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“Behind the Blossoms: Six Views of Botanical Art,” the library’s June art show, opens tomorrow evening, June 6, from 6–7:30. The exhibition is a representation of six artists with more than 100 years experience in interpreting nature. The six artists are Carol E. Hamilton and Dick Rauh of Wilton, Kathie Miranda from Shelton, Lauretta Jones from Purdy’s, Louisa Rawle Tiné from South Salem and the late Eleanor Wunderlich from Ossining, NY. All of the artists have been instructors at The New York Botanical Garden. The reception and the exhibition are open to the public. Most of the pieces are available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library. The show is open through Friday, June 27.

The library’s Hot & Cool: Jazz at the Brubeck Room series heats up again with the progressive jazz sound of pianist Taylor Eigsti, returning on Sunday, June 8, at 5 p.m. The concert will be followed by a reception. The artist, fresh from a newly-released CD, “Let it Come to You,” will perform selections from his extensive repertoire that includes traditional jazz influences along with hip-hop, funk and “free feels.” The jazz series is made possible by the William and Karen Tell Foundation with special thanks to Ed and Catherine Romer. Advance registration is strongly recommended due to the popularity of both the artist and the jazz series. Pre-registrants must arrive by 4:50 to be guaranteed seating. After 4:50 and if seats are available, wait-listed and walk-ins will be admitted. The suggested donation for the event is $10 per person. To register: www.wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950.

Mary Anne Franco continues her popular hands-on computer classes with Intermediate PowerPoint on Tuesday, June 10, from 6:30–8 p.m. and again on Thursday, June 12, from 12:30–2 p.m. Participants will learn how to add and format charts and graphs in presentations. The classes are free of charge. Basic computer skills are required. Students arriving 10 minutes after the classes begin will not be allowed in, so as to minimize disruption in the teaching process. Registration is required. To register: www.wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950.

Master dance instructor Sharyn Berman brings fun, fitness and playfulness to her Introduction to Tango and Swing class on Thursday, June 12, from 7–8:30 p.m. The instruction is designed to build confidence and strong relationships through partnership dancing. Neither experience nor a partner is required. Advance registration is recommended. Space is limited to ensure a fun experience for all. Comfortable clothing and shoes are suggested. To register for the free instruction, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org/events or call 762-3950.

Father’s Day is fast approaching and kids of all ages can drop-in to make their Father’s Day crafts on Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14. Materials will be provided by the Children’s Library, along with samples of the craft. There is no cost or registration.

The Friends of the Library’s 113th annual meeting takes place on Sunday, June 15, starting at 4 p.m. A general meeting will be held along with the election of officers--Louise Herot, president; Howard Greene, vice president; Patricia Clifford, secretary and Holly Sexton, treasurer. Architect Frederick Noyes, son of the late Eliot Noyes, original architect of the building constructed in 1975 on which the expansion is based, will discuss Modern architecture. The Wilton Reads! book selection also will be announced, with a limited supply of free books being distributed to meeting attendees. Wilton Reads! 2008 is being funded by a generous donation from The Wilton Bank. A reception will be held after the meeting. The library will close at 4 p.m.

Students are reminded that the library has six study rooms that can be reserved leading up to and including final exam week. They can be used by individuals or study groups. Reservations may be made by calling the library’s reference staff at 762-3950.