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Tech Help Tuesday

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Research Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Women and Money Roundtable: How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
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Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone will lead this very popular, lively and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn How to Play the Ukulele

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
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Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? 

Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided or bring your own.

 

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

Movement and Meditation for Embodied Resilience with Monica Keady

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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In this four-week series, you will learn about the proven benefits of meditation.  During each 45-minute session the instructor will introduce different techniques, and introductory practices of mindfulness of the breath and body.  Gentl

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

Author Talk: Amity Gaige, "Heartwood"

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults
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Gripping, riveting, suspenseful...the perfect read to take to the beach or on vacation!

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

Goldbas Musical Story Hour

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:30am
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to 5
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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 to 5. No registration required!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Weekly Plant Clinic with UCONN Extension Master Gardeners!

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Courtyard at Darien Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to 5, Elementary, Tweens & Teens, Adults
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Have an urgent gardening question?  This is the season for that!  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friday Movie Matinee: "Shoplifters"

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
Adults
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Darien Library presents a monthly program: Friday Movie Matinee!

This week we are showing “Shoplifters."

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

Jeff Slate Duo: The Music of Bob Dylan (and more)

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults
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Join us for a special musical tribute to one of the most influential artists of all time—Bob Dylan.

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

Learn Computer Skills and Internet Basics

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Tech Center at Darien Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
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Join this class to learn computer basics and start using the Internet. This class will include everything you need to know to get started including mouse and laptop touchpad skills, using a keyboard and how to get online.

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

LEGO Free Play!

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary
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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.

Cross Stitch and Embroidery Group

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Leroy Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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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 Tuesday

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Research Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
:

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.

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

The Colorful World of Ameena Fareeda

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary
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In honor of Asian American month in May we will learn about the vibrant art of Ameena Fareeda. She celebrates her Indian-Asian American heritage through colors and shapes that form whimsical designs.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computers for Seniors: Learn Microsoft Excel

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Darien Senior Center at Offsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
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Join us for a computer class on using Microsoft Excel. This class is for Seniors ages 60+ and will feature instruction in creating worksheets using Microsoft Excel.  

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

Historical Miniature Gaming Society

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Center at Darien Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
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Players will participate in strategy based games using painted miniature figures and terrained boards reminiscent of some famous conflicts in history.

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

Musical Adventures at the Library

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to 5
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Concordia Conservatory presents Musical Adventures at the Library! Come and listen to a story accompanied by an incredible musician and stay to sing a song with us.

Ages 3 and up with caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Movement and Meditation for Embodied Resilience with Monica Keady

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
:

In this four-week series, you will learn about the proven benefits of meditation.  During each 45-minute session the instructor will introduce different techniques, and introductory practices of mindfulness of the breath and body.  Gentl

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

Teen Skill Share: Henna

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Power Library at Darien Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
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Meet Alina Shahzad, a Darien High School student and self-taught henna artist blending culture and creativity through intricate designs.

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

Getting Your House in Order: Essential End-of-Life Planning

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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Whether you’re a Boomer preparing your own end-of-life plans or a Gen Xer looking to support your parents, understanding the key aspects of planning can bring peace of mind to you and your loved ones.

Open
Required