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Read Across America Day!
Thursday, March 2
4 - 4:45 pm
Come and celebrate Read Across America Day as well as the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss! There will be stories and a craft and an interactive scavenger hunt about famous children's authors from state to state!
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Wilton Library Joins Fairfield County's BIGGEST Day of Giving
Wilton Library will be participating in Fairfield County's Community Foundation Giving Day on March 9 and you can help. Mark your calendars for this 24-hour online event to "Give Where You Live" and celebrate our work, and the work of all local nonprofits. Not only will your gift help us reach our fundraising goal, but it may qualify us to win additional prizes. Gifts of any size do make a difference. Stay tuned for updates on Facebook and Twitter. Like us and follow us! Facebook: Wilton Library Association; Twitter: @wiltonlibrary
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Upcoming Events - February/March
*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.27,
Mar. 6,
Mar. 13,
Mar. 20
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.
Thursdays, March 2 & 9
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: March 2;
Thursday, March 2
Read Across America 4 - 4:45 pm
PreK and up. Come and celebrate Read Across America Day as well as the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss! There will be stories and a craft and an interactive scavenger hunt about famous children's authors from state to state!
Friday, March 3
PreK Zumba 11 - 11:45 am
Ages 2 - 6 with a caregiver. Children, boys and girls, will have so much fun in this extremely interactive and easy-to-follow Latin-inspired Zumba Kids class. Music is like magic to children.
Saturdays, March
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 March sessions.
Fridays, March 10, 17, 24, 31
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!
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New Materials!
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Miss Tina recommends A Taste of the Moon by
Michael Grejniec
Have you ever wondered what the moon tastes like? Well, this story is about eight animals who worked together so that they could reach the moon and take a bite! First they had to climb up the highest mountain and then they had to balance one on top of the other to reach the playful moon who thought this was an amazing game. Read on and find out how the animals managed to taste the moon in this book of creative illustration.
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