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Two by Two Zoo
April 13
2 - 3 pm
Come to the Wilton Library and see and visit with an amazing assortment of fascinating creatures! The Zoo Two by Two program will bring animals like a young
kangaroo, chinchillas and hedgehogs all for kids to look at and enjoy.
Registration required, ages 4 and up.
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And the winner is...
We had almost 200 people vote in the contest. The winners are...
Aslan the Lion
Emily the Giraffe
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Upcoming Events - April
*All story times listed are drop-in
Mondays, April 3 - June 5
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, April 4 - June 6
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, April 5 - June 7
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.
Wednesdays, April
Build a Story 2:30 - 3 pm
Ages 2 - 5 with a caregiver. Can't come to story time because you have a morning napper? No problem. Join us on Wednesday afternoons 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.
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Tuesday, April 11
Let's Make Something with TinkerCAD 2 - 3 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.
Wednesday, April 12
Ambler Farm Reads 2:15 - 3 pm
Ages 2 - 4 with caregivers. Meet at the Farm and hear stories, go for a nature walk, and meet the animals. The topic for April is sheep and goats.
Registration required.
Thursday, April 13
Two by Two Zoo 2 - 3 pm
Ages 4 and up. The Zoo Two by Two program will bring animals like a young kangaroo, chinchillas and hedgehogs all for kids to look at and enjoy.
Registration required.
Fridays, April 14, 21, 28
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!
Friday and Saturday, April 14 and 15
I Spy Easter Eggs!
All ages. What are all these pictures of eggs doing in the Children's Library? Pick up a list of the eggs from the Children's Desk and check off the list when you see each egg! Can you spot all ten? Be sure to pick up a take-home craft as your prize.
Friday, April 14
Watch Trolls 1:30 - 3 pm
All ages. Stop by on your day off and watch the colorful and musical movie
Trolls by DreamWorks. "After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and the curmudgeonly Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends."
Friday, April 14
Make Felt Trolls 3 - 4 pm
Grades 2 - 4. After watching Trolls, don't you want to try making your own felt troll picture? Stick around and we'll bring out the materials you need!
Registration required.
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 April sessions.
Tuesday, April 18
Writers' Workshop 4 - 5 pm
Ages 10 - 12. Calling all writers! Join us for a three-part workshop where we will flex our writing muscles with fun exercises and the chance to share our work with the group.
Registration required.
Thursday, April 20
Kids Catch the Wind! 4 - 5 pm
Grades K - 2. April is National Kite Flying Month! Come to the Wilton Library and listen to 'windy' stories, and do fun filled wind related activities.
Registration required.
Saturday, April 22
Tales to Tails 11 am - 12 noon
For independent readers. ROAR brings therapy dogs to be read to by children.
Registration required. Space is limited.
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New Materials!
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Mrs. Keogh recommends A Celebration of Beatrix Potter
In this lovely art book, more than 30 of today's favorite book illustrators come together to celebrate the books of Beatrix Potter. In honor of her 150
th anniversary, Wendell Minor, Tomie de Paola, Rosemary Wells and many others have collaborated on re-imagining some of Beatrix Potter's immortal characters.
My particular favorite is the foolish Jemima Puddleduck drawn by Paul Zelinsky. Her blithe ignorance of the fact that a fox is planning to cook and eat her is very funny. It's a reminder that Beatrix Potter, for all her pastel colors and winsomely drawn creatures, didn't shy away from the fact that cute animals can meet untimely ends.
This book is a wonderful homage to the talent of Beatrix Potter, and it shows that her art is still exciting and inspiring to readers and artists alike.
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