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Children's Library Newsletter July 2023 |
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It's not to late to sign up for Summer Reading!Find Your Voice: Wilton Library Children's Summer Reading Club 2023 June 20-August 27 Calling all children up through rising grade 6. It's not to late to register for the Wilton Library Children's Summer Reading Club! Read on your own, keep track of the time you spend reading, and go online to log the number of minutes you have read. For every 100 minutes you read, you will get an incentive. At 1500 minutes you will be a finisher. All reading counts: books, magazines, graphic novels, audiobooks--anything you want to read. So join us this summer and get reading! |
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Rhythm and Rhyme Storytime
Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27,
August 1, 3, 8, 10, 10:15 AM
Children's Story Room
Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves and instruments, while building literacy and social skills. Fun for the whole family!
No registration required.
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Babbling Bouncing Babies
Wednesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 11:15 AM
Children's Story Room
Join us for this interactive program especially for babies up to 12 months. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize.
No Registration required.
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Gazebo Storytime at the Farmer's Market
Wednesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 2:45 PM
Gazebo on the Green
Join us at the farmer's market for a fun family storytime inside the gazebo. Children ages 2 and up and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs. Fun for the whole family!
No registration required.
In case of inclement weather, the storytime will move into the Story Room in the Children's Library.
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Throw Throw Burrito Throwdown
Monday, July 3, 4:00 PM
Children's Craft Room
What happens when you cross a card game with dodgeball? You get 2022's top party game! Collect matching card sets while ducking squishy airborne burritos. For players entering grades 4-7.
Caregivers must remain on library property.
Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows.
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Cryptivity: Escape Style Creative Problem Solving with Glenn Harper
Wednesday, July 5, 4:00 PM
Children's Story Room
Do you like escape rooms? In this program you will explore cooperative, creative problem solving and test your skills with hands-on challenges that will have you thinking way outside the box!
For children entering grades 3-6 in the fall.
Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows.
Caregivers must remain on library property.
Supported by the Amadeo Family.
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Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun
Thursdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, 4:15 PM
Children's Craft Room
Kids entering grades 1-5 can join Wilton High School Students' Team STEAM as they teach young engineers the basics of the engineering design process in a fun, creative, and hands-on manner!
Caregivers must remain on library property.
Registration required.. Drop-ins admitted if space allows.
3DuxDesign kits provided by the Amadeo Family.
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Tales to Tails
Saturday, July 8, 11:00 AM-Noon
Children's Story Room
ROAR's (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue) Therapy Dog Program will be bringing a therapy dog to be read to by children. Children must read independently to participate in this program.
Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows.
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Mime Time With Robert Rivest
Wednesday, July 12, 4:00 PM
Brubeck Room
Children entering Kindergarten and up can join comic mime artist Robert Rivest for a celebration of self expression through movement, dance, facial expression and body language.
Registration required. Please register ALL attendees.
Drop-ins admitted if space allows.
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Introduction to American Sign Language
Mondays, July 17, 24, 31, 4:00 PM
Children's Craft Room
Kids entering grades 5-7 can join us for a three-session workshop to learn basic words and phrases in American Sign Language from the Staples High School ASL Club.
Caregivers must remain on library properly.
Registration required. Participants must attend all three sessions.
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Castle Panic
Tuesday, July 18, 4:00 PM
Children's Craft Room
Rising 4th-7th graders can defend the realm in this fantasy themed cooperative board game. Caregivers must remain on library property.
Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows.
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Beach Ball Bash
Tuesday, July 25, 4:00 PM
Children's Craft Room
Rising 4th-7th graders can enjoy a beach day at the library! How many ways can you have fun with a beach ball?
Caregivers must remain on library property.
Registration required. Drop-ins admitted if space allows.
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Music With Michele Urban
Wednesday, July 26, 4:00 PM
Brubeck Room
Kids entering grades K and up can join us for a fun afternoon of music with Michele Urban! Michele's relaxed, fun atmosphere persuades everyone to sing, move and play instruments. Fun for the whole family! Registration required. Please register ALL attendees.
Drop-ins admitted if space allows.
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Cartoon Drawing with Emma
Friday, July 28, 3:30 PM
Children's Story Room
Kids entering grades 3 - 6 are invited to join us for a cartoon drawing class with Emma Keating. She will show us how to draw some amazing animals, creatures, and characters.
Caregivers must remain on library property.
Registration required for each session. Drop-ins admitted if space allows.
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