Wilton Library

July 2023 Programs & Events

Easton Now through Monday, August 28 Find Your Voice: Wilton Library Children’s Summer Reading Club 2023 Join our Children’s Summer Reading Club, open to all kids through rising grade 6. Like last year, there will be Read and Bead rewards. Children can sign up on the library’s website at wiltonlibrary.beanstack.org or download the Beanstack app and choose Wilton Library (CT) to register. Kids will keep track of the time spent reading and log the number of minutes in Beanstack. For every 100 minutes, kids will receive a brag tag and beads or a book. All reading counts: books, magazines, graphic novels, audiobooks – anything they want to read. Join the Children’s Library this summer and get reading! The program runs through Monday, August 28. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org for more information. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Now through Monday, August 28 Find Your Voice: Wilton Library Teen Summer Reading Club 2023 Join our Teen Summer Reading Club, open to rising 6-12 graders. The goal? Complete the challenge of reading 600 minutes over the course of the summer, and you’ll win a Starbucks gift card! Sign up on the library’s website at wiltonlibrary.beanstack.org or download the Beanstack app and choose Wilton Library (CT) to register. Don’t forget to log your reading minutes online or in the app! More minutes read means more prizes. Every 60 minutes of reading earns you a badge and every 120 minutes earns you a prize from the Teen Prize Bin! The program runs through Monday, August 28. Teen Summer Reading Club is made possible by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org for more information. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Monday, July 3 Throw Throw Burrito Throwdown, 4 to 5 p.m. What happens when you cross a card game with dodgeball? You get 2022's top party game! Collect matching card sets while ducking squishy airborne burritos. For players entering grades 4-7. Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows.  Caregivers must remain on library property. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Wednesdays, July 5, 12, 19 & 26 Babbling Bouncing Babies, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Join us for this interactive program especially for babies up to 12 months. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950

Wednesdays, July 5, 12, 19 & 26 Gazebo Storytime at the Farmer’s Market, 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. Join us at the farmer's market for a fun family storytime inside the gazebo. Children ages 2 and up and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs. Fun for the whole family!  No registration required. In case of inclement weather, the storytime will move into the Story Room in the Children's Library. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Wednesday, July 5 Cryptivity: Escape Style Creative Problem Solving with Glenn Harper, 3 to 4 p.m. Do you like escape rooms? Love tricky problems that stretch your creativity?  In this program you will explore cooperative, creative problem solving in an unusual setting and test your skills with hands-on challenges that will have you thinking way outside the box!  For children entering grades 3-6 in the fall. Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library property. Supported by the Amadeo Family. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950

Wednesday, July 5 Cryptivity: Escape Style Creative Problem Solving with Glenn Harper, 4 to 5 p.m. Do you like escape rooms? Love tricky problems that stretch your creativity?  In this program you will explore cooperative, creative problem solving in an unusual setting and test your skills with hands-on challenges that will have you thinking way outside the box!  For children entering grades 3-6 in the fall. Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library property. Supported by the Amadeo Family. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Thursdays, July 6, 13, 20 & 27 and Tuesdays, July 11, 18 & 25 Rhythm and Rhyme Storytime, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime. Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves and instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950

Thursday, July 6 Food Explorers Chopped: Tacos for Teens, 4 to 5 p.m. Join Food Explorers for a round of “Chopped!” In teams you’ll choose from an assortment of ingredients to design your own tacos! Choose your filling, toppings, and sauces and decide as a group what flavors to put together, and then enjoy your delicious creations. All ingredients are nut free but dairy may be used. This program is for teens in rising grades 6-12. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3

Thursdays, July 6, 13, 20 & 27 Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun, 4:15 to 5 p.m. Kids entering grades K-5 can join Wilton High School Students' Team STEAM as they teach young engineers the basics of the engineering design process in a fun, creative, and hands-on manner! Each session will tackle a different engineering-related problem and discuss what it takes to be an engineer. Registration required for each individual session. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. 3DuxDesign kits provided by the Amadeo Family. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Thursday, July 6 Summer Music Concert Series featuring Over Easy, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Over Easy is the Fairfield County-based pop-rock trio once again kicking off Wilton Library's Summer Music Concert Series in the Brubeck Room on Thursday, July 6. Over Easy covers music from the '50's, the British invasion era and early 70's classics that are often forgotten. Over Easy was founded by bass player and singer Steve Cinque, who's from Stratford. Drummer Jim Zembruski, from, joined and recommended singer, pianist, and guitarist Mark Holleran from Trumbull, who was an old high school friend. They receive rave reviews for their ability to cater their sound to their listeners. Free and open to the public. Concerts take place in the Brubeck Room rain or shine. Sponsored by Village Market. Registration not required. First come, first served. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Saturday, July 8 Tales to Tails, 11 a.m. to noon. Children who can read independently are invited to read to a ROAR (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue) Therapy Dog. The use of trained therapy dogs in reading programs can result in children who feel comfortable reading out loud, read more often, attempt more difficult books, and actually look forward to reading. As they improve their literacy skills, they're not just learning how to read, they're learning to love to read!  Registration required.  Drop-ins admitted if space allows. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Monday, July 10 Make Your Own Slime!, 4 to 5 p.m. Kids entering grades 4-7 can concoct their own non-Newtonian fluid with our safe recipes. Science has never been so much fun! Wear expendable clothes. Supported by the Amadeo Family. Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library property. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Monday, July 10 Legislative Wrap-Up with Senator Ceci Maher and Representative Keith Denning, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Please join us as State Senator Ceci Maher and State Representative Keith Denning discuss the 2023 Legislative Session - what proposals made it across the finish lines, what they mean for you, and what work continues next year. Ceci Maher grew up in Stamford and resides in Wilton, where their children attended public schools. As a licensed master social worker, Ceci worked with children and youth in a psychiatric hospital, and then moved to leading a variety of local nonprofits including the Horizons National Student Enrichment Program, Person-to-Person, and Sandy Hook Promise. In 2022, Ceci Maher was elected to represent the 26th state Senate district which covers parts of Weston, Wilton, Westport, Ridgefield, Redding, Darien, New Canaan and Stamford. This was be the senator's first term in the state Senate. She is Chair, the Children's Committee; Vice Chair, Higher Education & Employment Advancement; and. Member, Energy & Technology, Human Services, Internship, and Judiciary. Born and raised in Indiana, Keith Denning attended Indiana-Purdue University at Fort Wayne to earn his Nursing degree. He then went to Wake-Forest Bowman Gray Medical Center for his certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. He currently resides in Wilton, Connecticut and retired in May of 2022 after 39 years of practice. Keith has been a volunteer on medical missions with Operation Smile and the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and has provided free medical care all over the world. With a strong tradition of serving in all the communities where he has lived, Keith is now in his first term in Hartford. He serves on the Transportation, Public Health and Insurance and Real Estate Committees. Registration suggested. Register online at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Tuesday, July 11 Paint it Up! (For Teens), 4 to 5:30 p.m. Paint it up! We'll supply the canvas, paints, brushes and a collection of masterpieces to copy and inspire you. No art experience required. Just a desire to pick up a brush, have fun and let your inner self out! For teens in rising grades 6-12. Space limited and registration required. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Tuesday, July 11 Snap Circuits for Younger Kids, 4 to 5 p.m. Kids entering grades 1-3 can join us to put together creations that will whistle, flash and fly. Learning principles of electronics and engineering is a snap!  Beginners welcome. Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows.  Caregivers must remain on library property. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Wednesday, July 12 Mime Time with Robert Rivest, 4 to 5 p.m. Children entering Kindergarten and up can join internationally admired comic mime artist Robert Rivest for a celebration of self expression through movement, dance, facial expression and body language. Everyone will learn cool mime illusions! Then, we will act out the stories we create together on the spot!  Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Thursday, July 13 Building Art with Legos for Teens, 4 to 6 p.m. Wilton Library welcomes back ConnLUG, the Connecticut LEGO User Group! This Mosaics program will be geared for teens who want to build Legos into art. Using a shared platform and thousands of different colors of Legos, you can create your favorite animal, character, or design into a mosaic of small pieces. There will be volunteers from ConnLUG who are experts in elaborate Lego building project for two hours. For more information on the organization, visit ConnLUG's website at connlug.org. For teens entering grades 6-12. Registration is required. To register and see more details, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Thursday, July 13 Summer Music Concert Series featuring Sounds of Sinatra Music, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Join us in the Brubeck Room for the second event in our Summer Music Concert Series. Sounds of Sinatra Music features an exceptional group of professional musicians working with highly renowned tribute artists, delivering a premier experience based on the life of one of the greatest American icons: Frank Sinatra. It is a show that has evolved and developed in concert with the Tony T. Orchestra, comprised of very dedicated, professional musicians. Our tribute artists pay homage to this legendary performer with stories and songs that bring back the golden era. The show captures the emotion and the sound of this unique period where swing was king! For the most part, the original arrangements are utilized to preserve that classic big band sound. Members of the group include talented musicians who have performed on Broadway and TV, recorded on major record labels, and toured with international acts. Much love and care to detail allows us to present this extraordinary musical journey through the career of one of the greatest performers of all time. Featured performers are: Jesse Posa, Sinatra Tribute Artist; Tony Traina on drums, Chris Martirano on keyboard, and Keith Gurland on horns. Free and open to the public. Concerts take place in the Brubeck Room rain or shine. Sponsored by Village Market. Registration not required. First come, first served. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Fridays, July 14 & 28 Cartoon Drawing with Emma, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Kids entering grades 3 - 6 are invited to join us in person for a cartoon drawing class with Emma Keating. She will show us how to draw some amazing animals, creatures, and characters. All you need is your imagination! Registration required for each session. Drop-ins accepted if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library property. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Friday, July 14 Wilton Library's Annual Summer Show Art Exhibition & Reception, 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Annual Summer Show Art Exhibition is open to all adult Wilton artists. Opening Reception on Friday, July 14 from 6 to  7:30 p.m. is free and open to the public. Exhibition runs through August 29.  A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Saturday, July 15 CT Poetry Society Workshop, 2 to 4 p.m. Please join us for the next CT Poetry Society workshop at the library. All that is required is the willingness to share some poetry that you have written by reading it aloud to the group. Poets should email a copy of their poems to Ray Rauth at [email protected]. He will distribute the poems to the group shortly before the session. To facilitate discussion, space is strictly limited to just 15 attendees. Registration required. Register at www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Mondays, July 17, 24 & 31 Introduction to American Sign Language for Grades 5-7, 4 to 5 p.m. Kids entering grades 5-7 can join us for a three-session workshop to learn basic words and phrases in American Sign Language. This program is taught by the Staples High School ASL Club in a relaxed and fun setting. Learn how to sign the alphabet, and signs for greetings, numbers, family members, emotions, and hobbies, so that students can communicate with basic ASL phrases. Registration required. Participants must attend all three sessions. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Monday, July 17 Jaws: The Making of a Masterpiece, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Stephen Spielberg’s 1975 blockbuster JAWS, based on the novel by Peter Benchley, is considered one of the greatest films ever made. Its release was regarded as a watershed moment in motion picture history, becoming the first bona fide blockbuster. But the film is also a cinematic masterpiece. This session will include behind the scenes clips for a breakdown of the production process, and analysis of the film's cinematic qualities, through clips of the film itself, to examine what has created the film's enduring legacy. A Long Island based filmmaker, film historian, and lecturer, Greg Blank has over 15 years of experience as a producer, director, cinematographer, and editor. Registration required. To register and see more details, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-6334.  For more information, contact [email protected]. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Tuesday, July 18 Castle Panic for Grades 4-7, 4 to 5 p.m. Rising 4th-7th graders can defend the realm in this fantasy themed cooperative board game. Monsters are on the march! Can you work with your friends to save your castle? You will all win or lose together, but in the end only one player will be declared the Master Slayer! Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Tuesday, July 18 Rocketry for Teens - Day 1, 4 to 6 p.m. This is a 2-day workshop for students entering grades 6-12 who have an interest in Rocketry. Day 1 (Tuesday, 7/18) you'll learn about the science of rockets and then build your own at the library. Day 2 (Thursday, 7/20) we'll at meet at Allen's Meadows to launch them, weather permitting. Ray DePaola, a member of CATO and the National Association of Rocketry will be the instructor. Registration required. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Tuesday, July 18 Author Talk: Stephanie Kramer - Carry Strong: An Empowered Approach to Navigating Pregnancy and Work, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Stephanie Kramer is the author of Carry Strong: An Empowered Approach to Navigating Pregnancy and Work — this ‘labor’ or love was written over three years late at night and during her children’s naps because of her desire to create a groundswell of support. With original research and hundreds of inspiring interviews, she does just that— sharing five powerful principles to find perspective, create your balance, cultivate community, communicate your needs, and embrace your shift in identity throughout each phase of pregnancy, starting with the moment you decide you want to become a working mom-to-be. In Carry Strong, Kramer flips the script. This isn’t about powering through pregnancy at work. It’s about being powerful and pregnant at work. Stephanie is a tenured beauty industry executive today serving as the Chief Human Resources Officer of L’Oréal USA in New York City and an adjunct professor of management communication in the graduate business program at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Stephanie is the proud mother of two young children and deeply believes that you can do it all, not at the same time, and absolutely not alone. elmstreetbooks.com will be selling copies after the talk.  A portion of the proceeds goes to Wilton Library. The media sponsor of our author talks is GOOD Morning Wilton. Registration required. To register and for more information, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org, call the library’s reference librarians at 203-762-6350 or email [email protected]. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; ww.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Wednesday, July 19 Nappy's Puppets Presents: Shadows Around the World, 4 to 5 p.m. Kids entering Kindergarten and up and their families can join us for a magical, cinematic, shadow puppetry experience with Nappy's Puppets! Registration required. Drop-ins accepted if space allows. Please register all participants. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Thursday, July 20 Rocketry for Teens - Day 2, 4 to 6 p.m. This is a 2-day workshop for students entering grades 6-12 who have an interest in Rocketry. Day 1 (Tuesday, 7/18) you'll learn about the science of rockets and then build your own at the library. Day 2 (Thursday, 7/20) we'll at meet at Allen's Meadows to launch them, weather permitting. Ray DePaola, a member of CATO and the National Association of Rocketry will be the instructor. Registration required. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Thursday, July 20 Summer Music Concert Series featuring Captain Obvious, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Please join us on Thursday, July 20, at 5pm for the third concert in our Summer Music Concert Series in the Brubeck Room. Captain Obvious is a well-known local all-star cover band featuring Wilton's Andy Schlesinger, John Taylor, Dan Berg, Mike Oliver, and Dave Valle. These Wilton Rocks for Food favorites will play a set of widely recognizable songs designed to have you singing along and dancing. Long time veterans of the local music scene, the band has played together since 2015. Come enjoy some great music by local talent! Free and open to the public. Concerts take place in the Brubeck Room rain or shine. Sponsored by Village Market. Registration not required. First come, first served. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Saturday, July 22 Wilton Library's Summer Sidewalk Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wilton Library holds its popular Summer Sidewalk Book Sale on Saturday, July 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the Wilton Street Fair & Sidewalk Sale. The sale offers gently-used books great for beach and summer vacation reading, children’s and teen books, cookbooks, history books, classics, gardening, art and photography, paperbacks, and so much more. Shoppers will also find an assortment of lots of CDs and DVDs, many of them brand new, vinyl, lots of puzzles, plus a huge Tag Sale. There are bargains galore and something for everyone, from babies to adults. Accepting cash and checks only for Sidewalk Sale. The book sale moves inside to the library's Gallery from Monday, July 24 through Saturday, July 29, during library operating hours. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Monday, July 24 Zentangle Art Workshop, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Join Amy, Wilton Library's certified Zentangle teacher (CZT), as she guides us through a fun and relaxing Zentangle session. This meditative art form uses simple steps to teach practitioners how to create beautiful patterns. Suitable for anyone who doesn't believe they can draw, as well as experienced artists. For adults and teens, ages 13 and up. All supplies provided. Space is limited; registration required. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Tuesday, July 25 through Thursday, July 27 and Tuesday, August 1 through Thursday, August 3 Intro to Java for Grades 6-9, 3 to 5 p.m. Wilton High School rising junior Arnav Pandey will lead this six day course for students in rising grades 6-9 who are interested in learning the programming language Java. In this course, teens will learn the basics of Java Programming, including variables, operations, and loops. They will also have the opportunity to practice their skills by completing various exercises. By the end of the course, they will have a basic foundation in Java programming. Registration is required. When you register for the first day, you will be registered for all 6 days (July 25-27 and August 1-3) and attendance of all 6 days is highly recommended. Open to students in incoming grades 6-9 only. Students are encouraged to bring their own laptops or Chromebooks. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Tuesday, July 25 Beach Ball Bash, 4 to 5 p.m. Rising 4th-7th graders can enjoy a beach day at the library! How many ways can you have fun with a beach ball? Dodge them, dunk them, smack & plunk them. Keep them in the air, join us if you dare! Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Tuesday, July 25 Paint it Up!, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Come join us for a fun and relaxing evening. We'll supply the canvas, paints, brushes, and a collection of masterpieces to copy and inspire you. No art experience required. Just a desire to pick up a brush, have fun and let your inner self out! For adults, ages 18+. Space limited. Registration required. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Wednesday, July 26 Music with Michele Urban, 4 to 5 p.m. Kids entering grades K and up can join us for a fun afternoon of music with Michele Urban!  Michele's relaxed, fun atmosphere persuades everyone to sing, move, and play instruments. Fun for the whole family! Registration required. Please register all participants. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Thursday, July 27 Summer Music Concert Series featuring Billy and the Showmen, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Please join us on Thursday, July 27, at 5pm for the final concert in our 2023 Summer Music Concert Series. Established more than fifty years ago by band leader Billy Frenz, Billy and the Showmen has earned its reputation as one of Connecticut's most enduring Rhythm & Blues bands. The band has thrilled audiences across the Northeast with hard-driving R&B, Soul, and Funk from the '60's, 70's and 80's across over five decades. Having formed the original group as a four-piece band, Billy now leads a dynamic 11-piece group. Come and enjoy high impact entertainment from the enduring Billy and the Showmen. Free and open to the public. Concerts take place in the Brubeck Room rain or shine. Sponsored by Village Market. Registration not required. First come, first served. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Friday, July 28 Library Scavenger Hunt for Teens, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. How well do you know the Wilton Library? Join us for an after hours scavenger hunt to test your knowledge! We will meet in the Brubeck Room at 5:30 for pizza, then teens will be grouped into teams and given scavenger hunt clues. Once the library closes, the hunt begins! Prizes will be awarded to the top teams. Registration is required. This program is for students in rising grades 6-12 only. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.