Wilton Library Celebrates 130th Year, Announces $810K Partnership With ASML

WILTON, CT — Wilton Library Association celebrated its 130th Annual Meeting for Friends on June 18 with a slate of recognitions, business proceedings, and a major funding announcement.

The library unveiled a new partnership with ASML, which will provide approximately $810,000 in support over three years, along with volunteer assistance. The funding will help launch new programs, enhance technology offerings, and expand cultural and educational events.

Brian Amero, program manager for Society and Community Engagement at ASML, joined Executive Director Caroline Mandler in announcing the collaboration.

“ASML’s core values are Challenge, Collaborate, and Care which drive our belief that innovation and responsibility must go hand in hand," Amero said. "The spectacular growth of the semiconductor industry has been fueled by innovation. For over 40 years ASML has been part of that, breaking down technological barriers on our way to becoming one of the world's most valuable tech companies. With that honor comes a responsibility to make a positive contribution to the communities where our employees and their families live, work, and learn. Today, I am pleased to not only share in the announcement of this partnership, but to do so as a Wilton Library cardholder.”

The grant will support an ASML Author Series, an annual jazz festival, a monthly children’s music program, a Bloomberg Terminal, tech support services through a Digital Navigators program, and additional resources for the library’s robotics team and staff development.

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Mandler credited ASML with helping to accelerate key goals identified in the library’s strategic plan. “We are truly appreciative of ASML’s support, and for their belief in the Library’s mission and vision,” she said.

During the meeting, outgoing board members were honored, new trustees were elected, and recognitions were presented. Seema Saksena was named Staff Person of the Year for her 20 years of service, while the entire 45-member Book Sale Team received the Volunteer of the Year award for their work organizing annual fundraising events.

The robotics team Singularity Technology, which recently qualified for the international FIRST Technology Challenge World Championship, gave a presentation showcasing their award-winning work.

Board officers for 2025–2026 were confirmed: Carol Johnson as president, Stephanie Johns-Clark as vice president, Andrew Purcell as secretary, and Penny Maxwell as treasurer. Trustees continuing their terms include Matthew Greene, Mark Kaduboski, and Andrew Purcell. New trustees elected were Pamela Carlson, Thomas Clark, Robin Clune, and Jennifer Kendra. Retiring trustees honored were Roberto De Feo, Jennifer Longmire, Sandy Stein, and Christine Wachter.

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Maxwell reported that the library met its revenue goals for the 2024–25 fiscal year, citing successful fundraisers and community support. The town increased its contribution to the library’s operating budget by 3 percent for the next fiscal year, up from 2 percent.

The meeting capped a year of honors for the library, including the Connecticut State Library Award for Community Engagement and multiple awards for its Brubeck Collection. High-profile guests over the past year included former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins and authors Fiona Davis and Daniel Mendelsohn.