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January 17 - January 29  
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Minecraft


Minecraft
Saturdays in January
10 am - 12 noon

For the Minecraft program, with children under 12, caretakers must remain in the building and must sign in their child with a staff member. Minecraft is an online computer game unlike any other.  It is a creative game.  Worlds made out of individual blocks are generated. In these unique worlds players can build anything, mine anything, create anything, and interact with other players.  The only limit is your imagination.  A server for Fairfield County has been set up with a virtual world where the Minecraft community in Wilton can meet. 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.
 
Ages 8 and up. 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. To be added to the Fairfield County server you must visit the Children's Desk with a valid library card to be registered.  Registration required
Did You Know?
Presents


The Children's Library has new toys thanks to the generosity of our community members.  Almost all of the tags were purchased from our Giving Tree.  We invite everyone to stop by and see what is new!

  
Upcoming Events - January

  



Story Time

*All story times listed are drop-in
 
 
Tuesdays, January 10 - March 14   
Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes 10:15 - 10:45 am:
Children ages 2 and 3 along with their caregivers will sing songs, listen to stories, and enjoy playtime together while building literacy and social skills. 

Wednesdays, January 11 - March 15
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!

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.

 
 
   
 
 

Kids Dancing
Fridays, January 20 and 27

Movement and Dance 11 - 11:30 am
Ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Drop-in to the library for a fun time of moving, grooving, jumping, shaking, singing and playing instruments. A great Friday morning work-out!  

 
 

Minecraft Cube
Saturdays, January
 
Minecraft Club 10 am - 12 noon
  Ages 8 and up only.   Children are invited to bring their laptop and play Minecraft with other kids who love it too!  Kids can also sign up for the Fairfield County Minecraft server, a safe environment for kids to play Minecraft. Registration required for this program. Registering will automatically sign your child up for all January sessions.


 

TinkerCAD
Tuesday, January 24  
Let's Make Something with TinkerCAD
4 - 5 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!   Registration required.




Good Fortune
Friday, January 27
 
Chinese New Year Celebration 4 - 4:45 pm  
All ages. Families are welcome to celebrate 2017: The year of the Rooster! Party in style with stories, snacks, fortunes, and crafts.
Registration required.




Dog Reading
Saturday, January 28
Tales to Tails 11 am - 12 noon 
For independent readers.  ROAR volunteers will bring trained therapy dogs to be read to by children. 
 
New
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Nonfiction
Wonderful Winter

DVD
Storks
  
Have You Seen Elephant
Miss Jane recommends An Elephant Trio

If you have any elephant lovers at home you may be interested in a parade of new elephant picture books that have come to the library. All three stories deal with the sizable challenge of playing with an elephant.

 "Have you seen Elephant?" by David Barrow, and A.H. Benjamin's "Oh, No, said Elephant," explore the weighty
Oh_ No_ Said Elephant
When Your Elephant Comes to Play
problem of playing hide-and-seek with an elephant, while "When Your Elephant Comes to Play," by Ale Barba reads like an instructional of what not to do with your elephant.  

While these three books share a similar storyline, their illustrations are quite unique. In "Have you seen Elephant?" author Barrow created stunning illustrations, every page a work of art. There is a cool vintage feel to Ale Barba's illustrations in "When your Elephant comes to Play," and Alireza Goldouzian paints vibrant pictures in "Oh, No, said Elephant." All three bookswill surely make a huge impression on your little ones.  









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