Saturday, July 15 from 10am to 4pm

Wilton Library's Summer Sidewalk Sale will be in full swing this Saturday during Wilton's Street Fair and Sidewalk Sale. The library will be selling gently-used books for great beach/vacation reading, along with a huge assortment of CDs and DVDs including hundreds of brand-new or slightly-used classical recordings, plus miscellaneous items that defy categorization. After the sidewalk sale, the Book Sale moves inside to our Gallery with items available throughout the week.  More info

Saturday, July 15 from 11am to 1pm

Wilton Library brings 15 area authors together in an informal setting to meet and greet book lovers during Wilton's Sidewalk Sale. Stop inside the library, cool off, chat, purchase the authors' books and get them signed during this open house. Authors planning to attend include Kevin Gutzman; Wendy Kneip; children's author Janine Graffeo; mystery author Barbara Pearson-Rac; Wilton's own Betty and Doug Jones and Bob Russell among others.  More info

Through July 31 @3pm

Looking to jet away somewhere? Enter our JetBlue drawing to win two travel vouchers to go anywhere JetBlue flies. We have a total of four tickets, so there will be two sets of winners! Cost is $20 for one chance or $50 for three chances. Buy tickets online now or stop by the front desk to enter. Must be at least 18 to participate. Vouchers must be used by March 18, 2018. Blackout dates apply. Proceeds benefit Singularity Technology, Wilton Library's award-winning robotics team. The drawing will be held at 3pm on July 31.  More info

Thursday, July 20 @5pm

Billy and the Showmen combines trombones, saxes, and trumpets with guitars, keyboards, drums and vocals for a big sound. This high energy group brings '60s and '70s R&B, soul, blues and funk together for a blast through the past headlined by lead guitarist Billy Frenz.  All ages are welcome - concerts and refreshments are free thanks to the generous sponsorship of The Village Market and wine donation from Michael Crystal. The final concert of the season is July 27 with Steve Kazlauskas and Echoes of Sinatra.  More info

Wednesday, July 19 @6pm

SCORE of Fairfield County, Wilton Library, and the Wilton Chamber of Commerce present a workshop that shows how to find what your customers want. Topics will include: how to find the best information online and make it better in order to profit niche-by-niche within your business; how to write a blog using frequently asked questions that rank almost instantly on Google and convert visitors to buyers; how to convert your niche blog posts to videos to rank on YouTube, Google, Facebook and Linked In; and, how to post images on Pinterest and Instagram that link to your video and blog post to enhance your Google search ranking. Speaker is Ed Winslow.  More info & register

HAM Radio for Teens Wednesday, July 19 @4pm Do you like technology, tinkering and talking? HAM or Amateur Radio is a hobby and service that brings people, electronics and communication together. HAM radios are used to talk across town or the world and often play a key role during emergency situations. Join this introductory session and test some equipment. For grades 6-12. More info & register

Introduction to Animation  Friday, July 21 @11am Would you like to learn how to animate? Come for a demonstration on how to use Adobe Animate. Watch how to create the beginnings of 2D animation, learn how to use a drawing tablet, and see a short film made with this program. Emma Keating, recent WHS graduate and film student at Purchase College, instructs. Her animated short Saving Me has won several awards. For ages 14+. More info & register