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Welcome to the Jungle of Books!
June 15 - September 5
Join Wilton Library this summer for our Welcome to the Jungle of Books Summer Reading Program! Children can register on Wandoo Reader, an online reading log to keep track of their reading anywhere they go as long as they have an Internet connection. By reading and then logging in, kids will be eligible for benchmark prizes throughout the summer. Summer Reading runs from June 15 - September 5. Thanks to our Summer Reading Sponsors: Scoops, Subway, and The Toy Chest.
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Our new iPads with ABC Mouse are now available to check out and use in the Children's Library while you visit. These devices can be checked out to the adult's library card who is accompanying a child. A short usage form will need to be signed.
These tablets are a fun way for kids ages 2 - 6 to use technology to support early literacy and math skills!
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Hogwarts Summer Camp
Thursday, September 1
9 am - 5 pm
Summer is coming to an end and it's almost time to go back to school. Harry Potter is always happy to leave the Dursleys and go back to Hogwarts and this year you can go too! The Wilton Library is hosting an all-day fundraiser for children in grades 3-5. Children will be sorted into the four houses and attend a variety of magical classes and fun activities. They will learn how to disguise themselves with magic from the Weasley Brothers' joke business, have their fortunes told by Professor Trelawney, learn about magical creatures, and much much more. Lunch donated by Wilton's own Pinocchio Pizza. Register in person $55.00 per child.
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Upcoming Events - July
Wednesday, June 15 - Monday, September 5
Welcome to the Jungle of Books Summer Reading Program
PreK through 11. Sign-up for our Summer Reading program online at home or come to the Library to sign up. Library registrants will receive a bonus prize! (through June 18)
Mondays, July 11 - August 15
Drop-In Jungle Crafts 10 - 7:30 pm
All ages with caregivers. Stop by the Children's Library and make a fun jungle-themed craft to take home.
Mondays, July 11 - August 15
Music and Movement for Little Ones 11 - 11:30 am
Ages 0 - 5 with caregivers. Come dance to the music in this drop-in movement program.
Tuesdays, July 12 - August 16 (all are drop-in)
Books for Babies 10:15 - 10:45 am:
Story time for infants under 12 months and their caregiver.
Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes 11 - 11:30 am: Story Time for ages 2 and 3 with caregivers.
Wonderful Ones and Twos 3 - 3:30 pm: Story time for ages 1 and 2 with caregivers.
Ready Readers 4:15 - 5 pm: Story Time for ages 4 and 5. Stories and crafts.
Wednesday, July 13
Wonderful Wednesday - The Puppetree 3 - 4 pm
PreK and up. Come to the Wilton Library and see a performance of
Caps for Sale, the classic children's story by Esphyr Slobodkina. The tale will be performed by The Puppetree, a well known group of puppeteers. This new version of
Caps for Sale celebrates diversity by repeating the story several times with puppets from a variety of world cultures, including Africa and India. Supported by the Coyle Family. At 2:45 the day of the program, tickets for that afternoon's program will be handed out on a first-come-first-serve basis at the Children's Reference Desk. Space is limited.
Thursdays, July 14 - August 18
Movie Theater Thursdays
All ages with caregivers present for children under 8; caregivers must remain in the building for children under 12. Movie showings at 10:15 am and 2 pm. See website for titles.
Friday, July 15
Cupcake Club 3 - 3:45 pm
Grades 1 - 5. Follow step-by-step instructions to decorate a fancy cupcake! Tickets will be given out at 2:35 the day of the program. Space limited. Sponsored by the Newcomers Club. Children under 8 must be accompanied by caregivers.
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Saturdays, July
Minecraft Club 10 am - 12 noon
Ages 8 and up. For the Minecraft program, with children under 12, caretakers
must remain in the building and
must sign in their child. Minecraft enthusiasts are welcome to join the Minecraft Computer Club on Saturday mornings between 10-12 noon to discuss and play everything Minecraft at Wilton Library. Please note: Minecraft is a subscription-based, online game. Players must bring their own laptop and create their own account. Hand held devices run on a separate Minecraft app and therefore will not be able to play on the same servers as children with laptops.
Register here for ALL July sessions.
Saturdays, July 16 - August 20
Let's Make Something 2 - 3 pm
Children are invited to join us on Saturdays throughout the summer from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) programs which will concentrate on innovative and creative activities.
July 16: Come join us and a representative from Nod Hill Soap to make a bath bomb and add fizzy fun to bath time!
- Space limited to 10 children. Tickets for this program will be handed out on a first-come-first-serve basis at the Children's Reference Desk starting at 1:45 p.m. on the day of the program.
- For children ages 6-12. Children ages 8 and under, must have caregivers remain in the program with them.
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New Materials!
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Miss Andrea recommends Brambleheart: A Story About Finding Treasure and the Unexpected Magic of Friendship by Henry Cole
Little Twig the chipmunk desperately wants to be at the top of his class in school, but his clumsiness prevents him from excelling - especially in Metal Craft. The Naming Ceremony is coming up and Twig just knows he won't be assigned to anything greater than an errand runner. After a very bad day at school Twig decides to run away from his home at the Hill, but when he is on the other side of the tunnel he discovers a mysterious golden orb. What could it be? Twig soon finds out when the orb cracks. Twig and his new friend embark on a journey of discovery and Twig learns about what is most important in life.
This book is a great summer read with interesting characters, a fun child-friendly plotline, and a dash of whimsy. The end is left open-ended, and I hope there will be a sequel. Henry Cole's illustrations are the icing on the cake - beautifully illustrated pencil drawings of all of the various animal characters are throughout. Recommended for ages 9 and up.
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