Wilton Library
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About Us
Wilton Library is our gateway to discovery. We inform, enrich, connect and inspire our community. See more at: http://www.wiltonlibrary.org/
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Contact Information
Wilton, CT 06897
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Saturday May 11 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Second Saturday Storytime
Children ages 2 and up and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves and instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the who......More
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Saturday May 11 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Fairfield County Writers Group Write-In
The Fairfield County Writers Group, founded in 2011, has been supporting and helping writers in the county with regular write-ins and accelerated events during the Nanowrimo (National Novel Writing Month) season. The group is a non-profit and has no membership fees or d......More
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Saturday May 11 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
NOT Just for Kids: Woodwinds - A Unique Group of Friends!
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). Each instrument has a distinct shape, is made of a different material, and requires different techniq......More
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Monday May 13 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Zentangle Art Workshop
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......More
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Monday May 13 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
What's Cooking? for Grades 4-7
4th-7th graders can learn cooking basics. This month: Wild Waffles. Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/wiltonlibrary/WAFFLES_30FA1363.PNG
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Tuesday May 14 10:15am - 11:00am EDT
Mother Goose on the Loose
Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/wiltonlibrar......More
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Tuesday May 14 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Poetry Discussion with Janet Krauss: The Poetry of John Lee Clark (Zoom)
Please join us online when Janet Krauss will lead a discussion of a selection of poems by John Lee Clark. Links to the poems and discussion questions will be emailed in advance of the program. No charge for this program. Advance registration is required. Register on......More
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Tuesday May 14 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Teen Library Council
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. Benefits include: helping librarians choose teen materials, brainstorming ideas for teen progr......More
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Tuesday May 14 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Run Marble Run
Kids in grades 1-3 can put their creativity and problem solving to the test by constructing their own marble runs. Work in teams of two or team up with the neighboring table to build a massive marble masterpiece! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space all......More
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Tuesday May 14 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Social Security Strategies and Your Retirement Future
Please join us for an informative session on Social Security Strategies. Choosing when to elect your Social Security benefits can be one of the most important decisions as you approach retirement. During this educational workshop, you will learn the influence of timin......More
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Wednesday May 15 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Wonderful Ones and Twos
Active 1 and 2 year-olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for a storytime especially geared for them! The program includes books, songs, rhymes, movement activities, and instruments or scarves, all geared towards building literacy skills. No registration re......More
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Wednesday May 15 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Bouncing Babies
Join us for this interactive program especially for babies up to 12 months. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration......More
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Wednesday May 15 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Crafternoons
Children aged 4 through 8 are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting fun. Discover a different hands-on learning experience every time! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises. Image URL: ......More
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Wednesday May 15 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Understanding the Transgender & Non-binary Identity
Please join us for Ask Me Anything, 2024, a community forum on "Understanding the Transgender and Non-binary Identity" cosponsored by Wilton Library and Wilton Pride, on May 15......More
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Thursday May 16 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes
2 and 3 year-olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for a storytime geared especially for them! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and have the opportunity to use scarves and instruments, while building literacy......More
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Thursday May 16 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Mental Health Action Day
Join community members and town leaders in showing your support as an ally to those struggling with their mental health. This public recognition of and support for those in our community facing challenges with their own mental health will help reduce stigma around ment......More
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Thursday May 16 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Drop-In Innovation Station Hour
Are you curious our Innovation Station? Have questions for experts in science and technology? For this session from 5:30-7 p.m., our friends from ASML will introduce you to 3D printing. Learn the basics of finding, modifying, and printing 3D models on the Innovation St......More
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Thursday May 16 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
The Career and Films of Steven Spielberg
Please join us for a presentation on the Career and Films of Steven Spielberg. Steven Spielberg is widely considered to be one of the most influential and successful filmmakers of all time, with a career spanning over four decades. He is best known for his epic blockb......More
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Friday May 17 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Books and a Blanket: A Children's Reading Series
The Wilton Land Conservation Trust, Wilton Library, and Wilton Go Green have come together to offer a unique and immersive book reading experience for toddlers and preschoolers. Together, we've created an opportunity for families to venture outside, explore nature, list......More
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Friday May 17 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Family Playgroup
Parents and Caregivers with young children are invited to visit the library for an opportunity to spend some time in our story room to socialize and play. Meet new friends and neighbors and let your children play with some early learning toys. No registration required......More
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Saturday May 18 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Mindful Mover's Storytime
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness month children ages 3-6, and their caregivers, are invited to explore their emotions through the use of story. This interactive program will also include songs, movement, and special props to support feelings of calm and promote......More
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Saturday May 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
A Pleasant Pairing: Tea and Fine Chocolates
Please join us for a fun, educational talk highlighting the history and many health benefits of tea and dark chocolate (cacao) with insights from Kim Larkin's chocolatier background. She will discuss how to brew a proper cuppa, how tea varieties differ, and the tenets ......More
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Saturday May 18 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
CT Poetry Society Workshop
Please join us for the next CT Poetry Society workshop at the library. All that is required is the willingness to share some poetry that you have written by reading it aloud to the group. Poets should email a copy of their poems to Ed Ahern at [email protected]. He will......More
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Monday May 20 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Sew an Easy Squeezy for Grades 4-7
Needle little sewing practice? 4th-7th graders can become low-stress seamstresses as we assemble sweet sidekicks from felt. Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/s......More
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Monday May 20 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
The Electric Power Grid: Changes in the Next Twenty Years
As we head into the warm weather seasons, please join us for a fascinating presentation about the electric power grid. The electric power grid is changing. Our region is making a shift toward carbon-free generating resources. At the same time, overall electric demand i......More
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Tuesday May 21 10:15am - 11:00am EDT
Mother Goose on the Loose
Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/wiltonlibrar......More
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Tuesday May 21 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Get Well, Stay Well: How to Fall
The world is full of banana peels. As hard as we try to prevent falls, they do happen. Learn how to control your fall to prevent injury! Join us for this interactive workshop to learn this crucial skill so that IF you fall, you will know WHAT to do and HOW to get up.......More
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Tuesday May 21 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Paint it Up!
Come join us for a fun and relaxing evening. We'll supply the canvas, paints, brushes and a collection of masterpieces to copy and inspire you. No art experience required. Just a desire to pick up a brush, have fun and let your inner self out! For adults, ages 18+. S......More
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Tuesday May 21 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Get Well, Stay Well: Let's Learn More about Menopause
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life but many myths still abound. Dr. Siobhan Dolan and Dr. Carol Fucigna, leaders of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stamford Hospital, are lifelong advocates for women's health and will present an overview of th......More