Teen Events - Wilton 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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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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Canceled - 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 in Wilton Town Center 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.

"What Brings Us Together: Posters About Community, Connection, and Care" Art Exhibition

Mon, Jun 01 - Thu, Jul 09

Wilton Library is pleased to present “What Brings Us Together: Posters About Community, Connection, and Care, ” a vibrant new art exhibition by local artist Erwin Ong. The exhibit grew out of a crosswalk mural Ong designed for Wilton Pride in 2025 in front of the Wilton Family YMCA.

Hayley Kiyoko Party

Wed, Jun 03, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Teen Area

Celebrate the upcoming Girls Like Girls movie by doing a Hayley Kiyoko song crossword puzzle, crafting a pendant like Coley's from the book, and eating Pride-themed snacks! Submit your solved puzzle to enter a prize drawing! This is a drop-in program for Grades 6-12, so snacks and crafts are first come, first served.

Author Dion Leonard Presents Finding Gobi: A Little Dog with a Very Big Heart

Wed, Jun 03, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us for the true story of New York Times bestselling author Dion Leonard — along with his famous little dog, Gobi — Finding Gobi: A Little Dog with a Very Big Heart.

"What Brings Us Together: Posters About Community, Connection, and Care" Art Exhibition - Opening Reception

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

Wilton Library is pleased to present “What Brings Us Together: Posters About Community, Connection, and Care, ” a vibrant new art exhibition by local artist Erwin Ong. The exhibit grew out of a crosswalk mural Ong designed for Wilton Pride in 2025 in front of the Wilton Family YMCA.

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.

Closed - Professional Development

Mon, Jun 08

The library will be closed on Monday, June 8 for Professional Development.

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.

Early Closing for Annual Meeting

Wed, Jun 17, 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Teen Summer Reading Kickoff: Tote Bag Decoration!

Thu, Jun 18, 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Teen Area

Celebrate School ending by signing up for Wilton Library's Summer Reading Club for Teens and decorating your own tote bag! This way you get to decorate your own bag and carry a few books home with you. This is for rising 6-12 graders and bags are first come, first served.

Juneteenth

Fri, Jun 19

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

Zine-Making for Teens: Create Your Own Analog Mini Book

Wed, Jun 24, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Location: Rimer Room

In this 90-minute workshop, teens will learn how to create their own zine (ZEEN), a small folded booklet that may use drawing, writing, and collage, or any combination of these, to express ideas, tell stories, or document a moment in time.

Dance Party with DJ Red Supreme

Wed, Jun 24, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Kids entering kindergarten and up will learn some new moves from DJ Red Supreme! Participants will learn basic hip hop freestyle skills, silly party moves, break dancing, and party line dances. No dance experience is necessary to participate, just a willingness to have fun and move! Registration required. Please register all attendees.

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!

Theater Program: Dig It! (Part 1)

Tue, Jun 30, 3:00 - 4:15 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Get moving and get creative! Using theater games, improv, and fun challenges, teens "discover characters and moments to create short scenes. This is a playful, low-pressure space to experiment, collaborate, and have fun. No experience is needed! This is a program for participants in rising grades 6-12. Registration is recommended.

Theater Program: Found It! (Part 2)

Wed, Jul 01, 6:00 - 7:15 PM
Location: Rimer Room

What you discover changes the story. .. Take it further! Teens work in groups to develop characters, conflicts, and scenes using improv, movement, and ensemble play. Read to experiment and perform? This is your next step! This is a program for participants in rising grades 6-12. Registration is recommended.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons: The Warlock's Crypt

Wed, Jul 08, 2:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

In this short adventure, players will delve into an underground crypt and face the evil that lurks within. Session 1 will be for character creation and explaining rules to new players before we start the adventure. Sessions 2 and 3 will be for completing the adventure. Dice, character sheets, and miniatures will be provided by the library.

Teen Mini-Bookshelves

Thu, Jul 09, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Who doesn't love mini-crafts? Come to the Library and create your own mini-bookshelf! We'll supply you with decorations, mini-shelves, and tiny books. This program is for participants in rising grades 6-12. Registration is recommended, as space is limited.

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!

College Essay Workshop for Rising Seniors

Tue, Jul 14, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Rimer Room

College admissions consultant Beth Manners is offering a college essay workshop. Beth will introduce the main and supplemental essays and discuss how to write pieces that stand out and tell your story. She'll review ideas, drafts and help brainstorm. Students should bring laptops or notebooks for this working session. For rising seniors only.

Dungeons & Dragons: The Warlock's Crypt

Wed, Jul 15, 2:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

In this short adventure, players will delve into an underground crypt and face the evil that lurks within. Session 1 will be for character creation and explaining rules to new players before we start the adventure. Sessions 2 and 3 will be for completing the adventure. Dice, character sheets, and miniatures will be provided by the library.

Lighthouse: A Program for LGBTQ+ Youth

Fri, Jul 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.

Food Explorers Presents: Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits for Teens

Mon, Jul 20, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Join Food Explorers for a delicious summer dessert program! You’ll be making Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits filled with layers of homemade vanilla cake, fresh strawberries and from scratch whipped cream! Recipe is nut free but will contain dairy, gluten and eggs. Registration is required as space is limited.

Story Sharing Circle

Tue, Jul 21, 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.

Dungeons & Dragons: The Warlock's Crypt

Wed, Jul 22, 2:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

In this short adventure, players will delve into an underground crypt and face the evil that lurks within. Session 1 will be for character creation and explaining rules to new players before we start the adventure. Sessions 2 and 3 will be for completing the adventure. Dice, character sheets, and miniatures will be provided by the library.

Zentangle Art Workshop

Tue, Jul 28, 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.

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.

Strawberry DNA Extraction

Wed, Aug 12, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Have you ever wanted to see DNA? Come and join us for this science activity where we will extract DNA from a strawberry! This program is for Grades 6-12. Registration is required as space is limited.

Lighthouse: A Program for LGBTQ+ Youth

Fri, Aug 21, 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.

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.