Children's Events - Wilton Library

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

"Rust and Resolve" Art Exhibition

Wed, Oct 01 - Fri, Oct 31

Rust and Resolve: The Last Days of Wilton’s Industrial North Photographs of the Gilbert & Bennett Wire Mill, 1982–2007, by Elyse Shapiro and Bruce AndoFor more than 150 years, the Gilbert & Bennett Wire Mill in Georgetown shaped both industry and community in Wilton’s Industrial North.

Once Upon a Midnight Dreary Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Oct 28
Location: Children's Library

Once upon a midnight dreary, in this season oh so eerie, The library swarmed with creepy creatures sharp of tooth and bright of scale--We need your help (please make it snappy); find them all to make us happy, We'll fill your palm with treasure, treasure that would make a goblin wail!

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, Oct 28, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. No registration required.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, Oct 28, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

Once Upon a Midnight Dreary Scavenger Hunt

Wed, Oct 29, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Children's Library

Once upon a midnight dreary, in this season oh so eerie, The library swarmed with creepy creatures sharp of tooth and bright of scale--We need your help (please make it snappy); find them all to make us happy, We'll fill your palm with treasure, treasure that would make a goblin wail!

Terrific Tales for Tots

Wed, Oct 29, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up 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. No registration required.

Bouncing Babies

Wed, Oct 29, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
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.

Early Closing for Author Talk

Wed, Oct 29, 3:00 - 8:00 PM

Once Upon a Midnight Dreary Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 03
Location: Children's Library

Once upon a midnight dreary, in this season oh so eerie, The library swarmed with creepy creatures sharp of tooth and bright of scale--We need your help (please make it snappy); find them all to make us happy, We'll fill your palm with treasure, treasure that would make a goblin wail!

Terrific Tales for Tots

Thu, Oct 30, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up 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. No registration required.

Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Oct 30, 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids in 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.

Halloween Hullabaloo Dance Party for Tots!

Fri, Oct 31, 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Trick or Treat, Dancing Feet! Young patrons ages 1 and up, and their caregivers are invited to a Halloween themed dance party and parade around the library. Join us for some ghostly grooves and spook-ta-cular tunes! Feel free to stay and socialize with your friends and neighbors. No registration required. Costumes are encouraged!

Snap Circuits for Grades K-2

Sat, Nov 01, 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids in grades K-2 can put together creations that will whistle, flash and fly. Learning principles of electronics and engineering is a snap! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Snap Circuits for Grades 3-5

Sat, Nov 01, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids in grades 3-5 can put together creations that will whistle, flash and fly. Learning principles of electronics and engineering is a snap! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

"Weir Inspired: The Annual Show of the Weir Farm Artist Collective" Art Exhibition

Mon, Nov 03 - Wed, Dec 31

The works of more than 30 area artists from Weir Farm National Historical Park’s Artist Collective program will be featured in Wilton Library's November-December art exhibition, Weir Inspired: The Annual Show of the Weir Farm Artist Collective.

Perler Beads for Grades 4-7

Mon, Nov 03, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Creative 4th-7th graders can make molten magic with Perler beads! Put a pattern on a pegboard then unleash the heat. Make a coaster, a keychain, or whatever your imagination conjures! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, Nov 04, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. No registration required.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, Nov 04, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

All Fun and Games for Grades 4-7

Tue, Nov 04, 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

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

Snap Circuits for Grades K-2

Tue, Nov 04, 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids in grades K-2 can put together creations that will whistle, flash and fly. Learning principles of electronics and engineering is a snap! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Wed, Nov 05, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up 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. No registration required.

Bouncing Babies

Wed, Nov 05, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
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, as will some basic ASL, and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Crafternoons

Wed, Nov 05, 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children aged 4 through 8 are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting fun. This week we will be making Thanksgiving Garlands to display at home for the holiday! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Thu, Nov 06, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up 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. No registration required.

Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Nov 06, 4:30 - 5:15 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids in 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, Nov 07, 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.

"Weir Inspired: The Annual Show of the Weir Farm Artist Collective" Art Exhibition - Opening Reception

Fri, Nov 07, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Gallery

The works of more than 30 area artists from Weir Farm National Historical Park’s Artist Collective program will be featured in Wilton Library's November-December art exhibition, Weir Inspired: The Annual Show of the Weir Farm Artist Collective.

Saturday Baby Laptime

Sat, Nov 08, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
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.

Slime-giving for Grades 4-7

Mon, Nov 10, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids in 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.

Veteran's Day

Tue, Nov 11

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

Terrific Tales for Tots

Wed, Nov 12, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up 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. No registration required.

Bouncing Babies

Wed, Nov 12, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
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, as will some basic ASL, and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Crafternoons

Wed, Nov 12, 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children aged 4 through 8 are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting fun. This week we will be making fall bracelets to celebrate the season! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Thu, Nov 13, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up 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. No registration required.

Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Nov 13, 4:30 - 5:15 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids in 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, Nov 14, 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.

Create Your Own Nature Selfie

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

Children ages 4 to 9 are invited to join us for this creative, nature-friendly, self-portrait program. Participants will have the opportunity to create their unique selves with treasures from the outdoors such as leaves, twigs, petals and more. Let imagination turn sticks into smiles and flowers into eyes in this fun, hands-on collage program.

Waffle WHAT?! Thanksgiving Edition for Grades 4-7

Mon, Nov 17, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

4th-7th graders will work wonders with waffle irons. Learn cooking basics with a side order of fun! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, Nov 18, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. No registration required.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, Nov 18, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

Debate Skills for Grades 4-7

Tue, Nov 18, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Students in grades 4 through 7 will learn effective public speaking strategies, explore various debate styles, and master essential rebuttal techniques through fun games. Whether you're new to debate or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop offers a fun and informative experience for all!

Terrific Tales for Tots

Wed, Nov 19, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up 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. No registration required.

Bouncing Babies

Wed, Nov 19, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
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, as will some basic ASL, and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

STEM Explorers : Hands-On Science at the Library

Wed, Nov 19, 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 4 through 8 are invited to join us to dive into the science of the states of matter! We'll explore how solids can turn into liquids by melting crayons to create colorful art and discover the science behind this magical transformation. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and a big smile! Registration required.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Thu, Nov 20, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up 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. No registration required.

Make Your Own Smoothies for Grades 4-7

Thu, Nov 20, 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

4th-7th graders will blend beguiling beverages. Learn food preparation basics with a side order of yum! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Nov 20, 4:30 - 5:15 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids in 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, Nov 21, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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! Please note that this program will now be held at 10:30 a. m. No Registration Required.

Rock Painting for Fall

Fri, Nov 21, 2:30 - 3:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children in grades Kindergarten and up are invited to join us to create their very own fall themed rocks. 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.

Tales to Tails

Sat, Nov 22, 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 Clue for Grades 4-8

Mon, Nov 24, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

4th - 8th graders can step right into a life size board game! Colonel Mustard, Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum and friends will try to be first to find out whodunnit. .. the answer may be YOU! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Firefighter Storytime

Tue, Nov 25, 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.

Cookie Decorating for Grades 4-7

Tue, Nov 25, 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

4th-7th graders will enjoy a holiday cookie extravaganza! Frost and decorate your own holiday cookies by coloring your frosting with fruits! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Thanksgiving Early Close

Wed, Nov 26, 2:00 - 8:00 PM

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

Thanksgiving

Thu, Nov 27

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

Family Playgroup

Fri, Nov 28, 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.

(NOT) Just for Kids: The Melodies of Strings for the Holidays

Sat, Dec 06, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Children ages 4 and up and their families are invited to this presentation by Norwalk Symphony Orchestra's String Section. Find out about the science of their sound, listen to some music, and sing along with some holiday tunes! Finish off by getting the opportunity to try out a stringed instrument yourself! Registration Recommended.

Goldbas Music Storytime

Fri, Dec 19, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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! Please note that this program will now be held at 10:30 a. m. No Registration Required.

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.

Spring Fundraiser 2026

Sat, Mar 21

ASML Author Series: LeUyen Pham

Sat, May 09, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Book fans ages 4 to adult are invited to join us to learn about the life and adventures of children’s book artist LeUyen Pham, creator of over 140 books for children.