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June 2022
Oceans of Possibilities: Wilton Library Teen Summer Reading Club 2022
Starting June 21 through August 28, read and win prizes! Wilton Library's Teen Summer Reading Club is for rising 6-12 graders. The goal? Complete the challenge of reading 600 minutes over the course of the summer, you'll win a bag of candy! Each participant will also be automatically entered into weekly prize drawings for the first eight weeks of the program. The more reading you log, the greater your chances are at winning. Prizes include gift cards, wireless headphones, and…
Find out more »Oceans of Possibilities: Wilton Library Children’s Summer Reading Club 2022
Join Wilton Library's Children's Summer Reading Club, open to all kids through rising sixth grade. Once again, the library is doing "Read and Bead." Children will sign up through the library summer reading website or download the Beanstack app and choose Wilton Library (CT) to register. Participants should keep track of the time they spend reading and then log the number of minutes in Beanstack. For every 100 minutes, readers will receive a brag tag and beads or a book. All…
Find out more »July 2022
Annual Summer Show Art Exhibition and Reception at Wilton Library
The 76th Annual Summer Show Art Exhibition at Wilton Library showcasing Wilton adult artists. Call for entries on Friday and Saturday, July 1 and 2. Artists' Reception will be held on Friday, July 8 from 6 to 7:30 pm. Reception is free and open to the public. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library. Exhibition runs through August 29.
Find out more »August 2022
Tiny Book Workshop for Teens
Books aren't just for reading anymore! Come to the Brubeck Room at Wilton Library and create a book keychain with this workshop. Drop by in the afternoon and we'll show you how to make your very own tiny book. Supplies are limited and registration is recommended. This program is for rising 6th-12th graders. To register, the Wilton Library website.
Find out more »Summer Nutmeg Book Discussion
Rising 4th-6th graders can get ready for the Nutmeg award by discussing "Katie the Catsitter" by Colleen AF Venable and Stephanie Yue. When Katie gets a job catsitting for her mysterious upstairs neighbor, she doesn't realize she's in for the adventure of a lifetime. Could her neighbor really be a supervillain? And what can one girl and 217 unruly cats do about it? Read the book on your own, then join to talk all about it. Registration required. Masks recommended…
Find out more »Teddy Bear Picnic
Children ages two and up and their families can come to the Library with their favorite Teddy bear or Lovey! We will sing songs and have stories about Teddies. Then we will finish up with a Teddy Bear Parade through the Children's Library. No registration required.
Find out more »Rocketry for Teens & Tweens (RESCHEDULED from an Earlier Date)
(Rescheduled from July 27-28) This is a two-day workshop for students entering grades 6-12 who have an interest in rocketry. On Day 1 (Wednesday, Aug. 17) you'll learn about the science of rockets and then build your own at Wilton Library. On Day 2 (Thursday, Aug. 18) we'll at meet at Allen's Meadows to launch them, weather permitting. Ray DePaola, a member of CATO and the National Association of Rocketry will be the instructor. Registration is required. To register, visit…
Find out more »Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun
Kids entering grades K-4 can join Wilton Middle School Students' Team STEAM, as they teach little engineers the basics of the engineering design process in a fun, creative, and hands-on manner! Each session will tackle a different engineering-related problem and discuss what it takes to be an engineer. Registration required for each individual session. 3DuxDesign kits provided by the Amadeo Family. Masks recommended for all participants. To register, visit the Wilton Library website.
Find out more »Rocketry for Teens & Tweens (RESCHEDULED from an Earlier Date)
(Rescheduled from July 27-28) This is a two-day workshop for students entering grades 6-12 who have an interest in rocketry. On Day 1 (Wednesday, Aug. 17) you'll learn about the science of rockets and then build your own at Wilton Library. On Day 2 (Thursday, Aug. 18) we'll at meet at Allen's Meadows to launch them, weather permitting. Ray DePaola, a member of CATO and the National Association of Rocketry will be the instructor. Registration is required. To register, visit…
Find out more »Children’s Garden Club
Do you love being outside and getting your hands dirty? Garden Club might be the place for you! Children in grades Kindergarten and up and a participating adult are invited to join our Children's Library staff in planting and maintaining the library's Children's Garden. Children will learn about gardening, hear stories, and get hands-on experience planting, weeding, watering and otherwise maintaining the garden throughout the spring, summer, and into the fall. Registration required. Garden Club will be cancelled on inclement…
Find out more »CT Poetry Society Workshop
Please join the next CT Poetry Society workshop at the library. All that is required is the willingness to share some poetry that you have written by reading it aloud to the group. Poets should email a copy of their poems to Ray Rauth. He will distribute the poems to the group shortly before the session. To facilitate discussion, space is strictly limited to just 15 attendees. Registration is required. Register online at the Wilton Library website or call 203-762-6334.
Find out more »Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun
Kids entering grades K-4 can join Wilton Middle School Students' Team STEAM, as they teach little engineers the basics of the engineering design process in a fun, creative, and hands-on manner! Each session will tackle a different engineering-related problem and discuss what it takes to be an engineer. Registration required for each individual session. 3DuxDesign kits provided by the Amadeo Family. Masks recommended for all participants. To register, visit the Wilton Library website.
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