• Orchestrating Change

    Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

    Wilton Youth Council and Wilton Library invite you to the screening of the documentary film Orchestrating Change.  The film features beautiful music while being informative, uplifting, sometimes humorous and most importantly, empowering.  Orchestrating Change tells the inspiring story of the only orchestra created by and for people living with mental illness and those who support […]

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  • Navigating the Youth Sports Landscape — POSTPONED

    Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

    This event has been postponed by the organizer. Please join the Wilton Library, Wilton Youth Council and a panel of experts to learn more about navigating the youth sports landscape. Many parents have questions about the role of sports in childhood and how to raise healthy athletes. What is right for my child? Recreational sports? […]

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  • Author Talk: Jennifer Wallace – Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic – and What We Can Do About It

    Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

    Please join Wilton Library for an Author Talk by Jennifer Breheny Wallace, who will discuss her New York Times bestseller Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic - and What We Can Do About It - which features the Wilton community! In the ever more competitive race to secure the best possible future, today’s students […]

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  • Recharging Required: Rest, Recreation and Raising Healthier Teens

    Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

    Join Wilton Library for a Wilton Youth Council Parenting Series event. This panel discussion explores the role of rest and recreation in scaffolding tweens and teens to a satisfying launch. Panelists will connect clips from the award-winning documentary, Chasing Childhood, which focuses on three tri-state communities, including Wilton, and considers many elements of what makes […]

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  • Building Life Skills Through Play

    Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

    Join Wilton Library for a Wilton Youth Council Parenting Series event. This panel discussion considers how play contributes to a healthy childhood and sets kids up for greater independence. See panelists connect conversation with clips from the award-winning documentary, Chasing Childhood, which focuses on three communities in the tri-state area, including Wilton, and discusses many […]

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  • Unplug and Re-connect: How to Promote Digital Wellness and Increase Family Connections

    Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

    Social media's impact on childrens' mental health has been in the news a lot lately. Too much tech can be harmful, but sometimes finding the right balance in the home is a struggle. Wilton Youth Council is pleased to bring Claudia Erickson, BSW MPH and Unplugged Collaborative Co-Founder, to deliver the keynote address for this […]

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  • A Community Conversation on Gambling

    Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

    Join Wilton Library and Wilton Youth Council for a community conversation to learn more about the impact of problem gambling and how to help a loved one, family member, friend, or client. Dena Miccinello from The Hub at Catalyst CT, one of five state-designated Regional Behavioral Health Action Organizations, will talk about the definition of […]

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  • Dads and Doughnuts

    Allen's Meadows 423 Danbury Rd., Wilton, CT, United States

    Wilton Youth Council (WYC) announces its inaugural Dads and Doughnuts event on Sunday, November 17, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Allen’s Meadow, Field 4. This community gathering aims to foster meaningful connections among fathers while providing children the freedom to play in a supportive environment. In today’s fast-paced world, opportunities for unstructured play […]

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  • Wilton Youth Council Presents The Athlete Mindset: Supporting the Wellness of Student Athletes

    Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

    Student athletes today are growing up in an increasingly high-pressure sports culture, where the drive to excel can sometimes outpace their physical and emotional readiness. This workshop explores the unique mental and emotional challenges young athletes face and offers practical, evidence-based strategies to foster resilience, balance, and confidence- both on and off the field. Join […]

  • Navigating the Challenges of Parenting in a World of Disconnection: A Wilton Youth Council Event

    Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

    Parents and children alike are feeling more disconnected than ever, despite the ability to connect 24/7. How do we put an oxygen mask on ourselves and also give our children what they need to feel supported and thrive in the current circumstances? This workshop aims to address challenges that we all face regarding greater technology […]