Time flies. The Darien Library will soon celebrate its second month in a handsome new building. It’s been a busy and exciting time for both staff and patrons as we all settle into our new digs.

 

In the Power Library on the lower level, our technology users are being treated to an array of brand new equipment: computers, printers, MP3 players, and much more. But in addition to our spiffy new gear, the library boasts another novel resource: a completely re-designed website. The new Darien Library website is a unique asset, a portal into the many different worlds of 21^st century information technology.

 

Beginning later this month, the Tech Center will be offering Library website workshops. These classes are designed to introduce you to our exciting new website and the many possibilities it offers for expanding your library experience.

 

We’ll show you how to manage your library account: review the materials you’ve checked out, renew items, pay fines, or place a new book on hold. But that’s just the beginning. We’ll also show you how to participate in Darien Library’s exciting new cyber community by submitting—anonymously or otherwise—reviews or ratings on any item in the collection. Found a good book or movie? Let us all in on it. Found a bad one? Warn us. Or pick up some good tips yourself from the community. Attention, researchers of every stripe: Find out how to use the library’s extensive online resources from the comfort of home via the Library's website. Many professionals consider this important benefit the library world’s best kept secret!

 

Our first workshop will be held in the Tech Center located within the Power Library downstairs on Thursday, March 26, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Classes will then be held every other Thursday at 11 a.m.: April 9, April 23, May 7, May 21, etc. Prior enrollment is not necessary, but seating is limited; you can reserve a spot by contacting Judy Sgammato at (203) 669-5256, or at jsgammato@darienlibrary.org. Come join us—in more ways than one!