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Event List

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Knit One, Crochet Too

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to 5" group.

Goldbas Musical Story Hour

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to 5
Event Details:

Join Kate and Jake Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play and movement in their interactive storytime meets sing-a-long!  Ages 1...

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

Taylor Swift Celebration

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Teen Lounge at Darien Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary, Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

...are you ready for it?We know all too well that Taylor Swift is the pop queen of our hearts. Help us celebrate Taylor's birthday (12/13) during this after-hours celebration ...

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

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to 5
Event Details:

This storytime for families includes some of our favorite books, fingerplays, and songs. All ages. No registration required!

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

Holiday Musical Performance: Acabella!

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Event Details:

A beautiful musical experience awaits! Join us at Darien Library as we welcome back Acabella who will sing songs of the season and more! About Acabella Acabella was foun...

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

Baby Laptime

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to 5
Event Details:

In this lapsit storytime for pre-walking babies and their caregivers, we will do rhymes, bounces, and fingerplays.Pre-walking babies up to 18 months. No registration required!

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

LEGO Free Play!

Monday, December 16, 2024 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: "Home Alone"

Monday, December 16, 2024 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! This week we are showing “Home Alone." “Eight-year-old Kevin McAllister is accidentally left behind in suburban Chicago w...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cross Stitch and Embroidery Group

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 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! ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help Tuesdays

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 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 cell phone, tablet, or computer. First come, first served and is best suited for quick help questions. Topics can ...

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

Polar Bear Fuzzy Friends

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to 5
Event Details:

With the winter season approaching, it's the perfect time for this fuzzy friends craft where children and their caregivers will make a polar bear.Ages 3 to 6.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY: Oyster Ornaments

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a creative crafting session where we’ll make unique Oyster Ornaments using the art of decoupage! Choose from a variety of images to design two beautiful ornaments—o...

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

Family Holiday Crafternoon

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season with a variety of kid-friendly crafts! Children will be given a choice of 3 projects to create when you drop into this afternoon craft. Parent/caregive...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Chat on Main Street

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Street at Darien Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come join our librarians at this month's Book Chat on Main Street to find out the books they are loving, and tell us about what you have read and liked. Everyone is welcome to part...

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

Coloring Club

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to 5
Event Details:

We will provide coloring sheets, colored pencils and crayons, and some relaxing tunes. We can't wait to see what you create!Supplies must stay in the Storytime Room for the duratio...

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

Handprint Snow Globes

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to 5
Event Details:

Make an adorable decoration for the holidays that you can use year after year. Children and their grown ups will make handprint trees inside of our embroidery hoop snow globes. Be ...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit One, Crochet Too

Thursday, December 19, 2024 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, December 19, 2024 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 session includes presentat...

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

Family Movie Matinee: "Inside Out 2"

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary
Event Details:

Bring the whole family to the Community Room for a matinee movie!Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is underg...

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

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to 5
Event Details:

This storytime for families includes some of our favorite books, fingerplays, and songs. All ages. No registration required!

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

Baby Laptime

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to 5
Event Details:

In this lapsit storytime for pre-walking babies and their caregivers, we will do rhymes, bounces, and fingerplays.Pre-walking babies up to 18 months. No registration required! ...

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

LEGO Free Play!

Monday, December 23, 2024 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to 5" group.

Coloring Club

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to 5
Event Details:

We will provide coloring sheets, colored pencils and crayons, and some relaxing tunes. We can't wait to see what you create!Supplies must stay in the Storytime Room for the duratio...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit One, Crochet Too

Thursday, December 26, 2024 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 ...

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