Teen Events - Wilton Library

The Library will be closed on Saturday, March 21 for our Weekend Getaway Spring Fundraiser.

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.

"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.

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).

A Conversation with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist and Author Jodi Kantor

Tue, Mar 24, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us in celebrating Women's History Month as we welcome best-selling author and prize-winning investigative reporter Jodi Kantor, whose work reveals hidden truths about power, law, gender, technology and culture.

Cookie Madness: Chips Ahoy! One Last Round!

Wed, Mar 25, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Teen Area

We have enough Chips Ahoy for one last round of the final matchup in our cookie taste testing competition! Come, eat, and help us determine which will emerge victorious: Chewy or Cookies n' Creme? This program is for Grades 6-12. We have a limited number of cookies, so participation is first come, first served each week.

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 unique 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.

"Paint it Up!" Art Exhibition

Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, May 04

Wilton Library’s April Art Exhibit will proudly feature 25+ local artists that participate in our Paint It Up! Adult Library Program. The Paint it Up! Program is hosted twice a month here at Wilton Library. Each session, we supply the canvas, paints, brushes and a collection of masterpieces to copy and inspire the painter. No art experience required.

Rising Seniors: What to Do & When (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.

Dungeons & Dragons: To Catch a Thief

Wed, Apr 01, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Presidents' Room

In this short adventure, the players must investigate a burned down building on behalf of their thieves guild. Session 1 will be for explaining rules to new players, character creation, and starting the adventure. Session 2 will be for finishing the adventure. We will make Level 1 characters and use the 2024 rules.

Easter

Sun, Apr 05

Take & Make: Bubble Tea

Tue, Apr 07
Location: Teen Area

Can't live without boba? Pick up a Take & Make kit from the Teen Room. You'll find all the supplies you need to make it yourself at home. Then relax and drink up! The kits are for grades 6-12. Supplies are limited--first come, first served. One per teen, please.

Dungeons & Dragons: To Catch a Thief

Wed, Apr 08, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Presidents' Room

In this short adventure, the players must investigate a burned down building on behalf of their thieves guild. Session 1 will be for explaining rules to new players, character creation, and starting the adventure. Session 2 will be for finishing the adventure. We will make Level 1 characters and use the 2024 rules.

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 required. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.

"Paint it Up!" Art Exhibition - Opening Reception

Fri, Apr 10, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Gallery

Wilton Library’s April Art Exhibit will proudly feature 25+ local artists that participate in our Paint It Up! Adult Library Program. The Paint it Up! Program is hosted twice a month here at Wilton Library. Each session, we supply the canvas, paints, brushes and a collection of masterpieces to copy and inspire the painter. No art experience required.

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.

Zooming Zentangle Workshop

Tue, Apr 14, 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.

Lighthouse: A Program for LGBTQ+ Youth

Fri, Apr 17, 3:00 - 4:00 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.

Take & Make: Stranger Things Throwback Cupcakes

Wed, Apr 22, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Teen Area

Before we head back to Hawkins in Tales from '85, come enjoy this throwback recipe for Stranger Things cupcakes! Come to the Teen room, take a cupcake, and use some decorating gel and M&M's to make a "Christmas lights" display on it. This program is for grades 6-12. Supplies are limited, so cupcakes are first come, first served.

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.

Community Cultural Celebration

Sat, May 02, 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Offsite

Please join us for Wilton's 2nd Annual Community Cultural Celebration on Saturday, May 2 at Riverbrook Regional YMCA. This is an opportunity to unite the Wilton community, showcasing the diverse cultures that make up our town through dance, music, dress, holidays, and food from around the world.

(NOT) Just for Kids: A Woodwind State of Mind

Sat, May 02, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Children ages 4 and up and their families are invited to this presentation by Norwalk Symphony Orchestra's Woodwind Quintet (Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon and Horn). Woodwind instruments come in all shapes and sizes and their diversity is what makes them sound so great together, but wait, why is there a horn in the woodwind quintet?

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.

Story Sharing Circle

Tue, May 12, 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.

Memorial Day

Mon, May 25

Music for Youth’s Emerging Artists Concert Featuring the Acclaimed Terra String Quartet

Sun, Jun 14, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us in the Brubeck Room for a Music for Youth Emerging Artists concert featuring the acclaimed Terra String Quartet. Winner of the 2025 Naumburg Chamber Music Competition and the 2025 Bordeaux and Wigmore Hall International Quartet Competitions, the Terra String Quartet is a vibrant young international ensemble based in New York City.

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