August 21 - 27, 2017
News
  • Back to School time is upon us. Check out our gallery book sale area for textbooks, AP study guides, required reading and more. And if you're shopping online, please consider using our AmazonSmile link, https://smile.amazon.com/ch/06-0662194, whereby Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price on eligible items to Wilton Library.
  • Wilton Library is closed on Sundays throughout the summer until September 10. 
Here's what's happening the week of August 21 - 27.
Click here for a listing of the full month's events.
Solar Eclipse Party!
Monday, August 21 from 1 to 4:30pm
All ages are welcome to join us for an Eclipse Party! One pair of free solar eclipse safety glasses will be available per family for those attending the viewing, while supplies last. A live feed from NASA of the full solar eclipse will be shown on the big screen in the Brubeck Room and there will be many activities available as well. Here in Wilton we will see about 70% of the eclipse. The eclipse will start around 1:25 pm with the fullest viewing around 2:45 pm. No registration, no fee. More info
Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence Exhibition/Reception: Mary Linnea Vaughan
Monday, August 21 @6pm
August brings Mary Linnea Vaughan to the Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence program. Mary's work exudes a strong painterly quality and a fascination for natural forms and biotic earth entities. She uses earth and environmental imagery as metaphor to human experience and the natural cycle of life. Co-sponsored by Weir Farm Art Center and Weir Farm National Historic Site and presented by Wilton Library. More info & register
Celebrating 20 Years of Harry Potter Fundraiser,
A Full-Day Camp Experience for Children
Tuesday, August 29 from 9am to 3pm
It's been 20 years since the iconic child wizard came into this muggle world spurring on generations of avid readers thanks to creator J.K. Rowling. On August 29, kids can join Harry Potter and go to Hogwarts for their very own full-day summer camp at Wilton Library.  This is a fundraiser for the Children's Library for children in grades 3-5. Young wizards will be sorted into the four houses and attend a variety of magical classes and fun activities. They will search for magical artifacts guarded by fearsome creatures, learn about the Science of Divinations, and much more. Lunch is being donated in part by Wilton's own Pinocchio Pizza. Advance registration is required in person. The fundraiser fee is $50 per child. For details, call the Children's Library at 203-762-6336. More info
SAT & ACT Practice Tests for High School Students
Wednesday, Aug. 30 from 10am to 1pm
Take a free practice test for the SAT or ACT. C2 Education of Wilton will administer the tests to high school students. Afterwards, you can schedule an appointment with C2 to receive the written results and review your test. Please indicate which test you plan to take, SAT or ACT, at time of registration. More info & register

Also coming in September for college preparation:
  • September 12, College Essay Tips & Tricks, More info
  • September 28, Things You Must Know About Getting Into College, More info
Save the Date for September Programs
Resolve to take advantage of more library resources and programs this fall. We've got lots planned for you. Here are a few programs scheduled for September that you won't want to miss:
  • September 8, Celebr8/Art Exhibition and Reception, More info
  • September 10, Hot & Cool Jazz: Tamir Hendelman Trio, More info
  • September 13, Author Talk: Nancy Pearl, George & Lizzie, More info
  • September 23-25, Awesome Autumn Book Sale, More info
Stitch Time for Knitters and Crocheters
Monday, August 21 @1pm
Weekly drop-in session
All are welcome
Embroider or Monogram It!
Monday, August 21 @10:30am  OR
  Friday, August 25 @12pm
Click on dates to register
Create Bookmarks, Cards, Gift Tags & More
Click on dates to register
Personalize a Tumbler or Glass Water Bottle
Wednesday, August 23 @10am
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