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Children's Library Newsletter December, 2024 |
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 Tuesday, December 3 is Giving Tuesday Please join Wilton Library in celebrating the global day of giving
when people around the world unite to give to organizations that
mean a lot to them. Whether you give a smile, a hug, or a donation,
you are making a positive contribution. |
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Visit Wilton Library during the Holiday Stroll: Friday, December 6 from 5:30-7:00! Wilton Library welcomes you during this year’s Holiday Stroll! We will be handing out gift bags with treats, while supplies last. Stop by the Children's Library to make a bookmark to keep. Shop for gifts and stocking stuffers at our Holiday Book Sale! |
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December Family Storytime
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays,
December 3, 11, 12, 17, 26, 10:15 AM
Children's Program Room
Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for this December family storytime which includes stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities. Fun for the whole family!
Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.
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December Bouncing Babies
Wednesdays, December 4, 18, 11:15 AM
Chidlren's Program Room
Join us this December for an interactive story, song, and rhyme program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.
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Family Playgroup
Fridays, December 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30-noon
Children's Program Room
Parents and caregivers with young children are invited to visit the library for an opportunity to spend some time in our story room to socialize and play. Meet new friends and neighbors and let your children play!
No registration required.
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Firefighter Storytime
Tuesday, December 10, 10:30 AM
Children's Story Room
Children ages 2 and up are invited to join Wilton Firefighters for an interactive, in-person storytime. Firefighters will read stories and children will have the opportunity to ask questions. We will also see the fire truck!
Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
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Second Saturday Storytime
Saturday, December 14, 10:30 AM
Children's Story Room
Children ages 2 and up and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime. Fun for the whole family! Feel free to stay after to socialize! No registration required.
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Police Officer Storytime
Thursday, December 19, 10:30 AM
Children's Story Room
Children ages 2 and up are invited to join Wilton Police Officers for an interactive, in-person storytime! One of our local officers will read stories and answer questions. Kids will see the police car too!
Registration recommended.
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Musical Chairs for Grades 4-7
Monday, December 2, 4:00 PM
Children's Program Room
4th-7th graders, do you dare to chair? Who will be the last one left when the music stops? You can even choose the music!
Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
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Crafternoons
Wednesdays, December 4, 11, 4:30 PM
Children's Craft Room
Children aged 4 through 8 are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting fun. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises.
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Team STEAM Presents Engineering Fun
Thursdays, December 5, 12, 19, 4:15 PM
Children's Program Room
Kids in 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 way.
Registration required for each individual session. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain in library building.
3DuxDesign kits provided by the Amadeo Family.
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DIY Fairy Ice Palaces
Wednesday, December 18, 4:30 PM
Children's Program Room
Children ages 4-8 are invited to explore the world through the eyes of a fairy, and design the fairy ice-palace of their dreams. Fairy attire and wings encouraged!
Registration required. Drop-ins welcome as space allows.
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Wrapper's Delight Scavenger Hunt
Friday, December 20-Monday, December 30, All Day
Children's Library
Let's wrap it up and take a bow! Presents have popped up in surprising places. Find them all and win a prize.
Pick up your scavenger hunt at the Children's Desk.
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Snap Circuits for Grades K-3
Friday, December 27, 3:00 PM
Children's Program Room
Kids in grades K-3 can put together creations that will whistle, flash and fly. Learning principles of electronics and engineering is a snap! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
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Board Games for Grades 4-7
Friday, December 27, 4:00 PM
Children's Program Room
Let the games begin! 4th-7th graders can vote for which board game they want to play. We will have a variety of old favorites and new ideas! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
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For more information, check out our website here, call the Children's Library at 203-762-6336 or email us at children@wiltonlibrary.org. |
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