There are so many reasons to share about what makes The Wilton Library special. Sure, its roots and DNA are librarian, you know, the guardians of knowledge, shelved, cataloged and offered to all. That is just the table stakes. From homework to co-work, meetings to gatherings, books to films, and everything media in between, the staff at The Wilton Library is there to answer the timeless questions of who, what, where, when and how.
The building itself, a two story modern brick ode to natural light and open spaces is the heart of Wilton Center. For a building surrounded by parking and shops, the library embraces nature with its own courtyard, and floor to ceiling windows. They truly are the living room of Wilton. The original building was designed by Eliot Noyes in 1974, but the start of the library goes all the way back to 1895.
They offer robust programming, with dedicated spaces for computer work and training, arts and craft, history materials, media, storytelling and acoustic rooms for performances and practice.
And books! Digital, audio, and print. This is not the type of library that hides stacks of books. Instead they shelve books with thematic flair, so that browsing can in itself be an enriching experience. Despite this overabundance of everything, the library itself is a refuge. A place to relax and enjoy the arts.
- 137 Old Ridgfield Road
- Wilton CT 06897
- (203) 762-3950
- https://www.wiltonlibrary.org
