1000 Books Before Kindergarten
A fun program to encourage adults and children to read together and help introduce children to as much vocabulary as possible before they enter kindergarten.
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Educational Technology & Kits for Kids
Check-out our collection of circulating Exploration Backpacks and Launchpads! Learning and enrichment activities for all ages.
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3D Printing at Darien Library
Kids in grades 3 to 6 can book the room with their grownup to use the 3D printer or try STEAM activities.
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Storytimes are currently held at varying times, outdoors and virtually. Outdoor programs may be canceled in case of inclement weather.
All storytimes are currently open to both residents and non-residents. In-person storytimes require registration.
Baby Laptime
Designed for meaningful one-on-one interaction between baby and caregiver.
Virtual Storytime & Storytime at Highland Farm
Focused on early literacy skills while wiggling and laughing. The librarian leads the group in a variety of action-oriented books, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes.Do you have a school, class, or children’s group interested in visiting the library to learn about what we do and go behind the scenes? Contact us to schedule a visit.
Want to start your own book club? Kids can borrow one of our curated book club kits that gives them the power to organize and run a book club for their peers. Each kit includes five books and a laminated set of discussion questions. Select a book from our list of book club choices for children in Kindergarten to Sixth Grade!
Interested in checking out one of our book club kits? Drop into the Children’s Library to find out which kits are available or send an email.
Kindergarten to 1st Grade
| Title | Author | Discussion Questions |
|---|---|---|
| After the Fall | Dan Santat | Questions (PDF) |
| Fauja Singh Keeps Going | Simran Jeet Singh | Questions (PDF) |
| Those Shoes | Maribeth Boelts | Questions (PDF) |
2nd Grade to 3rd Grade
| Title | Author | Discussion Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Book Uncle and Me | Uma Krishnaswani | Questions (PDF) |
| A Boy Called Bat | Elana K. Arnold | Questions (PDF) |
| Craftily Ever After: The Un-Friendship Bracelet | Martha Maker | Questions (PDF) |
| Juana and Lucas | Juana Medina | Questions (PDF) |
| New Shoes | Sara Varon | Questions (PDF) |
| The Wild Robot | Peter Brown | Questions (PDF) |
4th to 6th Grade
| Title | Author | Discussion Questions |
|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Home | Padma Venkatraman | Questions (PDF) |
| Kid Athletes: True Tales of Childhood from Sports Legends | David Stabler | Questions (PDF) |
| The Parker Inheritance | Varian Johnsond | Questions (PDF) |
| Raymie Nightingale | Kate DiCamillo | Questions (PDF) |
| Maizy Chen's Last Chance | Lisa Yee | Questions (PDF) |
Play, learn, and discover at home with one of our kid-centric Exploration Backpacks or Launchpads!
All circulating Exploration Backpacks and Launchpads can be borrowed for one week and renewed if there are no patrons on the reserve list. Place a hold today and pick-up your item at the Children's Reference Desk!
Launchpads
Preloaded tablets with fun, educational content for kids of all ages. No need for Wi-Fi! Just turn on the device and enjoy!
Exploration Backpacks
These themed backpacks provide hands-on tools that encourage young learners to explore the world around them.