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Children's Library
Newsletter
February 1 - February 14
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Spotlight Program
Take Your Child to the Library Day!
Saturday, February 6
10 - 1pm
Come and take your child to the Wilton Library! On this National Day celebrating Libraries and Families, drop by and enjoy story times, a short film and a bookmark making craft!
2 - 3 pm: Hula Hooping with Judi Ann Jones
In honor of Take Your Child to the Library Day families can come to the Wilton Library and enjoy a fun filled hour of Hula-Hooping with Judi Ann Jones! A special hula hoop will be raffled off to a lucky family at the end of the program. Registration required.
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A BIG thank you to all who helped purchase new toys from our Giving Tree for our expanded play area. The kids will be so happy!
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Join our Young Readers Circle Today!
Children through age 12 can become a member of the Young Readers Circle, ensuring that your donation of $25 per child ($75 for three or more children) will be used for the Children's Library books, materials and programs. It is through your support that the Children's Library is able to provide the many programs and events that it does throughout the year.
New members of the Young Readers Circle receive: DVD rentals for one week at $1.00; Young Readers Circle Decal; Recognition in the Annual Report; An invitation for the Annual Young Readers Circle Cupcake Social held in June. Membership for the Young Readers Circle is on an annual basis.
Thank you for your support!
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Upcoming Events -
February
*All story times are drop-in
Mondays, January 11 - March 14:
Ready Readers 4:15 - 5 pm:
Ages 4 & 5. Listen to stories, watch a short film, and make a craft to take home.
Wednesdays, January 13 - March 16:
Books for Babies 1:15 - 10:45 am: Infants under 12 months with a caregiver.
We will sing and play and enjoy gentle stories geared for babies under 12 months old.
Wonderful Ones and Twos 11 - 11:30 am:
The finger plays, songs, books and activities are selected to introduce children to the library and to story times.
Fridays, January 15 - March 18:
Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes 10:15 - 10:45 am
: Join us for hand clapping-toe tapping songs, finger plays and stories that encourage emerging language skills.
 Friday, February 5:
PreK Zumba with Tracy Brody 11 - 11:45 am
Ages 2 -6. Children, boys and girls, will have so much fun in this extremely interactive and easy-to-follow Latin-inspired Zumba Kids class. Parents/adults please join the fun! Registration required. Supported by the Coyle Family.
 Saturday, February 6:
Take Your Child to the Library Day!
All ages. Various programs throughout the day.
 Saturdays, February:
Minecraft Club 10 am - 12 noon
Ages 8 and up. Come and play Minecraft with a group! Children can also join our Fairfield County Minecraft server! Please note - children must have their valid library card and guardian present at time of sign-up.
Registration is required for each individual session.
All February sessions
 Wednesdays, February 10, 17, 24:
STEAM Team! Renewable Energy 3:15 - 4:45 pm
Ages 10 - 12. We will explore the history of energy consumption as well as the reasons for pursuing renewable energy sources. The group will explore solar, water and wind power using K'Nex Education Kits.
Registration required.
Must commit to three sessions. Supported by the Amadeo Family Fund.
 Saturday, February 13:
Raggedy Ann Valentine Tea Party 2 - 3:30 pm
Ages 4 and up. Listen to some of the timeless Raggedy Ann and Andy stories by Johnny Gruelle, a Wilton resident, who wrote them for his daughter Marcella a hundred years ago. Old Fashioned Valentines like the candy heart that belongs to Raggedy Ann will be made and then children will attend a Valentine Tea Party.
Each child MUST be registered.
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2016 Award Winners
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Nonfiction
DVD
 Miss Andrea recommends
Spit and Sticks: A Chimney Full of Swifts by Marilyn Grohoske Evans; illustrated by Nicole Gsell
Two swifts make a nest in the chimney of a Texas family's home. The illustrations tell two stories, that of the swifts and that of the family, in parallel. Each family has their home, prepares for a baby (or three), welcomes the newborns, and then watches them grow until the swifts fly south. Less informative than entertaining, the book is overall a nice introduction to a lesser known species of bird. The watercolor illustrations fit the story nicely and are bright and cheerful. Author's note. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
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