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A Don’t Miss for Parents: The World Thru The Eyes of a Learning Disabled Child

A Don’t Miss for Parents: The World Thru The Eyes of a Learning Disabled Child

| May 3, 2010 | 0 Comments

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 [...]

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More Reasons to Love the Library …

More Reasons to Love the Library …

| January 23, 2010 | 0 Comments

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 [...]

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Free Movie Nights, All Around Town

Free Movie Nights, All Around Town

| July 15, 2009 | 0 Comments

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 [...]

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Childern’s Play & Chinese Culture for Kids Through Crafts, Games & Storytelling

Childern’s Play & Chinese Culture for Kids Through Crafts, Games & Storytelling

| April 14, 2009 | 0 Comments

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 18th, [...]

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The New Darien Library: It’s For ME!

The New Darien Library: It’s For ME!

| January 7, 2009 | 6 Comments

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 [...]

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New Darien Library Website

New Darien Library Website

| September 3, 2008 | 2 Comments

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 music [...]

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The Library is open until 9PM on weekdays

The Library is open until 9PM on weekdays

| May 29, 2008 | 0 Comments

Wow, I just this evening learned that the Darien Library, which incidentally is ranked as one of the top 10 public libraries in the country for its size, according to Hennen’s American Public Library Rating index, is open until NINE PM Mondays through Thursdays. Maybe this isn’t really surprising to some of you, but to [...]

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