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Calling Youth Photographers for Focus '17
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Focus 16 1st Place Youth Division, Connor Golden "Times Square"
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Do you have a favorite photograph or two that you have taken and would like to share with the community? The Wilton Arts Council is organizing a youth photography exhibit (youths through 8th grade) at the Wilton Library as a division of Focus '17, which also includes high school and adult divisions. Youths are allowed to enter 2 photographs (minimum size 8" x 10" framed and wired) in the show; entry fees are $5 per photo. Photo entries are being accepted on Saturday, February 25th from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM and on Sunday, February 26th from 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM. Photographs will be on exhibit at the Wilton Library from Saturday, March 4th through Thursday, March 30th. Awards will be presented at the Focus '17 reception on Friday, March 10th (reception is from 6:00-7:30 PM). For more information and entry forms, please visit our website www.wiltonarts.org or call 203-834-9986.
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Upcoming Events - February
*All story times listed are drop-in
Mondays, February 6 - March 13
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 as participate in fun activities and crafts.
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.
Mondays, February 6 - March 20
Sign, Say, and Play 11 - 11:45 am
Ages 6 mo. to toddlers 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. The signs are learned through activities, songs, and a book. Every participant will go home with a handout. There will be 6 workshop programs. Please register for each session separately:
Feb. 13,
Feb.27,
Mar. 6,
Mar. 13,
Mar. 20
Tuesdays, February 7 - March 28
Sound Explorers 4 - 5 pm
Grades 3 - 5 only. Registration is for all remaining weeks of class. Students learn what shark skin feels like, and how to identify different kinds of crabs and jellies. Live animals and science experiments bring to life the animals of the Sound, the issues they face, and what we can all do to make a difference in their environment. Supported by the Amadeo Family. Registration required - call 203-762-6336.
Wednesdays, February 15 - March 8
Build a Story 2 - 2:30 pm
Ages 2 - 5 with caregivers. Can't come to story time because you have a morning napper? No problem. Join us on Wednesday afternoons at 2pm in the craft room for a story followed by a chance to build and play with Duplo Legos®. Adding 'build and play' to story time helps develop early literacy skills and encourages creativity.
Fridays, February
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 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 February sessions.
Tuesday, February 21
Let's Make Something with TinkerCAD 4 - 4:45 pm
Ages 8 - 12. 3D Computer Design: Learn how to use TinkerCAD, a free online Computer Aid Design program, to make a simple 3D puzzle!
Registration required.
Thursday, February 23
Cursive Writing 4 - 5 pm
Ages 9 and up. Here's your chance to have some fun practicing your cursive handwriting! You'll read, write and create a cool craft all using your newly improved cursive skills!
Registration required.
Saturday, February 25
Tales to Tails 11 am - 12 noon
For independent readers. ROAR will bring therapy dogs to be read to by children.
Registration required.
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New Materials!
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Miss Andrea recommends Freedom Over Me: eleven slaves, their lives their dreams brought to life by Ashley Bryan
Ashley Bryan tells the tales of ten slaves through poetry in his most recent book.
Freedom Over Me is based on a true document from July 5, 1828 on which Mrs. Fairchilds is taking stock of her estate as she prepares to sell. While each of the accounts of the slaves is an educated estimation of their lives, it is beautifully written.
This book is moving, engrossing, and thought-provoking. Children ages 10 and up will have a better understanding of a major part of our history as a country as well as a feeling of empathy and compassion for the characters portrayed. An excellent read!
*Won a Newbery Honor 2016*
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