Wilton Library will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.

"Generations" Art Exhibition

Mon, Aug 25 - Sun, Sep 28

The talents of the MacEwen family will be showcased in "Generations, " Wilton Library's September art exhibition. The exhibition brings together more than 50 pieces of artwork by former Wilton resident and longtime Wilton Library Art Chairman Ed MacEwen, his daughter Bonnie MacEwen Sailer of Newtown, and granddaughters Jesse and Katie Sailer.

Labor Day

Mon, Sep 01

Wilton Library will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.

"Generations" Art Exhibition - Opening Reception

Fri, Sep 05, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Gallery

The talents of the MacEwen family will be showcased in "Generations, " Wilton Library's September art exhibition. The exhibition brings together more than 50 pieces of artwork by former Wilton resident and longtime Wilton Library Art Chairman Ed MacEwen, his daughter Bonnie MacEwen Sailer of Newtown, and granddaughters Jesse and Katie Sailer.

Teen Library Council

Tue, Sep 09, 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.

2nd Annual Come Out & Run 5K

Sun, Sep 14, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Parking Lot

Come Out & Run is a collaboration between Wilton Library and Wilton Pride with the goal of bringing our community together in the spirit of unity and in celebration of PRIDE. Part 5K, part community party, this family-friendly event features music, festivities, food, flair, prizes, and more. All are welcome to join us! Registration is open online.

The College Applications Timeline: What To Do & When (Zoom)

Tue, Sep 16, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual

College Applications Timeline WorkshopFor Parents & Students in Grades 9–11"What should we be doing — and when? " If you're asking this question, you're not alone. College admissions today are more competitive, more confusing, and more overwhelming than ever before.

Looking Further with James Webb

Wed, Sep 17, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us in the Brubeck Room to learn about the amazing science being done with the new James Webb Space Telescope. Hear about the telescope's design and how it functions and see the first and latest images it took, as well as how it is furthering the field of astronomy every day.

Lighthouse: A Program for LGBTQ+ Youth

Fri, Sep 19, 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.

(NOT) Just for Kids: Musical Games!

Sat, Sep 20, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Children ages 4 and up and their families are invited to join the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra to play some musical games. Draw what you Hear, Musical Bingo, and Name that Tune: all are fun and engaging games to learn more about the music we hear all around us. So bring your excitement and learn about music through play. Registration Recommended.

Volunteer Fair

Sun, Sep 21, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Wilton Youth Council and Wilton Library invite you to join us at the 2nd Annual Volunteer Fair on September 21, 2025 from 1-4 pm. Please stop by the Brubeck Room to explore the many volunteer opportunities that are available through organizations in Wilton for all ages.

Melcochas de Natilla Take-Home Kits

Wed, Sep 24, 3:30 - 7:45 PM
Location: Teen Area

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making Melcochas de Natilla, a Costa Rican taffy. Take-home kits will be available in the Teen Room and will contain necessary ingredients and directions. Please note that taffy cannot be made at the library as it requires boiling and additional kitchen supplies. These kits are for rising grades 6-12.

Get Well, Stay Well: Getting Ready to Run (Zoom)

Wed, Sep 24, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Please join ONS on Zoom to talk about how to prevent running injuries. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, chronic or acute injuries can impede your performance.

Story-Sharing Circle

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Awesome Autumn Book Sale

Fri, Sep 26, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday, September 26: Early Buying 8-10 a. m. ($25 admission), 10 - 5 Free Admission Saturday, September 27: 10 - 5 Sunday, September 28: 1 - 5 - Half-Price Day Monday, September 29: 10 - 5 - $5 Bag Day (bags supplied by the library) All new inventory! Thousands of items sorted in 50 categories.

Awesome Autumn Book Sale

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday, September 27: 10 - 5 Sunday, September 28: 1 - 5 - Half-Price Day Monday, September 29: 10 - 5 - $5 Bag Day (bags supplied by the library) All new inventory! Thousands of items sorted in 50 categories. Everyone is covered in this fundraiser - from tots to teens to adults.

Awesome Autumn Book Sale

Sun, Sep 28, 1:00 - 5:00 PM

Sunday, September 28: 1 - 5 - Half-Price Day Monday, September 29: 10 - 5 - $5 Bag Day (bags supplied by the library) All new inventory! Thousands of items sorted in 50 categories. Everyone is covered in this fundraiser - from tots to teens to adults.

Awesome Autumn Book Sale

Mon, Sep 29, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday, September 29: 10 - 5 - $5 Bag Day (bags supplied by the library) All new inventory! 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.

Zentangle Art Workshop

Mon, Sep 29, 3:00 - 4:30 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.

(NOT) Just for Kids: Big Brass Band

Sat, Oct 04, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Children ages 4 and up and their families are invited to join the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra's Brass Quintet as we look closer at how these instruments are used to portray water. Learn about the versatility of the Brass family and the tools musicians use to change the sound with mutes.

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Mon, Oct 13

Wilton Library will be closed on Monday, October 13 in observance of Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day.

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.

Early Closing for Author Talk

Wed, Oct 29, 3:00 - 8:00 PM


Veteran's Day

Tue, Nov 11

Wilton Library will be closed Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day.

Wicked Strange New England with Jeff Belanger

Thu, Nov 13, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Based on Jeff’s latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, plus his popular weekly podcast and his Emmy-nominated television series on PBS and Amazon Prime, the program presents highlights from his own adventures and work. For over 25 years, Jeff has been exploring the unexplained.

Thanksgiving

Thu, Nov 27

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

Christmas

Wed, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 25

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

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.

Spring Fundraiser 2026

Sat, Mar 21