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The Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27th and reopen on Friday, November 29th at 12 noon.

Event List

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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...

Christmas Closing

12/23/2024 @ 5:00pm to 12/25/2024 @ 9:00pm
Darien Library

The Library closes at 5 p.m. on December 23rd and reopens on December 26th. 

Closing
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 ...

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

Play & Mingle

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to 5
Event Details:

Come play and mingle with other children and their caregivers! We will have a variety of toys available to play with inside the Storytime Room. Ages 3+. No registration requir...

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

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, December 28, 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 30, 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 "Birth to 5" group.

Tiny Food Explorers

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to 5
Event Details:

Join Tiny Food Explorers for some hands-on fun with food!Come and explore new flavors and textures with a registered dietitian while playing games all about food. Participants will...

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

Noon Year's Eve Storytime

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

This special New Year's-themed storytime will include some of our favorite books, fingerplays, and songs. Help us countdown to "noon" at the end of the program!All ages. No registr...

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

Food Explorers

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary
Event Details:

Level up your cooking skills with a registered dietitian while building up knowledge about food and nutrition that will impress your friends and family. Recipe is nut free but...

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

LEGO Free Play!

Monday, December 30, 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: "Blind Ambition"

Monday, December 30, 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 the documentary, “Blind Ambition." “An unlikely team of Zimbabwean refugees turned sommeliers sh...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cross Stitch and Embroidery Group

Tuesday, December 31, 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! ...

New Year's Closing

12/31/2024 @ 5:00pm to 01/01/2025 @ 9:00pm
Darien Library

Darien Library will close at 5 p.m. on December 31st and reopen on Thursday, January 2nd.

Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit One, Crochet Too

Thursday, January 2, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to 5" group.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, January 4, 2025 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, January 6, 2025 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 "Adults" group.

Blood Pressure Screenings

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Street at Darien Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come get your blood pressure checked by a nurse from the Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County. A nurse will be here on the first Tuesday of every month unless otherwise...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 include:...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit One, Crochet Too

Thursday, January 9, 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 ...

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