Registered Storytimes at the Darien Library

Storytimes are for babies, toddlers and children up to age 6. The library offers other programs for children up to age 12. The programs are developmentally appropriate for the stated ages, though we offer a two week grace period for children on the cusp.

Giggles and Rhymes
Pre-walking babies and their parent/caregivers. Join us for fingerplays, songs, rhymes and movement.

Born to Read
Walkers up to 24 months and their parent/caregivers. This fast-paced storytime for lively toddlers includes books, songs, fingerplays and movement.

Side by Side
Two-year-olds and their parent/caregivers. This introduction to storytime features books, rhymes and movement activies.

Totally Preschool
Three and four-year-olds attend independently. Caregivers remain in the Library. Join us for stories, act-outs and songs.

Bookworms
Five and six-year-olds attend independently. Caregivers remain in the Library. A more sophisticated storytime older children that includes more complex stories - folk tales, humor and adventure.

Time Offerings

Registered storytimes are offered in the Fall, Winter and Spring seasons. All Summer programs are drop-in and do not require pre-registration. Younger children have offerings in the morning, Totally Preschool is in the morning and the afternoon, Bookworms is in the afternoon. Programs for older kids during the school year are held after-school, evenings and weekends. The Darien Library provides approximately 20 program a week during a registered session. Drop-in storytimes are available year-round - check the calendar of events for more information.

How to Register

Parents/caregivers may register online during the specified registration period. Registered storytimes are for children whose parents are Darien residents, employed full-time in Darien, or Friends of the Darien Library who contribute annually at the $300 level. Parents will need a Library card to register.

For questions about these or any of our programs, please contact the Children's Librarians at (203) 669-5235 or via email at childrenslibrary@darienlibrary.org