Children's Events - Wilton Library

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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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Snap Circuits for Grades 3-5

Thu, Apr 25, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Craft 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! Beginners welcome. Caregivers must remain on library premises. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Spring Book Sale

Fri, Apr 26, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

More than 70,000 items sorted in 50 categories! Everyone is covered in this fundraiser – from tots to teens to adults. Featuring a large assortment of items including bestsellers, fiction and nonfiction, audio/visual, and much more.

Family Playgroup

Fri, Apr 26, 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM
Location: Story 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.

Spring Book Sale

Sat, Apr 27, 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

More than 70,000 items sorted in 50 categories! Everyone is covered in this fundraiser – from tots to teens to adults. Featuring a large assortment of items including bestsellers, fiction and nonfiction, audio/visual, and much more.

Tales to Tails

Sat, Apr 27, 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Location: Story 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.

Spring Book Sale

Sun, Apr 28, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

More than 70,000 items sorted in 50 categories! Everyone is covered in this fundraiser – from tots to teens to adults. Featuring a large assortment of items including bestsellers, fiction and nonfiction, audio/visual, and much more.

Spring Book Sale

Mon, Apr 29, 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

More than 70,000 items sorted in 50 categories! Everyone is covered in this fundraiser – from tots to teens to adults. Featuring a large assortment of items including bestsellers, fiction and nonfiction, audio/visual, and much more.

Spring Slime! for Grades 4-7

Mon, Apr 29, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Craft Room

The slimes they are a-changin': kids in grades 4-7 can experiment with spring-themed add-ins as they 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.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, Apr 30, 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Location: Story 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.

Wilton Reads: Children's Book Discussion

Tue, Apr 30, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Story Room

Students in grades 3-6 can celebrate Wilton Reads by joining us to discuss the graphic novel Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez and Gabriela Epstein. Five Latinx kids who barely know each other get stuck cleaning the cafeteria in the mornings before school.

Wonderful Ones and Twos

Wed, May 01, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Story Room

Active 1 and 2 year-olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for a storytime especially geared for them! The program includes books, songs, rhymes, movement activities, and instruments or scarves, all geared towards building literacy skills. No registration required.

Bouncing Babies

Wed, May 01, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Story Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for babies up to 12 months. 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.

Crafternoons

Wed, May 01, 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Story Room

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

Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes

Thu, May 02, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Story Room

2 and 3 year-olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for a storytime geared especially for them! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and have the opportunity to use scarves and instruments, while building literacy and social skills.

Family Playgroup

Fri, May 03, 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM
Location: Story 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.

FAPA Wilton Public Schools Art Exhibit & Opening Reception

Fri, May 03, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Gallery

The Fine and Performing Arts Department of Wilton Public Schools presents the FAPA Student Library show, displaying artwork from students in grades K-12 throughout the library. The show's Opening Reception is on Friday, May 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring live student musical performances and art demonstrations.

Saturday Family Storytime

Sat, May 04, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Location: Story Room

Children ages 2 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 and instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! Feel free to stay after to socialize!No registration required.

An Afternoon with the Firebird

Sat, May 04, 3:30 - 4:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

The Norwalk Metropolitan Youth Ballet presents a special event for children ages 6 and up and their families that combines ballet and literature. Join us as NMYB’s Artistic Director, Mr.

Family Fort Night

Mon, May 06, 4:00 - 8:00 PM

Arrive at 4:00 pm to help construct a giant fort in the middle of the Children's Room. When the construction's done, you can camp out till closing time in your own cozy fort anywhere you like! We'll supply the fort materials, you bring your own flashlight. No registration required.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, May 07, 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Location: Story 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.

Wonderful Ones and Twos

Wed, May 08, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Story Room

Active 1 and 2 year-olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for a storytime especially geared for them! The program includes books, songs, rhymes, movement activities, and instruments or scarves, all geared towards building literacy skills. No registration required.

Bouncing Babies

Wed, May 08, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Story Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for babies up to 12 months. 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.

Crafternoons

Wed, May 08, 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Story Room

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

Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes

Thu, May 09, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Story Room

2 and 3 year-olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for a storytime geared especially for them! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and have the opportunity to use scarves and instruments, while building literacy and social skills.

Snap Circuits for Grades K-2

Thu, May 09, 4:30 - 5:15 PM
Location: Craft Room

Kids in grades K-2 can join us to put together creations that will whistle, flash and fly. Learning principles of electronics and engineering is a snap! Beginners welcome. Caregivers must remain on library premises. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Books and a Blanket: A Children's Reading Series

Fri, May 10, 10:00 - 11:00 AM

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, May 10, 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM
Location: Story 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.

Second Saturday Storytime

Sat, May 11, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Location: Story Room

Children ages 2 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 and instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! Feel free to stay after to socialize!No registration required.

NOT Just for Kids: Woodwinds - A Unique Group of Friends!

Sat, May 11, 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 Woodwind Quintet (Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, and Horn). Each instrument has a distinct shape, is made of a different material, and requires different techniques to play.

What's Cooking? for Grades 4-7

Mon, May 13, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: Craft Room

4th-7th graders can learn cooking basics. This month: Wild Waffles. Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, May 14, 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Location: Story 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.

Run Marble Run

Tue, May 14, 4:30 - 5:15 PM
Location: Craft Room

Kids in grades 1-3 can put their creativity and problem solving to the test by constructing their own marble runs. Work in teams of two or team up with the neighboring table to build a massive marble masterpiece! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Wonderful Ones and Twos

Wed, May 15, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Story Room

Active 1 and 2 year-olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for a storytime especially geared for them! The program includes books, songs, rhymes, movement activities, and instruments or scarves, all geared towards building literacy skills. No registration required.

Bouncing Babies

Wed, May 15, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Story Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for babies up to 12 months. 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.

Crafternoons

Wed, May 15, 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Story Room

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

Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes

Thu, May 16, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Story Room

2 and 3 year-olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for a storytime geared especially for them! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and have the opportunity to use scarves and instruments, while building literacy and social skills.

Family Playgroup

Fri, May 17, 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM
Location: Story 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.

Mindful Mover's Storytime

Sat, May 18, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Location: Story Room

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness month children ages 3-6, and their caregivers, are invited to explore their emotions through the use of story. This interactive program will also include songs, movement, and special props to support feelings of calm and promote a positive mindset! No registration required.

Sew an Easy Squeezy for Grades 4-7

Mon, May 20, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: Craft 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. Caregivers must remain on library premises.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, May 21, 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Location: Story 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.

Wonderful Ones and Twos

Wed, May 22, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Story Room

Active 1 and 2 year-olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for a storytime especially geared for them! The program includes books, songs, rhymes, movement activities, and instruments or scarves, all geared towards building literacy skills. No registration required.

Bouncing Babies

Wed, May 22, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Story Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for babies up to 12 months. 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.

Crafternoons

Wed, May 22, 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Story Room

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

Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes

Thu, May 23, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Story Room

2 and 3 year-olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for a storytime geared especially for them! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and have the opportunity to use scarves and instruments, while building literacy and social skills.

Snap Circuits for Grades 3-5

Thu, May 23, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Craft 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! Beginners welcome. Caregivers must remain on library premises. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Family Playgroup

Fri, May 24, 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM
Location: Story 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.

Family Playgroup

Fri, May 31, 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM
Location: Story 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.