Teen Events - Wilton Library

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.

"Paint it Up!" and "Chinese Calligraphy by Christine Yuan" Art Exhibitions

Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, May 04

Wilton Library will feature two art exhibitions for the month of April. The "Paint it Up! " art exhibit will proudly feature local artists who participate in our Paint It Up! adult library program. The paintings will be on display in the library's Gallery.

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?

Early Closing for Emma Straub Author Talk

Wed, May 06, 3:00 - 7:00 PM

FAPA Wilton Public Schools Art Exhibit & Opening Reception

Fri, May 08, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

The Fine and Performing Arts Department of Wilton Public Schools presents the FAPA Student Library show, displaying artwork from students in grades K-12 throughout the library. The show's Opening Reception is on Friday, May 8 from 6 to 8 p. m. featuring live student musical performances and art demonstrations. Exhibit runs through May 26.

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.

Mental Health Action Day: Public Statement

Thu, May 14, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Location: Parking Lot

Town leaders and community members come together to show their support as allies to those struggling with their mental health.

Lighthouse: A Program for LGBTQ+ Youth

Fri, May 15, 3:00 - 4:00 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.

Zentangle Art Workshop

Mon, May 18, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Brubeck 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.

Pressed Flower Bookmarks

Thu, May 21, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Presidents' Room

Celebrate the warm weather with this is easy - and beautiful! - craft. Create your own one-of-a-kind bookmark using dried flowers and colorful tassels. It's a great way to pretty up your TBR pile of print books! This program is for teens in grades 6-12. Registration is required as space is limited.

Memorial Day

Mon, May 25

The library will be closed on Monday, May 25th in recognition of Memorial Day.

Teen Movie Screening

Wed, May 27, 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Location: Rimer Room

May is National Mystery Month, so come watch Missing (rated PG-13): "When her mother inexplicably vanishes while on a Colombian vacation, a teen named June must rely on the contemporary technology at her disposal to know the truth, encountering a web of secrets about her mother that she struggles to fathom. " Refreshments will be provided!

4th Annual Wilton Pride Festival

Sun, May 31, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Offsite

Join us on the Town Green for the 4th Annual Wilton Pride Festival on Sunday, May 31, from 11 a. m. to 4 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. Rain Date Sunday, June 7.

Ice Cream Social 2026

Sat, Jun 06, 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Location: Parking Lot

Wilton Library is hosting a good old-fashioned Ice Cream Social on Saturday, June 6, 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.

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

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

Bikes, E-Bikes, and E-Scooters: Teen Safety Course

Sun, Jun 28, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: Parking Lot

Calling all teens, grades 6-12 for a safety course for bikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters! In this 90 minute course, participants will get the opportunity to learn the rules of the road through a conversation followed by an obstacle course. We'll take advantage of the nice weather and learn with Kate Haavik, founder and CEO of Ride On!

Independence Day observed

Fri, Jul 03

The library will be closed on Friday, July 3d in recognition of Independence Day.

Independence Day

Sat, Jul 04

The library will be closed on Saturday, July 4th in recognition of Independence Day.

Bikes, E-Bikes, and E-Scooters: Teen Safety Course

Sun, Jul 12, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: Parking Lot

Calling all teens, grades 6-12 for a safety course for bikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters! In this 90 minute course, participants will get the opportunity to learn the rules of the road through a conversation followed by an obstacle course. We'll take advantage of the nice weather and learn with Kate Haavik, founder and CEO of Ride On!

Marvel Craft & Trivia

Wed, Jul 29, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

In this program, we will make a wallet out of Marvel comic pages and do a trivia game. In honor of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the questions will focus on the first three films of that series. Winner will get a comic book of their choice! This program is for Grades 6-12. Registration is required as space is limited.

Labor Day

Mon, Sep 07

The library will be closed on Monday, September 7th in recognition of Labor Day.

Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day

Mon, Oct 12

The library will be closed on Monday, October 12th in recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Veteran's Day

Wed, Nov 11

The library will be closed on Monday, November 11 in recognition of Veteran's Day.

Thanksgiving

Thu, Nov 26

The library will be closed on Thursday, November 26 in recognition of Thanksgiving.

Christmas Eve

Thu, Dec 24

The library will be closed on Thursday, December 24th in recognition of Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day

Fri, Dec 25

The library will be closed on Friday, December 25th in recognition of Christmas.

New Years Eve

Thu, Dec 31

The library will be closed on Thursday, December 31st recognition of New Year's Eve.

MLK, Jr. Day

Mon, Jan 18

The library will be closed on Monday, January 18th in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Presidents' Day

Mon, Feb 15

The library will be closed on Monday, February 15th in recognition of Presidents' Day.

Easter

Sun, Mar 28

The library will be closed on Sunday, March 28th in recognition of Easter.

Memorial Day

Mon, May 31

The library will be closed on Monday, May 31st in recognition of Memorial Day.

Juneteenth Observed

Fri, Jun 18

The library will be closed on Friday, June 18th in recognition of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth

Sat, Jun 19

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

Independence Day

Sun, Jul 04

The library will be closed on Sunday, July 4th in recognition of Independence Day.

Independence Day observed

Mon, Jul 05

The library will be closed on Monday, July 5th in recognition of Independence Day.

Labor Day

Mon, Sep 06

The library will be closed on Monday, September 6th in recognition of Labor Day.

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Mon, Oct 11

The library will be closed on Monday, October 11th in recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Veteran's Day

Thu, Nov 11

The library will be closed on Monday, November 11 in recognition of Veteran's Day.

Thanksgiving

Thu, Nov 25

The library will be closed on Thursday, November 25th in recognition of Thanksgiving.

Christmas Eve

Fri, Dec 24

The library will be closed on Friday, December 24th in recognition of Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day

Sat, Dec 25

The library will be closed on Saturday, December 25th in recognition of Christmas.

New Years Eve

Fri, Dec 31

The library will be closed on Friday, December 31st recognition of New Year's Eve.

New Years Day

Sat, Jan 01

The library will be closed on Saturday, January 1st in recognition of New Year's Day.