Children's Events - Wilton Library

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Children's Events

Our Children’s Library maintains a steady stream of storytimes and other learning activities to keep children and parents engaged.

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Always Here for You

Children's Events

Our Children’s Library maintains a steady stream of storytimes and other learning activities to keep children and parents engaged.

Month View Week View

2026 Nutmeg Reading Challenge for Children and Teens

Sun, Feb 01 - Thu, Apr 30

Welcome to Wilton Library's 2026 Nutmeg Reading Challenge. Calling all kids and teens in grades 1-12! Read this year's Nutmeg Nominees for your grades, keep track, and vote to earn prizes! Choose the challenge that suits you best, or even do two! Go to Beanstack to register for the program(s) and track your reading.

"Paint it Up!" and "Chinese Calligraphy by Christine Yuan" Art Exhibitions

Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, May 04

Wilton Library will feature two art exhibitions for the month of April. The "Paint it Up! " art exhibit will proudly feature local artists who participate in our Paint It Up! adult library program. The paintings will be on display in the library's Gallery.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, Mar 31, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. No registration required.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, Mar 31, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Wed, Apr 01, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up 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 or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

Bouncing Babies

Wed, Apr 01, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included, as well as some basic ASL and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Thu, Apr 02, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up 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 or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

Family Playgroup

Fri, Apr 03, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 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 with some early learning toys. No registration required.

Art of Shapes

Sat, Apr 04, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 4 through 8 are invited to unleash their creativity by turning simple shapes into amazing drawings! In this hands-on art program kids will explore how circles, triangles and squares can become animals, vehicles, characters and more. No drawing experience necessary. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Easter

Sun, Apr 05

Waffle WHAT?! Breakfast Menu for Grades 4-7

Mon, Apr 06, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

4th-7th graders will work wonders with waffle irons. Learn cooking basics with a side order of fun! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, Apr 07, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. No registration required.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, Apr 07, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Wed, Apr 08, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up 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 or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

Bouncing Babies

Wed, Apr 08, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included, as well as some basic ASL and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Crafternoons

Wed, Apr 08, 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 4 through 8 are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting fun. Discover a different hands-on learning experience every time! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises.

Snap Circuits for Grades K-2

Thu, Apr 09, 4:30 - 5:15 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids in grades K-2 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.

Hare Metal Scavenger Hunt

Fri, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 20
Location: Children's Library

It's all the same, only the clues have changed. Every day, we give more things away. Start at the place where the Children's Desk is bold. Grab your list there, now you're ready to go!

Family Playgroup

Fri, Apr 10, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 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 with some early learning toys. No registration required.

"Paint it Up!" and "Chinese Calligraphy by Christine Yuan" Art Exhibitions - Opening Reception

Fri, Apr 10, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Gallery

Wilton Library will feature two art exhibitions for the month of April. The "Paint it Up! " art exhibit will proudly feature local artists who participate in our Paint It Up! adult library program. The paintings will be on display in the library's Gallery.

Family Playgroup

Sat, Apr 11, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 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 with some early learning toys. No registration required.

Cuptastic Challenge!

Mon, Apr 13, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Stack, Aim, Toss, & Catch! We invite kids in grades 1- 4 to join us for a variety of plastic cup activities. Come show off your skills in both individual and team challenges! Registration Required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises.

Spring Break Storytime

Tue, Apr 14, 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active babies, toddlers and preschoolers and their families are invited to join us for a fun morning storytime. We will share stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes. Movement activities and some basic ASL will be included as well. Feel free to stay after to socialize.

Young Yogis Stretch and Grow!

Tue, Apr 14, 2:30 - 3:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Young yogis in grades K-3 are invited to a brand new yoga program. You will learn gentle stretches, fun new poses, and become in tune with your breath. Caregivers are welcome to join in. Yoga mats are provided, however feel free to bring your own. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises.

Bouncing Babies

Wed, Apr 15, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included, as well as some basic ASL and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Celebrate Earth Day with STEM!

Wed, Apr 15, 2:30 - 3:15 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 4 through 8 are invited to come celebrate Earth Day with a hands-on STEM activity. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the process of seed germination, and create their own seed clusters to take home. Dress for mess! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises.

Petite Concerts for Little Ones

Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to join us 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 required.

Hack That Painting: Spring Has Sprung! for Grades 4-7

Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Creative kids in grades 4-7 will be handed a finished painting and a brush. That's when the fun begins! Hack that painting however you like! Add something serious or silly, subtle or bold: it's up to you! Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Goldbas Music Storytime

Fri, Apr 17, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Location: Brubeck Room

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their families, are invited to join husband and wife team Jake and Kate Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play, and movement in their interactive storytime meets sing-a-long! Please note that this program will now be held at 10:30 a. m. No registration required.

Saturday Baby Laptime

Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive Saturday storytime especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included as well as some basic ASL, and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

Decorate Your Own Hairbrush for Grades 4-7

Mon, Apr 20, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Discover how to make your own beautiful painted hairbrushes with this DIY project. Registration required. Walk-ins welcome if space allows.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, Apr 21, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. No registration required.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, Apr 21, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up 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 or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

Bouncing Babies

Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included, as well as some basic ASL and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

STEM Explorers : Hands-On Science at the Library

Wed, Apr 22, 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 4 through 8 are invited to join us to dive into science, technology, and engineering, with hands-on activities! Experience a different fun-filled STEM adventure designed especially for curious kids each time. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and a big smile! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up 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 or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

Snap Circuits for Grades K-2

Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 - 5:15 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Kids in grades K-2 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.

Spring Book Sale

Fri, Apr 24, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Gallery

Friday, April 24: Early Buying 8-10 a. m. ($25 admission), 10 - 5 Free Admission Saturday, April 25: 10 - 5 Sunday, April 26: 1 - 5 - Half-Price Day Monday, April 27: 10 - 5 - $5 Bag Day (bags supplied by the library) Thousands of items sorted in 50 categories. Everyone is covered in this fundraiser - from tots to teens to adults.

Books and a Blanket: A Children's Reading Series

Fri, Apr 24, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Location: Offsite

The Wilton Land Conservation Trust, Wilton Library, and Wilton Go Green have come together to offer a unique and immersive book reading experience for toddlers and preschoolers. Together, we've created an opportunity for families to venture outside, explore nature, listen to stories, and make an upcycled craft.

Spring Book Sale

Sat, Apr 25, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Gallery

Saturday, April 25: 10 - 5 Sunday, April 26: 1 - 5 - Half-Price Day Monday, April 27: 10 - 5 - $5 Bag Day (bags supplied by the library) Thousands of items sorted in 50 categories. Everyone is covered in this fundraiser - from tots to teens to adults.

Tales to Tails

Sat, Apr 25, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children who can read independently are invited to read to a ROAR (Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue) Therapy Dog. 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.

Spring Book Sale

Sun, Apr 26, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Gallery

Sunday, April 26: 1 - 5 - Half-Price Day Monday, April 27: 10 - 5 - $5 Bag Day (bags supplied by the library) Thousands of items sorted in 50 categories. Everyone is covered in this fundraiser - from tots to teens to adults. Featuring a large assortment of items including bestsellers, fiction and nonfiction, audio/visual, and much more.

Spring Book Sale

Mon, Apr 27, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Gallery

Monday, April 27: 10 - 5 - $5 Bag Day (bags supplied by the library) Thousands of items sorted in 50 categories. Everyone is covered in this fundraiser - from tots to teens to adults. Featuring a large assortment of items including bestsellers, fiction and nonfiction, audio/visual, and much more.

Survive a Yarn Laser Maze for Grades 4-7

Mon, Apr 27, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Rising 4th-7th graders, dare you try to find a way through our maze of lethal laser beams? Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, Apr 28, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. No registration required.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, Apr 28, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Wed, Apr 29, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up 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 or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

Bouncing Babies

Wed, Apr 29, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included, as well as some basic ASL and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Crafternoons

Wed, Apr 29, 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 4 through 8 are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting fun. Discover a different hands-on learning experience every time! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows. Caregivers must remain on library premises.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Thu, Apr 30, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up 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 or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

Lego Build Challenge for Grades K-3

Thu, Apr 30, 4:30 - 5:15 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

For kids in grades K-3 only. Let's get ready to build! We'll reveal mystery challenges, then you construct them. Bring your imagination and be ready for anything! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Community Cultural Celebration

Sat, May 02, 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Offsite

Please join us for Wilton's 2nd Annual Community Cultural Celebration on Saturday, May 2 at Riverbrook Regional YMCA. This is an opportunity to unite the Wilton community, showcasing the diverse cultures that make up our town through dance, music, dress, holidays, and food from around the world.

(NOT) Just for Kids: A Woodwind State of Mind

Sat, May 02, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Children ages 4 and up and their families are invited to this presentation by Norwalk Symphony Orchestra's Woodwind Quintet (Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon and Horn). Woodwind instruments come in all shapes and sizes and their diversity is what makes them sound so great together, but wait, why is there a horn in the woodwind quintet?

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, May 05, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. No registration required.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, May 05, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Wed, May 06, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up 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 or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

Bouncing Babies

Wed, May 06, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included, as well as some basic ASL and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Thu, May 07, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up 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 or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

ASML Author Series: LeUyen Pham

Sat, May 09, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Brubeck Room

Book fans ages 4 to adult are invited to join us to learn about the life and adventures of children’s book artist LeUyen Pham, creator of over 140 books for children.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, May 12, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. No registration required.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, May 12, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

STEM Explorers : Hands-On Science at the Library

Tue, May 12, 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 4 through 8 are invited to join us to dive into science, technology, and engineering, with hands-on activities! Experience a different fun-filled STEM adventure designed especially for curious kids each time. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and a big smile! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Wed, May 13, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up 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 or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

Bouncing Babies

Wed, May 13, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included, as well as some basic ASL and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Thu, May 14, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up 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 or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

Goldbas Music Storytime

Fri, May 15, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Location: Brubeck Room

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their families, are invited to join husband and wife team Jake and Kate Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play, and movement in their interactive storytime meets sing-a-long! Please note that this program will now be held at 10:30 a. m. No registration required.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, May 19, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. No registration required.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tue, May 19, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No registration required.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Wed, May 20, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up 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 or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

Bouncing Babies

Wed, May 20, 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included, as well as some basic ASL and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No Registration required.

STEM Explorers : Hands-On Science at the Library

Wed, May 20, 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Location: Children's Program Room

Children ages 4 through 8 are invited to join us to dive into science, technology, and engineering, with hands-on activities! Experience a different fun-filled STEM adventure designed especially for curious kids each time. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and a big smile! Registration required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.

Terrific Tales for Tots

Thu, May 21, 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Location: Children's Program Room

Active children ages 1 and up 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 or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.

Memorial Day

Mon, May 25

Juneteenth

Fri, Jun 19

Goldbas Music Storytime

Fri, Jun 26, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Location: Brubeck Room

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their families, are invited to join husband and wife team Jake and Kate Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play, and movement in their interactive storytime meets sing-a-long! Please note that this program will now be held at 10:30 a. m. No registration required.

Independence Day observed

Fri, Jul 03

Independence Day

Sat, Jul 04

Labor Day

Mon, Sep 07

Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day

Mon, Oct 12

Veteran's Day

Wed, Nov 11

Thanksgiving

Thu, Nov 26

Christmas Eve

Thu, Dec 24

Christmas Day

Fri, Dec 25

New Years Eve

Thu, Dec 31