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July 17 - July 30 
Library Leopard
Summer Reading Program

Water Wind World
  
 

Did You Know?
Mom and Child
Summer Reading Lists  

 
 
Miller - Driscoll School does not have a summer reading list.

Cider Mill has a list compiled by a parent.

The private schools provide us with lists which can be located on our website at: http://www.wiltonlibrary.org/school-summer-reading-lists

You can always ask a librarian for book recommendations!


  
Upcoming Events - July

  



Summer Logo
Friday, June 23 - September 4
Summer Reading Program!
Sign up for the 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!





1000 Books Before K
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. 
 



Crafts
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.




 
Story Time
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.


Cupcake
Wednesday, July 19
Cupcake Club 2 - 2:45 pm  
Ages 6 - 12.  Follow step-by-step instructions to decorate a fancy cupcake!  This program is full.



Story Time
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.


Story Time
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, July 20
Movie Theater Thursdays!
Drop-in and enjoy a movie on our Craft Room screen.  
101 Dalmatians
10:15 am: 101 Dalmatians (G)     









Rock Dog
2 pm: Rock Dog (PG)










Dancing Kids
Fridays, July 21, 28, and 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.



Maritime Logo
Monday, July 24
Maritime Aquarium 2 - 3 pm 
PreK - and up. An aquarium educator will introduce students to live crabs, snails and sea stars. Children will count their legs, describe their body shapes and explain how they feel. Supported by the Amadeo Family. 
Terrarium
Tuesday, July 25
Build a Terrarium 3:30 - 4:!5 pm 
Grades K - 5.  Caregivers must remain with children under age 8.  Build your own terrarium with a variety of plants and materials. Learn about the relationship between organisms (plants) and resources (water, soil and sunlight). You will bring it home and watch it grow! This program is full.



TinkerCAD
Wednesday, July 26
Let's Make Something with TinkerCAD 2 - 2:45 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.



 
Pencil
Wednesday, July 26
Cartoon Drawing Demonstration 4 - 4:45 pm 
For children of all ages and their families. 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. Drop-in.



Thursday, July 27
Movie Theater Thursdays!
Drop-in and enjoy a movie on our Craft Room screen.  
Jungle Book
10:15 am: The Jungle Book (PG)









Secret Life of Pets
2 pm: Secret Life of Pets (PG) 
New
New Materials!
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New Series @ WLA 
Critter Club 
Kid from Planet Z 

Grimmtastic Girls 
Sherlock Sam 
 


Orphan Island 
Miss Andrea recommends Orphan Island by Laurel Snyder    

Nine children live on a mystical island enjoying their days hunting for crabs, collecting honey, and eating delicious plomms. Each year the eldest child is whisked away on a boat into the mist never to be seen again, while another young child is delivered to the island. This is how it has always been, but not for long. This year, Elder Jinny decides she would rather stay on the island. Many strange things start to happen and the island begins to change. How can Jinny and the others restore the island?

This is a coming-of-age story wrapped in mystery. The ending may surprise readers or leave them wanting more, which is nice to find in children's books. I recommend this title to kids who like surreal fiction that is character driven. Recommended for ages 10 and up. 
 
  
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