Upcoming Events - Wilton Library

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EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Something for Everyone

Wilton Library offers several hundred programs per year with at least one program nearly every day. In any given month, there are author talks, history lectures, poetry workshops, book discussions, craft project workshops for all ages - the list goes on.

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EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Something for Everyone

Wilton Library offers several hundred programs per year with at least one program nearly every day. In any given month, there are author talks, history lectures, poetry workshops, book discussions, craft project workshops for all ages - the list goes on.

Month View Week View

Summer Reading Club

Fri, Jun 14, 1:00 PM - Sun, Aug 25, 12:00 AM

This summer, adventure begins at Wilton Library when you start reading! 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.

Teen Summer Reading Club

Fri, Jun 14, 1:00 PM - Sun, Aug 25, 12:00 AM

This summer, adventure begins at Wilton Library when you start reading! Join our Teen Summer Reading Club, open to all rising 6 to 12 graders. Sign up on the website https://wiltonlibrary. beanstack. org/reader365 or download the Beanstack app and choose Wilton Library (CT) to register.

Summer Show Art Exhibition

Fri, Jul 12 - Wed, Aug 21

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 78th year that the library will welcome local talent to display their works in this non-juried summer art exhibition. Opening Reception on Friday, July 12 from 6 to 7:30 p. m.

Tales to Tails

Sat, Jul 27, 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.

Intro to Java for Grades 6-9

Mon, Jul 29, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Arnav Pandey will lead this five day course for students in rising grades 6-9 who are interested in learning the programming language Java. In this course, teens will learn the basics of Java Programming, including variables, operations, and loops. They will also have the opportunity to practice their skills by completing various exercises.

Paint a Bat House

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

Chiroptophiles entering 2nd-5th grade can paint a bat house while they learn about the essential roles bats play in our ecosystem, such as pest control and pollination. The activity combines creativity with education, encouraging kids to care about the environment and wildlife. Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows.

Tiny Travelers Storytime

Tue, 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! Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

Intro to Java for Grades 6-9

Tue, Jul 30, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Arnav Pandey will lead this five day course for students in rising grades 6-9 who are interested in learning the programming language Java. In this course, teens will learn the basics of Java Programming, including variables, operations, and loops. They will also have the opportunity to practice their skills by completing various exercises.

An Adventure in Poetry Creation

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

Children ages 7 and up are invited to join us for a hands-on Poetry Exploration. We will explore different types of poetry with local Wilton author and poet Elissa Grodin. She will assist us in writing our own poetry, as a group and individually. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises.

Pirate ScavengARRR Hunt

Wed, Jul 31 - Wed, Aug 07
Location: Children's Library

Shiver me timbers! Pirate's booty is buried all over the library. Find it all and win a prize! Pick up your treasure map at the Children's Desk.

Tiny Travelers Storytime

Wed, 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! Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

New Yorker Shorts: Four Weeks of Short Stories From The New Yorker. Week Three: "Abject Naturalism," by Sarah Braunstein (ZOOM)

Wed, Jul 31, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Back by popular demand for our 10th 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 17th, July 24th, July 31st, and August 7th. Story titles will be announced one week prior to the discussion.

Mystic Seaport Presents: The Sailor's Chest

Wed, Jul 31, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Adventurers entering kindergarten through 3rd grade can enjoy one of Mystic Seaport's most beloved programs. Explore the items that a sailor would have packed for a long journey at sea. Analyze each of the objects and learn about the adventures on board 19th-century ships. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Intro to Java for Grades 6-9

Wed, Jul 31, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Arnav Pandey will lead this five day course for students in rising grades 6-9 who are interested in learning the programming language Java. In this course, teens will learn the basics of Java Programming, including variables, operations, and loops. They will also have the opportunity to practice their skills by completing various exercises.

Mystic Seaport Presents: Mythical Sea Monsters

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

Rising 3rd - 7th graders can join Mystic Seaport's experts to examine the history of sea monster sightings. The Loch Ness Monster, Kraken and mermaids capture our imagination and inspire so many stories. But are they real? We will weigh the evidence and come to our own conclusions if these creatures are fact or fiction. Registration required.

Story-Sharing Circle

Wed, Jul 31, 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 suggested.

Summer Poetry with Judson Scruton: The Singing School of Robert Pinsky

Thu, Aug 01, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Please join us as Judson Scruton leads lively, informal discussions as we explore Robert Pinsky’s Singing School. A seminar outline and schedule with links to the relevant poems will be sent out in advance of the series; please enter your email address during registration to receive the packet.

Cruising Crawlers Baby Storytime

Thu, Aug 01, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for babies up to 12 months. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves, instruments, 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.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Aug 01, 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.

Intro to Java for Grades 6-9

Thu, Aug 01, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Arnav Pandey will lead this five day course for students in rising grades 6-9 who are interested in learning the programming language Java. In this course, teens will learn the basics of Java Programming, including variables, operations, and loops. They will also have the opportunity to practice their skills by completing various exercises.

Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Aug 01, 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.

Family Playgroup

Fri, Aug 02, 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.

Intro to Java for Grades 6-9

Fri, Aug 02, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Arnav Pandey will lead this five day course for students in rising grades 6-9 who are interested in learning the programming language Java. In this course, teens will learn the basics of Java Programming, including variables, operations, and loops. They will also have the opportunity to practice their skills by completing various exercises.

Draw Your Own Book Characters

Fri, Aug 02, 4:00 - 5:00 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.

Life Size Clue

Mon, Aug 05, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Rising 4th - 8th graders can step right into a life size board game! Colonel Mustard, Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum and friends will try to be first to find out whodunnit. .. the answer may be YOU! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Book Bird Houses

Mon, Aug 05, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Join us for two creative afternoons (Monday, 8/5 and Tuesday, 8/6). We'll paint, decoupage and produce a one-of-a-kind birdhouse using classic children's books for adornment. Give as a gift or keep for yourself! This is a two-part program. To register, sign up for 8/5 and plan to come 8/6 as well. For those entering grades 6-12. Registration required.

Tiny Travelers Storytime

Tue, 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! Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

Craftsplorations

Tue, Aug 06, 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.

Book Bird Houses

Tue, Aug 06, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Join us for two creative afternoons (Monday, 8/5 and Tuesday, 8/6). We'll paint, decoupage and produce a one-of-a-kind birdhouse using classic children's books for adornment. Give as a gift or keep for yourself! This is a two-part program. To register, sign up for 8/5 and plan to come 8/6 as well. For those entering grades 6-12. Registration required.

Tiny Travelers Storytime

Wed, 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! Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

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

Wed, Aug 07, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Back by popular demand for our 10th 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 17th, July 24th, July 31st, and August 7th. Story titles will be announced one week prior to the discussion.

Board Game Afternoon

Wed, Aug 07, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Come enjoy the afternoon playing games, including Anomia, Sushi Go, Deer in the Headlights, The Chameleon, and more! Games will have a variety of play times, so you may be able to fit in more than one! This program is for rising grades 6-12. Registration is required as space is limited.

Juggling with Jason Tardy

Wed, Aug 07, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Children entering kindergarten and up and their families will thrill to a mix of high-energy juggling and wild offbeat comedy. Jason Tardy's fearlessness and constant funny banter makes his show a must for audiences of all ages. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thu, Aug 08, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please come to Wilton Library to donate blood on August 8 between 11am and 4pm. The Red Cross is low on donations and every pint helps. For more information, visit www. redcrossblood. org. Appointment Hours: 11:00AM - 4:00PM. To sign up, click here or go to www. redcrossblood. org and use sponsor code WiltonLibrary. Walk-ins will be accommodated.

Cruising Crawlers Baby Storytime

Thu, Aug 08, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for babies up to 12 months. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves, instruments, 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.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Aug 08, 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.

Henna for Kids

Thu, Aug 08, 4:00 - 5:00 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. Caregivers must remain in the library building.

Family Playgroup

Fri, Aug 09, 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.

Cartoon Drawing With Emma

Fri, Aug 09, 4:00 - 5:00 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.

After Hours Teen Scavenger Hunt

Fri, Aug 09, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

How well do you know the Wilton Library? Join us for an after hours scavenger hunt to test your knowledge! We will meet in the Brubeck Room at 5:30 for pizza, then teens will be grouped into teams and given scavenger hunt clues. Once the library closes, the hunt begins! Prizes will be awarded to the top teams. Registration is required.

Second Saturday Summer Storytime

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

Children ages 2 and up and their caregivers are invited to join us for this summer 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! Feel free to stay after to socialize! No registration required.

Pandora's Box: An Acting Workshop for Teens

Mon, Aug 12, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Has your curiosity ever gotten you in trouble? Come learn about Pandora's story, someone from Ancient Greece who opened something she definitely should have left alone. Come find out about Ancient Greece and the heap of trouble she brought into the world!

Sew a Unicorn Pillow

Mon, Aug 12, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Needle little sewing practice? 4th-7th graders can become low-stress seamstresses as we assemble sweet sidekicks from felt. Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows.

Tiny Travelers Storytime

Tue, 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! Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

End of Summer Craftsplorations

Tue, Aug 13, 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children aged 4 through 8 are invited to join us for a final adventurous afternoon of crafting fun to close out the summer! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises.

iPhone Photo Editing & Enhancements, Photo Storage and Organization (Zoom)

Tue, Aug 13, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Join us on Zoom to learn how to edit and enhance your photos with confidence using the Photos app on your iPhone. The built-in editing and enhancement tools are amazing and you can easily fine tune your photos in just a few minutes.

Tiny Travelers Storytime

Wed, 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! Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

Make a Solar Oven

Wed, Aug 14, 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Come build a solar oven out of a pizza box and learn how to harness the power of the sun to cook. Ingredients for s’mores and directions on how to make them will be handed out at the end of the program, along with directions for a few other recipes you can try at home. This program is for rising grades 6-12.

Animal Embassy

Wed, Aug 14, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Children entering kindergarten and up can take a journey around the globe with incredible live Animal Ambassadors. We’ll meet animals from diverse habitats such as a Eurasian Eagle Owl or an Indian Peahen.

Cruising Crawlers Baby Storytime

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

Join us for this interactive program especially for babies up to 12 months. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves, instruments, 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.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Aug 15, 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.

Family Playgroup

Fri, Aug 16, 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.

Farewell to Summer Beach Party for Grades 4-7

Fri, Aug 16, 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. Caregivers must remain on library property.

Saturday Summer Storytime

Sat, Aug 17, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

As summer comes to a close, children ages 2 and up and their families are invited to participate in family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves, or instruments, while building literacy skills. Come cool off in the storyroom, and feel free to socialize afterwards.

CT Poetry Society Workshop

Sat, Aug 17, 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.

Kick Rocks + Pound Sand

Mon, Aug 19, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Rising 4th-7th graders, let's rock! Claim a space at the rock art table or the sand art table (or both) and transform minerals into the stuff of dreams. Sticks and stones make fun, fun, fun! Registration required.

Paint it Up!

Tue, Aug 20, 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.

Gazebo Storytime at the Farmers' Market

Wed, Aug 21, 2:00 - 2:30 PM
Location: Gazebo

Join us at the farmers' market for a fun family storytime inside the gazebo. Children ages 2 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.

The Floor is Lava

Wed, Aug 21, 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.

Police Officer Storytime

Thu, Aug 22, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 2 and up are invited to join Wilton Police Officers for an interactive, in-person storytime! One of our local officers will read stories and answer questions. Kids will see the police car too! Registration recommended.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Aug 22, 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.

Introduction to Modern Square Dancing

Thu, Aug 22, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Join us for a free square dance lesson. After a brief introduction and demonstration, you will have the opportunity to get up on the dance floor and join a square. With experienced dancers as your guides, you will learn several basic dance steps and be dancing (and smiling) within the first 5 minutes of your participation.

Rhythm and Uke with Ray

Fri, Aug 23, 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Families with children from babies on up can join local musician Ray Bryant for a morning of family friendly sing-along songs and interactive music games. Join the fun and dance it up as we say goodbye to summer! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Tales to Tails

Sat, Aug 24, 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.

Zentangle Art Workshop

Mon, Aug 26, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer 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.

Firefighter Storytime

Tue, Aug 27, 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.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Aug 29, 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.

Family Playgroup

Fri, Aug 30, 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.

Labor Day

Mon, Sep 02

Wilton Library will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day.

Gazebo Storytime at the Farmer's Market

Wed, Sep 04, 2:00 - 2:30 PM
Location: Gazebo

Join us at the farmer's market for a fun family storytime inside the gazebo. Children ages 2 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.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Sep 05, 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.

Great Decisions: A Global Affairs Discussion Series

Mon, Sep 09, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Please join us for the 2024 topics in the Great Decisions discussion series focused on current world affairs. Created by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), the Great Decisions discussion series has been run annually by a wide variety of libraries and educational institutions across the country for nearly 60 years.

Poetry Discussion with Janet Krauss: The Poetry of Richard Hugo (Zoom)

Tue, Sep 10, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Please join us online for this rescheduled event when Janet Krauss will lead a discussion of a selection of poems by Richard Hugo. 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.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Sep 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.

Weir Farm: Inspiring an Artistic Legacy

Thu, Sep 12, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Please join Park Ranger Kristin Lessard for an introduction to Weir Farm National Historical Park. The discussion will include a brief history of Weir Farm and how it became part of the National Park Service, as well as current programs and opportunities to get involved.

Great Decisions: A Global Affairs Discussion Series

Mon, Sep 16, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Please join us for the 2024 topics in the Great Decisions discussion series focused on current world affairs. Created by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), the Great Decisions discussion series has been run annually by a wide variety of libraries and educational institutions across the country for nearly 60 years.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Sep 19, 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.

CT Poetry Society Workshop

Sat, Sep 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.

Great Decisions: A Global Affairs Discussion Series

Mon, Sep 23, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Please join us for the 2024 topics in the Great Decisions discussion series focused on current world affairs. Created by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), the Great Decisions discussion series has been run annually by a wide variety of libraries and educational institutions across the country for nearly 60 years.

Andy Warhol: small is beautiful

Tue, Sep 24, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Please join us here at Wilton Library to hear from Corinne Flax of the Bruce Museum, who will talk about the museum's hosting of "Andy Warhol: small is beautiful" 4/6/24-10/13/24, in the Grossman Family and & Barbara and Edward Netter Foundation Galleries.

Get Well, Stay Well: Aging in Place--Home Adaptations for Safety and Comfort

Wed, Sep 25, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us in the Brubeck Room for a helpful presentation on adaptations for safety and comfort in your home. Creating a safe home environment is crucial for older adults and seniors who wish to continue living independently as they age.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Sep 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.

Great Decisions: A Global Affairs Discussion Series

Mon, Sep 30, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Please join us for the 2024 topics in the Great Decisions discussion series focused on current world affairs. Created by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), the Great Decisions discussion series has been run annually by a wide variety of libraries and educational institutions across the country for nearly 60 years.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Oct 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.

AARP Driver Safety Class

Sat, Oct 05, 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Please join us for this in-person session of the AARP Driver Safety Program, which is the nation's first and largest classroom driver safety course designed especially for drivers age 50 and older, although all ages are welcome.

Great Decisions: A Global Affairs Discussion Series

Mon, Oct 07, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Please join us for the 2024 topics in the Great Decisions discussion series focused on current world affairs. Created by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), the Great Decisions discussion series has been run annually by a wide variety of libraries and educational institutions across the country for nearly 60 years.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Oct 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.

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Mon, Oct 14

Wilton Library will be closed on Monday, October 14 in observance of Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Great Decisions: A Global Affairs Discussion Series

Tue, Oct 15, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Please join us for the 2024 topics in the Great Decisions discussion series focused on current world affairs. Created by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), the Great Decisions discussion series has been run annually by a wide variety of libraries and educational institutions across the country for nearly 60 years.

Nightscapes: From Dusk to Dawn

Wed, Oct 16, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us in the Brubeck Room to welcome back ArtScapades. Nighttime can have many different meanings in artworks and has been used for various purposes in art since the beginning of time. Artists have captured night scenes beginning in Medieval times, moving through Impressionism, and continuing on to modern and contemporary images.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Oct 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.

The Career and Films of Tom Hanks

Thu, Oct 17, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Tom Hanks is a highly acclaimed and versatile actor who has made a significant impact on the film industry. With his impressive body of work spanning comedy, drama, and directing, he has established himself as one of the most respected and beloved actors of his generation.

CT Poetry Society Workshop

Sat, Oct 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.

Great Decisions: A Global Affairs Discussion Series

Mon, Oct 21, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Please join us for the 2024 topics in the Great Decisions discussion series focused on current world affairs. Created by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), the Great Decisions discussion series has been run annually by a wide variety of libraries and educational institutions across the country for nearly 60 years.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Oct 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.

Great Decisions: A Global Affairs Discussion Series

Mon, Oct 28, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Please join us for the 2024 topics in the Great Decisions discussion series focused on current world affairs. Created by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), the Great Decisions discussion series has been run annually by a wide variety of libraries and educational institutions across the country for nearly 60 years.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Oct 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.

The Career and Films of Jack Nicholson

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

Jack Nicholson is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century, with twelve Academy Award nominations, making him the most nominated male actor in the Academy’s history. He has won the Academy Award for Best Actor twice, once for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) and once for As Good as It Gets (1997).

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Nov 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.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Nov 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.

CT Poetry Society Workshop

Sat, Nov 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.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Nov 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.

Thanksgiving

Thu, Nov 28

The library will be closed on Thursday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Dec 05, 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.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Dec 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.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Dec 19, 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.

CT Poetry Society Workshop

Sat, Dec 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.

Christmas

Tue, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 25

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

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Dec 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.

New Year

Tue, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 01

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

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thu, Jan 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.