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Darien Library will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2010, in observance of Labor Day.
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 Downloadable books are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
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 Storytime is for babies, toddlers and children up to age 6.
Register: Monday, August 16 - Tuesday, September 7
Session: Monday, September 13 - Friday, October 15
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Written by Barbara T. on 08/31/2010
Showing Friday at 7:30 p.m.
September 3 at 7:30 p.m. -- THE COURAGEOUS HEART OF IRENA SENDLER(2009) Starring Anna Paquin, Goran Visnjic, Marcia Gay Harden; Not rated, 95 minutes
This is the story of Irena Sendler, a social worker who was part of the Polish underground during World War II and was arrested by the Nazis for saving the lives of nearly 2,500 Jewish children by smuggling them out of the Warsaw ghetto. Often called "The Female Schindler," Sendler not only saved thousands of lives, but also countless generations of their descendents.
"Some 70 years later, stories from the Holocaust continue to horrify and -- once in a while -- inspire....'The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler,' a masterfully produced [Hallmark Hall of Fame] movie, does both with its moving depiction of the Polish Catholic social worker credited with saving the lives of 2,500 Jewish children during World War II." -- John Maynard, The Washington Post
To learn more about the movie and watch the trailer, click here. For the schedule of Friday Night Films for September, click here.
All films are free and open to the public.
Refreshments will be served.
Additional parking for evening and weekend Library programs on Thorndal Circle (behind Nielsen’s).
Written by Barbara T. on 08/31/2010
Free blood pressure screening is available in the Library's Community Room the first Tuesday of every month from 12 - 1:30 p.m.
The next blood pressure screening at the Library will be on Tuesday, September 7th.
Courtesy of the Nursing and Home Care Association and the Darien Health Department, screenings are open to the public.
Written by Anna on 08/30/2010
 Welcome, New Darien Families to the Darien Library!
The Children's Library is having an orientation for all families new to Darien in 2010. Parents and children will discover resources for children and adults, go on a tour, and obtain a Library card.
 They are all drop-in, choose the date you'd like:
Tuesday, September 7 @ 4:30
Thursday, September 9 @ 4:30
Saturday, September 11 @ 2:00
If you have any questions contact (203) 669-5235 or email childrenslibrary@darienlibrary.org with any quesitons!
We can't wait to see you!
Written by eleone on 08/26/2010
Here are some members from Darien Library TAB!
The first meeting of Darien Library's TAB (Teen Advisory Board) is Thursday, September 23rd at 4 pm in the teen lounge. If you would like to join TAB, email me! We already have lots of people signed up, and it's going to be a lot of fun. One of the major privileges of TAB is deciding what will be written on thewalls of the teen lounge! You will also be planning events and helping me decide what books to buy.
What does TAB do?
* Plan and promote events--what do YOU want to do in the library?
* Volunteer for children's library events
* Help decorate the teen lounge
* Give advice on what the teen librarian should buy: books, movies, games, and more!
When and where does TAB met?
* TAB meets once a month in the library on Thursday evenings.
* We'll provide snacks!
Who can join?
* If you're a teenager and you use the Darien Library, you are welcome to join
* If you've NEVER used the library, you're welcome to join, too!
* You don't have to be able to come to all the meetings--drop-ins are welcome
If you would like to join the Teen Advisory Board, either leave a comment on this post or email me (the teen librarian) at eleone@darienlibrary.org
Written by Barbara T. on 07/25/2010
"The Canyon Hall" by Doug Zider
Paintings by Doug Zider, The Sea. The Coast. The Classic Novel., will be on display from July 30 through September 13.
Mr. Zider (pictured left) attended The School of Visual Arts, NYC, where he studied realism painting. He began work at The National Broadcasting Company in 1979 as a designer, and he continues to work there today. Over the time at NBC, he has participated in a wide range of creative teams in entertainment and sports, as a graphic designer for Saturday Night Live from the early 80s to today, and for many sporting events and venues, MLB, NFL, AFL, NBA, NHL, tennis, NASCAR, and the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.
He is a 5-time Emmy Award-winning designer, a 7-time Promax (promotion & design) Gold Medallion winner, and a 5-time BDA (Broadcast Designer Association) International silver and bronze award recipient.
He began painting again in the later part of his career, constantly turning to the water for true inspiration, with travels to the Caribbean and endless coastal visits. He recently studied Plein Air and studio composition with acclaimed landscape painter Joseph McGurl at his studio in Cataumet, MA.
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Happening Right Now! Date: Thursday September 2 Happening Today Starts: Thursday September 2, 3:00 pm Ends: Thursday September 2, 4:00 pm | Happening This Week Date: Friday September 3 Where: Darien Library 1441 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820 (map)Starts: Friday September 3, 4:15 pm Ends: Friday September 3, 5:45 pm Where: Storytime Room (map)Date: Saturday September 4 Date: Tuesday September 7 Date: Tuesday September 7 Starts: Tuesday September 7, 10:00 am Ends: Tuesday September 7, 10:30 am Where: Children's Storytime Room (map)Starts: Tuesday September 7, 12:00 pm Ends: Tuesday September 7, 1:30 pm Where: Community Room, Darien Library, 1441 Post Rd. (map)Starts: Tuesday September 7, 4:00 pm Ends: Tuesday September 7, 5:00 pm Where: Power Library Room 2 (map)Starts: Tuesday September 7, 4:30 pm Ends: Tuesday September 7, 5:30 pm Where: 1441 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820 (map)Date: Wednesday September 8 Starts: Wednesday September 8, 1:30 pm Ends: Wednesday September 8, 2:00 pm Where: Preschool Time (map)Starts: Wednesday September 8, 2:00 pm Ends: Wednesday September 8, 3:30 pm Where: Darien Library 1441 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820 (map)Starts: Wednesday September 8, 6:00 pm Ends: Wednesday September 8, 7:00 pm Where: Storytime Room (map)Date: Thursday September 9 |
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