Acoustic rock from The Wingnuts Unplugged closes the Summer Music & More Concert Series tonight from 5-6:30 on the front patio of the library this evening. In the event of rain, the concert will be held in the Brubeck Room. The concert, food and refreshments are free. The Summer Music & More Concert Series is sponsored by the Village Market, with Michael Crystal donating the sparkling beverages. For more information: 762-3950.
A special birthday partyThere may not be a new book this summer nor a new movie release this fall, but that doesn't stop the library from celebrating Harry Potter's special day with Happy Birthday, Harry! from 7-8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28. Kids in grades 4-8 are cordially invited by Professors McGonagall and Trelawney to an evening of games, raffles prizes, birthday cake and more. Some of Harry's most notable acquaintances will be there including Professors Dumbledore and Snape, Hagrid, Draco Malfoy, along with the aforementioned Professors McGonagall and Trelawney. A new potions teacher also will entertain the children with some real science. Kids are encouraged to come in costume. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is required. Call 762-3950 or register online.
Drop-in crafts and story times this weekChildren of all ages will be able to stop by the library on Monday and Tuesday, July 31 and August 1 for Drop-In Summer Crafts. This week's free craft is with an ocean ecology theme. Supplies are available in the Children's Library. There is no charge for the program and reservations are not required. The last dates for Drop-In Summer Crafts are Monday and Tuesday, August 14 and 15.
Drop-In Story Times for kids ages 1-8 take place on Wednesday, August 2 at various times depending on age. Ones meet from 10:15-10:45; Twos are 11-11:30. Ones and Twos must be accompanied by adults. Threes and Fours meet from 1-1:30; Fives through Eights are 2-2:45. There is no charge for Drop-In Story Times and registration is not required. For information: 762-3950.
Movies for young children and teensReel Fridays are back for August 4 at 10:30 and 2 with free movies for kids. Children under 5 must be accompanied by adults. Free popcorn and lemonade supplied. The movies and the refreshments are free and registration is not required. The last Reel Fridays is August 11.
Teens in grades 7-12 can meet at Teen Movie Tuesdays on Tuesday, August 8 from 5-7 p.m. The movie is free along with the popcorn. The last date for Teen Movie Tuesdays is August 22. There are no charges for the movies or required registration. Both the Teen Movie Tuesdays and Reel Fridays are sponsored by Louis Dreyfus Corporation. For information, call 762-3950.
Nature walk plannedNaturalist and author Steve Brill takes kids and their parents on a walking tour of Schenk's Island in Wilton on Wednesday, August 9 from 2-3 p.m. Kids learn to recognize, harvest ecologically, and enjoy organic herbs, greens, berries and mushrooms that flourish right in their own backyards. The program is part of the Read, Recycle & Renew summer reading program sponsored by the Betsy and Jesse Fink Foundation. Participants are asked to meet at the parking lot at Schenk's Island. Adults must accompany children. Everyone should wear long pants and closed shoes, bring gloves and plastic grocery bags. If the weather does not cooperate, the program will be held at the library. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is required due to limited space. Call 762-3950 or register online.
Trashy items createdThe Read, Recycle & Renew Craft Program on Thursday, August 10 from 2-3 p.m. is for kids ages 3-7. Children will make things with items that would otherwise be thrown away. The craft program is part of the Read, Recycle & Renew summer reading program sponsored by the Betsy and Jesse Fink Foundation. A story, craft and refreshments are all part of the fun. Advance registration is required. Materials cost for the program is $5 per child/$4 for Young Readers. To register, call 762-3950.