Scanners

Need high quality scans of photos or documents? Come to the Lower Level's Power Library to borrow a scanner while you work. These scanners can be attached to any Library computer in the Power Library or Tech Center using only the USB cord.

Slides and Negatives Scanner

To scan your slides and negatives, come use the scanner in the Digital Media Lab (DML). You can scan up to five slides at a time. Access to the DML is limited to Darien residents, people who work in Darien full-time, and Friends who have donated $300 or more. Just stop by the Help Desk or call 203-669-5238 to make a reservation. 

Bookeye 4 KIC Scanner

The KIC scanner can handle books, magazines, photographs, and newspapers in a variety of sizes, and scans up to a 17-inch by 24-inch area at a time. It's easy to use, simply follow the step-by-step instructions on the screen. If you need assistance, please ask a Reference Librarian-- they would be happy to assist you!

Scan to Email

Need to quickly scan a document and send it via email?  Just visit the copier machine in the back left corner of SoHo on the Lower Level. Simply enter your email address and place your document in the feeder with the text facing the ceiling to get started. Documents will arrive in your email as PDFs. Ask for assistance at the Help Desk. 

We have 48 public computers available in the Library. The computers are primarily on the Lower Level in the Power Library and Tech Center. There are six computers for children in the Children's Library Tech Lab. Seven additional computers are on the second floor. Learn more about how to log into a computer and the software available. Most computers are capable of printing. 

Tech Center

Computers in the Tech Center are available when no classes or workshops are being held. These twelve computers have more advanced software on them than the general public computers. Learn more about the additional software available in the Tech Center.

Children's Library Tech Lab

The Children's Library has it's own computer lab consisting of six computers, a printer, and a mounted screen. It's used for children's technology programs and can also be reserved for scout meetings.

Early Literacy iPads
The Early Literacy iPads are preloaded with apps and eBooks specially selected by the Librarians to support learning in kids ages 2 to 5. The apps help kids expand their vocabularies and reinforce their concept knowledge (the alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, etc.). They may be borrowed for up to one week.

Tween Tabs
Our Android tablets for ages 8 to 12 are loaded with fun games like Temple Run, Angry Birds Space, Ninja Chicken, and more! Ask a Librarian to borrow it for up to two hours in the Library.

Children's Library Tech Lab
The Children's Library has it's own computer lab consisting of six computers, a printer, and a mounted screen. It's used for children's technology programs and can also be reserved for scout meetings.

Microsoft Surface
The "giant iPad" is a horizontal, touch-screen computer that lets kids paint, put puzzles together, play the piano, and more.

Mounted iPad
Located on the side of a bookshelf in the First Five Years section of the Children's Library, the iPad displays one early literacy app or eBook a day and is a popular stop for young patrons.

You can now use your smartphones to check out books, DVDs, and more at the self checkouts! In this video, we demonstrate how to use the CardStar app which is available for both Android and Apple smartphones.

Update: Prefer to use the Key Ring app instead? Find us on their app! Available for Android and Apple smartphones. 

(photo courtesy of flickr user Jon Erickson)

We have a Notary Public (Notary) available most hours that the Library is open. There is no charge for the service.

• Valid driver’s license
• Passport
• Credit card 

An eBook is an electronic book (sometimes also called e-Book or digital book). It is a text and image-based publication in digital form produced on, published by, and readable on computers or other digital devices. eBooks can be downloaded from Darien Library through the 3M Cloud Library or OverDrive. Darien Library uses both of these vendors so use the guides below to make sure you can access any eBook we offer on your device!

You can also borrow eReaders from Darien Library!

eBooks and eReaders are available to all Darien residents, those who work in Darien, and non-resident Friends of the Darien Library at the Contributor Level (annual donation of $300).

Amazon Kindle

• Text instructions on how to download OverDrive eBooks 
• Video tutorial on how to download OverDrive eBooks

Apple Devices (iPads, iPhones, iPod Touch)

• Text instructions on how to download 3M Cloud Library eBooks
• Video tutorial on how to download 3M eBooks
• Text instructions on how to download OverDrive eBooks and audiobooks
• Video tutorial on how to download OverDrive eBooks

Android Smartphones and Tablets

• Text instructions on how to download 3M eBooks
• Video tutorial on how to download 3M eBooks
• You can download 3M eBooks on your smartphone or a Nook HD, Nook HD+, Nook Tablet, or Nook Color.
• Text instructions on how to download OverDrive eBooks and audiobooks
• Video tutorial on how to download OverDrive eBooks

Audiobooks

• Text instructions on how to download audiobooks
• You can download MP3 audiobooks on your Apple device or Android device
• WMA files can only be downloaded onto a PC before they are transferred to a mobile device.

Nook 

• Text instructions on how to download eBooks
• Video tutorial on how to download eBooks
• You can download the 3M Cloud Library OverDrive Media Console app from the app store. The app is available for Nook HD, Nook HD+, Nook Tablet, and Nook Color.