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News
- Wilton Library has a new Instagram account! For those not familiar with Instagram, it's a social networking app made for sharing photos and videos from a mobile device. Follow us on Instagram at @wiltonlibrary_ct to see our event and library photos, videos and other content we think you'll love.
- There's still time to sign up for our online summer reading programs; click the links for Children and Teens. Visit the Children's Library to sign up for the Pre-K program, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.
- Just a friendly reminder that Wilton Library is closed on Sundays through September 2. We resume Sunday hours on September 9.
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Here's what's happening the week of July 23 -29.
Click here
for a listing of the full month's events.
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Happening this Saturday -- Summer Sidewalk Book Sale & Street Fair
Saturday, July 21 from 10am to 4pm
Coinciding with Wilton's town Sidewalk Sale and Street Fair, this sale is located out in front of the Library and specializes in great summer "reads" and selections for all ages. Bargains galore and something for everyone. Sponsored by Good Morning Wilton.
More info
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Summer Music & More Concert: Billy and the Showmen
Thursdays from 5 to 6:30pm, rain or shine
July 19 & 26
All ages are welcome to our 18th year of the Summer Music & More concert series. As always, the concerts and refreshments are free thanks to the generous sponsorship of The Village Market and wine donation from Michael Crystal. This week's headliner on July 19 is
Billy and the Showmen
, performing a '60s/'70s R&B mix with lots of energy. The last concert of the season is July 26 featuring
Echoes of Sinatra with Steve Kazlauskas
, a crowd-pleasing American Songbook/Rat Pack compilation.
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Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence Exhibition/Reception: Karen Bright
Monday, July 23 @6pm
July brings Karen Bright to the Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence program. Karen's work comments on the fragile structure of our world. Recent explorations include visual interpretations of our changing environment, whether occurring naturally or as a relational outcome of the larger human experience. Co-sponsored by Weir Farm Art Center and Weir Farm National Historic Site and presented by Wilton Library.
More info & register
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, July 27 from 1 - 6:30pm
At present, there is an emergency need for blood donors. Give the gift of life and donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive. To sign up, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1.800.733.2767) or go to www.redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins also welcome.
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Is It Magic or Science? for Teens & Tweens
Wednesday, July 25 @4pm
Balloons that don't pop? Water that disappears immediately? Non-magnetic objects floating toward each other? The Discovery Museum will demonstrate the tricks behind the 'magic' and show you the true science. Supported by the Amadeo Family. For students entering grades 6-12.
More info & register
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Stitch Time for Knitters and Crocheters
Monday, July 23 @1pm
Weekly drop-in session
on the Library's second floor
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Scanning Slides into Digital Images
Monday, July 23 @11am
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Learn to Etch!
Wednesday, July 25 @10am
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Vinyl Adornments with
the
Cricut Die Cutter
Thursday, July 26 @2pm
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