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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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Wilton Library is a Pokestop! All Pokemon Trainers are invited to stop by the library to catch a few Pokemon then battle in our Gym (the American Flag statue outside). Come vote for your team and tell us what Pokemon you caught at the Library!
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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.
**Please note - you are welcome to take your child out for Meet the Teacher day during their designated hour.**
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Upcoming Events - August
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, August 3
Wonderful Wednesday - Beardsley Zoomobile 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Grades K and up.
Come to the Wilton Library and enjoy a visit from the Beardsley Zoomobile! Kids in grades K and up will see their program "What Makes Animals Different?" Children will watch and interact with Rainforest and Jungle creatures. Supported by the Amadeo Family. At 2:15 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.
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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 August 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.
August 6:
Fairy Dolls
Come and make a fairy doll (or 2 or 3) to bring home for your very own. Mrs. Keogh will show children how to make the dolls in an hour-long workshop. Space is limited to 8 children and tickets 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 ages 5 and up.
August 13: Science of Sound
Explore the world of sound with fun activities and experiments. We'll also make a craft that will be music to your ears.
Space is limited to 12 and 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 ages 6-12.
Wednesday, August 10
Wonderful Wednesday - Disney® Princess Day 2 - 4pm
For Disney fans of all ages. Children can come to the Wilton Library and visit with Disney Princesses. Meet and greet and get your picture taken with Elsa and Anna and many others! Wear your own costume if you wish! Children can make an autograph booklet that the characters can sign for them. No registration required.
Crafty Fridays 10:30 am - 12 noon
Ages 10 - 12. Come to the Wilton Library's Crafty Fridays session to make dream catchers! Either by using crocheted doilies, or by tying the pattern yourself, you can make a personalized dream catcher decorated with beads, trim and painted feathers.
Registration required.
Friday, August 12
Cupcake Club 3 - 3:45 pm
For children in 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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New Materials!
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Ms.DiBella recommends My Life in Pictures by Deborah Zemke
Beatrice Holmes Garcia is a young girl who loves to draw. She draws everything and
everywhere. When her best friend Yvonne moves to Australia and then, to her horror, a "monster", a.k.a. Bert, a boy the same age as her, moves into Yvonne's house, Bea is very sad and worried. Drawing helps her express her feelings, but will it also get her into trouble with her teacher, Mrs. Grogan?
This is a book that will appeal to a young reader who is just starting to read chapter books. It has lots of pictures, speech bubbles and captions, which make it a fast, fun summertime read.
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