for crafts based on the weekly theme for the summer reading program.  Materials supplied by the library. No registration.

KIDS PROGRAM!
American Tales
Monday, August 11, 6-6:30 pm
Folk tales and stories for kids ages 5 and older. No registration.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Drop-In Story Time
Travel the 50 States
Tuesday, August 12
Story Times on Tuesdays through Aug 12 (June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12) at the following times: Ones and Twos with caregivers, 10:15–10:45; Twos and Threes with caregivers, 11–11:30; Threes and Fours on their own, 11:45–12:15; Fives through Eights, 2–2:45.

Kid's Book Club
New Frontier
Tuesday, August 12, 5:30-6:30 pm
For children entering grades 3-6, the Kids' Book Club is more than just talking. Each meeting will have a different theme. August 12: New Frontier. Children read novels, and then come to the library for a book talk. Registration required for each individual meeting.

Teen Band
Freedom Fries
Tuesday, August 12, 8-9 pm
The Freedom Fries band returns to Wilton Library's Brubeck Room for a teen concert. Band members Evan Paul, Dave Walker, Dan King and Emile Faris are all 2007 Wilton High School grads. Concert and refreshments are free. Open to all those who love rock/funk music. Sponsored by the Patricia and John Curran Teen Fund. No charge. No registration.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Light Saber Battles 2
Wednesday, August 13, 2-5 pm
Part of Wednesday Wonders (New Frontier) for the Travel the 50 States summer reading program. Demonstration of Thai stick fighting (half-hour demos at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. All ages welcome. No registration.

TEEN PROGRAM!
Teen Book Talk
Wednesday, August 13, 4-5 pm
Weekly drop-in book discussions for teens through Aug. 13. Open to teens going into grades 7-12. Students can come in and talk about any book they just read with other teens in an informal roundtable format. Snacks provided. No registration required. Sponsored by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Reel Fridays
Friday, August 15, 10:30 am & 2 pm
Little kids see movies just for them from 10:30–11:30, all children must be accompanied by adults; bigger kids movies at 2 p.m., children 8 and under must be accompanied by adults; ages 9–12 caregivers must remain in the building. No registration. Movies sponsored by Louis Dreyfus Corporation. Additional dates: August 8 & 15. Call library for details.

TEEN PROGRAM!
X-Box Rock Band for Teens
Tuesday, August 19, 4-6 pm
Teens entering grades 7-12 can come play Rock Band on the XBox-360 system. Play a guitar, sing a song or try the drums. No registration necessary. Snacks supplied. Made possible by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund.

Wilton Library Readers
Wednesday, September 10, Noon-1:30 pm
Susan Boyar discusses The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann. Registration suggested. Bring lunch. Beverages served.

Wilton Library Readers
Wednesday, October 8, Noon-1:30 pm
Susan Boyar discusses Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri. Registration suggested. Bring lunch. Beverages served.

Wilton Library Readers
Wednesday, November 12, Noon-1:30 pm
Susan Boyar discusses Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson. Registration suggested. Bring lunch. Beverages served.

Aspects of the Short Story
With Bill Ziegler
Thursday, October 16, 10:30 am-noon
Wilton Library welcomes Bill Ziegler in his first turn as a seminar leader of short stories in a five-part series (October 16, 23, 30, November 6 and 13). Participants read and discuss a variety of short stories that illustrate the characteristics of the genre and provide a basis for critical evaluation. The stories will be available at the circulation desk before the seminar begins in the fall. Advance registration is required.

Aspects of the Short Story
With Bill Ziegler
Thursday, October 23, 10:30 am-noon
Wilton Library welcomes Bill Ziegler in his first turn as a seminar leader of short stories in a five-part series (October 16, 23, 30, November 6 and 13). Participants read and discuss a variety of short stories that illustrate the characteristics of the genre and provide a basis for critical evaluation. The stories will be available at the circulation desk before the seminar begins in the fall. Advance registration is required.

Aspects of the Short Story
With Bill Ziegler
Thursday, October 30, 10:30 am-noon
Wilton Library welcomes Bill Ziegler in his first turn as a seminar leader of short stories in a five-part series (October 16, 23, 30, November 6 and 13). Participants read and discuss a variety of short stories that illustrate the characteristics of the genre and provide a basis for critical evaluation. The stories will be available at the circulation desk before the seminar begins in the fall. Advance registration is required.

Aspects of the Short Story
With Bill Ziegler
Thursday, November 6, 10:30 am-noon
Wilton Library welcomes Bill Ziegler in his first turn as a seminar leader of short stories in a five-part series (October 16, 23, 30, November 6 and 13). Participants read and discuss a variety of short stories that illustrate the characteristics of the genre and provide a basis for critical evaluation. The stories will be available at the circulation desk before the seminar begins in the fall. Advance registration is required.

Aspects of the Short Story
With Bill Ziegler
Thursday, November 13, 10:30 am-noon
Wilton Library welcomes Bill Ziegler in his first turn as a seminar leader of short stories in a five-part series (October 16, 23, 30, November 6 and 13). Participants read and discuss a variety of short stories that illustrate the characteristics of the genre and provide a basis for critical evaluation. The stories will be available at the circulation desk before the seminar begins in the fall. Advance registration is required.