(Photo courtesy of Flickr user Alessio85)

Do you know how do to keep your profile safe? Does your teen know the dangers of sharing too much information online? In these hands-on workshops, we will talk you through navigating privacy settings and more.

Workshops at Darien Library:

February 1st 10-11AM

February 3rd 3-4 PM

February 8th 10-11AM

February 9th 10-11AM

February 10th 7-8PM

February 11th 10-11AM

February 15th 7-8PM

February 16th 7-8PM

To sign up for these workshops, please contact Erica Leone, Teen Librarian at 203-669-5225 or via email at teenstaff@darienlibrary.org

To sign up for additional workshops at the YMCA, please contact Parent Awarness at 203- 655-2535 or parentawareness@ywcadariennorwalk.org

This program is co-sponsered by Darien Library and YWCA Parent Awareness, members of Thriving Youth; Connected Community.

Check out this video made today by a couple of teens in the teen lounge!

(Image courtesy of flickr user jurvetson)

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TEDX Darien meets from 4:00- 5:00 p.m. on Sundays.

photo courtesy of flickr user smrt173

Magic Mondays is a fun drop-in program where teens can learn how to do a cool magic trick. We'll use coins, a deck of cards and other small props to pull off these amazing stunts. Why? It's simple. Everyone loves magic.

Join us this Monday, January 10th at 4:00pm in the Teen Lounge.

“Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen.” -  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

This year's teen talent show "So You Think You Can Do Something?" will be held on Saturday, January 22nd from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. This event is normally geared towards high school students. This year we will be accepting middle school acts, but first you'll need to audition.  If you are in middle school and want to audition to be an act in this year's talent competition please come by the Library on January 13th between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. in the conference room to audition your act for submission. Whether you sing, dance, play an instument, or just... have talent we want to see what you've got!

Don't forget on January 22nd first place winner takes home $350 and runner up gets $150.

Refreshments will be served at the show.

For more information contact Erica Leone, the Teen Librarian at eleone@darienlibrary.org

(Picture courtesy of flickr user o5com)

Today in the Teen Lounge Useless Trivia Contest at 3:30 p.m. 

Come and play for a chance to win an Itunes git card! 

Snacks will be provided!!!!!!!!!!!

Over a year ago, the world was in awe when news surfaced about Microsoft's latest gaming project, codename NATAL. Everyone wondered what wizardry Microsoft had up their sleeves. The demo videos seemed too real to be true, only a fleeting dream in a distant future. Well guess what? That future is now! Microsoft has released the finished product called Microsoft Kinect for the Xbox 360, just in time for the holidays. 

Kinect brings games to life in a way never experienced before. According to Microsoft, "You are the controller. No gadgets, no gizmos, just you!" 

So teens, come experience Kinect at Darien Library in the Teen Lounge!

Also, don't forget to Like us on Facebook and check the video after the jump!

Photo courtesy of flickr user Zawezome.

Now you can find out what's new at the Library by text message.  Every week we'll be sending out event highlights and awesome updates by text. 

To subscribe to our texts:

Text DLTeens to 66746

(Standard message rates apply.)

Every week, we'll send an update about the not-to-be-missed events, need-to-know news, or other Teen Lounge highlights.

Did you know that you can also text back and forth with our librarians?  If you have a question, text AskDL to 66746 and reply to our message with your question.  (Standard message rates apply.)

(Photo courtesy of Flickr user Erik Charlton)

Please join us on Sunday, December 19th at 4:00 p.m. for another riveting TEDx Darien.  This program will be held in the Conference Room on the mezzanine level of the Library.  Refreshments will be served.