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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.

Tales to Tails

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Grade School
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

Children who can read independently are invited to read to a ROAR (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue) Therapy Dog.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Intro to Java for Grades 6-9

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
STEAM, Summer Reading, Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Rimer Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Summer Reading, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Arnav Pandey will lead this five day course for students in rising grades 6-9 who are interested in learning the programming language Java. 

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 "Teens" group.

Intro to Java for Grades 6-9

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
STEAM, Summer Reading, Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Rimer Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Summer Reading, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Arnav Pandey will lead this five day course for students in rising grades 6-9 who are interested in learning the programming language Java. 

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.

Mystic Seaport Presents: The Sailor's Chest

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Grade School
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Brubeck Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Intro to Java for Grades 6-9

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
STEAM, Summer Reading, Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Rimer Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Summer Reading, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Arnav Pandey will lead this five day course for students in rising grades 6-9 who are interested in learning the programming language Java. 

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 "Teens" group.

Intro to Java for Grades 6-9

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
STEAM, Summer Reading, Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Rimer Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Summer Reading, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Arnav Pandey will lead this five day course for students in rising grades 6-9 who are interested in learning the programming language Java. 

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

Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Grade School
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School
Program Type: STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Intro to Java for Grades 6-9

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
STEAM, Summer Reading, Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Rimer Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Summer Reading, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Arnav Pandey will lead this five day course for students in rising grades 6-9 who are interested in learning the programming language Java. 

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

Craftsplorations

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Grade School
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

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!  

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.

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

Gazebo Storytime at the Farmer's Market

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Gazebo
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Summer Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

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!  

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

Tales to Tails

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Grade School
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

Children who can read independently are invited to read to a ROAR (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue) Therapy Dog.

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Wilton Library
Description:

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

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

Gazebo Storytime at the Farmer's Market

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddler, Preschool
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Gazebo
Age Group: Children, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Summer Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

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!  

Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Wilton Library
Description:

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

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.