11th Annual Ladies' Soirée
Teddy Bear Picnic
Thursday, September 2, 11-11:30
Come to Wilton Library for either one of the Teddy Bear Picnics for teddy-bearific stories, songs and crafts. Bring your favorite Teddy Bear (or other stuffed animal). Juice and cookies will be served. Ages 3-5 years with parent/caregiver. Registration is required. Made possible by the Coyle Family Young Readers Fund.
Teddy Bear Picnic
Thursday, September 2, 6-6:30 pm
Come to Wilton Library for either one of the Teddy Bear Picnics for teddy-bearific stories, songs and crafts. Bring your favorite Teddy Bear (or other stuffed animal). Juice and cookies will be served. Ages 3-5 years with parent/caregiver. Registration is required. Made possible by the Coyle Family Young Readers Fund.
Roald Dahl Raffle
Tuesday, September 7-Friday, September 10, 10 am-8 pm
In celebration of Roald Dahl’s birthday children of all ages are invited to stop by the Children’s Library desk and take a raffle ticket for our Roald Dahl raffle. Tickets can be picked up from Tuesday, September 7 through Friday, September 10 and the raffle will be drawn on Sat., September 11. Prizes are a Roald Dahl book and a Golden Ticket Willy Wonka Chocolate bar. All ages.
Wonderful Ones and Twos with Caregivers
Tuesday, September 7, 10:15-10:45 am
This program is a sharing time for 1 and 2 year olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and puzzles. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Look, Listen and Learn
Tuesday, September 7, 11-11:30 am
For 3 and 4 years olds with parent/caregiver. By interacting with stories, singing songs and acting out finger plays and rhymes, children in this program gain pre-reading skills and learn how to participate in a group setting. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Literary Littles
Tuesday, September 7, 2:15-3 pm
For independent listeners ages 4-6 years. Story time that provides children with experiences that enrich early literacy. No registration is required. 8-week program.
Dinosaur Club
Tuesday, September 7, 4–5 pm
Children in grades 4-6 continue their dino club which meets once a week to discuss various topics including fossils, paleobiology, geology and more in preparation for the Paleo-Knowledge Bowl held by Peabody Museum. Grades 4-6 with caregiver in building. Facilitated by Darrell Fennell. REGISTRATION FILLED.
Wonderful Ones and Twos with Caregivers
Wednesday, September 8, 10:15-10:45 am
This program is a sharing time for 1 and 2 year olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and puzzles. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes
Wednesday, September 8, 11-11:30 am
Join Wilton Library for 2 and 3-year old story time. Children and their caregivers will sing songs, listen to stories, and enjoy playtime together while building literacy and social skills. No registration. 8-week program. Advance registration is required.
Grandparents’ Day Crafts
Saturday, September 11, 10 am-2 pm
Children are invited to stop by the library and make a card or craft for their grandparents in celebration of Grandparents’ Day. Crafts will be available between 10am and 2pm for children of all ages. No registration.
Roald Dahl Crafts
Monday, September 13, 10 am-8 pm
Children are invited to stop by Wilton Library to make some crafts in celebration of Roald Dahl’s 94th birthday! Crafts will be themed after Roald Dahl’s books and characters. All ages. No registration. Sponsored by the Coyle Family Young Readers Fund.
Literary Littles
Monday, September 13, 2:15-3 pm
For independent listeners ages 4-6 years. Story time that provides children with experiences that enrich early literacy. No registration is required. 6-week program. No session on Monday, Oct. 11.
Wonderful Ones and Twos with Caregivers
Tuesday, September 14, 10:15-10:45 am
This program is a sharing time for 1 and 2 year olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and puzzles. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Look, Listen and Learn
Tuesday, September 14, 11-11:30 am
For 3 and 4 years olds with parent/caregiver. By interacting with stories, singing songs and acting out finger plays and rhymes, children in this program gain pre-reading skills and learn how to participate in a group setting. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Literary Littles
Tuesday, September 14, 2:15-3 pm
For independent listeners ages 4-6 years. Story time that provides children with experiences that enrich early literacy. No registration is required. 8-week program.
Dinosaur Club
Tuesday, September 14, 4–5 pm
Children in grades 4-6 continue their dino club which meets once a week to discuss various topics including fossils, paleobiology, geology and more in preparation for the Paleo-Knowledge Bowl held by Peabody Museum. Grades 4-6 with caregiver in building. Facilitated by Darrell Fennell. REGISTRATION FILLED.
Wonderful Ones and Twos with Caregivers
Wednesday, September 15, 10:15-10:45 am
This program is a sharing time for 1 and 2 year olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and puzzles. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes
Wednesday, September 15, 11-11:30 am
Join Wilton Library for 2 and 3-year old story time. Children and their caregivers will sing songs, listen to stories, and enjoy playtime together while building literacy and social skills. No registration. 8-week program. Advance registration is required.
A Visit to Ambler Farm
Wednesday, September 15, 2:15-3 pm
Children ages 4-5 are invited to join Wilton Library in a visit to Ambler Farm. Caregivers and children will meet at Ambler Farm to enjoy theme based stories as well as a nature walk. Children may check books out at the farm, so make sure to bring your library card! During the month of September the focus will be on fruit. Registration required. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. This program runs for four months through December. Call for details (203)762-3950 x217. Please register children individually.
Have Your Cake and Read It, Too!
Child/Adult Book Discussion
Thursday, September 16 , 6:30-7:30 pm
Join Wilton Library’s Kids’ Book Club for children in grades 3 and up; dessert will be served and adults will be included. Children and their adults will read the book selection and then join the discussion. This month selection is Half Magic by Edward Eager. Registration is required. Made possible by the Coyle Family Young Readers Fund.
Literary Littles
Monday, September 20, 2:15-3 pm
For independent listeners ages 4-6 years. Story time that provides children with experiences that enrich early literacy. No registration is required. 6-week program. No session on Monday, Oct. 11.
Wonderful Ones and Twos with Caregivers
Tuesday, September 21, 10:15-10:45 am
This program is a sharing time for 1 and 2 year olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and puzzles. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Look, Listen and Learn
Tuesday, September 21, 11-11:30 am
For 3 and 4 years olds with parent/caregiver. By interacting with stories, singing songs and acting out finger plays and rhymes, children in this program gain pre-reading skills and learn how to participate in a group setting. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Literary Littles
Tuesday, September 21, 2:15-3 pm
For independent listeners ages 4-6 years. Story time that provides children with experiences that enrich early literacy. No registration is required. 8-week program.
Dinosaur Club
Tuesday, September 21, 4–5 pm
Children in grades 4-6 continue their dino club which meets once a week to discuss various topics including fossils, paleobiology, geology and more in preparation for the Paleo-Knowledge Bowl held by Peabody Museum. Grades 4-6 with caregiver in building. Facilitated by Darrell Fennell. REGISTRATION FILLED.
Wonderful Ones and Twos with Caregivers
Wednesday, September 22, 10:15-10:45 am
This program is a sharing time for 1 and 2 year olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and puzzles. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes
Wednesday, September 22, 11-11:30 am
Join Wilton Library for 2 and 3-year old story time. Children and their caregivers will sing songs, listen to stories, and enjoy playtime together while building literacy and social skills. No registration. 8-week program. Advance registration is required.
Wind Over Wings—Birds of Prey
Thursday, September 23, 4–4:45 pm
Join the library for a fascinating program about owls and other birds of prey in celebration of the movie release of Guardians of Ga’Hoole. Wind Over Wings will bring two owls, a Peregrine Falcon, and a Golden Eagle for up-close viewing and demonstration. Children will learn about the three aspects of owls: silent flight, excellent hearing, and eyesight. Ages 5 and up with caregivers. Registration required. Sponsored by the Dibner Family Science Fund.
Wilton Library’s Children’s Book Sale
Friday, September 24, noon-6 pm
Saturday, September 25, 10 am-5 pm
The annual fundraiser includes a large selection of brand-new and gently-used picture books, chapter books, classics, series, videos, DVDs, and silent auction of rare children’s books.
Kiwanis Kids’ Korner
Saturday, September 25, 11-11:30 am
Children ages 4-7 are invited to this story time program offered by the Wilton Kiwanis Club. Kiwanis member DeeDee VanAlstyne will share stories, songs and activities with the children. Ages 4-7 with a caregiver in the building. No registration. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Wilton. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; (203) 762-3950.
Literary Littles
Monday, September 27, 2:15-3 pm
For independent listeners ages 4-6 years. Story time that provides children with experiences that enrich early literacy. No registration is required. 6-week program. No session on Monday, Oct. 11.
Wonderful Ones and Twos with Caregivers
Tuesday, September 28, 10:15-10:45 am
This program is a sharing time for 1 and 2 year olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and puzzles. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Look, Listen and Learn
Tuesday, September 28, 11-11:30 am
For 3 and 4 years olds with parent/caregiver. By interacting with stories, singing songs and acting out finger plays and rhymes, children in this program gain pre-reading skills and learn how to participate in a group setting. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Literary Littles
Monday, September 28, 2:15-3 pm
For independent listeners ages 4-6 years. Story time that provides children with experiences that enrich early literacy. No registration is required. 8-week program. No session on Monday, Oct. 11.
Dinosaur Club
Tuesday, September 28, 4–5 pm
Children in grades 4-6 continue their dino club which meets once a week to discuss various topics including fossils, paleobiology, geology and more in preparation for the Paleo-Knowledge Bowl held by Peabody Museum. Grades 4-6 with caregiver in building. Facilitated by Darrell Fennell. REGISTRATION FILLED.
Wonderful Ones and Twos with Caregivers
Wednesday, September 29, 10:15-10:45 am
This program is a sharing time for 1 and 2 year olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and puzzles. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes
Wednesday, September 29, 11-11:30 am
Join Wilton Library for 2 and 3-year old story time. Children and their caregivers will sing songs, listen to stories, and enjoy playtime together while building literacy and social skills. No registration. 8-week program. Advance registration is required.
Literary Littles
Monday, October 4, 2:15-3 pm
For independent listeners ages 4-6 years. Story time that provides children with experiences that enrich early literacy. No registration is required. 6-week program. No session on Monday, Oct. 11.
Wonderful Ones and Twos with Caregivers
Tuesday, October 5, 10:15-10:45 am
This program is a sharing time for 1 and 2 year olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and puzzles. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Look, Listen and Learn
Tuesday, October 5, 11-11:30 am
For 3 and 4 years olds with parent/caregiver. By interacting with stories, singing songs and acting out finger plays and rhymes, children in this program gain pre-reading skills and learn how to participate in a group setting. 8-week program. Advance registration is required.
Literary Littles
Tuesday, October 5, 2:15-3 pm
For independent listeners ages 4-6 years. Story time that provides children with experiences that enrich early literacy. No registration is required. 8-week program.
Wonderful Ones and Twos with Caregivers
Wednesday, October 6, 10:15-10:45 am
This program is a sharing time for 1 and 2 year olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and puzzles. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes
Wednesday, October 6, 11-11:30 am
Join Wilton Library for 2 and 3-year old story time. Children and their caregivers will sing songs, listen to stories, and enjoy playtime together while building literacy and social skills. No registration. 8-week program. Advance registration is required.
Wonderful Ones and Twos with Caregivers
Tuesday, October 12, 10:15-10:45 am
This program is a sharing time for 1 and 2 year olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and puzzles. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Look, Listen and Learn
Tuesday, October 12, 11-11:30 am
For 3 and 4 years olds with parent/caregiver. By interacting with stories, singing songs and acting out finger plays and rhymes, children in this program gain pre-reading skills and learn how to participate in a group setting. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Literary Littles
Tuesday, October 12, 2:15-3 pm
For independent listeners ages 4-6 years. Story time that provides children with experiences that enrich early literacy. No registration is required. 8-week program.
Wonderful Ones and Twos with Caregivers
Wednesday, October 13, 10:15-10:45 am
This program is a sharing time for 1 and 2 year olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and puzzles. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes
Wednesday, October 13, 11-11:30 am
Join Wilton Library for 2 and 3-year old story time. Children and their caregivers will sing songs, listen to stories, and enjoy playtime together while building literacy and social skills. No registration. 8-week program. Advance registration is required.
A Visit to Ambler Farm
Wednesday, October 13, 2:15-3 pm
Children ages 4-5 are invited to join Wilton Library in a visit to Ambler Farm. Caregivers and children will meet at Ambler Farm to enjoy theme based stories as well as a nature walk. Children may check books out at the farm, so make sure to bring your library card! During the month of September the focus will be on fruit. Registration required. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. This program runs for four months through December. Call for details (203)762-3950 x217. Please register children individually.
Literary Littles
Monday, October 18, 2:15-3 pm
For independent listeners ages 4-6 years. Story time that provides children with experiences that enrich early literacy. No registration is required. 6-week program. No session on Monday, Oct. 11.
Wonderful Ones and Twos with Caregivers
Tuesday, October 19, 10:15-10:45 am
This program is a sharing time for 1 and 2 year olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and puzzles. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Look, Listen and Learn
Tuesday, October 19, 11-11:30 am
For 3 and 4 years olds with parent/caregiver. By interacting with stories, singing songs and acting out finger plays and rhymes, children in this program gain pre-reading skills and learn how to participate in a group setting. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Literary Littles
Tuesday, October 19, 2:15-3 pm
For independent listeners ages 4-6 years. Story time that provides children with experiences that enrich early literacy. No registration is required. 8-week program.
Wonderful Ones and Twos with Caregivers
Wednesday, October 20, 10:15-10:45 am
This program is a sharing time for 1 and 2 year olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and puzzles. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes
Wednesday, October 20, 11-11:30 am
Join Wilton Library for 2 and 3-year old story time. Children and their caregivers will sing songs, listen to stories, and enjoy playtime together while building literacy and social skills. No registration. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Literary Littles
Monday, October 25, 2:15-3 pm
For independent listeners ages 4-6 years. Story time that provides children with experiences that enrich early literacy. No registration is required. 6-week program. No session on Monday, Oct. 11.
Wonderful Ones and Twos with Caregivers
Tuesday, October 26, 10:15-10:45 am
This program is a sharing time for 1 and 2 year olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and puzzles. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Look, Listen and Learn
Tuesday, October 26, 11-11:30 am
For 3 and 4 years olds with parent/caregiver. By interacting with stories, singing songs and acting out finger plays and rhymes, children in this program gain pre-reading skills and learn how to participate in a group setting. 8-week program. No registration is required.
Literary Littles
Tuesday, October 26, 2:15-3 pm
For independent listeners ages 4-6 years. Story time that provides children with experiences that enrich early literacy. No registration is required. 8-week program.
Wonderful Ones and Twos with Caregivers
Wednesday, October 27, 10:15-10:45 am
This program is a sharing time for 1 and 2 year olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and puzzles. 8-week program. Advance registration is required.
Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes
Wednesday, October 27, 11-11:30 am
Join Wilton Library for 2 and 3-year old story time. Children and their caregivers will sing songs, listen to stories, and enjoy playtime together while building literacy and social skills. No registration. 8-week program. Advance registration is required.
A Visit to Ambler Farm
Wednesday, November 17, 2:15-3 pm
Children ages 4-5 are invited to join Wilton Library in a visit to Ambler Farm. Caregivers and children will meet at Ambler Farm to enjoy theme based stories as well as a nature walk. Children may check books out at the farm, so make sure to bring your library card! During the month of September the focus will be on fruit. Registration required. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. This program runs for four months through December. Call for details (203)762-3950 x217. Please register children individually.
