Monday, June 5 @6:30pm

Tuesday, June 6 @7pm

Though remembered chiefly as author of the Declaration of Independence and a president, Thomas Jefferson was a true revolutionary. In his new book, Kevin Gutzman gives readers a new view of Jefferson - a revolutionary who effected radical change in a growing country. Kevin R. C. Gutzman, J.D., Ph.D., is author of James Madison and the Making of America, among other books. He is Professor and Chairman in the Department of History at Western Connecticut State University. More info & register

Friday, June 9 @6pm

Paula Reens was the owner of the Branchville SoHo Gallery of Contemporary Art in Ridgefield, CT. The gallery thrived through the 1980s and '90s. Wilton Library is honored to offer for sale the gallery's remaining artworks by noted American artists such as Ben Benn (1884-1983), Jack Youngerman (b. 1926), Marvin Hayes (b. 1939; lived in Wilton 1965 -1991) and Robert Heindel (1938 - 2005), among others. The exhibition features fifty works of these and other contemporary artists. Through the generosity of Paula and Lou Reens, all proceeds benefit Wilton Library. The works are reasonably priced to be enjoyed in people's homes and offices. The reception is open to the public. The exhibition runs through July 6.  More info

Thursday, June 8 @7pm

In this 100th anniversary year of the United States' entry into the Great War, Wilton resident Jean-Pierre Lavielle examines how the arrival of the American Expeditionary Force, and the influx of 250,000 doughboys per month starting in September 1917 changed the course of WWI.  More info & register

Saturday, June 10 @7:30pm

The award-winning Life, Animated documentary tells the inspirational story of Owen Suskind, a young man who was unable to speak as a child until he and his family discovered a unique way to communicate by immersing themselves in the world of classic Disney animated films. The New Perspectives Documentary series is programmed and moderated by filmmaker Megan Smith-Harris. A Q&A will follow the film.  More info & register

Sunday, June 11 @4:30pm

A brief business meeting will include the election of new trustees and officers, a celebration of those retiring from our Board of Trustees and the presentation of awards for outstanding volunteer and staff person of the year. Guest speaker will be Carlos Eire, T. L. Riggs Professor of History & Religious Studies, Yale University and author of several scholarly books and two memoirs,  Waiting for Snow in Havana for which he received the National Book Award, and Learning to Die in Miami exploring the exile experience. All are welcome; please register by June 8.

Saturday, June 10 @10am

This single session, four-hour course is the nation's first and largest classroom driver safety program designed especially for drivers age 50+. There are no written or driving tests - classroom only.  More info & register

Tuesdays, June 6 &13 @11am

Join us for two creative sessions as we paint, decoupage and produce one-of-a-kind book bird houses using classic children's books for adornment. Give as a unique gift or keep for yourself. $10 fee to offset costs, payable the first day. For adults and students in grades 7+. More info & register