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April 2021
Ready Readers Live!
Each Monday, children ages 4-6 are invited to join the Wilton Library in some storytime fun! We will read two stories and have some chat time. Registration is required and space is limited. Registrants will receive an email link to the Zoom meeting shortly before the program. Visit the Wilton Library website to register. Email any questions.
Find out more »Wilton Firefighter Story Time on Zoom
Children ages 2 and up are invited to join Wilton Firefighters for an interactive storytime on Zoom with the Wilton Library. You must have an account with Zoom. Registration for this program is required, and a zoom link will be sent via email. Email any questions. To register, visit the Wilton Library website.
Find out more »Wilton Library: Zoom Story Time for Toddlers
Join the Wilton Library every Wednesday morning for an interactive Zoom storytime geared especially for toddlers ages 1-3 years. Children and their caregivers will have fun listening to stories, singing songs, learning rhymes, and doing movement activities, all while building literacy skills. Registration is required for each date (April, 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30 AM) and a Zoom link will be sent out the day before the program. For more details or if you have any questions, email Miss Amy. Please…
Find out more »Wilton Reads: “New Kid” Book Club
Students in grade 5 are invited to join Cider Mill and Wilton Library in this engaging three-week book club exploring New Kid by Jerry Craft. Each week kids will have the chance to openly and honestly discuss their thoughts and feelings about different aspects of the story and the characters’ experiences. Topics to be discussed are graphic novels as a format, Jordan’s experiences related to his race, bullying, family relationships, and more. This program is being offered as part of…
Find out more »Wilton Library’s Zentangle Art Workshop: Child and Adult
Using a few simple steps and techniques, anyone can learn to create beautiful artwork in a relaxing atmosphere. Join us for a virtual Zentangle Art Workshop and share some time with your favorite grownup. We will be doing different beginner tangles and this class will work equally well for first-timers and those who have a bit more experience. For children entering grades 3 – 6 with a participating adult. Registration is required for all attendees. Participants will be contacted to pick up…
Find out more »Chocolate Fudge Pop-Tarts Baking Class for Teens
Join Megan, a registered dietitian from Food Explorers, to make homemade chocolate Pop-Tarts! Teens in grades 6-12 learn how to make pastry dough from scratch, a chocolate fudge filling, and a delicious glaze to drizzle on top. See registration link for ingredients and kitchen tools needed for the fun. Registration required and space limited. A Zoom link will be provided on the morning of this virtual workshop.
Find out more »Wilton Library Storytime: Mother Goose on the Loose
Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy a fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes hosted by the Wilton Library. The sessions run at 11:00 am on Thursdays from April 1 through April 29. Registration is required for each individual session and space is limited. Registrants will receive an email link to the Zoom meeting the morning of the program. For more details, email Mrs. Keogh. Please visit the Wilton Library website to register.
Find out more »Wilton Go Green – Achieving Drawdown: A Hopeful, Science-Based Plan to Stop Climate Change
Dr. Jonathan Foley, Executive Director of Project Drawdown, shares his expertise on finding solutions to sustain the climate, ecosystems, and natural resources on which the world depends. Drawdown is the point in the future when levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere stop climbing and start to steadily decline, thereby stopping catastrophic climate change. It is a critical turning point for life on Earth. Dr. Foley is a renowned climate scientist, sustainability expert, educator, and public speaker. No charge. Sponsored…
Find out more »Achieving Drawdown — A Hopeful, Science-Based Plan to Stop Climate Change (Webinar)
Please join Wilton Go Green for an informative session as Dr. Jonathan Foley, Executive Director of Project Drawdown, shares his expertise on finding solutions to sustain the climate, ecosystems, and natural resources on which we all depend. Drawdown is the point in the future when levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere stop climbing and start to steadily decline, thereby stopping catastrophic climate change. It is a critical turning point for life on Earth. To advance climate solutions, it’s important…
Find out more »Wilton Library: Hot and Cool Jazz Concert with Taylor Eigsti
On International Jazz Day 2021, Wilton Library will broadcast its first Hot & Cool jazz concert since the season was interrupted after the smashing two-set concert of Brubecks Play Brubeck in January 2020. Pianist Taylor Eigsti performed at Millstone – then the long-time home of jazz legend Dave Brubeck. Indeed, Taylor works his magic on Dave’s grand piano in the dramatic two-story music room where Dave composed so much of his famous music. Wilton resident Chris Brubeck, an award-winning composer,…
Find out more »May 2021
Wilton Library Readers: “The Jane Austen Society”
Using Zoom, professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar discusses The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner. Attendees may feel free to munch their lunches while discussing the book. The group will meet the second Wednesday of each month through June. A Zoom link will be provided to all registrants a few days before the meeting. Email any questions. Register here.
Find out more »June 2021
Wilton Library Readers: “The Jane Austen Society”
Using Zoom, professional book discussion leader Susan Boyar discusses The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner. Attendees may feel free to munch their lunches while discussing the book. The group will meet the second Wednesday of each month through June. A Zoom link will be provided to all registrants a few days before the meeting. Email any questions. Register here.
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