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Did You Know?
Summer Prizes We are very grateful to our sponsors, Wilton Subway, Wilton Toy Chest, Pastry Hideaway, Skyzone, and Scoops, who donate all of the marvelous coupons for the children! Please note that these wonderful giveaways* do have expiration dates and substitutions to the free items are not available. Please be sure to say thank you to our sponsors when you visit! *while supplies last |
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Upcoming Events - July/August
Friday, June 23 - September 4
Summer Reading Program!
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Water, Wind & World online summer reading program!
Registration is open all summer starting June 23. Come in to register June 23 - June 30 for a bonus prize!
Friday, June 23 - September 4
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Summer Program
Children who are not yet entering Kindergarten are invited to participate in our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program for the summer and beyond. During the summer, children will receive a special bonus prize for visiting the library each week. Make sure children say 'hello' to a Children's Librarian and sign up for Wilton Library cards in their names! In person registration required. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten at Wilton Library is sponsored by Tiger Tales, and Cohen and Wolf.
Mondays, July 10 - August 21
Drop-in Summer Crafts 10 am - 7:30 pm
All ages. Caregivers must stay with children under age 8 and must be in the building for children under age 12. Stop by and make a fun theme-based craft to take home.
Tuesdays, July 11 - August 22
Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Ages 2 and 3 with caregivers. Come sing songs, listen to stories, and enjoy playtime together while building literacy and social skills. Drop-in.
Wednesdays, July 12 - August 23
Books for Babies 10:15 am - 10:45 am
For babies under 12 months with caregivers. 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. Drop-in.
Wednesdays, July 12 - August 23
Wonderful Ones and Twos
Ages 1 and 2 with caregivers. The emphasis of this story time is on books, with some songs and toy time. Drop-in.
Thursday, August 3
Movie Theater Thursdays!
Drop-in and enjoy a movie on our Craft Room screen.
10:15 am: Hercules (G)
2 pm: Trolls (PG)
Fridays, August 4, 11, 18, 25
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.
Friday, August 4
Cartoon Drawing Demonstration 4 - 4:45 pm
All ages with caregivers. Come watch charming mermaids, fairies, pirates, and spacemen come to life on a sketchbook. Everyone who attends will leave with a quick sketch made on the spot.
Tuesday, August 8
Cupcake Club 2 - 2:45 pm
Ages 6 - 12, caregivers with children under 8. Follow step-by-step instructions to decorate a fancy cupcake! This program is full.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 8 - 24
Scratch Class 4 - 5 pm
Ages 11 - 13. Interested in computer programming but don't know where to start? Scratch is a fun, creative, and visual programming language designed as a stepping stone to more advance computer programming languages. No experience required! During this program, students will learn the basics of Scratch programming and create finished Scratch projects. This program is taught by Ashley Li. Supported by the Amadeo Family.
Registration required - you are automatically registered for ALL sessions.
Wednesday, August 9
Farm to You - Llamas, Alpaca, and Sheep 2 - 3 pm
Children in grades K and up are invited to meet and greet llamas, alpacas, and sheep. Come learn about how these animals provide fleece and wool for people. There will be a spinning demonstration so kids can see the process of turning fleece and wool into items such as sweaters and blankets.
Registration required.
Thursday, August 10
Movie Theater Thursdays!
Drop-in and enjoy a movie on our Craft Room screen.
10:15 am: The Lego Movie (PG)
2 pm: Batman Lego Movie (PG)
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New Materials!
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Miss Andrea recommends The Quilts of Gee's Bend by Susan Goldman Rubin
In a small community in Alabama there is a rich history of quilt making. Starting in the late 1800s when many African Americans found new places to live and farmed the land, women from the Gee's Bend community came together to quilt using scraps of cloth they collected. Each quilt sewn was a reflection of the woman who made it, with beautiful, intricate patterns that are works of art. Eventually the small town of Gee's Bend became known for its history of quilt making and many quilts were acquired for museum exhibits.
The Quilts of Gee's Bend is a fascinating piece of American History. I highly recommend this book for upper elementary kids who enjoy history and art. The book also provides a window into the lives and struggles of African Americans throughout the civil rights movement and beyond. The quilts are displayed throughout the country on a rotating basis, so there may be opportunity in the future for readers to see them. I was fortunate enough to see the exhibit at the Whitney Museum several years ago and was excited to see that a book had been written about the history of the quilts and the people who made them.
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