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2026 Nutmeg Reading Challenge for Children and Teens

All Day 2/1–4/30
Children, Grade School, Tweens, Teens
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Wilton Library Space
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Welcome to Wilton Library's 2026 Nutmeg Reading Challenge. Calling all kids and teens in grades 1-12!  Read this year's Nutmeg Nominees for your grades, keep track, and vote to earn prizes!

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This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Grade School" group
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Hardy Har Hearts Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/17–2/23
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:

Of all our scavenger hunts, this one's the heartest. Find ten tittering tickers and win a prize. Pick up your scavenger hunt at the Children's Desk.

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Pink Smoothies for Grades 4-7

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Grade School, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

4th-7th graders will blend beguiling beverages. Learn food preparation basics with a side order of yum!

Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

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

STEM Explorers : Hands-On Science at the Library

4:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Preschool, Grade School
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Grade School
Program Type: Science, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 4 through 8 are invited to join us to dive into science, technology, and engineering, with hands-on activities! Experience a different fun-filled STEM adventure designed especially for curious kids each time.

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

Lego Build Challenge for Grades 3-6

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Grade School, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

For kids in grades 3-6 only. Are you ready, Master Builders? Compete in lightning speed rounds to crown the best of the best. Bring your imagination and be ready for anything! 

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

Tales to Tails

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Grade School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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(NOT) Just for Kids: Musical Games

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Preschool, Grade School, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Brubeck Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Grade School, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Concert
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever played a game with music?  Children ages 4 and up and their families are invited to join the Norwalk Symphony as we play Musical Bingo and Name That Tune and more!

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This event is in the "Grade School" group
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Make Your Own Perler Bead Fire Horse for Grades 4-7

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Grade School, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Creative 4th-7th graders can salute the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse with Perler beads! Put a pattern on a pegboard then unleash the heat. Make a coaster, a keychain, or whatever your imagination conjures!

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

Crafternoons

4:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Preschool, Grade School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 4 through 8 are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting fun.  Discover a different hands-on learning experience every time!  

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This event is in the "Grade School" group

Snap Circuits for Grades K-2

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children, Grade School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids in grades K-2 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.

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

Make Your Own Sugar Scrub for Grades 4-7

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Grade School, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Oh sugar! Creativity and silliness rule in this program for 4th-7th graders willing to mix it up with safe ingredients to make home wellness products.

Registration required. Walk-ins welcome if space allows.

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This event is in the "Grade School" group

Young Yogis Stretch and Grow!

4:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Grade School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Young yogis in grades K-3 are invited to a brand new yoga program. You will learn gentle stretches, fun new poses, and become in tune with your breath. Caregivers are welcome to join in.

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

Crafternoons

4:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Preschool, Grade School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 4 through 8 are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting fun.  Discover a different hands-on learning experience every time!  

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

Spaghetti Marshmallow Tower Challenge

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children, Grade School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Intrepid engineers in grades 1-5 can tackle a tasty construction challenge using improbable ingredients!

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

Make Your Own Friendship Bracelet for Grades 4-7

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Grade School, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

4th-7th graders can give the gift of friendship. Bring your friends!

Registration required. Walk-ins welcome if space allows.

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

STEM Explorers : Hands-On Science at the Library

4:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Preschool, Grade School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Grade School
Program Type: Science, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 4 through 8 are invited to join us to dive into science, technology, and engineering, with hands-on activities! Experience a different fun-filled STEM adventure designed especially for curious kids each time.

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

Snap Circuits for Grades K-2

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children, Grade School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids in grades K-2 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.

Spring Fundraiser 2026

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Wilton Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Grade School" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Spring Slime for Grades 4-7

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Grade School, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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

STEM Explorers : Hands-On Science at the Library

4:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Preschool, Grade School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Grade School
Program Type: Science, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 4 through 8 are invited to join us to dive into science, technology, and engineering, with hands-on activities! Experience a different fun-filled STEM adventure designed especially for curious kids each time.

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

All Fun and Games for Grades 4-7

1:30pm–3:00pm
Children, Grade School, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let the games begin! 4th-7th graders can vote for which game to play. We will have board games and group activities galore... including some you haven't seen before!

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

Crafternoons

4:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Preschool, Grade School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 4 through 8 are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting fun.  Discover a different hands-on learning experience every time!  

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

Lego Build Challenge for Grades K-3

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children, Grade School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

For kids in grades K-3 only. Let's get ready to build! We'll reveal mystery challenges, then you construct them. Bring your imagination and be ready for anything!

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

Lights Out! Blindfold Challenges for Grades 4-7

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Grade School, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilton Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Grade School, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Trust, courage and communication are the keys to success for competitors in grades 4-7. Enjoy fun blindfold challenges to explore your senses and build your confidence.