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Come On Everybody

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to 5
Event Details:

This fast-paced Storytime includes rhymes and songs followed by an animated picture book film. Recommended for walkers. No registration required!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Talk: Claire Anderson-Wheeler, "The Gatsby Gambit"

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Great Gatsby fans, this one's for you!Darien Library and Barrett Bookstore welcome author, Claire Anderson-Wheeler, who will discuss her newly released book, The Gatsby Gambit. A c...

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help for Seniors

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Darien Senior Center at Offsite
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a senior (age 60 and up) in need of Tech Help on using your cell phone, tablet or computer ?Reserve a SessionCall the Darien Senior Center to reserve a session at 203-...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit One, Crochet Too

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Leroy Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all fiber artists! Whether you're a casual knitter, an expert crocheter, or dabble in loom weaving, join us as we create and chat. Bring your projects, get tips, and learn ...

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Science in the Stacks

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Twice a month, learn something new about a fascinating science topic chosen and presented by one of our very own DHS Science Honor Society students. This week's topics will cover "...

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mozart and the Apogee of the Classical Style with Gil Harel

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Wolfgang Mozart was born a mere 6 years after the death of Bach, and yet in many ways, his music could not be more different. Whereas Bach had favored polyphonic textures (e.g., fu...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Parenting with Intention: For Parents of Little Kids

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For parents of 4th to 7th gradersDo you sometimes feel overwhelmed by your child’s outbursts and emotions? Does fear of judgment or making mistakes keep you second-guessing your pa...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tax Prep Assistance

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Darien Library has teamed up with SimplifyCT, the same group of IRS-certified volunteers that have been preparing your taxes for years, to again provide our community with the no-c...

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to 5" group.

Libros y Cuentos

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to 5
Event Details:

A bilingual storytime with a mix of books, rhymes, and songs in both Spanish and English. All Ages. No registration required!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tax Prep Assistance

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Darien Library has teamed up with SimplifyCT, the same group of IRS-certified volunteers that have been preparing your taxes for years, to again provide our community with the no-c...

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to 5" group.

Let's Pretend! Theater for Preschoolers

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to 5
Event Details:

Young children will explore singing, acting, and movement to experience the magic and make-believe of the theater as an active player rather than a passive participant.Disguised as...

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Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Children's Theater Workshop: "The Umbrella"

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary
Event Details:

Come and perform The Umbrella by Jan Brett.When Carlos drops his umbrella to climb a tree for a better view of the animals, they all cram into the banana-leaf umbrella as it floats...

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Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to 5" group.

Sensory Saturdays

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to 5
Event Details:

Drop in for a sensory play session! In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, we will have a variety of sensory toys available for children to play with.All ages with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

AI in Action: Job Seeker Strategies for the Digital Age with the Career Coach

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Parking Lot at Darien Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This workshop will introduce you to the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and demonstrate how it can empower your job search efforts.What You Will LearnWhat is AI?AI resources...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

AI in Action: Job Seeker Strategies for the Digital Age with the Career Coach

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Parking Lot at Darien Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This workshop will introduce you to the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and demonstrate how it can empower your job search efforts.What you will learn:What is AI?AI resource...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tax Prep Assistance

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Darien Library has teamed up with SimplifyCT, the same group of IRS-certified volunteers that have been preparing your taxes for years, to again provide our community with the no-c...

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

LEGO Free Play!

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO lovers!Join us for an afternoon of free play where you can build with LEGOs to your heart's content. We provide the LEGO pieces and you can provide the imagination...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday Night Movie: "Desk Set"

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Darien Library presents: Monday Night at the Movies!In honor of National Library Week, this week we are showing “Desk Set." “Bunny Watson (Katharine Hepburn) is a library refe...

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Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cross Stitch and Embroidery Group

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Leroy Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to our weekly group for cross stitch, embroidery, needlepoint, and all other needlework!Bring a work-in-progress and join us for an hour of camaraderie and craft.Wheth...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Daytime Readers Book Group

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Leroy Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on April 8th when we will be discussing Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult. Olivia is finally getting back on her feet having escaped an abusive husband when her son, Asher, is accu...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help Tuesday

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Research Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drop in during this weekly open session for help using your cellphone, tablet, or computer.First come, first served and is best suited for quick help questions.Topics can include:C...

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Blackout Poetry Slam

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Lounge at Darien Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

April is National Poetry Month, and to celebrate we have a special program just for teens! We will be doing blackout poetry, where you take an old book and use a permanent marker t...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Downsizing: Decluttering

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an educational presentation with Living Forward as they explain tips and tricks on getting the downsizing process started. You will learn how eliminating all ...

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