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Thursdays, September 14 - November 2
Beginner: 4 - 5 pm
Advanced (those familiar with basic game play): 5 - 6 pm
Start the school year off in this fun after-school class!
Children in grades 1-7 are invited to join the Children's Department's Chess Club instructed by Christopher Potts!
Christopher Potts has taught over four hundred students over sixteen years as a scholastic chess instructor. He has been a tournament player for more than thirty years and has several years experience as a US Chess Federation certified tournament director. Mr. Potts has also served on the board of the Connecticut State Chess Association. In this program, those brand new to chess will learn:
- The history and rules of the game
- Basic checkmate themes and patterns
- Basic strategy and tactics
Advanced students will:
- Review the basics
- Learn more advanced strategy and tactics
- Learn optimal opening and endgame play
- Gain an appreciation for the vital importance of making and carrying out sound plans
Time will be provided for students to play games and put the classroom lessons into practice. The most important lesson is that chess is a pastime that can develop the mind and provide a lifetime of fun!
Program fee is ONLY $80 per student for all eight meetings which partially benefits the Children's Library. For children in grades 1-7. In-person or phone registration is required, payment due at time of registration. 203-762-6336
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Congratulations to our three top readers for our 2017 Summer Reading Program, Wind, Water & World!
Grades K - 1: Caden Colaneri, grade 1,(followed in a close second by his sister Caylee) with 134 books read
Grades 2 - 3: Harper Crawford, grade 3, with 203 books read
Grades 4 - 6: Arista Sullivan, grade 4, with 86 books read
Each winner received a special prize for their achievement.
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Did You Know?
Your library card opens the door to so many free resources! In addition to borrowing books, movies, and audio CDs you can also:
* Download/ stream audiobooks, ebooks, movies, and music * Borrow museum passes to places like the Beardsley Zoo and Stepping Stones * Use databases such as Ancestry.com and Jobs Now! * Use an Optelec Magnifier * Borrow devices such as iPads, Kindles, and iPod Touch * Borrow a telescope * Borrow puzzles |
Children's Garden Club @ Wilton Grange Fair
Garden Club closed the season with many ribbons at the Wilton Grange Fair! Layla, Allison, Sienna, Lilianna, Meredith, Trisha, and Vidit participated throughout the whole spring and summer. We won an honorable mention for our 3D printed garden stake labels, second place for tomatoes and cucumbers, and first place for cosmos, carrots, and kale.
Be sure to look for Children's Garden Club next spring!
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Upcoming Events - September
Mondays, September 11 - November 13
Ready Readers 4:15 - 5 pm
Ages 4 - 5. 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. Drop-in.
Tuesdays, September 12 - November 14
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.
Wednesdays, September 13 - November 15
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.
Wonderful Ones and Twos 11 - 11:30 am
Ages 1 and 2 with caregivers. The emphasis of this story time is on books, with some songs and toy time. Drop-in.
Wednesday, September 13
Ambler Farm Reads 2:15 - 3 pm
Children ages 2-4 are invited to join Wilton Library in a visit to Ambler Farm. Caregivers and Children ages 2 - 4 with their caregivers meet at Ambler Farm to enjoy theme based stories as well as a nature walk. Children may check books out at the farm, so make sure to bring your library card! During the month of September, the focus will be on what's growing in the garden.
Registration required.
Thursdays, September 14 - November 2
Chess Club: Beginner - 4 - 5 pm, Advanced 5 - 6 pm
Grades 1 - 7. Children can learn a classic pastime in this eight week session. Please register in person at the children's desk. $80 partially benefiting the Children's Library.
Tales to Tails 11 am - 12 noon
Tales to Tails is back! ROAR's (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue) Therapy Dog Program will be bringing a therapy dog to be read to by children. The use of trained therapy dogs in reading programs can result in children who feel comfortable reading out loud, read more often, attempt more difficult books, and actually look forward to reading. As they improve their literacy skills, they're not just learning how to read, they're learning to love to read!
Registration required.
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New Materials!
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Miss Andrea recommends The Library Book One: Curse of the Boggin by D.J. MacHale
Best-selling author D.J. MacHale starts a new series with the nightmarish title,
Curse of the Boggin. Seventh grader Marcus O'Mara starts seeing strange people in odd places. When he starts to investigate the ghostly appearances he is given a special key. The key unlocks a special library where everyone's story is in a book. How will he be able to escape and defeat the nightmarish phantom? With the help of his friends, Marcus has a fantastic journey helping finish peoples' stories. This is a fast-paced read that kids in grades 4 and up will enjoy.
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