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The music has not ended at the library even though the Summer Music & More Concert series wrapped up a few weeks ago. Kids in grades 7-12 can listen to the sounds of The Freedom Fries who will be performing in the Brubeck Room tonight from 8-9:30 p.m. Band members include Evan Paul, Dave Walker, Dan King and Emile Fares, all 2007 Wilton High School grads. The concert and refreshments are free, made possible by the Pat and John Curran Teen Fund. For information: 762-3950.

Just in time for the fresh start of a new school year, the library is offering a class that helps teens get organized. Organizational Skills for Teens is on Tuesday, August 14, from 4-5 p.m. The library's own Whitney Walker, teen assistant and middle school science teacher, will provide expert advice and tips to teens on how to transform from being disorganized into organized and on top of things. She will show students entering grades 7-12 how to develop systems that work for home and school, creating checklists of materials needed and sharing tips from other teens. This was a very popular class offered last summer. The program is made possible by the Pat and John Curran Teen Fund and is free of charge. Advance registration is required. To register: www.wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950.

Casey Carle brings his Bubblemania show to the library for the last Wednesday Wonders program on August 15, from 2 - 3 p.m. This wild and wacky entertainer creates astounding magical bubbles of all shapes and sizes that delight kids of all ages. There is no charge for the program. Registration begins at 1:30. The first 150 people (children and caregivers) to register will attend the program. All children must be accompanied by caregivers. The program is sponsored by Stop & Shop and is part of the summer reading program, Fantasy Beasts and Books. For information: 762-3950.

The library has been selected as one of the sites to showcase the traveling exhibit, The Times of Dave Brubeck, beginning Thursday, August 16 through Sunday, September 16. The University of the Pacific Library traveling multi-media exhibit focuses on Dave Brubeck's contributions to jazz and classical music, his involvement in civil rights issues, and his role in cultural ambassadorship programs that used jazz to improve relations between the United States and other countries. The exhibit is made possible by the William and Karen Tell Foundation. It is open to the public and free of charge. A reception will be held on Sunday, August 26 from 4-5:30 p.m.

Triple Play, the blues funk band with Peter "Madcat" Ruth, Chris Brubeck and Joel Brown, will perform at the library in a special performance on Sunday, August 26, from 3-4 p.m. The band has been described as a combination of "quick-stepping trombone, roadhouse guitar and good-time harmonica" by AllAbout Jazz.com in reference to the band's 2006 Monterey Jazz Festival appearance. The band has played previously at Wilton Library events. There is no charge for the concert which is being funded by the William and Karen Tell Foundation with special thanks to Ed and Catherine Romer. Advance registration is suggested and pre-registrants must arrive by 2:50 p.m. to be guaranteed seating. After 3 p.m., and if space is available, waitlisted and walk-in registrants will be admitted. Suggested donation for the event is $10 per person. The reception for The Times of Dave Brubeck will immediately follow the performance. To register: www.wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950.

Since the library's expansion, teens have a great place to call their own with music, books, and DVDs designed for them in a comfy lounge space with computers. The library has expanded that space further by being online in a virtual space. The library's Teen Blog is now open for kids to post their own thoughts and reviews of books they are currently reading, whether they are new releases, popular fiction or classics. The design of the blog is for kids to enter their own opinions, in the style of Amazon.com, so that kids can see what other kids are reading and thinking. For each review published, kids can select a $5 gift certificate to a local ice cream, pizza or coffee shop. At the end of the summer, an even larger prize will be awarded to the teen with the most published reviews. The Teen Blog can be found directly at www.wiltonlibrary.org/ya/blog, or www.wiltonlibrary.org, click on Teens, go to Teen Blog and click on "Check it out." For information: 762-3950.