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

"Rust and Resolve" Art Exhibition

Wed, Oct 01 - Fri, Oct 31

Rust and Resolve: The Last Days of Wilton’s Industrial North Photographs of the Gilbert & Bennett Wire Mill, 1982–2007, by Elyse Shapiro and Bruce AndoFor more than 150 years, the Gilbert & Bennett Wire Mill in Georgetown shaped both industry and community in Wilton’s Industrial North.

Film Screening and Discussion - Out There: A National Parks Story

Thu, Oct 09, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us and the Friends of Weir Farm NHP for the screening of “Out There: A National Parks Story” - an award-winning feature documentary that will take you on a breathtaking 10, 000-mile road trip through our national parks, capturing stunning visuals, heartfelt stories, and the rich legacy of the National Park Service.

Wilton Candlelight Music at Wilton Congregational Church: Shifrin/Wiley/Polonsky Trio

Sun, Oct 12, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Offsite

Wilton Candlelight Concerts celebrates the opening of their 2025/2026 season with a concert featuring the Shifrin/Wiley/Polonsky Trio playing works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Nino Rota.

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Mon, Oct 13

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

Teen Scary Movie Screening

Wed, Oct 15, 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Celebrate the Halloween season by watching Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: "After playing a joke on a school bully, Stella and her friends decide to sneak into a haunted house that once belonged to the powerful Bellows family, unleashing dark forces that they will be unable to control.

Teen Library Council

Thu, Oct 16, 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.

Lighthouse: A Program for LGBTQ+ Youth

Fri, Oct 17, 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.

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.

Halloween Pumpkin Parade

Sat, Oct 25, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Front Entrance

Wilton Library staff will welcome trick-or-treaters and their families during this year's Pumpkin Parade in Wilton Center. Outside our front entrance, we will be handing out sweet treats, while supplies last. Kids can stop by the Children's Library to check out our Halloween book display!

Early Closing for Author Talk

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


Woodcock's Wildlife Awareness 101

Thu, Oct 30, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Have you ever wondered if the fox in your backyard is dangerous? Is it a coyote or a wolf? What about the loud animal screaming you heard at night? Animal Curator Jennifer Bradshaw from the Woodcock Nature Center is here to answer your questions.

Veteran's Day

Tue, Nov 11

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

Zooming Zentangle Workshop

Mon, Nov 17, 3:00 - 4:30 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.

A Funny Program About Funny Programs: The Greatest Sitcoms of All Time

Tue, Nov 18, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Award-winning author and pop culture historian Martin Gitlin hosts this fun and enlightening presentation based on his book, The Greatest Sitcoms of All Time.

Author Jillian Celentano Speaks about Her Book: Transitioning Later in Life: A Personal Guide

Wed, Nov 19, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

In honor of Transgender Awareness Month, Wilton Library and Wilton Pride are honored to host author Jillian Celentano for a special speaking engagement. Join us for an insightful evening as Jillian shares her powerful lived experiences as a transgender woman.

Thanksgiving

Thu, Nov 27

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

Wicked Strange New England with Jeff Belanger

Thu, Dec 04, 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.

ASML Author Series: Jason Reynolds

Sat, Dec 13, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Please join us on Saturday, December 13 at 3pm for an Author Talk with renowned teen and children’s author Jason Reynolds. Jason is a #1 New York Times best-selling author of novels and poetry for young adult and middle-grade audiences, and a 2024 MacArthur Fellow.

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


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).

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.

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.