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. […]
Professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar discusses Hell of a Book by Jason Mott on Zoom this month. A work of fiction that goes to the heart of racism, police violence, and the hidden costs exacted upon Black Americans, and America as a whole. Mott’s poetic, cinematic novel tackles what it means to live in […]
Poetry is a “way of getting your reality shaped a little better.” — R.P.W. Join Wilton Library for a seminar series in which Judson Scruton takes us through a selection of remarkable poems by Robert Penn Warren from his seminal book Understanding Poetry. Warren was a major force in American literature during the 20th century. […]
Where did the Internet, Stealth, GPS, and Covid mRNA vaccines come from? The Role of DARPA in Fostering Disruptive Technologies — William Bonvillian, MIT In the 17th year of Wilton […]
This interactive program at Wilton Library encourages children ages 3-6, and their caregivers, to explore mindfulness through storytelling and simple movement. Register online. Drop-ins are welcome only as space permits.
Join Wilton Library for the next CT Poetry Society Workshop. 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. He will distribute the poems to the group shortly before the session. To […]
Join Wilton Library for this helpful presentation on online safety. No one wants to be the victim of identity theft, lose important data, or find that their computer has become infected. Yet, these are all far too regular occurrences. In this class, participants will learn about the threats that are lurking and how to best […]
Poetry is a “way of getting your reality shaped a little better.” — R.P.W. Join Wilton Library for a seminar series in which Judson Scruton takes us through a selection of remarkable poems by Robert Penn Warren from his seminal book Understanding Poetry. Warren was a major force in American literature during the 20th century. […]
Fans of Rick Riordan and mythology in grades 3-6 can spend the day experiencing the wonders of Demigod Camp at Wilton Library. There will be mythic classes, mysterious monsters, and fascinating fun of all kinds. Registration is required online. Space is limited and participants must bring their own lunches.
Children who can read independently are invited to read to a Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue (ROAR) therapy dog at Wilton Library. Trained therapy dogs in reading programs can encourage better reading habits. Children feel more comfortable reading out loud, read more often, attempt more difficult books, and actually look forward to reading. As they improve […]
