Teen Events - Wilton Library

Wilton Library will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents' Day.

What's Happening

Events for Teens

From SingulTech, our award-winning robotics team, to college planning resources, to inspiring programs and events, to fun activities designed to build lasting friendships, there is always something exciting happening for teens at our library.

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What's Happening

Events for Teens

From SingulTech, our award-winning robotics team, to college planning resources, to inspiring programs and events, to fun activities designed to build lasting friendships, there is always something exciting happening for teens at our library.

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2026 Nutmeg Reading Challenge for Children and Teens

Sun, Feb 01 - Thu, Apr 30

Welcome to Wilton Library's 2026 Nutmeg Reading Challenge. Calling all kids and teens in grades 1-12! Read this year's Nutmeg Nominees for your grades, keep track, and vote to earn prizes! Choose the challenge that suits you best, or even do two! Go to Beanstack to register for the program(s) and track your reading.

"Western Stars" Art Exhibition

Thu, Feb 05 - Fri, Feb 27

Wilton Library is pleased to present "Western Stars, " a solo exhibition by Redding resident, Robert Mars, on view from February 5 through February 27. In this new body of work, Mars explores the intersection of myth and memory, drawing connections between classic western films and the glowing iconography of vintage neon signs.

Presidents' Day

Mon, Feb 16

Lighthouse: A Program for LGBTQ+ Youth

Fri, Feb 20, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Teen Area

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.

The SAT vs. ACT (Zoom)

Wed, Feb 25, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual

With the SAT 100% digital and the ACT offering a digital option since April 2025 and the previously test-optional universities returning to test-required, there are quite a few major changes happening in the world of standardized testing.

Future Career Toolkit Workshop with Christopher Bishop

Thu, Feb 26, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Christopher Bishop introduced his new book, Improvising Careers: Succeed at Jobs that Don't Exist Yet, to Wilton Library in November 2025. We've invited him back to lead a workshop on how to use his Future Career Toolkit to provide hands-on techniques for navigating disruptions in the world of work and succeeding in the new paradigm.

(NOT) Just for Kids: Musical Games

Sat, Feb 28, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Have you ever played a game with music? Children ages 4 and up and their families are invited to join the Norwalk Symphony as we play Musical Bingo and Name That Tune and more! We will spend time exploring what you 'see' when you close your eyes and listen to music, and create the scenes on paper. Do you have a favorite musical game?

"Celebrating the Spirit of New England" Art Exhibition

Mon, Mar 02 - Thu, Mar 26

Escape close to home this March at Wilton Library with "Celebrating the Spirit of New England, " a captivating art exhibition featuring five remarkable local artists ( Randy Carboni, Ed MacEwen, Carole Mills, Jason Pritchard, and Maria Reed) inspired by the beauty and charm of New England.

Cookie Madness: Chips Ahoy

Wed, Mar 04, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Teen Area

Come by the Teen Room and eat a variety of Chips Ahoy cookies and decide which kind is the best! For the first three weeks of March we will have cookie pairings for you to vote on for one hour and we will post in the Teen Room to let you know which won each round. This program is for Grades 6-12.

Teen Library Council

Tue, Mar 10, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Location: Rimer Room

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

Story-Sharing Circle

Tue, Mar 10, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Rimer 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.

Cookie Madness: Chips Ahoy

Wed, Mar 11, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Teen Area

Come by the Teen Room and eat a variety of Chips Ahoy cookies and decide which kind is the best! For the first three weeks of March we will have cookie pairings for you to vote on for one hour and we will post in the Teen Room to let you know which won each round. This program is for Grades 6-12.

America 250: Abigail Adams, America's First Modern Woman, as Told by Her Husband John Adams

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

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary commemorating the American Revolution and the signing of our Declaration of Independence, the month of March - designated as National Women's History Month - is a fitting time to celebrate Abigail Adams, a woman ahead of her time, as told by her husband John Adams, portrayed by George Baker.

Zooming Zentangle Workshop

Tue, Mar 17, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Virtual

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

Cookie Madness: Chips Ahoy

Wed, Mar 18, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Teen Area

Come by the Teen Room and eat a variety of Chips Ahoy cookies and decide which kind is the best! For the first three weeks of March we will have cookie pairings for you to vote on for one hour and we will post in the Teen Room to let you know which won each round. This program is for Grades 6-12.

Apollo 13: A Successful Failure

Thu, Mar 19, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Please join us in person for this Zoom presentation of the 30-minute NASA documentary Apollo 13: Home Safe plus a Q&A session with astronaut Fred Haise. This video will present archival film of the mission and flight operators in their early to mid-30s along with a 2016 interview with the crew and flight operators in their early to mid-80s.

Lighthouse: A Program for LGBTQ+ Youth

Fri, Mar 20, 3:30 - 4:30 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.

Spring Fundraiser 2026

Sat, Mar 21

Wilton Candlelight Music at Wilton Presbyterian Church: Tesla String Quartet

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

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

The Human Library at Wilton Library

Sat, Mar 28, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Gallery

The Human Library is returning to Wilton Library! The Human Library is a community event featuring a library of people - human “Books” - and their experiences with prejudice, bias, or discrimination based on aspects of their person, heritage, or life experiences.

College Application Process Timeline (In-Person)

Mon, Mar 30, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Presidents' Room

Alright rising seniors, you have a lot coming up in the next year as you navigate your college essays and applications, in addition to your regularly scheduled schoolwork & extracurriculars. But what if there was a way to organize your workload in such a way to dramatically decrease your stress levels? Let's talk about it.

Easter

Sun, Apr 05

Wilton Go Green Community Celebration

Wed, Apr 08, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Join Wilton Go Green as they honor and recognize the contributions of community members who have been helping to create a more sustainable Wilton this past year. Doors open at 6:30pm to mingle and enjoy lite snacks and refreshments. Main program will begin at 7pm. Registration suggested.

Teen Library Council

Tue, Apr 14, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Location: Rimer Room

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

Spring Book Sale

Fri, Apr 24, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Gallery

Friday, April 24: Early Buying 8-10 a. m. ($25 admission), 10 - 5 Free Admission Saturday, April 25: 10 - 5 Sunday, April 26: 1 - 5 - Half-Price Day Monday, April 27: 10 - 5 - $5 Bag Day (bags supplied by the library) Thousands of items sorted in 50 categories. Everyone is covered in this fundraiser - from tots to teens to adults.

Spring Book Sale

Sat, Apr 25, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Gallery

Saturday, April 25: 10 - 5 Sunday, April 26: 1 - 5 - Half-Price Day Monday, April 27: 10 - 5 - $5 Bag Day (bags supplied by the library) Thousands of items sorted in 50 categories. Everyone is covered in this fundraiser - from tots to teens to adults.

Spring Book Sale

Sun, Apr 26, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Gallery

Sunday, April 26: 1 - 5 - Half-Price Day Monday, April 27: 10 - 5 - $5 Bag Day (bags supplied by the library) Thousands of items sorted in 50 categories. Everyone is covered in this fundraiser - from tots to teens to adults. Featuring a large assortment of items including bestsellers, fiction and nonfiction, audio/visual, and much more.

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

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

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

Spring Book Sale

Mon, Apr 27, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Gallery

Monday, April 27: 10 - 5 - $5 Bag Day (bags supplied by the library) Thousands of items sorted in 50 categories. Everyone is covered in this fundraiser - from tots to teens to adults. Featuring a large assortment of items including bestsellers, fiction and nonfiction, audio/visual, and much more.

ASML Author Series: LeUyen Pham

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

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

Teen Library Council

Tue, May 12, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Location: Rimer Room

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

Memorial Day

Mon, May 25

Juneteenth

Fri, Jun 19

Independence Day observed

Fri, Jul 03

Independence Day

Sat, Jul 04

Labor Day

Mon, Sep 07

Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day

Mon, Oct 12

Veteran's Day

Wed, Nov 11

Thanksgiving

Thu, Nov 26

Christmas Eve

Thu, Dec 24

Christmas Day

Fri, Dec 25

New Years Eve

Thu, Dec 31