The library will be closed on Sundays through Labor Day.

"Fiber Artists of Handweavers' Guild of Connecticut" Exhibition

Mon, Jun 02 - Sat, Jul 05

"Fiber Artists of Handweavers' Guild of Connecticut" will be showcased in Wilton Library's June art exhibition. The Handweavers' Guild of Connecticut, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023, was started in 1948 by a small group of women and has grown to a membership of 270.
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CANCELLED: The Good, The Bad, and the Scary of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Mon, Jun 09, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us for a discussion on Morals, Values, and Ethics associated with AI as well as a discussion on the scams, deepfakes, and intellectual property implications of AI. Eddi Khaytman, MBA is a Web Developer and AI consultant.
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Author Talk with Local Chef/Caterer Alison Milwe Grace

Tue, Jun 10, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us for a lively, mouthwatering Author Talk with Chef Alison Milwe Grace, a lifelong Connecticut resident and the owner of AMG Catering and Events, on Tuesday, June 10. Alison will be in conversation about her debut cookbook Savor: Recipes to Celebrate, with Susy Hayes Jones @hayespages.
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Wilton Library Readers: Table for Two by Amor Towles (Zoom)

Wed, Jun 11, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar discusses Table for Two, by Amor Towles on Zoom this month. Table for Two is six stories set in New York City and a novella in Los Angeles.
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Voices of Hope: Community in Conversation

Wed, Jun 11, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: Offsite

Please join a Voices of Hope Community in Conversation program cosponsored by Wilton Library on Wednesday, June 11, at 7 p. m. at WEPCO, 48 New Canaan Road in Wilton, CT. The theme of the evening, We Are Stronger Together!
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Jun 12, 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.
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Board Games for Grades 4-7

Thu, Jun 12, 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Let the games begin! 4th-7th graders can vote for which board game they want to play. We will have our usual board games available. .. and some you haven't seen before! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
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Get Well, Stay Well: Shoulder Arthritis and When It's Time for a Replacement

Thu, Jun 12, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Please join us at Wilton Library to hear ONS's orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Paul Tomaszewski, speak about the shoulder and when it might be time for a replacement. Shoulder pain can be devastating and impact your quality of life. The pain can be caused by several different factors such as injuries, an accident, or a medical condition such as arthritis.
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Author Talk: Daniel Mendelsohn in Conversation with Max Gabrielson

Thu, Jun 12, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Celebrated author, critic, and classicist Daniel Mendelsohn will join Wilton High School's beloved classics teacher Max Gabrielson in conversation about Mendelsohn's new translation of Homer's Odyssey, and other works. Don't miss this singular, extraordinary literary event.
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Family Playgroup

Fri, Jun 13, 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.
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Lights Out! Blindfold Challenges for Grades 4-7

Fri, Jun 13, 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Trust, courage and communication are the keys to success for competitors in grades 4-7. Enjoy fun blindfold challenges to explore your senses and build your confidence. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
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Saturday Baby Laptime

Sat, Jun 14, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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.
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Fairfield County Writers Group Write-In: Creating Compelling Characters

Sat, Jun 14, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Please join the Fairfield Country Writers Group for a session on Creating Compelling Characters. This will be a how-to session on writing characters that readers love. Are you worried that your characters are not as interesting as you had hoped they might be? Well, look no further!
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Hot & Cool Jazz: World Premiere of Jon De Lucia's Brubeck Octet Project Part 2

Sat, Jun 14, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us for a very special and historic jazz concert: the world premiere of the unrecorded music of the Dave Brubeck Octet with restored arrangements by saxophonist Jon De Lucia.
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School's Out Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Jun 16 - Wed, Jun 18
Location: Children's Library

Summer's here! Beachballs and waffle cones and sand castles are turning up in the oddest places throughout the Children's Library. Find them all and win a prize! Available all day at the Children's Desk.
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Adult Summer Reading Program

Mon, Jun 16 - Sun, Aug 24

Like to read? Like prizes? Join Wilton Library's Adult Summer Reading Program! Log each book you read. Paper forms are available at both service desks. Or use this online form: (URL to come on June 16)A weekly drawing will be held for gift cards to local businesses.
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Children's Summer Reading Club

Mon, Jun 16 - Sun, Aug 24

This summer, Level Up your reading at Wilton Library! Join our Children’s Summer Reading Club, open to all kids through rising grade 6. Sign up on the website wiltonlibrary. beanstack. org or download the Beanstack app and choose Wilton Library (CT) to register.
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Teen Summer Reading Club

Mon, Jun 16 - Sun, Aug 24

This summer, Level Up your reading at Wilton Library! Join our Teen Summer Reading Club, open to all rising 6th to 12th graders. Sign up on the website wiltonlibrary. beanstack. org or download the Beanstack app and choose Wilton Library (CT) to register. Keep track of the time you spend reading and then log the number of minutes you have read online.
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Teen Summer Reading Kickoff: Tote Bag Decoration!

Mon, Jun 16, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Teen Area

It's finally summer! Join us in the Teen Room for treats and fun to kick off our summer reading challenge for teens! Learn how to participate in our Summer Reading Club and decorate a canvas tote bag to hold all of your books! For students incoming in grades 6-12 only. One tote per participant, while supplies last.
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Level Up Your Summer Skills

Mon, Jun 16, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Celebrate the last day of school by leveling up your summer gaming skills! The choice is yours: cup stacking, mini-basketball, jacks, dodgeball, jump rope and more. Play any or all! Drop in anytime between 2:00-4:00 and join the fun.
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The Sandwich Generation Seminar Series: Senior Care

Mon, Jun 16, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

The Sandwich Generation Seminar Series presented by Oasis Senior Advisors of Fairfield - Westchester is comprised of five monthly programs designed to provide valuable information for those on a caregiving journey.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

Tue, Jun 17, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Spring Semester with Mark Schenker - Short Fiction By Women (Zoom and In-Person)

Tue, Jun 17, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Virtual

Mark Schenker returns to the Wilton Library to discuss six short works of fiction, spanning nearly 90 years, all written by women. Last season's series on British stage comedies featured only male authors. For this semester, the six works, by five authors, include writers from Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and America.
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Paint a Rock Critter

Tue, Jun 17, 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children entering grades Kindergarten and up are invited to join us to create their very own rock animal friend. 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.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

Wed, Jun 18, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Baby Blossoms Laptime

Wed, Jun 18, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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 and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.
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Kick off Summer Reading with Author Veera Hiranandani

Wed, Jun 18, 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Book lovers ages 5 to adult are invited to kick off Summer Reading Club with award-winning author Veera Hiranandani, a graduate of Wilton High School. Veera will discuss her journey to becoming a published author, the inspiration for her books, from picture books to historical novels, and her writing process. A book signing will follow the program.
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Wilton Library's 130th Annual Meeting

Wed, Jun 18, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

A brief business meeting will include the election of our new trustees and officers, a celebration of those who are retiring from our Board of Trustees and the presentation of awards for Wilton Library's outstanding volunteer and staff person of the year.
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Juneteenth

Thu, Jun 19

The library will be closed on Thursday, June 19th in recognition of Juneteenth.
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School's Out Scavenger Hunt

Fri, Jun 20 - Sat, Jun 21
Location: Children's Library

Summer's here! Beachballs and waffle cones and sand castles are turning up in the oddest places throughout the Children's Library. Find them all and win a prize! Available all day at the Children's Desk.
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Books and a Blanket: A Children's Reading Series

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Location: Offsite

The Wilton Land Conservation Trust, Wilton Library, and Wilton Go Green have come together to offer a unique and immersive book reading experience for toddlers and preschoolers. Together, we've created an opportunity for families to venture outside, explore nature, listen to stories, and make an upcycled craft.
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Family Playgroup

Fri, Jun 20, 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.
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Lighthouse: A Program for LGBTQ+ Youth

Fri, Jun 20, 3:00 - 4:00 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.
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Summer Snowball Siege for Grades 4-7

Fri, Jun 20, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Forth, and fear no snowballs, rising 4th-7th graders! Fun and fabric will fill the air as we build mighty cardboard forts then see how they stand up to safe, sanitary, pseudo-snowballs. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
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Saturday Storytime

Sat, Jun 21, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 2 and up and their families 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 skills. Feel free to stay afterwards to socialize and play with bubbles! No registration required!
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150th Birthday Celebration of the Music of Maurice Ravel and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us in the Brubeck Room for a musical celebration of the 150th birthday anniversaries of two beloved composers, Maurice Ravel and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. The program features Alexis Walls, violinist, and Lynelle James, pianist, with a program including Ravel's "Gaspard de la Nuit" and "Violin Sonata No.
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CT Poetry Society Workshop

Sat, Jun 21, 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.
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School's Out Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Jun 23
Location: Children's Library

Summer's here! Beachballs and waffle cones and sand castles are turning up in the oddest places throughout the Children's Library. Find them all and win a prize! Available all day at the Children's Desk.
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Hack That Painting for Grades 4-7

Mon, Jun 23, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Creative kids entering grades 4-7 will be handed a finished painting and a brush. That's when the fun begins! Hack that painting however you like! Add something serious or silly, subtle or bold: it's up to you! Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

Tue, Jun 24, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Wilton Library Memory Café: A Monthly Gathering for Individuals Living with Memory Challenges and Care Partners

Tue, Jun 24, 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.
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Crafter Blasters

Tue, Jun 24, 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

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

Tue, Jun 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.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

Wed, Jun 25, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Baby Blossoms Laptime

Wed, Jun 25, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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 and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.
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Morse Code Jewelry

Wed, Jun 25, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

In this program, we will make bracelets that contain a secret message. Write names or phrases using beads and Morse code. Materials will be provided by the library. This program is for rising grades 6-12. Registration is required as space is limited.
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Amazing Acrobatics of Li Liu

Wed, Jun 25, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

You won't believe your eyes! Families with children entering kindergarten and up can experience the Amazing Acrobatics of Li Liu. Hear stories and Chinese folklore while delighting in artistic cycling, balancing and acrobatics. Registration required. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.
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Gil Harel: The Musical Setting of the Mass - from the Middle Ages to Dave Brubeck

Wed, Jun 25, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us as Dr. Gil Harel presents a 5-part series covering the musical settings for the Mass from Palestrina in the Renaissance to Dave Brubeck and beyond. Every composer worth his or her salt has met the challenge of setting the Mass to music.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

Thu, Jun 26, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Jun 26, 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.
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Finding Your Creativity: A Theater Program for Teens

Thu, Jun 26, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Come and join us in a fun atmosphere where participants will be lead through a series of small group activities that will build cooperation and creativity. Participants will write, imagine, act, draw, and create a three-dimensional sculpture all spring-boarding off of a common theme. Registration is required as space is limited.
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Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Jun 26, 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering 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.
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Summer Trivia Series - Are You Up for the Challenge?

Thu, Jun 26, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Put on your thinking caps and get ready for our Summer Trivia Challenge. Our three-part series will be led by "Trivia King" David Plaue, also known as the founder and creator of Sticker Book Publishing.
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Family Playgroup

Fri, Jun 27, 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.
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Kick Off Summer Beach Party for Grades 4-7

Fri, Jun 27, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Rising 4th-7th graders can kick off summer with a beach day at the library! How many ways can you have fun with a beach ball? Let's find out! You can even help choose the music! Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library property.
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Tales to Tails

Sat, Jun 28, 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.
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Summer Squishies for Grades 4-7

Mon, Jun 30, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

For rising 4th-7th graders 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.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

Tue, Jul 01, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Level Up Dance Party

Tue, Jul 01, 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Kids entering grades K and up in the fall are invited to join us for a fun afternoon of dance! Level-up your moves and imagination at the library while building coordination, confidence and rhythm with upbeat music. Caregivers are welcome to join in the fun! Registration Required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

Wed, Jul 02, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Baby Blossoms Laptime

Wed, Jul 02, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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 and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.
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Food Explorers: Mango Croissant Bites!

Wed, Jul 02, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Join Food Explorers for a delicious summer dessert program! You’ll be using crescent roll dough to make Mango Croissant Bites, filled with a sweet and fruity mango filling and cooked until golden and crispy in the cake pop machine. Recipe is nut free but will contain dairy and gluten. Registration is required as space is limited.
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Paint Your Pet

Wed, Jul 02, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Attention animal lovers in grades 3-7: bring a 5x7 printed photo or photocopy of your favorite animal, leave with a watercolor portrait, ready to frame. Registration required. Walk-ins welcome if space allows.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

Thu, Jul 03, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Jul 03, 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.
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Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Jul 03, 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering 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.
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Independence Day

Fri, Jul 04

The library will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
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Fort of July

Sat, Jul 05
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.
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Summer Slime for Grades 4-7

Mon, Jul 07, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Summer Slime, and the livin' is easy! Kids entering grades 4-7 can brew non-Newtonian fluids from our safe recipes. Science has never been so much fun! Wear expendable clothes. Supported by the Amadeo Family. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

Tue, Jul 08, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Poetry Discussion with Janet Krauss: The Poetry of Louise Bogan (Zoom)

Tue, Jul 08, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual

Please join us online on Tuesday, July 8, at 10:30 a. m. , when Janet Krauss will lead a discussion of a selection of poems by Louise Bogan. Links to the poems and discussion questions will be emailed in advance of the program. There is no charge for this program. Advance registration is required as is an email address.
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Crafter Blasters

Tue, Jul 08, 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

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

Wed, Jul 09, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Baby Blossoms Laptime

Wed, Jul 09, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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 and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.
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New Yorker Shorts: Four Weeks of Short Stories From The New Yorker (ZOOM). Week One:

Wed, Jul 09, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Back by popular demand for our 11th year! Using Zoom, professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar will discuss 4 short stories published in The New Yorker magazine over 4 consecutive weeks: July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd, and July 30th. Story titles will be announced one week prior to the discussion.
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Dungeons & Dragons

Wed, Jul 09, 2:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

In this short adventure, the players are hired to collect the pieces of a mysterious object that fell from the sky and battle the prehistoric beasts it has unleashed. Experienced and beginning players welcome. Dice and miniatures will be provided, but feel free to design something on our 3D printer to bring with you!
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Ed Pop Magic

Wed, Jul 09, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Laughter and wonder await kids entering kindergarten and up and their families. Ed Popielarczyk is a magician, balloon sculptor, flea circus ringmaster, and storyteller. His magic and comedy involve a lot of audience participation. The kids are the stars because they make the magic happen. Registration required. Please register all attendees.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

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

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Jul 10, 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.
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Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Jul 10, 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering 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.
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Summer Music Concert Series Featuring Over Easy

Thu, Jul 10, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Over Easy is the Fairfield County-based pop-rock trio once again kicking off Wilton Library's Summer Music & More Concert Series in the Brubeck Room on Thursday, July 10. "We love it best when we're in a concert-type setting and the crowd is there just to hear us.
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Family Playgroup

Fri, Jul 11, 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.
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Draw Your Own Book Characters

Fri, Jul 11, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Calling all children entering grades 3-6 with a love of drawing! Join us for a guided drawing session to illustrate some favorite book characters. Perfect for beginners and budding artists. Learn the basics of drawing book characters and unleash your creativity. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
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Saturday Baby Laptime

Sat, Jul 12, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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.
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Blindfold Obstacle Course

Mon, Jul 14, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Trust, courage and communication are the keys for competitors entering grades 4-7. Blindfolded team members are guided by their teammates through an obstacle course to the finish line. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

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

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Bubble-ology STEAM Lab

Tue, Jul 15, 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Location: Reference Courtyard

Young scientists ages 5 to 8, and their caregivers, are invited to level up their bubble skills! Customize your own wand, learn how to make a bubble solution, and play some bubble-filled games. Discover the science behind the suds! This program will be hosted in the Reference Courtyard.
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Summer Trivia Series - Are You Up for the Challenge?

Tue, Jul 15, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Put on your thinking caps and get ready for our second Summer Trivia Challenge. Our three-part series will be led by "Trivia King" David Plaue, also known as the founder and creator of Sticker Book Publishing.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

Wed, Jul 16, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Baby Blossoms Laptime

Wed, Jul 16, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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 and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.
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New Yorker Shorts: Four Weeks of Short Stories From The New Yorker (ZOOM). Week Two:

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Back by popular demand for our 11th year! Using Zoom, professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar will discuss 4 short stories published in The New Yorker magazine over 4 consecutive weeks: July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd, and July 30th. Story titles will be announced one week prior to the discussion.
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Dungeons & Dragons

Wed, Jul 16, 2:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

In this short adventure, the players are hired to collect the pieces of a mysterious object that fell from the sky and battle the prehistoric beasts it has unleashed. Experienced and beginning players welcome. Dice and miniatures will be provided, but feel free to design something on our 3D printer to bring with you!
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Riverside Reptiles

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Kids entering kindergarten and up will meet the different animals that call Riverside Reptiles Education Center home. Get to know these incredible creatures through a hands-on learning experience. Just like you, each of the animals has a story. Get ready! It’s sure to be one scaly ride! Registration required. Please register all attendees.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

Thu, Jul 17, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Jul 17, 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.
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Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Jul 17, 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering 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.
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Summer Music Concert Series Featuring Sounds of Sinatra

Thu, Jul 17, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Join us in the Brubeck Room for the second event in our Summer Music Concert Series. Sounds of Sinatra features an exceptional group of professional musicians working with highly renowned tribute artists, delivering a premier experience based on the life of one of the greatest American icons: Frank Sinatra.
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Goldbas Music Storytime

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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! Registration Required. Drops-ins welcome if space allows.
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Cartoon Drawing With Emma

Fri, Jul 18, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering grades 3 - 6 are invited to join us for a cartoon drawing class with Emma Keating. She will show us how to draw some amazing animals, creatures, and characters. All you need is your imagination! Registration required for each session. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library property.
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Summer Show 2025 Art Exhibition - Opening Reception

Fri, Jul 18, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Gallery

Wilton Library's annual Summer Show art exhibition celebrates adult artists who live or work in Wilton, or have a connection to the town. This is the 79th year that the library will welcome local talent to display their works in this non-juried summer art exhibition. Opening Reception on Friday, July 18 from 6 to 7:30 p. m.
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Saturday Storytime

Sat, Jul 19, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 2 and up and their families 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 skills. Feel free to stay afterwards to socialize and play with bubbles! No registration required!
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CT Poetry Society Workshop

Sat, Jul 19, 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.
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Zentangle Art Workshop

Mon, Jul 21, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Join Amy, Wilton Library‘s certified Zentangle instructor, as she guides us through a fun and relaxing Zentangle art session. This meditative art form uses simple steps to teach practitioners how to create beautiful patterns. Suitable for anyone who doesn’t believe they can draw, as well as experienced artists. For adults and teens, ages 13 and up.
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Pop Stars! Summer Balloon Olympics for Grades 4-7

Mon, Jul 21, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Balloons will be poppin' and the Program Room will be hoppin' for competitors in grades 4-7. You won't believe how many ways there are to have fun with balloons! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

Tue, Jul 22, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Crafter Blasters

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

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

Wed, Jul 23, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Baby Blossoms Laptime

Wed, Jul 23, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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 and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.
Learn More

New Yorker Shorts: Four Weeks of Short Stories From The New Yorker (ZOOM). Week Three:

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Back by popular demand for our 11th year! Using Zoom, professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar will discuss 4 short stories published in The New Yorker magazine over 4 consecutive weeks: July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd, and July 30th. Story titles will be announced one week prior to the discussion.
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Dungeons & Dragons

Wed, Jul 23, 2:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

In this short adventure, the players are hired to collect the pieces of a mysterious object that fell from the sky and battle the prehistoric beasts it has unleashed. Experienced and beginning players welcome. Dice and miniatures will be provided, but feel free to design something on our 3D printer to bring with you!
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Jack Tuesday: Fairy Tale Investigator

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Kids entering kindergarten and up and their families will enjoy an original story from Lionheart Puppets. Jack Tuesday: Fairy Tale Investigator is a fun-filled mystery starring several favorite storytime characters. Registration required. Please register all attendees. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

Thu, Jul 24, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Jul 24, 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.
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Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Jul 24, 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering 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.
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Summer Music Concert Series Featuring Everything Else

Thu, Jul 24, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us for British and American hits of the British Invasion years, 1964 to 1969 (Beatles, Beach Boys, Bee Gees, Monkeys and many more) with the band Everything Else.
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Family Playgroup

Fri, Jul 25, 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.
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Lighthouse: A Program for LGBTQ+ Youth

Fri, Jul 25, 3:00 - 4:00 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.
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Henna for Kids

Fri, Jul 25, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering grades 3-6 in the fall can learn a bit about the ancient art of henna and then get a henna design of their own. It is educational and beautiful! Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows.
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Tales to Tails

Sat, Jul 26, 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.
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Life Size Candy Land for Grades 4-7

Mon, Jul 28, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Rising 4th-7th graders can step right into a life size board game! Who will be the first to find their way though Candy Cane Forest, across Gumdrop Mountain, and all the way to King Kandy's Castle? Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

Tue, Jul 29, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Recycled Milk Carton Bird Feeders

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering grades K and up and their families are invited to join us to assemble and decorate bird feeders from recycled milk cartons and a variety of other materials. Finished products can be hung outside to draw local birds. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers may need to assist participants.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

Wed, Jul 30, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Baby Blossoms Laptime

Wed, Jul 30, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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 and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.
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New Yorker Shorts: Four Weeks of Short Stories From The New Yorker (ZOOM). Week Four:

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Back by popular demand for our 11th year! Using Zoom, professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar will discuss 4 short stories published in The New Yorker magazine over 4 consecutive weeks: July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd, and July 30th. Story titles will be announced one week prior to the discussion.
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Dance Party with DJ Austin Dailey

Wed, Jul 30, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Kids entering kindergarten and up will learn some new moves from DJ Austin Dailey! Participants will learn basic hip hop freestyle skills, silly party moves, break dancing, and party line dances. No dance experience is necessary to participate, just a willingness to have fun and move! Registration required. Please register all attendees.
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Story-Sharing Circle

Wed, Jul 30, 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.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

Thu, Jul 31, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Jul 31, 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.
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Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Jul 31, 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering 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.
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Summer Music Concert Series Featuring Captain Obvious

Thu, Jul 31, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us on Thursday, July 31, at 5pm for our final concert in our Summer Music Concert Series in the Brubeck Room. Captain Obvious, a well-known local all-star cover band, featuring Wilton's Andy Schlesinger, John Taylor, Dan Berg, Mike Oliver and Dave Valle, will play once again at Wilton Library.
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Feeling Hot Hot Hot Scavenger Hunt

Fri, Aug 01 - Sat, Aug 02
Location: Children's Library

The Children's Library is helter-skelter in the summer swelter! Cool off by tracking down hot items hidden where you least expect them! Pick up your scavenger hunt at the Children's desk.
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Family Playgroup

Fri, Aug 01, 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.
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Learn to Draw Mandalas!

Fri, Aug 01, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering grade 2 and up can discover the magic of mandalas in this creative art program. Participants will explore patterns, symmetry, and color while learning about mindfulness and self expression through art. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
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Lego Build Challenge for Grades K-2

Sat, Aug 02, 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

For kids entering grades K-2 only. Let's get ready to build! We'll reveal mystery challenges, then you construct them. Bring your imagination and be ready for anything! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
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Lego Build Challenge for Grades 3-6

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

For kids entering grades 3-6 only. Are you ready, Master Builders? Compete in lightning speed rounds to crown the best of the best. Bring your imagination and be ready for anything! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
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Feeling Hot Hot Hot Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Aug 04 - Sat, Aug 09
Location: Children's Library

The Children's Library is helter-skelter in the summer swelter! Cool off by tracking down hot items hidden where you least expect them! Pick up your scavenger hunt at the Children's desk.
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Perler Beads for Grades 4-7

Mon, Aug 04, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Creative 4th-7th graders can express themselves with Perler beads! Put a pattern on a pegboard then melt with an iron. Make a coaster, a keychain, or whatever your imagination conjures! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

Tue, Aug 05, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Crafter Blasters

Tue, Aug 05, 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

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

Wed, Aug 06, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Baby Blossoms Laptime

Wed, Aug 06, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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 and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.
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Digeridoo Down Under

Wed, Aug 06, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Kids entering kindergarten and up and their families can enjoy an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling and audience participation.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

Thu, Aug 07, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Aug 07, 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.
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Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Aug 07, 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering 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.
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Family Playgroup

Fri, Aug 08, 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.
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Cartoon Drawing With Emma

Fri, Aug 08, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering grades 3 - 6 are invited to join us for a cartoon drawing class with Emma Keating. She will show us how to draw some amazing animals, creatures, and characters. All you need is your imagination! Registration required for each session. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library property.
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Saturday Baby Laptime

Sat, Aug 09, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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.
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Feeling Hot Hot Hot Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Aug 11
Location: Children's Library

The Children's Library is helter-skelter in the summer swelter! Cool off by tracking down hot items hidden where you least expect them! Pick up your scavenger hunt at the Children's desk.
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Yarn Laser Maze for Grades 4-7

Mon, Aug 11, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Rising 4th-7th graders, dare you try to find a way through our maze of lethal laser beams? Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

Tue, Aug 12, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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DIY Fairy Dream Homes

Tue, Aug 12, 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 5-8 are invited to explore the world through the eyes of a fairy. Using an assortment of fairy approved materials, participants will design their very own fairy dream home! Fairy attire and wings encouraged. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome as space allows.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

Wed, Aug 13, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Baby Blossoms Laptime

Wed, Aug 13, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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 and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.
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Happy Hatchling Storytime

Thu, Aug 14, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 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. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Aug 14, 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.
Learn More

Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Aug 14, 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering 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.
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Goldbas Music Storytime

Fri, Aug 15, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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! Registration Required. Drops-ins welcome if space allows.
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Farewell to Summer Beach Party for Grades 4-7

Fri, Aug 15, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Rising 4th-7th graders can bid farewell to summer with a beach day at the library! How many ways can you have fun with a beach ball? Dodge them, dunk them, keep 'em up & plunk them. You can even help choose the tunes! Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows.
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Saturday Storytime

Sat, Aug 16, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 2 and up and their families 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 skills. Feel free to stay afterwards to socialize and play with bubbles! No registration required!
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CT Poetry Society Workshop

Sat, Aug 16, 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.
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T-shirt Totes for Grades 4-7

Mon, Aug 18, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

No sew we go! Rising 4th-7th graders can transform tatty T-shirts into top-of-the-line totes. No needlework necessary! Please bring your own T-shirt(s). Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
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Gazebo Storytime at the Farmer's Market

Wed, Aug 20, 3:30 - 4:00 PM
Location: Gazebo

Join us at the farmer's market for a fun family storytime inside the gazebo. Children ages 1 and up and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. In case of inclement weather, the storytime will move into the Story Room in the Children's Library.
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The Floor is Lava

Wed, Aug 20, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

This week we turn up the heat for rising 4th-7th graders as our program room floor turns into a seething cauldron of geothermic fury. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Aug 21, 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.
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Summer Trivia Series - Are You Up for the Challenge?

Thu, Aug 21, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Put on your thinking caps and get ready for our Summer Trivia Challenge. Our three-part series will be led by "Trivia King" David Plaue, also known as the founder and creator of Sticker Book Publishing.
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Family Playgroup

Fri, Aug 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.
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Lighthouse: A Program for LGBTQ+ Youth

Fri, Aug 22, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Rimer 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.
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Firefighter Storytime

Tue, Aug 26, 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.
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Aug 28, 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.
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Petite Concerts for Little Ones

Fri, Aug 29, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to join us for a short classical and nursery song concert with sing-alongs and dances. We will finish with a chance for the little ones to get up close and personal with some instruments. All are welcome! No registration required.
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Labor Day

Mon, Sep 01

Wilton Library will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
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Gazebo Storytime at the Farmer's Market

Wed, Sep 03, 3:30 - 4:00 PM
Location: Gazebo

Join us at the farmer's market for a fun family storytime inside the gazebo. Children ages 1 and up and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. In case of inclement weather, the storytime will move into the Story Room in the Children's Library.
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Sep 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.
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Sep 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.
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Sep 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.
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The Career and Films of Clint Eastwood

Thu, Sep 18, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us for the Career and Films of Clint Eastwood. As both an actor and a director, Clint Eastwood’s long and storied career has brought us some of the most iconic characters and films in Hollywood history.
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Goldbas Music Storytime

Fri, Sep 19, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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! Registration Required. Drops-ins welcome if space allows.
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CT Poetry Society Workshop

Sat, Sep 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.
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Sep 25, 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.
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The Art of Home Organizing

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

Join Stephanie Radman, founder of professional home organizing business, Mayflower Home Organizing, for an insightful presentation, "The Art of Home Organizing”. Stephanie's presentation will empower individuals to transform their living spaces through effective home organizing and de-cluttering strategies.
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Oct 02, 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.
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The Wide World of Beer

Mon, Oct 06, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us to learn about the Wide World of Beer. There are over sixty styles of beers brewed in the world, more than 5, 000 breweries and more than 15, 000 brands of beer among all the styles brewed. In the United States it's no longer just the expensive imported beers that serious beer lovers seek out.
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Oct 09, 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.
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Indigenous Peoples' Day

Mon, Oct 13

Wilton Library will be closed on Monday, October 13 in observance of Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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The Career and Films of Billy Crystal

Tue, Oct 14, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us for the Career and Films of Billy Crystal. Billy Crystal first gained popularity as a stand-up comedian in the 1970s, known for his witty and observational humor in films like The Princess Bride (1987) and This is Spinal Tap (1981). Crystal's breakthrough in film came with his role in the romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally. .. (1989).
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Oct 16, 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.
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Goldbas Music Storytime

Fri, Oct 17, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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! Registration Required. Drops-ins welcome if space allows.
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CT Poetry Society Workshop

Sat, Oct 18, 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.
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Jane Austen’s Sanditon: From Unfinished Swan Song to British Costume Drama (Zoom)

Tue, Oct 21, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Virtual

Commemorating Jane Austen’s 250th birthday on December 16, 2025, join author, former UK resident, and Anglophile Claire Evans for a look at Austen’s final, unfinished manuscript and its path from family heirloom to a fully imagined costume drama, airing on American PBS.
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Oct 23, 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.
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Oct 30, 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.
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The Career and Films of Robin Williams

Wed, Nov 05, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us for the Career and Films of Robin Williams. Robin Williams was one of the greatest performers of all time - hilarious, heartwarming, shocking, sweet, and truly genius.
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Nov 06, 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.
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Veteran's Day

Tue, Nov 11

Wilton Library will be closed Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day.
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Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

Thu, Nov 13, 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.
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CT Poetry Society Workshop

Sat, Nov 15, 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.
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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.
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Goldbas Music Storytime

Fri, Nov 21, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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! Registration Required. Drops-ins welcome if space allows.
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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.
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Thanksgiving

Thu, Nov 27

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

Fri, Dec 19, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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! Registration Required. Drops-ins welcome if space allows.
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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.
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Christmas

Wed, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 25

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