Rising 4th-7th graders can enjoy a beach day at Wilton Library! How many ways can you have fun with a beach ball? Dodge them, dunk them, smack & plunk them. Keep them in the air, join us if you dare! Registration is required. Drop-ins will be admitted if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library […]
Our meetings are for new moms & parents of young children. In this ongoing series, we will tackle the most common topics in early parenthood. Facilitator, Margret Greene, LMSW, and mom of four, utilizes elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. You will gather tools, resources and skills in order to thrive […]
Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to join Wilton Library for a short classical and nursery song concert with sing-alongs and dances. We will finish with a chance for the little ones to get up close and personal with some instruments. All are welcome! No registration is required.
On Saturday, September 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Wilton Historical Society will hold its very own Elmer Boyd Smith and Country Landscapes in Watercolor workshop for kids. Participants will view "The Town Book: E. Boyd Smith’s 20th Century Wilton” exhibit in the main gallery before embarking on a “make your own watercolor” […]
Children ages 4 and up and their families are invited to Wilton Library for this presentation by Norwalk Symphony Orchestra. Hear the beat of the percussionists as they explore American music and learn about the global origins of our percussion instruments. Everyone will have a chance to try out some instruments and create their own […]
Children who can read independently are invited to read to a Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue (ROAR) therapy dog at Wilton Library. 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 […]
Children ages 2 and up are invited to dress up and join us with their caregivers for a special Halloween Storytime at Wilton Library! There will be Halloween themed stories, songs, and rhymes and lots of movement. Fun for the whole family! Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration is required.
The scarecrow is a popular symbol of the fall alongside other farming images like pumpkins, apples, and the autumn harvest. Across the world, scarecrows are deeply connected to many cultures and are viewed as everything from fun decorative art, scary monsters, and divine all-knowing beings. On Saturday, October 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., […]
The whole family is welcome to drop by our Craft Room in the Children's Library at Wilton Library between 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for a community event centered around the end of daylight savings time and transition of the seasons. We'll use leaves, tissue paper and glue to turn ordinary jars into lanterns that […]
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 […]
