Teen Summer Reading Club

Fri, Jun 14, 1:00 PM - Sun, Aug 25, 12:00 AM

This summer, adventure begins at Wilton Library when you start reading! Join our Teen Summer Reading Club, open to all rising 6 to 12 graders. Sign up on the website https://wiltonlibrary. beanstack. org/reader365 or download the Beanstack app and choose Wilton Library (CT) to register.

Intro to Java for Grades 6-9

Mon, Jul 29, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Arnav Pandey will lead this five day course for students in rising grades 6-9 who are interested in learning the programming language Java. In this course, teens will learn the basics of Java Programming, including variables, operations, and loops. They will also have the opportunity to practice their skills by completing various exercises.

Intro to Java for Grades 6-9

Tue, Jul 30, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Arnav Pandey will lead this five day course for students in rising grades 6-9 who are interested in learning the programming language Java. In this course, teens will learn the basics of Java Programming, including variables, operations, and loops. They will also have the opportunity to practice their skills by completing various exercises.

Intro to Java for Grades 6-9

Wed, Jul 31, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Arnav Pandey will lead this five day course for students in rising grades 6-9 who are interested in learning the programming language Java. In this course, teens will learn the basics of Java Programming, including variables, operations, and loops. They will also have the opportunity to practice their skills by completing various exercises.

Mystic Seaport Presents: Mythical Sea Monsters

Wed, Jul 31, 4:15 - 5:15 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Rising 3rd - 7th graders can join Mystic Seaport's experts to examine the history of sea monster sightings. The Loch Ness Monster, Kraken and mermaids capture our imagination and inspire so many stories. But are they real? We will weigh the evidence and come to our own conclusions if these creatures are fact or fiction. Registration required.

Intro to Java for Grades 6-9

Thu, Aug 01, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Arnav Pandey will lead this five day course for students in rising grades 6-9 who are interested in learning the programming language Java. In this course, teens will learn the basics of Java Programming, including variables, operations, and loops. They will also have the opportunity to practice their skills by completing various exercises.

Intro to Java for Grades 6-9

Fri, Aug 02, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Arnav Pandey will lead this five day course for students in rising grades 6-9 who are interested in learning the programming language Java. In this course, teens will learn the basics of Java Programming, including variables, operations, and loops. They will also have the opportunity to practice their skills by completing various exercises.

Book Bird Houses

Mon, Aug 05, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Join us for two creative afternoons (Monday, 8/5 and Tuesday, 8/6). We'll paint, decoupage and produce a one-of-a-kind birdhouse using classic children's books for adornment. Give as a gift or keep for yourself! This is a two-part program. To register, sign up for 8/5 and plan to come 8/6 as well. For those entering grades 6-12. Registration required.

Book Bird Houses

Tue, Aug 06, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Join us for two creative afternoons (Monday, 8/5 and Tuesday, 8/6). We'll paint, decoupage and produce a one-of-a-kind birdhouse using classic children's books for adornment. Give as a gift or keep for yourself! This is a two-part program. To register, sign up for 8/5 and plan to come 8/6 as well. For those entering grades 6-12. Registration required.

Board Game Afternoon

Wed, Aug 07, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Come enjoy the afternoon playing games, including Anomia, Sushi Go, Deer in the Headlights, The Chameleon, and more! Games will have a variety of play times, so you may be able to fit in more than one! This program is for rising grades 6-12. Registration is required as space is limited.

After Hours Teen Scavenger Hunt

Fri, Aug 09, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

How well do you know the Wilton Library? Join us for an after hours scavenger hunt to test your knowledge! We will meet in the Brubeck Room at 5:30 for pizza, then teens will be grouped into teams and given scavenger hunt clues. Once the library closes, the hunt begins! Prizes will be awarded to the top teams. Registration is required.

Pandora's Box: An Acting Workshop for Teens

Mon, Aug 12, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Has your curiosity ever gotten you in trouble? Come learn about Pandora's story, someone from Ancient Greece who opened something she definitely should have left alone. Come find out about Ancient Greece and the heap of trouble she brought into the world!

Make a Solar Oven

Wed, Aug 14, 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Come build a solar oven out of a pizza box and learn how to harness the power of the sun to cook. Ingredients for s’mores and directions on how to make them will be handed out at the end of the program, along with directions for a few other recipes you can try at home. This program is for rising grades 6-12.

Farewell to Summer Beach Party for Grades 4-7

Fri, Aug 16, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Rising 4th-7th graders can bid farewell to summer with a beach day at the library! How many ways can you have fun with a beach ball? Dodge them, dunk them, keep 'em up & plunk them. You can even help choose the tunes! Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library property.

Introduction to Modern Square Dancing

Thu, Aug 22, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Join us for a free square dance lesson. After a brief introduction and demonstration, you will have the opportunity to get up on the dance floor and join a square. With experienced dancers as your guides, you will learn several basic dance steps and be dancing (and smiling) within the first 5 minutes of your participation.

Zentangle Art Workshop

Mon, Aug 26, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Rimer 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.

Labor Day

Mon, Sep 02

Wilton Library will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day.

Weir Farm: Inspiring an Artistic Legacy

Thu, Sep 12, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Rimer Room

Please join Park Ranger Kristin Lessard for an introduction to Weir Farm National Historical Park. The discussion will include a brief history of Weir Farm and how it became part of the National Park Service, as well as current programs and opportunities to get involved.

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Mon, Oct 14

Wilton Library will be closed on Monday, October 14 in observance of Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day.

The Career and Films of Tom Hanks

Thu, Oct 17, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Tom Hanks is a highly acclaimed and versatile actor who has made a significant impact on the film industry. With his impressive body of work spanning comedy, drama, and directing, he has established himself as one of the most respected and beloved actors of his generation.

Thanksgiving

Thu, Nov 28

The library will be closed on Thursday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Christmas

Tue, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 25

The library will be closed Tuesday, December 24 - Wednesday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday.

New Year

Tue, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 01

The library will be closed Tuesday, December 31 - Wednesday, January 1 for the New Year holiday.