Tales to Tails

Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

Children who can read independently are invited to read to a Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue (ROAR) therapy dog at Wilton Library. The use of trained therapy dogs in reading programs can result in children who feel comfortable reading out loud, read more often, attempt more difficult books, and actually look forward to reading. As they […]

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The College Process: Supporting Your Teen and Finding the Right Fit

Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

The college process can often feel like a frenzy but there are ways to manage it that foster resilience and relationships rather than discord and despair. Please join Susan Bauerfeld, Ph.D. and Deena Maerowitz, J.D., M.S.W. at Wilton Library to learn tips, strategies and suggestions for reducing stress, staying connected to your child and managing […]

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Poetry Seminars with Judson Scruton: Jorie Graham’s To 2040

Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

Please join Wilton Library for a seminar series in which Judson Scruton will take you through a selection of poems from Jorie Graham's new book To 2040. Because this is a new book, attendees will need to make their own copies of the selected poems (a master packet will be placed at the Reference Desk […]

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Fall Semester with Mark Schenker: A Survey of Literary Utopias (Zoom)

ZOOM

Please join Wilton Library online via Zoom as Mark Schenker takes us on a guided tour of several literary utopias and dystopias spanning several hundred years. Ever since Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) created the word “utopia” in the early 16th century, the double meaning of his coinage has informed centuries of Utopian literature in English. […]

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Fall Semester with Mark Schenker: A Survey of Literary Utopias (Zoom)

ZOOM

Please join Wilton Library online via Zoom as Mark Schenker takes us on a guided tour of several literary utopias and dystopias spanning several hundred years. Ever since Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) created the word “utopia” in the early 16th century, the double meaning of his coinage has informed centuries of Utopian literature in English. […]

FREE

Poetry Seminars with Judson Scruton: Jorie Graham’s To 2040

Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

Please join Wilton Library for a seminar series in which Judson Scruton will take you through a selection of poems from Jorie Graham's new book To 2040. Because this is a new book, attendees will need to make their own copies of the selected poems (a master packet will be placed at the Reference Desk […]

FREE

Fall Semester with Mark Schenker: A Survey of Literary Utopias (Zoom)

ZOOM

Please join Wilton Library online via Zoom as Mark Schenker takes us on a guided tour of several literary utopias and dystopias spanning several hundred years. Ever since Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) created the word “utopia” in the early 16th century, the double meaning of his coinage has informed centuries of Utopian literature in English. […]

FREE
Event Series Teen Library Council

Teen Library Council

Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

The Wilton Teen Library Council (TLC) is a monthly group for youth in grades 6-12 interested in becoming more involved with Wilton Library. All Wilton teens are welcome. Benefits include: helping librarians choose teen materials, brainstorming ideas for teen programs, gaining experience working in a leadership role, and helping the community through service projects. Each […]