Wilton Library will be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.

Rising Seniors: Your Timeline & Applications (In-Person)

Thu, May 22, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Rimer 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.

Lighthouse: A Program for LGBTQ+ Youth

Fri, May 23, 3:00 - 5:00 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.

Memorial Day

Mon, May 26

Wilton Library will be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.

DIY Comic Book Wallets

Wed, May 28, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Presidents' Room

What better way to celebrate Marvel Studio's Thunderbolts coming out this month than by making your own wallet out of old comic book pages? Materials will be provided by the library, but you are welcome to bring in your own comic book to use if you wish (as long as you are okay with losing pages from it).

3rd Annual Wilton Pride Festival

Sun, Jun 01, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Offsite

Join us on the Town Green for the third annual Wilton Pride “Be You” Festival on Sunday, June 1, from 11 a. m. to 3 p. m. This year’s festival will feature music, live mural painting, performing arts, an artisan market, exhibits, vendors, food, drinks, and much more! All ages are welcome. Sponsored by Wilton Library and Wilton Pride.

"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.

“How Many Children Had Lady Macbeth?” And Other Puzzles Of “The Scottish Play” with Shakespeare on the Sound

Tue, Jun 03, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join Shakespeare on the Sound's John Love to talk about their upcoming production of Macbeth. Why would Shakespeare write a play about the murder of a Scottish king and perform it before the newly-crowned Scottish king? Why did Shakespeare wait 5 years after performing the play in front of King James to perform it for the public?

Ice Cream Social 2025

Sat, Jun 07, 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Location: Parking Lot

Wilton Library is hosting a good old-fashioned Ice Cream Social on Saturday, June 7, from 12:30 to 2:30 p. m. in the library parking lot. All members of the Wilton community are invited to attend this special event! College Creamery will once again be handing out free, individually-wrapped ice cream, while supplies last.

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.

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 kickoff 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.

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.

Juneteenth

Thu, Jun 19

The library will be closed on Thursday, June 19th in recognition of Juneteenth.

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.

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 in 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.

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.

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.

Paint Your Pet

Wed, Jul 02, 4:00 - 5:00 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.

Independence Day

Fri, Jul 04

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

Labor Day

Mon, Sep 01

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

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Mon, Oct 13

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

Veteran's Day

Tue, Nov 11

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

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.