Teen Library Council

Tue, May 13, 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.

Mental Health Action Day: Public Statement

Thu, May 15, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Location: Parking Lot

Please join Wilton Youth Council's Mental Health Task Force at Wilton Library on Mental Health Action Day (May 15th) at 10:30 am for a Statement on Mental Health Awareness, Support and Action. This brief program is intended to build awareness, show support and take action.

Zentangle Art Workshop

Mon, May 19, 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.

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


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, performing arts, exhibits, food trucks and much more! 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: Rimer 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?

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


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.

Independence Day

Fri, Jul 04


Labor Day

Mon, Sep 01


Indigenous Peoples' Day

Mon, Oct 13


Veteran's Day

Tue, Nov 11


Thanksgiving

Thu, Nov 27


Christmas

Wed, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 25


New Year's

Wed, Dec 31 - Thu, Jan 01