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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 "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...

Open
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 ...

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

The Garden World of Jane Austen with Jana Milbocker

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

It's time to think about gardening!Discover Jane Austen’s world of flowers and gardens in this beautiful presentation from garden designer and author, Jana Milbocker. Explore the g...

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

Come On Everybody

Wednesday, April 9, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to 5" group.

Little Artists: Spring Painting

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to 5
Event Details:

Become an artist by doing this hands-on project with Miss Maria! Join us at the Library while you are guided in creating a piece of art. Caregivers may need to ...

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

Little Artists: Spring Painting

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to 5
Event Details:

Become an artist by doing this hands-on project with Miss Maria! Join us at the Library while you are guided in creating a piece of art. Caregivers may need to ...

Full or Closed
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Talk: Shelley Noble, "The Colony Club"

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Darien Library and Barrett Bookstore welcome New York Times bestselling author Shelley Noble, who will talk about her new book, The Colony Club. This historical novel is a powerful...

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

Nursery Rhyme Time

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month with our Nursery Rhyme Storytime and Craft. We will read and sing classic nursery rhymes. Then it's time for hands on fun while we create pom-pom pu...

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

Knit One, Crochet Too

Thursday, April 10, 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.

DIY Teens: Paint Your Pet

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Lounge at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Immortalize your furry friend in a work of fine art (scaly or feathery friends are wonderful too)! Don't have a pet? Find a photo of your favorite animal to replicate.Before T...

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