Wilton Library's Summer Reading Program
Travel the 50 States--Wilton Library's children's summer reading program kicks off this week with the theme of exploring the United States. Each week kids will see a different focus, from the South and Appalachia to the Prairies to California. Craft programs, live animal events, musical programs and Drop-In Story Times throughout the summer. Children may sign-up, decorate their automobile-shaped posters and keep a reading log. Children can join in at any point during the program which ends Friday, August 15, 2008. For ages 2-12. Call library for details. More information.

"Gotcha Reading"
Teen Photo Contest
For teens entering grades 7-12 and 2008 high school graduates. Looking for 5x7 or 8x10 photos of people reading. Submission accepted June 23 through July 25. Prizes awarded for the most original place found reading, the most humorous and the most artistic. Photos to be displayed in the Library in August. Photos should be dropped at the Circulation Desk if the Teen desk is closed. Students should fill out forms to accompany the photos. Sponsored by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund. Call for details.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Drop in Crafts
Travel the 50 States
Monday, July 7, 14, 21 & 28, 10 am to 8 pm
Mondays in July and August. Kids of all ages can drop-in on Mondays through Aug. 11 for crafts based on the weekly theme for the summer reading program.  Materials supplied by the library. No charge. No registration.

Sleepytime Story Time
Monday, July 7, 6-6:30 pm
Children can put on their pajamas, grab a blanket, and come to Wilton Library for stories before they head home for bed. For ages 2-6; children under the age of 4 must be accompanied by adults. Additional dates: July 21 and Aug. 4. No registration.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Drop-In Story Time
Travel the 50 States
Tuesday, July 8
Story Times on Tuesdays through Aug 12 (July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12) at the following times: Ones and Twos with caregivers, 10:15-10:45; Twos and Threes with caregivers, 11-11:30; Threes and Fours on their own, 11:45-12:15; Fives through Eights, 2-2:45.

TEEN PROGRAM!
Tie Dye for Teens
Tuesday, July 8, 3-5 pm
Teens entering grades 7-12 will learn how to tie dye a T-shirt with the help of teen assistant, Whitney Walker. Materials supplied by library. Registration required. Please specify shirt size. Made possible by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund.

Author Talk
Frank Deford: The Entitled
Tuesday, July 8, 7-8:30 pm
Frank Deford, senior contributing writer for Sports Illustrated, discusses his novel, The Entitled, recently released in paperback. According to Publisher's Weekly, sportswriter, screenwriter and author Deford "tackles timely and provocative issues without flinching." Deford's weekly sports commentary can be heard on Wednesday mornings on NPR's Morning Edition. No charge. Reservations recommended. Books available for purchase and signing.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Country Fair
Wednesday, July 9, 2-4 pm
Kids can experience a country fair in Wilton Library, part of the Travel the 50 States summer reading program. Games, fortune telling, food, agricultural exhibits are all part of the fun. All ages. No registration. Sponsored by the Sherman Family Fund.

TEEN PROGRAM!
Teen Book Talk
Wednesday, July 9, 16, 23, 30, 4-5 pm
Weekly drop-in book discussions for teens through Aug. 13. Open to teens going into grades 7-12. Students can come in and talk about any book they just read with other teens in an informal roundtable format. Snacks provided. No registration required. Sponsored by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund.

Summer Music and More
Concert Series
Thursday, July 10, 5-6:30 pm
Chance Browne and the Twinkies open the 8th year of outdoor concerts at Wilton Library. Additional dates: July 17 Teen Bands: Vivacity (rock) and Hip Six (jazz); July 24 Steve D'Agostino (music from the Rat Pack era); July 31 In Harmony (oldies vocal group). Rain location: Brubeck Room. Open to the public, concert and refreshments free. Sponsored by The Village Market. Beverages donated by Michael Crystal, founder of the Grand Crew Wine Club. More information.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Reel Fridays
Friday, July 11 & 25, 10:30 am & 2 pm
Little kids see movies just for them from 10:30-11:30, all children must be accompanied by adults; bigger kids movies at 2 pm, children 8 and under must be accompanied by adults; ages 9-12 caregivers must remain in the building. No registration. Movies sponsored by Louis Dreyfus Corporation. Additional dates: August 8 & 15. Call library for details.

Wilton Library's 64th Annual Summer Art Exhibition
Artists' Reception
Friday, July 11, 6-7:30 pm
More than 50 Wilton artists featuring diverse styles, media and subjects. Exhibit runs through Friday, Aug. 29. Library Summer Hours: M-Th 10-8; F 10-6; Sat 10-5. Closed Sundays in summer. Call for art entries Saturday, June 28, and Monday, June 30, from 10 am to 4 pm. More information.

Hot & Cool:
Jazz at the Brubeck Room
Pianist John Salmon
Saturday, July 12, 7:30 pm
John Salmon, a classical and jazz artist, has performed in national and international concerts. He has become increasingly involved with American composer and jazz artist, Dave Brubeck, writing about him and playing his music. Reception following performance. Suggested donation $10 per person. Funded by William and Karen Tell Foundation with special thanks to Ed and Catherine Romer. Advance registration is strongly recommended and pre-registrants must arrive by 7:20 pm to be guaranteed seeting. After 7:20 pm, and if space is available, wait-listed and walk-in registrants will be admitted. More information.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Drop in Crafts
Travel the 50 States
Monday, July 14, 21, & 28, 10am to 8pm
Mondays in July and August. Kids of all ages can drop-in on Mondays through Aug. 11 for crafts based on the weekly theme for the summer reading program.  Materials supplied by the library. No charge. No registration.

KIDS PROGRAM!

American Tales
Monday, July 14, 6-6:30 pm
Folk tales and stories for kids ages 5 and older. Additional dates: July 28, August 11. No registration.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Drop-In Story Times
Travel the 50 States
Tuesday, July 15
Story Times on Tuesdays through Aug 12 (July 22, 29, August 5, 12) at the following times: Ones and Twos with caregivers, 10:15-10:45; Twos and Threes with caregivers, 11-11:30; Threes and Fours on their own, 11:45-12:15; Fives through Eights, 2-2:45.

TEEN PROGRAM!
X-Box Rock Band for Teens
Tuesday, July 15, & 22, 4-6 pm
Teens entering grades 7-12 can come play Rock Band on the XBox-360 system. Play a guitar, sing a song or try the drums. No registration necessary. Snacks supplied. Made possible by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund.

Kid's Book Club
Tuesday, July 15, 5:30-6:30 pm
For children entering grades 3-6, the Kids' Book Club is more than just talking. Each meeting will have a different theme. July 15 theme: Mississippi River. Children read novels, and then come to the library for a book talk. Additional dates: July 29, Aug. 12. No charge for the program. Registration required for each individual meeting.

Rocky Brook Frogs
Travel the 50 States
Wednesday, July 16 3-4 pm
Roaring Brook Nature Center brings a slide presentation of frogs, along with live frogs and a very large toad. For ages 4-12. No charge. No advance registration. Space is limited to 150 people. First 150 people (children and adult) will be admitted. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets will be handed out a half-hour before program begins. Sponsored by the Betsy and Jesse Fink Family Foundation for Wilton Library's Environmental Initiative.

TEEN PROGRAM!
Teen Book Talk
Wednesday, July 16, 23, 30, 4-5 pm
Weekly drop-in book discussions for teens through Aug. 13. Open to teens going into grades 7-12. Students can come in and talk about any book they just read with other teens in an informal roundtable format. Snacks provided. No registration required. Sponsored by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund.

Film Screening of "Under Our Skin"
Lyme Disease Documentary
Wednesday, July 16, 7-8:45 pm
A dramatic tale of microbes, medicine and money, this eye-opening film investigates the untold story of Lyme disease, one of the most misunderstood and controversial illnesses of today. Difficult to test accurately, tens of thousands of people go undiagnosed - or misdiagnosed with such conditions as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, autism, MS and ALS. Each year many of these patients are told that their symptoms are 'all in their head.' Following the stories of patients and physicians as they battle for their lives and livelihoods, the film brings into focus a haunting picture of the U.S. healthcare system and its ability to cope with a silent terror. Film was an Audience Choice Award Finalist at the Tribeca Film Festival. Q&A following the film. Refreshments served. Reservations strongly recommended.

TEEN PROGRAM!
Summer Music and More
Concert Series
Thursday, July 17, 5-6:30 pm
Teen Bands: Vivacity (rock) and Hip Six (jazz) continue the 8th year of outdoor concerts at Wilton Library. Additional dates: July 24 Steve D'Agostino (music from the Rat Pack era); July 31 In Harmony (oldies vocal group). Rain location: Brubeck Room. Open to the public, concert and refreshments free. Sponsored by The Village Market. Beverages donated by Michael Crystal, founder of the Grand Crew Wine Club.

Crafts Workshop
Friday, July 18, 3-5 pm
Lesley Keogh, Wilton Library Children's assistant, provides an outlet for kids' creativity with various themed craft workshops. For children entering grades 2 and up. Additional workshop date: August 1. No registration.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Drop in Crafts
Travel the 50 States
Monday, July 21 & 28, 10 am to 8 pm
Mondays in July and August. Kids of all ages can drop-in on Mondays through Aug. 11 for crafts based on the weekly theme for the summer reading program.  Materials supplied by the library. No charge. No registration.

Sleepytime Story Time
Monday, July 21, 6-6:30 pm
Children can put on their pajamas, grab a blanket, and come to Wilton Library for stories before they head home for bed. For ages 2-6; children under the age of 4 must be accompanied by adults. Additional date: Aug. 4. No registration.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Drop-In Story Time
Travel the 50 States
Tuesday, July 22
Story Times on Tuesdays through Aug 12 (July 29, August 5, 12) at the following times: Ones and Twos with caregivers, 10:15-10:45; Twos and Threes with caregivers, 11-11:30; Threes and Fours on their own, 11:45-12:15; Fives through Eights, 2-2:45.

TEEN PROGRAM!
X-Box Rock Band for Teens
Tuesday, July 22, 4-6 pm
Teens entering grades 7-12 can come play Rock Band on the XBox-360 system. Play a guitar, sing a song or try the drums. No registration necessary. Snacks supplied. Made possible by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund.

Visiting Illustrator
Wendell Minor
Wednesday, July 23, 3-4 pm
Award-winning artist, Wendell Minor, has had a romance with America since his childhood in Aurora, Illinois. In his illustrations for children's books he has used his love of the outdoors to inspire children to go out into the fields and woods and develop a positive perspective about the beauty of the natural world. Ages 4-12. No advance registration. Space is limited to 130 people. First 130 people (children and adults) will be admitted. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets will be handed out a half-hour before program begins. Books will be available for sale. Sponsored by the Betsy and Jesse Fink Family Foundation for Wilton Library's Environmental Initiative.

TEEN PROGRAM!
Teen Book Talk
Wednesday, July 23, 30, 4-5 pm
Weekly drop-in book discussions for teens through Aug. 13. Open to teens going into grades 7-12. Students can come in and talk about any book they just read with other teens in an informal roundtable format. Snacks provided. No registration required. Sponsored by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund.

DEP Class:
Canoe and Kayak Safety
Wednesday , July 23, 6:30-9 pm
Canoe and Kayak Safety classes are voluntary classes provided by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection and offered at Wilton Library. Designed for beginning paddlers whether or not they have taken any of the DEPs other courses. Classes are offered at no charge. Please call (860)463-9505 for further information or to register for the class. Visit the DEP website at www.ct.gov/dep for more information.

TEEN PROGRAM!
inJEANious for Teens
Thursday, July 24, 3-5 pm
Teens transform a pair of jeans or jean jacket into a one-of-a-kind piece using paint, markers, rhinestones, fringe, fabric and other materials. Bring your jeans or jean jacket and we'll supply the materials. Funded by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund. Limited to 20 teens. Students must be entering grades 7-12 or '08 high school graduates. Registration strongly recommended.

Summer Music and More
Concert Series
Thursday, July 24, 5-6:30 pm
Steve D'Agostino-"Singin' and Swingin'" (music from the Rat Pack era) performs in the courtyard at Wilton Library. Last date in the series: July 31 In Harmony (oldies vocal group). Rain location: Brubeck Room. Open to the public, concert and refreshments free. Sponsored by The Village Market. Beverages donated by Michael Crystal, founder of the Grand Crew Wine Club.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Reel Fridays
Friday, July 25, 10:30 am & 2 pm
Little kids see movies just for them from 10:30-11:30, all children must be accompanied by adults; bigger kids movies at 2 pm, children 8 and under must be accompanied by adults; ages 9-12 caregivers must remain in the building. No registration. Movies sponsored by Louis Dreyfus Corporation. Additional dates: August 8 & 15. Call library for details.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Drop in Crafts
Travel the 50 States
Monday, July 28, 10 am to 8 pm
Mondays in July and August. Kids of all ages can drop-in on Mondays through Aug. 11 for crafts based on the weekly theme for the summer reading program.  Materials supplied by the library. No charge. No registration.

KIDS PROGRAM!

American Tales
Monday, July 28, 6-6:30 pm
Folk tales and stories for kids ages 5 and older. Additional dates: August 11. No registration.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Drop-In Story Times
Travel the 50 States
Tuesday, July 29
Story Times on Tuesdays through Aug 12 (August 5, 12) at the following times: Ones and Twos with caregivers, 10:15-10:45; Twos and Threes with caregivers, 11-11:30; Threes and Fours on their own, 11:45-12:15; Fives through Eights, 2-2:45.

Kid's Book Club
Tuesday, July 29, 5:30-6:30 pm
For children entering grades 3-6, the Kids' Book Club is more than just talking. Each meeting will have a different theme. July 29 theme: New Orleans. Children read novels, and then come to the library for a book talk. Additional dates: August 12. Registration required for each individual meeting.

TEEN PROGRAM!
Self Defense for Teens
Tuesday, July 29, 5:30-7:30 pm
Shelley Lindstrom of Norwalk Karate will give Self Defense instruction for teen girls. Open to all girls entering grades 7-12, but especially recommended for those about to leave for college. Pizza will be served. Registration strongly recommended. Funded by Norwalk Karate.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Peter Madcat Ruth
Wednesday, July 30, 3-4 pm
Peter Madcat Ruth is a harmonica virtuoso. In his performances for children he also plays guitar, penny-whistle, jaw-harp, ukulele, and other folk instruments from around the world. No advance registration. Space is limited to 150 people. First 150 people (children and adults) will be admitted. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets will be handed out a half-hour before program begins. Sponsored by the Fannie M. Lienhard Fund.

TEEN PROGRAM!
Teen Book Talk
Wednesday, July 30, 4-5 pm
Weekly drop-in book discussions for teens through Aug. 13. Open to teens going into grades 7-12. Students can come in and talk about any book they just read with other teens in an informal roundtable format. Snacks provided. No registration required. Sponsored by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund.

Farm Friendly Cooking
Demonstration and Tasting
Wednesday, July 30, 6:30-8 pm
Wilton Library offers up its own 'taste of Wilton' with Sherri Brooks Vinton. This is an interactive cooking demonstration featuring locally grown food and easy, practical recipes. Real grilling will take place in the courtyard. No charge for program. Registration strongly recommended. Limited to 60 people.

TEEN PROGRAM!
Illustrate a Word
Thursday, July 31, 3-4:30 pm
Teen craft program (for students entering grades 7-12). Using mat boards, students will use line, color, value, texture, shape and form to give meaning to a word. For example, WILD could have a variety of bright colors, written out in a funky style and have lots of beads, yarn, etc., on it. Registration suggested. Materials provided by the John and Pat Curran Teen Fund.

Summer Music and More
Concert Series
Thursday, July 31, 5-6:30 pm
In Harmony, an oldies vocal group, performs in the courtyard at Wilton Library for the last date this season. Rain location: Brubeck Room. Open to the public, concert and refreshments free. Sponsored by The Village Market. Beverages donated by Michael Crystal, founder of the Grand Crew Wine Club.

Crafts Workshop
Friday, August 1, 3-5 pm
Lesley Keogh, Wilton Library Children's assistant, provides an outlet for kids' creativity with various themed craft workshops. For children entering grades 2 and up. No registration.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Drop in Crafts
Travel the 50 States
Monday, August 4, 10 am to 8 pm
Mondays in July and August. Kids of all ages can drop-in on Mondays through Aug. 11 for crafts based on the weekly theme for the summer reading program.  Materials supplied by the library. No charge. No registration.

Sleepytime Story Time
Monday, August 4, 6-6:30 pm
Children can put on their pajamas, grab a blanket, and come to Wilton Library for stories before they head home for bed. For ages 2-6; children under the age of 4 must be accompanied by adults. No registration.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Drop-In Story Time
Travel the 50 States
Tuesday, August 5
Story Times on Tuesdays through Aug 12 (August 12) at the following times: Ones and Twos with caregivers, 10:15-10:45; Twos and Threes with caregivers, 11-11:30; Threes and Fours on their own, 11:45-12:15; Fives through Eights, 2-2:45.

TEEN PROGRAM!
X-Box Rock Band for Teens
Tuesday, August 5, & 19, 4-6 pm
Teens entering grades 7-12 can come play Rock Band on the XBox-360 system. Play a guitar, sing a song or try the drums. No registration necessary. Snacks supplied. Made possible by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Hannah Montana
Wednesday, August 6, 3-4 pm
Part of Wednesday Wonders (California) for the Travel the 50 States summer reading program. Performances by "students" from Hannah's school! For kids ages 4 and up. No charge. No registration required. Sponsored by Stop & Shop.

TEEN PROGRAM!
Teen Book Talk
Wednesday, August 6, 13, 4-5 pm
Weekly drop-in book discussions for teens through Aug. 13. Open to teens going into grades 7-12. Students can come in and talk about any book they just read with other teens in an informal roundtable format. Snacks provided. No registration required. Sponsored by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Reel Fridays
Friday, August 8, 10:30 am & 2 pm
Little kids see movies just for them from 10:30-11:30, all children must be accompanied by adults; bigger kids movies at 2 p.m., children 8 and under must be accompanied by adults; ages 9-12 caregivers must remain in the building. No registration. Movies sponsored by Louis Dreyfus Corporation. Additional dates: August 8 & 15. Call library for details.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Drop in Crafts
Travel the 50 States
Monday, August 11, 10 am to 8 pm
Mondays in July and August. Kids of all ages can drop-in on Mondays through Aug. 11 for crafts based on the weekly theme for the summer reading program.  Materials supplied by the library. No charge. No registration.

KIDS PROGRAM!
American Tales
Monday, August 11, 6-6:30 pm
Folk tales and stories for kids ages 5 and older. No registration.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Drop-In Story Time
Travel the 50 States
Tuesday, August 12
Story Times on Tuesdays through Aug 12 (June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12) at the following times: Ones and Twos with caregivers, 10:15-10:45; Twos and Threes with caregivers, 11-11:30; Threes and Fours on their own, 11:45-12:15; Fives through Eights, 2-2:45.

Kid's Book Club
New Frontier
Tuesday, August 12, 5:30-6:30 pm
For children entering grades 3-6, the Kids' Book Club is more than just talking. Each meeting will have a different theme. August 12: New Frontier. Children read novels, and then come to the library for a book talk. Registration required for each individual meeting.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Light Saber Battles 2
Wednesday, August 13, 2-5 pm
Part of Wednesday Wonders (New Frontier) for the Travel the 50 States summer reading program. Demonstration of Thai stick fighting (half-hour demos at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. All ages welcome. No registration.

TEEN PROGRAM!
Teen Book Talk
Wednesday, August 13, 4-5 pm
Weekly drop-in book discussions for teens through Aug. 13. Open to teens going into grades 7-12. Students can come in and talk about any book they just read with other teens in an informal roundtable format. Snacks provided. No registration required. Sponsored by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund.

KIDS PROGRAM!
Reel Fridays
Friday, August 15, 10:30 am & 2 pm
Little kids see movies just for them from 10:30-11:30, all children must be accompanied by adults; bigger kids movies at 2 p.m., children 8 and under must be accompanied by adults; ages 9-12 caregivers must remain in the building. No registration. Movies sponsored by Louis Dreyfus Corporation. Additional dates: August 8 & 15. Call library for details.

TEEN PROGRAM!
X-Box Rock Band for Teens
Tuesday, August 19, 4-6 pm
Teens entering grades 7-12 can come play Rock Band on the XBox-360 system. Play a guitar, sing a song or try the drums. No registration necessary. Snacks supplied. Made possible by the John and Patricia Curran Teen Fund.

Aspects of the Short Story
With Bill Ziegler
Thursday, October 16, 10:30 am-noon
Wilton Library welcomes Bill Ziegler in his first turn as a seminar leader of short stories in a five-part series (October 16, 23, 30, November 6 and 13). Participants read and discuss a variety of short stories that illustrate the characteristics of the genre and provide a basis for critical evaluation. The stories will be available at the circulation desk before the seminar begins in the fall. Advance registration is required.