It’s a [insert adjective: rainy, cold, hot, lazy, powerless, etc] day: where in Darien can you go for a little [insert noun: quiet, fun for the kids, enlightenment, education, socialization, coffee and reading, research, web browsing, etc]? For FREE? Hopefully since it’s re-opening a year and a half ago you’ve had the opportunity [...]
On Wednesday, May 19, the Darien Library will be offering 2 screenings (9:30 am and 6:30 pm) of the PBS film “How Difficult Can This Be? The F.A.T. City Workshop.” In this film, which runs 70 mins, experience the frustration, anxiety, and tension felt by children with learning disabilities. In this groundbreaking workshop led by [...]
For ages 5 and up: Saturday, May 15th between 10am and 1pm — stop by the Darien Library Children’s Library and meet artist Michael Albert, author of the book An Artist’s America, whose work has recently had his Modern Pop Art show on view at the Cosi in Darien. Bring a cereal box [...]
From music programs to book groups, the Darien Library is offering a variety of children’s enrichment classes next week during April break: click here to view them all.
My favorite discoveries are those that reduce the number of errands I need to run. Give me a way to knock out my “to-do’s” online during morning coffee, nap time or after my kid is in bed — or even on my iPhone while waiting in the doctor’s office — and you will win my [...]
Dads’ Storytime
Fathers and pre-walking babies are invited to spend time together for stories, rhymes, and songs.
Saturdays at 11 a.m. January 30 and March 6
Grandparents’ Storytime
The Darien Library will be co-sponsoring this new storytime with the Darien Senior Center. Preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome to join us at the Darien Senior Center for stories, songs, and [...]
Tonight (Tuesday, Sept 8, 2009) at the Library:
** New Families Orientation ** If you’re new to town OR if you’ve not yet had a chance to visit the Children’s Library, make tonight the night you do so: a special open house and orientation has been planned, which will include a tour and library card registration. [...]
Last night was super fun: it was the Free Movie at Tilley Pond, and although we didn’t last for the movie (toddler meltdown) we fully enjoyed our picnic: at about 6pm, Robert Allen began playing: nice mellow guitar and keyboard combo. There was a nice breeze until the sun went down that kept the bugs [...]
The Darien Library has created a new program called the ‘Dragon Club’ for kids ages 3 to 8, which explores Chinese culture through crafts, games and storytelling and is open to all children who are interested: this Saturday, they are kicking off the Club with its current members performing a play. On Saturday, April [...]
After getting a special press-only sneak preview of Darien’s new $24 million dollar, soon-to-be-certified “Green,” state-of-the-art library yesterday, all I can say is:
Oh. My. GAWD.
I guarantee that you will be ABsolutely FLOORED by how majestic and lovely it is architecturally, while still maintaining a comfortable, community-oriented atmosphere. I also guarantee that other media will cover, [...]
Always on the k-ball (k for kid, instead of 8, get it?), Meg from FairfieldCountyChild.com alerted me to this exciting free kiddie concert for children ages 2 to 6 at the Darien Library this Thursday morning — 10:30am.
Dre Towey is an extremely popular local children’s musician who frequently performs at kid-and-family-friendly events around Fairfield [...]
Parents and caregivers who are interested in Storytimes at the library, you have until September 8th to register/enter your name into the lottery for the fall program! Visit the Darien Library website for a complete list of programs, online registration, and more.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Darien Library for launching an amazing new website. It really represents the level of excellence our library has achieved (and received awards for!). In addition to a fresh and easy-to-navigate look and feel, the new website offers interactive features like an ability to rate and review your favorite books, movies and [...]
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