Library Closed for Independence Day
Wilton Library will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen at 10 am on Saturday, July 5. See you at the fireworks!

Call for Art Entries!
Wilton artists are invited to show their paintings, pastels, drawings, or sculptures in Wilton Library's 64th Annual Summer Art Exhibition. Artists may bring one or two entries to the library on Saturday, June 28, and Monday, June 30, from 10 am to 4 pm. The Summer Art Exhibition begins on Tuesday, July 1, with an opening reception on Friday, July 11, from 6-7:30 pm. 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.

July Book of the Month
Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri.
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author comes a new collection of eight stories that take us from Cambridge and Seattle to India and Thailand and which concern the assimilation of Bengali characters into American society.   “An eye for detail, ear for dialogue and command of family dynamics distinguish this uncommonly rich collection,” Kirkus Reviews.  Lahiri’s The Namesake is Wilton Reads! pick for this year and she will be speaking at the Library October 19. Register Now.
See previous Books of the Month

Featured Magazine: Sky & Telescope
Ever wonder what's out in space? Let Sky & Telescope be your guide to the stars. Published since 1941, it offers accurate and current information on astronomy and space science. Each monthly issue is written to appeal to all enthusiasts and includes discoveries, features, product and book reviews, vivid photography and a detailed celestial calendar. There is also Q&A for hobbyists and a section on telescopes. The website offers blogs, podcasts, observing projects, wire-service stories and a photo gallery, so check it out!

Downloadable Audiobooks Are Here!!!
The Wilton Library is pleased to bring you downloadable Audiobooks from NetLibrary and Recorded Books. These audiobooks are available through the Internet and can be played on any desktop computer or portable device supporting Windows Media Player Version 10. Click here to get started.

InfoAnytime
Wilton Library is pleased to bring you InfoAnytime, a 24/7 reference service we will use to supplement our resources when the library is closed. Click on the InfoAnytime link to be connected to an InfoAnytime librarian who will use our resources, including our online databases, iCONN resources, and other web-based resources. Remember that you can always dial 203-762-3950, Ext. 211, to reach the Wilton Library Reference Desk during library hours. If you have any questions or comments about this service, please contact Mary Anne Mendola Franco, Head of Network Services, at 203-762-3950, Ext. 210.