- Darien residents will be issued a library card immediately. You may apply in person or online.
- All programs and services available to Darien residents are available to those who work full-time in Darien. You may apply for a card by showing proof of employment.
- Others may use their valid hometown library card or register by showing ID with their address.
- The following Library items are available for loan to Darien residents and Friends of the Library at the $300 level:
- Laptop computers
- Digital cameras
- MP3 players
- The following Library services and programs are available to Darien Residents and Friends of the Library at the $300 level:
- Registered programs and storytimes for children
- Interlibrary loans
- Technology classes for both children and adults
- Registered book discussion groups
- One-on-one technology or reference training sessions
- Home access to selected databases
- Reserves on DVDs
| Items | Loan Period | Renewals* | Overdue Fines** |
| Books | 21 days | Yes | $0.10 a day |
| Express Books | 7 days | Yes (7 days) | $0.50 a day |
| DVDs | 7 days | Yes | $1.00 a day |
| Express DVDs | 1 day (overnight) | No | $1.00 a day |
| Magazines | 7 days | Yes | $0.10 a day |
| Children's Magazines | 21 days | Yes | $0.10 a day |
| Books on CD | 21 days | Yes | $0.10 a day |
| MP3 Players | 21 days | No | $1.00 a day |
| CDs | 21 days | Yes | $0.10 a day |
| Downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks | 21 days | No | none |
| Laptop Computers | 14 days | Yes | $10.00 a day |
| Digital Cameras | 7 days | Yes | $10.00 a day |
*If no one else has requested the material, we are happy to renew most materials twice. You can renew by phone 655-1234 (press 0), through email, and by logging into your patron record.
**We offer a one day grace period and the maximum overdue charge for most materials is $5.00.
Darien Library, 35 Leroy Avenue, Darien, Connecticut, 06820 · 203-655-1234
