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

Summer Reading Club

06/14/2024 @ 1:00pm to 08/25/2024 @ 12:00am
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool, Grade School, Tweens
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Summer Reading Club

06/14/2024 @ 1:00pm to 08/25/2024 @ 12:00am
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

This summer, adventure begins at Wilton Library when you start reading! Join our Teen Summer Reading Club, open to all rising 6 to 12 graders.

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

Let's Draw Bugs! with Rick Stromoski

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Grade School, Tweens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Brubeck Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

Rising 3rd - 8th graders can join award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski, creator of the graphic novel series, Schnozzer & Tatertoes, for a fun drawing program.

July 4

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Wilton Library
Description:

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

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

Family Fort Build

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Grade School, Tweens
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Have you ever entered the Children's Library and thought to yourself, "this place could really use a giant cardboard fort"? If so, this is the program for you!

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

Summer Slime for Grades 4-7

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
STEAM, Summer Reading
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: STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

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.

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

Hands On Drumming

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Grade School, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Brubeck Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

Kids entering kindergarten and up and their families can join a musical journey, playing traditional songs from around the globe, creating our own rhythms, taking turns leading and experiencing improvisation and creative movement.

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

Castle Panic for Grades 4-7

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Summer Reading
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: Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

Rising 4th-7th graders can defend the realm in this fantasy themed cooperative board game. Monsters are on the march! Can you work with your friends to save your castle? You will all win or lose together!

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

Throw Throw Burrito Throwdown

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Summer Reading
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: Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

Competitors entering grades 4-7 will find out what happens when you cross a card game with dodgeball! Collect matching card sets while ducking squishy airborne burritos. 

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

Blindfold Obstacle Course

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Summer Reading
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: Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

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. 

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

Caravan Puppets

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Grade School, Tweens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Brubeck Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

Rising kindergarteners and up and their families can join Caravan Puppets on an magical trip around the world with stories that showcase our commonalities… heart, humor, excitement and wildly creative puppets!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

STEM with SingulTech: Build a Bridge

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Type:
STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Rimer Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

What goes into building a bridge? How do you plan for all of the materials, strength, and cost? Join our own Singularity Technology to learn how to build a bridge with a team.

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

Draw Your Own Book Characters

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
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: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

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.

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

Perler Beads for Grades 4-7

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
STEAM
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: STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Rising 4th-7th graders can express themselves with Perler beads! Design a pattern on a special pegboard then melt it together with an iron. Make a coaster, a keychain, or whatever your imagination conjures!

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

Alex the Jester

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Grade School, Tweens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Brubeck Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

Kids entering kindergarten and up and their families are welcome at a wacky one-man show! Expect an extravaganza of visual spectacles, musical capers, daring stunts, mind-bending sight gags, and far-out physical feats!

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

Cartoon Drawing With Emma

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
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: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

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! 

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

Paint a Bat House

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Summer Reading
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: Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

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.

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

An Adventure in Poetry Creation

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Summer Reading
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: Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

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.

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.

Pirate ScavengARRR Hunt

All Day 7/31 - 8/7
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Grade School, Tweens
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

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.

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

Mystic Seaport Presents: Mythical Sea Monsters

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Grade School, Tweens, Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

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?

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

Draw Your Own Book Characters

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
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: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

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

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

Juggling with Jason Tardy

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Grade School, Tweens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Brubeck Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

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.

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

Animal Embassy

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Grade School, Tweens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Brubeck Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

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.

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Wilton Library
Description:

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