Children's Events - Wilton Library

The Brubeck Collection

The library will be closed on Sundays through Labor Day.

Always Here for You

Children's Events

Our Children’s Library maintains a steady stream of storytimes and other learning activities to keep children and parents engaged.

Month View Week View

Always Here for You

Children's Events

Our Children’s Library maintains a steady stream of storytimes and other learning activities to keep children and parents engaged.

Month View Week View

"Fiber Artists of Handweavers' Guild of Connecticut" Exhibition

Mon, Jun 02 - Sat, Jul 05

"Fiber Artists of Handweavers' Guild of Connecticut" will be showcased in Wilton Library's June art exhibition. The Handweavers' Guild of Connecticut, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023, was started in 1948 by a small group of women and has grown to a membership of 270.

Board Games for Grades 4-7

Thu, Jun 12, 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Let the games begin! 4th-7th graders can vote for which board game they want to play. We will have our usual board games available. .. and some you haven't seen before! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Family Playgroup

Fri, Jun 13, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Parents and Caregivers with young children are invited to visit the library for an opportunity to spend some time in our story room to socialize and play. Meet new friends and neighbors and let your children play with some early learning toys. No registration required.

Lights Out! Blindfold Challenges for Grades 4-7

Fri, Jun 13, 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Trust, courage and communication are the keys to success for competitors in grades 4-7. Enjoy fun blindfold challenges to explore your senses and build your confidence. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Saturday Baby Laptime

Sat, Jun 14, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive Saturday storytime especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

School's Out Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Jun 16 - Wed, Jun 18
Location: Children's Library

Summer's here! Beachballs and waffle cones and sand castles are turning up in the oddest places throughout the Children's Library. Find them all and win a prize! Available all day at the Children's Desk.

Children's Summer Reading Club

Mon, Jun 16 - Sun, Aug 24

This summer, Level Up your reading at Wilton Library! Join our Children’s Summer Reading Club, open to all kids through rising grade 6. Sign up on the website wiltonlibrary. beanstack. org or download the Beanstack app and choose Wilton Library (CT) to register.

Level Up Your Summer Skills

Mon, Jun 16, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Celebrate the last day of school by leveling up your summer gaming skills! The choice is yours: cup stacking, mini-basketball, jacks, dodgeball, jump rope and more. Play any or all! Drop in anytime between 2:00-4:00 and join the fun.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Tue, Jun 17, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Paint a Rock Critter

Tue, Jun 17, 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children entering grades Kindergarten and up are invited to join us to create their very own rock animal friend. We provide the rocks and paint, you bring your creativity! Dress for mess. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Wed, Jun 18, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Baby Blossoms Laptime

Wed, Jun 18, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Kick off Summer Reading with Author Veera Hiranandani

Wed, Jun 18, 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Book lovers ages 5 to adult are invited to kick off Summer Reading Club with award-winning author Veera Hiranandani, a graduate of Wilton High School. Veera will discuss her journey to becoming a published author, the inspiration for her books, from picture books to historical novels, and her writing process. A book signing will follow the program.

Juneteenth

Thu, Jun 19

The library will be closed on Thursday, June 19th in recognition of Juneteenth.

School's Out Scavenger Hunt

Fri, Jun 20 - Sat, Jun 21
Location: Children's Library

Summer's here! Beachballs and waffle cones and sand castles are turning up in the oddest places throughout the Children's Library. Find them all and win a prize! Available all day at the Children's Desk.

Books and a Blanket: A Children's Reading Series

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Location: Offsite

The Wilton Land Conservation Trust, Wilton Library, and Wilton Go Green have come together to offer a unique and immersive book reading experience for toddlers and preschoolers. Together, we've created an opportunity for families to venture outside, explore nature, listen to stories, and make an upcycled craft.

Family Playgroup

Fri, Jun 20, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Parents and Caregivers with young children are invited to visit the library for an opportunity to spend some time in our story room to socialize and play. Meet new friends and neighbors and let your children play with some early learning toys. No registration required.

Summer Snowball Siege for Grades 4-7

Fri, Jun 20, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Forth, and fear no snowballs, rising 4th-7th graders! Fun and fabric will fill the air as we build mighty cardboard forts then see how they stand up to safe, sanitary, pseudo-snowballs. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Saturday Storytime

Sat, Jun 21, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 2 and up and their families are invited to join us for this family storytime. Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy skills. Feel free to stay afterwards to socialize and play with bubbles! No registration required!

School's Out Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Jun 23
Location: Children's Library

Summer's here! Beachballs and waffle cones and sand castles are turning up in the oddest places throughout the Children's Library. Find them all and win a prize! Available all day at the Children's Desk.

Hack That Painting for Grades 4-7

Mon, Jun 23, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Creative kids entering grades 4-7 will be handed a finished painting and a brush. That's when the fun begins! Hack that painting however you like! Add something serious or silly, subtle or bold: it's up to you! Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Tue, Jun 24, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Crafter Blasters

Tue, Jun 24, 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children aged 4 through 8 are invited to join us for an adventurous afternoon of crafting fun. Discover a different hands-on creative experience every time! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Wed, Jun 25, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Baby Blossoms Laptime

Wed, Jun 25, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Amazing Acrobatics of Li Liu

Wed, Jun 25, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

You won't believe your eyes! Families with children entering kindergarten and up can experience the Amazing Acrobatics of Li Liu. Hear stories and Chinese folklore while delighting in artistic cycling, balancing and acrobatics. Registration required. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Thu, Jun 26, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Jun 26, 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering grades 1-5 can join Wilton High School students' Team STEAM as they teach young engineers the basics of the engineering design process in a fun, creative, and hands-on manner. Each session will tackle a different engineering-related problem and discuss what it takes to be an engineer. Registration required for each individual session.

Family Playgroup

Fri, Jun 27, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Parents and Caregivers with young children are invited to visit the library for an opportunity to spend some time in our story room to socialize and play. Meet new friends and neighbors and let your children play with some early learning toys. No registration required.

Kick Off Summer Beach Party for Grades 4-7

Fri, Jun 27, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Rising 4th-7th graders can kick off summer with a beach day at the library! How many ways can you have fun with a beach ball? Let's find out! You can even help choose the music! Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library property.

Tales to Tails

Sat, Jun 28, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children who can read independently are invited to read to a ROAR (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue) Therapy Dog. The use of trained therapy dogs in reading programs can result in children who feel comfortable reading out loud, read more often, attempt more difficult books, and actually look forward to reading.

Summer Squishies for Grades 4-7

Mon, Jun 30, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

For rising 4th-7th graders only. Craft a cute friend from memory foam. Help yourself to precut shapes or make them from scratch. Wear clothes to paint in. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Tue, Jul 01, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Level Up Dance Party

Tue, Jul 01, 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Kids entering grades K and up in the fall are invited to join us for a fun afternoon of dance! Level-up your moves and imagination at the library while building coordination, confidence and rhythm with upbeat music. Caregivers are welcome to join in the fun! Registration Required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Wed, Jul 02, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Baby Blossoms Laptime

Wed, Jul 02, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Paint Your Pet

Wed, Jul 02, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Attention animal lovers in grades 3-7: bring a 5x7 printed photo or photocopy of your favorite animal, leave with a watercolor portrait, ready to frame. Registration required. Walk-ins welcome if space allows.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Thu, Jul 03, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Jul 03, 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering grades 1-5 can join Wilton High School students' Team STEAM as they teach young engineers the basics of the engineering design process in a fun, creative, and hands-on manner. Each session will tackle a different engineering-related problem and discuss what it takes to be an engineer. Registration required for each individual session.

Independence Day

Fri, Jul 04

The library will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Fort of July

Sat, Jul 05
Location: Children's Library

Everyone deserves a fort of one's own. All day long you can use our giant cardboard squares to fill the Children's Room with the fort of your dreams. Bring your own flashlight! No registration required.

Summer Slime for Grades 4-7

Mon, Jul 07, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Summer Slime, and the livin' is easy! Kids entering grades 4-7 can brew non-Newtonian fluids from our safe recipes. Science has never been so much fun! Wear expendable clothes. Supported by the Amadeo Family. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Tue, Jul 08, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Crafter Blasters

Tue, Jul 08, 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children aged 4 through 8 are invited to join us for an adventurous afternoon of crafting fun. Discover a different hands-on creative experience every time! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Wed, Jul 09, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Baby Blossoms Laptime

Wed, Jul 09, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Ed Pop Magic

Wed, Jul 09, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Laughter and wonder await kids entering kindergarten and up and their families. Ed Popielarczyk is a magician, balloon sculptor, flea circus ringmaster, and storyteller. His magic and comedy involve a lot of audience participation. The kids are the stars because they make the magic happen. Registration required. Please register all attendees.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Thu, Jul 10, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Jul 10, 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering grades 1-5 can join Wilton High School students' Team STEAM as they teach young engineers the basics of the engineering design process in a fun, creative, and hands-on manner. Each session will tackle a different engineering-related problem and discuss what it takes to be an engineer. Registration required for each individual session.

Family Playgroup

Fri, Jul 11, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Parents and Caregivers with young children are invited to visit the library for an opportunity to spend some time in our story room to socialize and play. Meet new friends and neighbors and let your children play with some early learning toys. No registration required.

Draw Your Own Book Characters

Fri, Jul 11, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Calling all children entering grades 3-6 with a love of drawing! Join us for a guided drawing session to illustrate some favorite book characters. Perfect for beginners and budding artists. Learn the basics of drawing book characters and unleash your creativity. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Saturday Baby Laptime

Sat, Jul 12, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive Saturday storytime especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Blindfold Obstacle Course

Mon, Jul 14, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Trust, courage and communication are the keys for competitors entering grades 4-7. Blindfolded team members are guided by their teammates through an obstacle course to the finish line. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Tue, Jul 15, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Bubble-ology STEAM Lab

Tue, Jul 15, 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Location: Reference Courtyard

Young scientists ages 5 to 8, and their caregivers, are invited to level up their bubble skills! Customize your own wand, learn how to make a bubble solution, and play some bubble-filled games. Discover the science behind the suds! This program will be hosted in the Reference Courtyard.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Wed, Jul 16, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Baby Blossoms Laptime

Wed, Jul 16, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Riverside Reptiles

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Kids entering kindergarten and up will meet the different animals that call Riverside Reptiles Education Center home. Get to know these incredible creatures through a hands-on learning experience. Just like you, each of the animals has a story. Get ready! It’s sure to be one scaly ride! Registration required. Please register all attendees.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Thu, Jul 17, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Jul 17, 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering grades 1-5 can join Wilton High School students' Team STEAM as they teach young engineers the basics of the engineering design process in a fun, creative, and hands-on manner. Each session will tackle a different engineering-related problem and discuss what it takes to be an engineer. Registration required for each individual session.

Goldbas Music Storytime

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and their families, are invited to join husband and wife team Jake and Kate Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play and movement in their interactive storytime meets sing-a-long! Registration Required. Drops-ins welcome if space allows.

Cartoon Drawing With Emma

Fri, Jul 18, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering grades 3 - 6 are invited to join us for a cartoon drawing class with Emma Keating. She will show us how to draw some amazing animals, creatures, and characters. All you need is your imagination! Registration required for each session. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library property.

Summer Show 2025 Art Exhibition - Opening Reception

Fri, Jul 18, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Gallery

Wilton Library's annual Summer Show art exhibition celebrates adult artists who live or work in Wilton, or have a connection to the town. This is the 79th year that the library will welcome local talent to display their works in this non-juried summer art exhibition. Opening Reception on Friday, July 18 from 6 to 7:30 p. m.

Saturday Storytime

Sat, Jul 19, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 2 and up and their families are invited to join us for this family storytime. Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy skills. Feel free to stay afterwards to socialize and play with bubbles! No registration required!

Pop Stars! Summer Balloon Olympics for Grades 4-7

Mon, Jul 21, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Balloons will be poppin' and the Program Room will be hoppin' for competitors in grades 4-7. You won't believe how many ways there are to have fun with balloons! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Tue, Jul 22, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Crafter Blasters

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children aged 4 through 8 are invited to join us for an adventurous afternoon of crafting fun. Discover a different hands-on creative experience every time! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Wed, Jul 23, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Baby Blossoms Laptime

Wed, Jul 23, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Jack Tuesday: Fairy Tale Investigator

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Kids entering kindergarten and up and their families will enjoy an original story from Lionheart Puppets. Jack Tuesday: Fairy Tale Investigator is a fun-filled mystery starring several favorite storytime characters. Registration required. Please register all attendees. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Thu, Jul 24, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Jul 24, 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering grades 1-5 can join Wilton High School students' Team STEAM as they teach young engineers the basics of the engineering design process in a fun, creative, and hands-on manner. Each session will tackle a different engineering-related problem and discuss what it takes to be an engineer. Registration required for each individual session.

Family Playgroup

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Parents and Caregivers with young children are invited to visit the library for an opportunity to spend some time in our story room to socialize and play. Meet new friends and neighbors and let your children play with some early learning toys. No registration required.

Tales to Tails

Sat, Jul 26, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children who can read independently are invited to read to a ROAR (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue) Therapy Dog. The use of trained therapy dogs in reading programs can result in children who feel comfortable reading out loud, read more often, attempt more difficult books, and actually look forward to reading.

Life Size Candy Land for Grades 4-7

Mon, Jul 28, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Rising 4th-7th graders can step right into a life size board game! Who will be the first to find their way though Candy Cane Forest, across Gumdrop Mountain, and all the way to King Kandy's Castle? Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Tue, Jul 29, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Recycled Milk Carton Bird Feeders

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering grades K and up and their families are invited to join us to assemble and decorate bird feeders from recycled milk cartons and a variety of other materials. Finished products can be hung outside to draw local birds. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers may need to assist participants.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Wed, Jul 30, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Baby Blossoms Laptime

Wed, Jul 30, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Dance Party with DJ Austin Dailey

Wed, Jul 30, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Kids entering kindergarten and up will learn some new moves from DJ Austin Dailey! Participants will learn basic hip hop freestyle skills, silly party moves, break dancing, and party line dances. No dance experience is necessary to participate, just a willingness to have fun and move! Registration required. Please register all attendees.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Thu, Jul 31, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Jul 31, 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering grades 1-5 can join Wilton High School students' Team STEAM as they teach young engineers the basics of the engineering design process in a fun, creative, and hands-on manner. Each session will tackle a different engineering-related problem and discuss what it takes to be an engineer. Registration required for each individual session.

Feeling Hot Hot Hot Scavenger Hunt

Fri, Aug 01 - Sat, Aug 02
Location: Children's Library

The Children's Library is helter-skelter in the summer swelter! Cool off by tracking down hot items hidden where you least expect them! Pick up your scavenger hunt at the Children's desk.

Family Playgroup

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Parents and Caregivers with young children are invited to visit the library for an opportunity to spend some time in our story room to socialize and play. Meet new friends and neighbors and let your children play with some early learning toys. No registration required.

Learn to Draw Mandalas!

Fri, Aug 01, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering grade 2 and up can discover the magic of mandalas in this creative art program. Participants will explore patterns, symmetry, and color while learning about mindfulness and self expression through art. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Lego Build Challenge for Grades K-2

Sat, Aug 02, 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

For kids entering grades K-2 only. Let's get ready to build! We'll reveal mystery challenges, then you construct them. Bring your imagination and be ready for anything! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Lego Build Challenge for Grades 3-6

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

For kids entering grades 3-6 only. Are you ready, Master Builders? Compete in lightning speed rounds to crown the best of the best. Bring your imagination and be ready for anything! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Feeling Hot Hot Hot Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Aug 04 - Sat, Aug 09
Location: Children's Library

The Children's Library is helter-skelter in the summer swelter! Cool off by tracking down hot items hidden where you least expect them! Pick up your scavenger hunt at the Children's desk.

Perler Beads for Grades 4-7

Mon, Aug 04, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Creative 4th-7th graders can express themselves with Perler beads! Put a pattern on a pegboard then melt with an iron. Make a coaster, a keychain, or whatever your imagination conjures! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Tue, Aug 05, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Crafter Blasters

Tue, Aug 05, 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children aged 4 through 8 are invited to join us for an adventurous afternoon of crafting fun. Discover a different hands-on creative experience every time! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Wed, Aug 06, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Baby Blossoms Laptime

Wed, Aug 06, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Digeridoo Down Under

Wed, Aug 06, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Kids entering kindergarten and up and their families can enjoy an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling and audience participation.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Thu, Aug 07, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Aug 07, 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering grades 1-5 can join Wilton High School students' Team STEAM as they teach young engineers the basics of the engineering design process in a fun, creative, and hands-on manner. Each session will tackle a different engineering-related problem and discuss what it takes to be an engineer. Registration required for each individual session.

Family Playgroup

Fri, Aug 08, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Parents and Caregivers with young children are invited to visit the library for an opportunity to spend some time in our story room to socialize and play. Meet new friends and neighbors and let your children play with some early learning toys. No registration required.

Cartoon Drawing With Emma

Fri, Aug 08, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering grades 3 - 6 are invited to join us for a cartoon drawing class with Emma Keating. She will show us how to draw some amazing animals, creatures, and characters. All you need is your imagination! Registration required for each session. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library property.

Saturday Baby Laptime

Sat, Aug 09, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive Saturday storytime especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Feeling Hot Hot Hot Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Aug 11
Location: Children's Library

The Children's Library is helter-skelter in the summer swelter! Cool off by tracking down hot items hidden where you least expect them! Pick up your scavenger hunt at the Children's desk.

Yarn Laser Maze for Grades 4-7

Mon, Aug 11, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Rising 4th-7th graders, dare you try to find a way through our maze of lethal laser beams? Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Tue, Aug 12, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

DIY Fairy Dream Homes

Tue, Aug 12, 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 5-8 are invited to explore the world through the eyes of a fairy. Using an assortment of fairy approved materials, participants will design their very own fairy dream home! Fairy attire and wings encouraged. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome as space allows.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Wed, Aug 13, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Baby Blossoms Laptime

Wed, Aug 13, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Happy Hatchling Storytime

Thu, Aug 14, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Aug 14, 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids entering grades 1-5 can join Wilton High School students' Team STEAM as they teach young engineers the basics of the engineering design process in a fun, creative, and hands-on manner. Each session will tackle a different engineering-related problem and discuss what it takes to be an engineer. Registration required for each individual session.

Goldbas Music Storytime

Fri, Aug 15, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and their families, are invited to join husband and wife team Jake and Kate Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play and movement in their interactive storytime meets sing-a-long! Registration Required. Drops-ins welcome if space allows.

Farewell to Summer Beach Party for Grades 4-7

Fri, Aug 15, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Rising 4th-7th graders can bid farewell to summer with a beach day at the library! How many ways can you have fun with a beach ball? Dodge them, dunk them, keep 'em up & plunk them. You can even help choose the tunes! Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows.

Saturday Storytime

Sat, Aug 16, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 2 and up and their families are invited to join us for this family storytime. Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy skills. Feel free to stay afterwards to socialize and play with bubbles! No registration required!

T-shirt Totes for Grades 4-7

Mon, Aug 18, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

No sew we go! Rising 4th-7th graders can transform tatty T-shirts into top-of-the-line totes. No needlework necessary! Please bring your own T-shirt(s). Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Gazebo Storytime at the Farmer's Market

Wed, Aug 20, 3:30 - 4:00 PM
Location: Gazebo

Join us at the farmer's market for a fun family storytime inside the gazebo. Children ages 1 and up and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. In case of inclement weather, the storytime will move into the Story Room in the Children's Library.

The Floor is Lava

Wed, Aug 20, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

This week we turn up the heat for rising 4th-7th graders as our program room floor turns into a seething cauldron of geothermic fury. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Family Playgroup

Fri, Aug 22, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Parents and Caregivers with young children are invited to visit the library for an opportunity to spend some time in our story room to socialize and play. Meet new friends and neighbors and let your children play with some early learning toys. No registration required.

Firefighter Storytime

Tue, Aug 26, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 2 and up are invited to join Wilton Firefighters for an interactive, in-person storytime. Firefighters will read stories and children will have the opportunity to ask questions. We will also see the fire truck! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Petite Concerts for Little Ones

Fri, Aug 29, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to join us for a short classical and nursery song concert with sing-alongs and dances. We will finish with a chance for the little ones to get up close and personal with some instruments. All are welcome! No registration required.

Labor Day

Mon, Sep 01

Wilton Library will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.

Gazebo Storytime at the Farmer's Market

Wed, Sep 03, 3:30 - 4:00 PM
Location: Gazebo

Join us at the farmer's market for a fun family storytime inside the gazebo. Children ages 1 and up and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. In case of inclement weather, the storytime will move into the Story Room in the Children's Library.

Goldbas Music Storytime

Fri, Sep 19, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and their families, are invited to join husband and wife team Jake and Kate Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play and movement in their interactive storytime meets sing-a-long! Registration Required. Drops-ins welcome if space allows.

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Mon, Oct 13

Wilton Library will be closed on Monday, October 13 in observance of Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Goldbas Music Storytime

Fri, Oct 17, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and their families, are invited to join husband and wife team Jake and Kate Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play and movement in their interactive storytime meets sing-a-long! Registration Required. Drops-ins welcome if space allows.

Veteran's Day

Tue, Nov 11

Wilton Library will be closed Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day.

Goldbas Music Storytime

Fri, Nov 21, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and their families, are invited to join husband and wife team Jake and Kate Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play and movement in their interactive storytime meets sing-a-long! Registration Required. Drops-ins welcome if space allows.

Thanksgiving

Thu, Nov 27

The library will close early at 2pm on Wednesday, November 26 and be closed on Thursday, November 27 for Thanksgiving.

Goldbas Music Storytime

Fri, Dec 19, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and their families, are invited to join husband and wife team Jake and Kate Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play and movement in their interactive storytime meets sing-a-long! Registration Required. Drops-ins welcome if space allows.

Christmas

Wed, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 25

The library will be closed Wednesday, December 24 - Thursday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday.

New Year's

Wed, Dec 31 - Thu, Jan 01

The library will be closed Wednesday, December 31 - Thursday, January 1 for the New Year holiday.