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February 26 - March 11  
Library Leopard
Spotlight Program!
 
Belle
 
Tea with Belle 
Saturday, March 3  
2 - 3:30pm 

 
Come to the Wilton Library and Be Our Guest for a Tea party with Belle! At this fabulous fundraiser, children ages 4 and up will meet and greet the popular Disney Princess, enjoy some scrumptious refreshments and take home a sparkly craft. A wonderful photo opportunity for all! Costumes encouraged.
$25.00 per child, register and pay at the Children's Reference Desk.
 

2018 Award Winning Children's Books 

 



Hello Universe
John Newbery Medal: Most outstanding contribution to children's literature










Wolf in the Snow
Randolph Caldecott Medal: Most distinguished American picture book








Charlie and Mouse
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award: Most distinguished beginning reader








Lucky Broken Girl
Pura Belpre Awards: honoring Latino/Latina writers and illustrators whose children's books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience








La Princesa and the Pea 















Out of Wonder
Coretta Scott King Book Award: recognizing African American authors and illustrators of outstanding books for children and young adults
  
Upcoming Events - February/March

 
 
  
 
Story Time
 
 
Mondays, January 8 - March 12
Ready Readers 4:15 - 5 pm
Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to join us for this drop-in story time. Each week we will explore different topics such as woodland creatures transportation dinosaurs fairy tales and more. Children will hear stories watch short book films as well. Caregivers must remain in the building. Drop-in.  
 
Tuesdays, January 9 - March 13 
Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes  10:15 - 10:45 am
Children and their caregivers will sing songs, listen to stories, and enjoy playtime together while building literacy and social skills. Drop-in.
 
Wednesdays, January 10 - March 14 
Books for Babies  10:15 - 10:45 am
Bring your wonderful baby to this infant friendly program at the Wilton Library! We will sing and play and enjoy gentle stories geared for babies under 12 months old. This is an excellent forum to meet other new parents in the area. Bring dad too! Caregivers must be present. Drop-in.  
 
Wonderful Ones and Twos 11 - 11:30 am 
This program is a sharing time for 1 and 2 year-olds and their caregivers. The emphasis is on books, with some songs and toy time. Drop-in.  
 
 
 
 


Baby Signs
Mondays, February 5 - March 12 and March 26(10:45-11:15)  
More Sign, Say, and Play 10:15 - 10:45 am    
Children 6mo. - 2 years with caregivers.  The Baby Signs® Program teaches caregivers and children from 6 months of age to the toddler stage signs for everyday activities so they can communicate before the child can speak fluently.  Each workshop session focuses on one everyday activity such as visiting the zoo, birthdays, feelings and more. The signs are learned through activities, songs, and a book.  Every participant will go home with a handout. Registration required for each session:  Feb. 26; March 5, March 12; March 26
 
 
 
STEM
Tuesdays, February 27 and March 6
Story Time STEM 4:15 - 5 pm
Children in grades K - 2 are invited to join us weekly for a story and various STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activities. This fun and hands-on program will include a read-aloud of a popular children's picture book along with a correlating STEM craft and activity and a whole group science demonstration. Supported by the Amadeo Family.  Caregivers must remain in the building.  Registration required:
 

STEM
Wednesdays, March 7 - 28
Little STEM Studio 3 - 4 pm  
Ages 3 - 5 with caregivers.
Children ages 3-5 are invited to join us weekly for a story and various STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities. Children and their caregivers will listen to a read aloud of a popular children's picture book and rotate through correlating STEM stations.
 
Supported by the Amadeo Family. Registration required: March 7; March 14; March 21;    
 
 
Kids Dancing
Fridays, March 2, 9, 23, 30   
Movement and Dance 11 - 11:30 am 
Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join a fun time of moving, grooving, jumping, shaking, singing and playing instruments. A great Friday morning work-out!  Drop-in.

    
Cat in the Hat
Friday, March 2 
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! 4:15 - 5 pm  
   
Ages 3 and up. Children under 8 must have a caregiver in the room.  Join us at the Wilton Library to say Happy 114th Birthday to Dr. Seuss! Listen to some of his most famous stories and enjoy a visit from a very tricky Cat with a big striped Hat. There will be crafts and coloring sheets as well. Registration required. 



Belle
Saturday, March 3 
Tea with Belle 2 - 3:30 pm  
Ages 4 and up.  join us for this fun, princess-themed fundraiser.  $25 per child - register in-person or by phone (203)762-6336.   
       
  
 
 


CoderDojo Logo
Saturdays, February 10 - March 17 
CoderDojo Python Class 10 - 11 am 
Grades 6 - 8.  Calling all middle-schoolers for a fun-filled and educational session of Python !!..... Nope not the deadly snake but a programming language which drives all cool computer programs. Learning the Python language is kind of like learning the rules of grammar for a spoken language. This class is for kids with no programming experience.  It is an on-going program where each week builds on the previous week skills. If interested, please send email to wiltoncoderdojo@gmail.com with the following information: Name of student; Grade; Email address of Parent/Guardian
 
Please bring: A laptop - borrow one from somebody if need be; a notebook & pen to jot down important notes and tips; a parent! (Very important). If you are 12 or under, your parent must stay in the library during the session.  Program is full.


 
TinkerCAD
Friday, March 9 
Let's Make Something with TinkerCAD 4 - 4:45 pm 
Ages 8 - 12 only.  
3D Computer Design: Learn how to use TinkerCAD, a free online Computer Aid Design program, to make a simple 3D puzzle!
 


Green Hat
Saturday, March 10 - Saturday, March 17
Help Locate Liam the Leprechaun 
All ages.  Every Day Liam will be in a new location somewhere in the library and children will find him and tell us about it. Great opportunities for a funny photo!  Drop-in.





Drums
Saturday, March 10
(Not) Just for Kids - Tap! Bang! Boom!: Percussion 3 - 4pm 
PreK and up with caregivers.  The Norwalk Symphony Orchestra (Not) Just For Kids program is a lively, fun and interactive program designed to be educational as well as entertaining. Members of the orchestra demonstrate their instruments, play for the children, and answer questions in hour long presentations. Throughout the season presentations are made for all instrument families: strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. All programs end with attendees having a chance to hold and try to play a beginning level instrument in the "Petting Zoo."
Registration Required.


Shamrock
Sunday, March 11
St. Patrick's Day Crafts 1 - 4 pm 
All ages.  Drop-in and make a fun craft to take home. 
 
New
New Materials! 
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Picture Book 
 
Festival of Colors 
   
DVD and Blu-Ray 
Coco 
 
 
 
Smoot
Mrs. Keogh recommends Smoot: A Rebellious Shadow by Michelle Cuevas 
   
Move over Peter Pan and Robert Louis Stevenson! There is a new shadow in town that is stirring up fun and anarchy!

In the story, Smoot the shadow and his boy do the same things day after day. This has gone on for 7 ½ years. The boy is content with this boring existence but Smoot wants MORE. He dreams in technicolor of wild deeds and dances.

One day Smoot gets unstuck from the boy and hits the road. More shadows see him and are influenced by his capering, fun filled antics. They too set themselves free to play the opposites of their staid owners. Anarchy is set loose and fun reigns supreme, but by the end of the story the shadows have returned to their owners and their innermost wishes have been granted.

In a final chorus of exuberance, Smoot and his boy go wild together and realize that they can learn from each other. For fans of Peter Brown's book Mr. Tiger Goes Wild, we can all enjoy Smoot and his boy.  
  
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