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Children's Events

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

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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.

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WILTON LIBRARY SUMMER READING CLUB 2024

Adventure Begins at Your Library

June 15 - August 25

This summer, adventure begins at Wilton Library when you start reading! Keep track of the time you spend reading and then log the number of minutes you have read online. For every 100 minutes you read, you will get a brag tag and beads for your necklace or a book. At 1500 minutes you will be a finisher. All reading counts: books, magazines, graphic novels, audiobooks--anything you want to read. So join us this summer and get reading!

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Summer Reading Club

Fri, Jun 14, 1:00 PM - Sun, Aug 25, 12:00 AM

This summer, adventure begins at Wilton Library when you start reading! 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.

Tales to Tails

Sat, Jul 27, 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.

Paint a Bat House

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

Chiroptophiles entering 2nd-5th grade can paint a bat house while they learn about the essential roles bats play in our ecosystem, such as pest control and pollination. The activity combines creativity with education, encouraging kids to care about the environment and wildlife. Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows.

Tiny Travelers Storytime

Tue, 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! Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

An Adventure in Poetry Creation

Tue, Jul 30, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 7 and up are invited to join us for a hands-on Poetry Exploration. We will explore different types of poetry with local Wilton author and poet Elissa Grodin. She will assist us in writing our own poetry, as a group and individually. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises.

Pirate ScavengARRR Hunt

Wed, Jul 31 - Wed, Aug 07
Location: Children's Library

Shiver me timbers! Pirate's booty is buried all over the library. Find it all and win a prize! Pick up your treasure map at the Children's Desk.

Tiny Travelers Storytime

Wed, 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! Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

Mystic Seaport Presents: The Sailor's Chest

Wed, Jul 31, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Adventurers entering kindergarten through 3rd grade can enjoy one of Mystic Seaport's most beloved programs. Explore the items that a sailor would have packed for a long journey at sea. Analyze each of the objects and learn about the adventures on board 19th-century ships. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Mystic Seaport Presents: Mythical Sea Monsters

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

Rising 3rd - 7th graders can join Mystic Seaport's experts to examine the history of sea monster sightings. The Loch Ness Monster, Kraken and mermaids capture our imagination and inspire so many stories. But are they real? We will weigh the evidence and come to our own conclusions if these creatures are fact or fiction. Registration required.

Cruising Crawlers Baby Storytime

Thu, Aug 01, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for babies up to 12 months. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves, instruments, 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.

Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thu, Aug 01, 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 02, 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, Aug 02, 4:00 - 5:00 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.

Life Size Clue

Mon, Aug 05, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Rising 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.

Tiny Travelers Storytime

Tue, 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! Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

Craftsplorations

Tue, Aug 06, 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.

Tiny Travelers Storytime

Wed, 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! Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

Juggling with Jason Tardy

Wed, Aug 07, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Children entering kindergarten and up and their families will thrill to a mix of high-energy juggling and wild offbeat comedy. Jason Tardy's fearlessness and constant funny banter makes his show a must for audiences of all ages. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Cruising Crawlers Baby Storytime

Thu, Aug 08, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for babies up to 12 months. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves, instruments, 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.

Family Playgroup

Fri, Aug 09, 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 09, 4:00 - 5:00 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.

Second Saturday Summer Storytime

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

Children ages 2 and up and their caregivers are invited to join us for this summer 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! Feel free to stay after to socialize! No registration required.

Sew a Unicorn Pillow

Mon, Aug 12, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Needle little sewing practice? 4th-7th graders can become low-stress seamstresses as we assemble sweet sidekicks from felt. Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows.

Tiny Travelers Storytime

Tue, 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! Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

End of Summer Craftsplorations

Tue, Aug 13, 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children aged 4 through 8 are invited to join us for a final adventurous afternoon of crafting fun to close out the summer! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises.

Tiny Travelers Storytime

Wed, 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! Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

Animal Embassy

Wed, Aug 14, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Children entering kindergarten and up can take a journey around the globe with incredible live Animal Ambassadors. We’ll meet animals from diverse habitats such as a Eurasian Eagle Owl or an Indian Peahen.

Cruising Crawlers Baby Storytime

Thu, Aug 15, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for babies up to 12 months. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves, instruments, 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.

Family Playgroup

Fri, Aug 16, 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.

Farewell to Summer Beach Party for Grades 4-7

Fri, Aug 16, 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. Caregivers must remain on library property.

Saturday Summer Storytime

Sat, Aug 17, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

As summer comes to a close, children ages 2 and up and their families are invited to participate in family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves, or instruments, while building literacy skills. Come cool off in the storyroom, and feel free to socialize afterwards.

Kick Rocks + Pound Sand

Mon, Aug 19, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Rising 4th-7th graders, let's rock! Claim a space at the rock art table or the sand art table (or both) and transform minerals into the stuff of dreams. Sticks and stones make fun, fun, fun! Registration required.

Gazebo Storytime at the Farmers' Market

Wed, Aug 21, 2:00 - 2:30 PM
Location: Gazebo

Join us at the farmers' market for a fun family storytime inside the gazebo. Children ages 2 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 21, 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.

Police Officer Storytime

Thu, Aug 22, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 2 and up are invited to join Wilton Police Officers for an interactive, in-person storytime! One of our local officers will read stories and answer questions. Kids will see the police car too! Registration recommended.

Rhythm and Uke with Ray

Fri, Aug 23, 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Families with children from babies on up can join local musician Ray Bryant for a morning of family friendly sing-along songs and interactive music games. Join the fun and dance it up as we say goodbye to summer! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Tales to Tails

Sat, Aug 24, 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.

Firefighter Storytime

Tue, Aug 27, 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.

Family Playgroup

Fri, Aug 30, 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.

Labor Day

Mon, Sep 02

Wilton Library will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day.

Gazebo Storytime at the Farmer's Market

Wed, Sep 04, 2:00 - 2:30 PM
Location: Gazebo

Join us at the farmer's market for a fun family storytime inside the gazebo. Children ages 2 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.

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Mon, Oct 14

Wilton Library will be closed on Monday, October 14 in observance of Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Thanksgiving

Thu, Nov 28

The library will be closed on Thursday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Christmas

Tue, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 25

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

New Year

Tue, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 01

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