Twelve artists representing the NEST Arts Factory will be exhibiting at Wilton Library in June. The artists are Kristen Ambrosi, Patrice Barrett, Carlos Davila, Jane Davila, Gwen Hendrix, Phyllis Lee, Kristin Merrill, Meighan Morrison, Jill Morton, Susan Taylor Murray, Denise Susalka, and Janice Sweetwater. The works showcase a diversity of media including watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, graphics, mixed media, sculpture and framed jewelry. The subject matter incorporates a wide range of styles including portraits, still life, abstracts, botanicals, landscapes and more. Reception is  free and open to the public. Exhibition runs through June 28. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library.  More info

A brief business meeting will include the election of our new trustees and officers, a celebration of those who are retiring from our Board of Trustees, and the presentation of awards for Wilton Library's outstanding volunteer and staff person of the year. The special guest speaker following the general meeting will be Alex Marquardt, Senior National Correspondent for CNN. An Emmy and Edward R. Murrow award winner, he has been a foreign correspondent reporting on the front lines of the wars and uprisings in the Middle East and was the first American broadcast correspondent in Cairo as the Egyptian Revolution exploded. He has covered stories from the 2008 presidential election, to the historic hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and the London Bridge attack. Open to the public.  More info & register

Innovation Station is humming with activity for Father's Day and graduations. With so many things to choose from, a person can become a master maker. Click here for classes/sessions or email for appointments to make great gifts for dads, grads, teachers or just as treats for oneself. Ideas include key chains, monogrammed trays or note cubes, fun buttons, chef's aprons, golf towels, coffee or beer mugs, and more. Innovation Station resources are available to 7th graders through adults or 6th graders accompanied by adults willing to learn, too. More info