Author Talk, Summer Concert Line-up, Summer Reading Programs & more The Week Ahead

June 17 - 23, 2019

News

Our Summer Hours begin on Sunday, June 23. Wilton Library will be closed on Sundays from June 23 through September 1. We will resume our regular 1-5pm Sunday hours on September 8.
Check out our new larger Library Return Bin, located in the library's parking lot across from Bank of America. The library wishes to thank Dr. Mark and Linda Rubinstein for their generous donation that made the purchase of the new return bin possible.

Here's what's happening the week of June 17 - 23.

Click here for a listing of the full month's events.

Please Give Today - Wilton Library's 2018-2019 Annual Appeal ends June 30

We offer you thousands of programs, services and resources. Every program... Every service... Every item in our collection... is paid for solely through your donations. Please consider making a 100% tax-deductible gift to support our Annual Fund. Our fiscal year ends June 30th, 2019 and we need $31,000 more to fund library programs, services and collections. Donate here

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We are not a fully-funded public/municipal library. 25% of our budget must come from your donations. Please help us! Wilton Library needs your support. Every gift helps -- we are especially grateful for recurring gifts. Thank you to our community of supporters and friends for your donations!

Author Talk: Jennifer Schiff, Bye Bye Birdy

Thursday, June 20 @7pm

National Seashell Day is June 21. What better way to celebrate than to hear Wilton author Jennifer Schiff discuss Bye Bye Birdy, the latest in her Sanibel Island mystery series? Someone on Sanibel is trying to kill world-renowned nature photographer Bertram 'Birdy' McMurtry, the Indiana Jones of ornithologists. Will they succeed? Jennifer L. Schiff is the bestselling author of the Sanibel Island Mystery series. Books available for purchase and signing. Media sponsor is GOOD Morning Wilton. More info & register

WLA/SCORE: Do-It-Yourself Public Relations

Wednesday, June 19 @6pm

SCORE of Fairfield County, Wilton Library, and the Wilton Chamber of Commerce present a free seminar that will show how small business owners can build relationships with journalists and share their stories with the world. Speaker Tom Martin will share secrets and strategies including: creating an effective and engaging pitch or press release, how to leverage interviews with local television, radio and publications to reach a national audience, how to make each interview or article a 'stepping stone' towards engaging new customers and clients, how to make the most of a five-minute television or radio interview, and more. Call SCORE at 203-831-0065 or click here for more information and registration link.

Save the Dates for Summer Music & More Concert Series

Thursdays from 5 to 6:30pm, rain or shine
June 27, July 11, 18 & 25

All are welcome to our 19th year of the Summer Music & More series - the concerts and refreshments are free thanks to the generous sponsorship of The Village Market and wine donation from Michael Crystal. The line-up:

June 27 - Over Easy opens the season, recreating '60s harmonies and the sounds of the British invasion
July 11 - The Barons, '50s & '60s doo wop
July 18 - Billy and the Showmen, '60s/'70s R&B
July 25 - Echoes of Sinatra with Steve Kazlauskas, a crowd-pleasing American Songbook/Rat Pack compilation

Call for Entries -- 75th Annual Wilton Artists Summer Show

Entry drop-off: June 28 & 29, from 10am-4pm

The 75th Annual Wilton Artists Summer Show is almost here! This is a non-juried show for adult artists who work, live or have some familial connection to Wilton. Each artist may submit up to two works which must be framed and wired for hanging. Entries may be in the categories of paintings, pastels, drawings, or sculpture; no photography is accepted for this show. The reception is set for Friday, July 12, from 6 to 7:30pm and is open to the public. The exhibition runs through August 29. A portion of the proceeds from the sales benefits the library. The media sponsor is the Wilton Bulletin. More info & entry forms

Red Cross Babysitting Training

Wednesday & Thursday, June 19 & 20 from 2 to 5pm

Only a few spots left! This is a 2-day babysitting workshop for students ages 11-15 and is conducted by a certified Red Cross Babysitter Trainer. Upon completion of the course, everyone will receive a Red Cross Babysitting certificate. Cost is $70 which includes the course text, first aid pack, LED flashlight, and drawstring bag. Payment due before class. To register, call 203-762-6342. More info

Read S'More @ Wilton Library! Children's Summer Reading Program

Sign-up beginning Monday, June 17 from 10am to 8pm

Come to Wilton Library and register for Summer Reading. Beginning June 17, children can register on Wandoo Reader, an online reading log to keep track of their reading anywhere they go as long as they have an internet connection. By reading, logging, and completing challenges, kids will be eligible for benchmark prizes throughout the summer. The Read S'More! program stimulates kids' imaginations with wonderful stories and fun activities while focusing on nature and the great outdoors. Drop-in story times, drop-in activities, large-group enrichment and entertainment programs and animal visits are just some of the events planned through August 16. The summer reading program is supported by Kim and Mike Healy, with STEAM programs made possible by the Amadeo Family. Additional reading prizes are sponsored by Beardsley Zoo, Sky Zone, Subway and Toy Chest. The reading portion of the program runs from June 17 - August 30. On June 17, join in for Campfire S'Mores, Crafts and Storytelling for grades 3+ from 2-3pm and for grades 1+ from 2-3pm. More info

Expand Your Mind... Read, Discover & Explore Teen Summer Reading

Monday, June 17 through Sunday, August 18

Wilton Library's online summer reading program for students entering grades 6-12 runs June 17 through August 18. Registration takes place online through Wandoo Reader beginning June 17 and then allows everyone to track their reading anywhere they go. All that's needed is a good book and internet connection. Age-appropriate reading of any fiction, non-fiction, biography and Manga, makes students eligible for gift certificates in the weekly drawing plus a chance to win a $100 Wilton Chamber gift card at the end of the summer! Sponsored by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund. More info

Save the Date for Upcoming Events
Here are a few upcoming programs and library events that you won't want to miss. Mark your calendars and click the dates for more information and to register:

July 3: New Yorker Shorts - 6 Weeks of New Yorker Short Stories begins
July 11, 18, 25 & August 1: More than Playful Virtuosity: The Poetry of John Updike series
July 20: Wilton Library's Summer Sidewalk Book Sale