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Holiday Book Sale

12/02/2024 @ 1:00pm to 12/30/2024 @ 5:00pm
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Wilton Library Space
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Wilton Library's annual Holiday Book Sale in the gallery is a seasonal delight with bargains galore featuring a large array of pristine books in all categories, including children’s and teen’s, art, history, sports, cookbooks, classics, biographie

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Wrapper's Delight Scavenger Hunt

All Day 12/20 - 12/23
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Grade School, Tweens
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Let's wrap it up and take a bow! Presents have popped up in perplexing places. Find them all and win a prize. Pick up your scavenger hunt at the Children's Desk.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

CT Poetry Society Workshop

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Literary Seminars
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Rimer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literary Seminars
Required
Event Details:

Please join us for the next CT Poetry Society workshop at the library. All that is required is the willingness to share some poetry that you have written by reading it aloud to the group.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

"Through a Different Set of Eyes" Art Exhibition

All Day 12/23 - 1/30
Program Type:
Art Exhibition
Age Group:
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Wilton Library Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art Exhibition
Event Details:

Local artists who have asked to exhibit their works at Wilton Library will be showcased in "Through a Different Set of Eyes," the library's January art exhibition.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Story Scramble for Grades 3-7

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Grade School, Tweens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Required
Event Details:

3rd-7th graders take over the storytelling as each participant creates their own twist in the tale. Together we'll tell a completely original story, but will it be funny, happy, scary, surprising, or true? It's entirely up to you!

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
Wilton Library
Description:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Wrapper's Delight Scavenger Hunt

All Day 12/26 - 12/30
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Grade School, Tweens
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Let's wrap it up and take a bow! Presents have popped up in surprising places. Find them all and win a prize. Pick up your scavenger hunt at the Children's Desk.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

December Family Storytime

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this December family storytime!  Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy an

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

CANCELLED UNTIL 1/2/2025 Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Cancelled
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Presidents' Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We're taking a break for the Holidays; see you again on January 2, 2025!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Indoor Snowball Fight for Grades 4-7

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Grade School, Tweens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Required
Event Details:

We'll find out who's naughty and who's nice when 4th-7th graders face off for an indoor snowball fight. Fun and fabric will fill the air!

Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant (0-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Family Playgroup

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Infant (0-12 months), Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant (0-12 months), Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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 toy

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Snap Circuits for Grades K-3

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Grade School
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Kids in grades K-3 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Board Games for Grades 4-7

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Grade School, Tweens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Required
Event Details:

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!

New Year

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Closing
Branches:
Wilton Library
Description:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-in)

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Presidents' Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Weekly drop-in for Needlework Crafters.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant (0-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Family Playgroup

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Infant (0-12 months), Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant (0-12 months), Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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 toy

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant (0-12 months)" group.

Saturday Baby Laptime

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant (0-12 months)
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant (0-12 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for this interactive Saturday storytime especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up.  We will share stories, songs, and rhymes.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Family Fort Night

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Grade School, Tweens
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Everyone deserves a fort of one's own. From 4:00 until closing 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant (0-12 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant (0-12 months), Toddler
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant (0-12 months), Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Get Well, Stay Well: The Benefits of Music Therapy

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Rimer Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Sherrye Platt, MA, MT-BC, RVNAhealth Music Therapist, for an engaging and interactive session exploring the remarkable impact of music therapy on brain health. This fun, hands-on program will highlight:

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Winter Wonder Tales for Tots

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children ages 1 to 3 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this winter storytime!  Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infant (0-12 months)" group.

Bouncing Babies

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infant (0-12 months)
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infant (0-12 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up.  We will share stories, songs, and rhymes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Wilton Library Readers: Runaway by Alice Munro (Zoom)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Program Type:
Wilton Library Readers
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Wilton Library Readers
Required
Event Details:

Professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar discusses

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Board Games for Grades 4-7

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Grade School, Tweens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Required
Event Details:

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!