On Saturday, November 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Wilton Historical Society will hold its very own Preparing for Winter Jelly-Making Workshop. Museum Educator Catherine Lipper will talk about various methods of preserving fruit, and lead the group in making a mouth-watering batch of apple jelly! Suggested for ages 6-10. Members: $10 per […]
Children in grades kindergarten and up and their families are invited to join Wilton Library for an evening of storytelling. We will celebrate the oral storytelling tradition as our librarians and local storytellers regale us with folktales from around the world. So sit back, relax and prepare for an evening of story. Registration is recommended. […]
Children ages 4 and up and their families are invited to Wilton Library for this presentation by Norwalk Symphony Orchestra's Brass Quintet (trumpets, trombone, horn, and tuba). Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and other holidays all bring a festive vibe to the season, and there is plenty of music to celebrate, as we ring in the season […]
Families with children ages 1 and up can join Wilton Library to celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day! In this interactive family storytime, participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family! No registration is […]
Children ages 4 and up and their families are invited to celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day at Wilton Library with this presentation by Norwalk Symphony Orchestra's Music Man cast members. You will be the star in this singing, acting, and dancing workshop! Hear how the music comes to life through the blending […]
This interactive program at Wilton Library encourages children ages 3-6, and their caregivers, to explore mindfulness through storytelling and simple movement. Register online. Drop-ins are welcome only as space permits.
Rick Stromoski, an award-winning illustrator and nationally syndicated cartoonist, conducts a fun and interactive cartooning workshop at Wilton Library for grades 3-7. Can you draw a kangorillapig or a platykittycat? How about a koalabird or a flamingorilla? Learn to draw wild and wonderful animal combinations. Create impossibly silly creatures while learning cartooning skills. Registration is […]
Fans of Rick Riordan and mythology in grades 3-6 can spend the day experiencing the wonders of Demigod Camp at Wilton Library. There will be mythic classes, mysterious monsters, and fascinating fun of all kinds. Registration is required online. Space is limited and participants must bring their own lunches.
Children who can read independently are invited to read to a Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue (ROAR) therapy dog at Wilton Library. Trained therapy dogs in reading programs can encourage better reading habits. Children feel more comfortable reading out loud, read more often, attempt more difficult books, and actually look forward to reading. As they improve […]
Children ages 4 and up and their families are invited to Wilton Library for this collaboration of the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra and Shakespeare on the Sound. The actors will bring […]
