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!

All the children's librarians would like to thank everyone who participated in the summer reading program this year at Darien Library. You all have done a tremendous job with reading this summer, as well as completing the quests in the summer reading passports. It was awesome to see so many new and familiar faces this summer in the Children's Library. Congratulations!!

Here are some remarkable facts from this year's program:

- Over 1160 kids signed up for the Summer Reading Program.

- Holmes Elementary School had the most participants this year.

- We counted a total of 1331 raffle entries for July and August, which means over 2662 books were read by the Summer Reading Club members.

- 1000 books were read by the Read to Me Club members.

A big thank you to author Gordon Korman for visiting the Library last evening for the Summer Reading Club Finale Party! Each attendee received a signed copy of Swindle by Gordon Korman, which is a 2011 Nutmeg Book Award Nominee.

Catch a glimpse of the summer reading fun by viewing this animoto video!

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

Registered Storytimes are for children whose parents are Darien residents, employed in Darien full-time, or contributors to the Darien Library Annual Campaign at the $300 level.

How to Register

Register infants and 1-year-olds based on their ability to walk. 

Register 2-year-olds and up based on their age by September 27 (two weeks after storytime session begins).

Registration is online and a lottery.  Notification is Saturday, September 11, 2010.

Drop-in programs are listed on the Kids Calendar on the Events page

Click on the name of the storytime for which you'd like to register

Giggles and Rhymes for pre-walking babies and parent/caregiver

• Monday 11 - 11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday 11 - 11:30 a.m.

Born to Read for walkers up to 24 months and parent/caregiver

• Wednesday 9:30 - 10 a.m.
• Thursday 10:30 - 11 a.m.
• Friday 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Side by Side for 2-year-olds and parent/caregiver

• Tuesday 11:30 - Noon
• Wednesday 10:30 - 11 a.m.
• Thursday 9:30 - 10 a.m.

Totally Preschool for 3 and 4-year-olds

• Tuesday 1:30 - 2 p.m.
• Friday 9:30 - 10 a.m.
• Friday 1:30 - 2 p.m.

Little Clickers technology class introduces computer skills and websites to 3 - 5-year-olds and a parent/caregiver.

• Friday 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Bookworms for 5 and 6-year-olds

• Tuesday 4:15 - 4:45 p.m.
  

Registration Information:

Registration begins Monday, August 16.

Parents will need a Library card to register.

Each program below is a series in which children attend all of the dates listed. Clcik on the link to fill out the registration form.

STORIES ON THE SPECTRUM

3 to 8-year-olds with a parent/caregiver.

A sensory-based storytime for children with autism spectrum disorders (or other sensory integration issues) and their families.  Register by the first meeting. 

Saturday 11 - 11:30 a.m.

September 11, October 9, November 6

NEWBERY VISIONARIES

9 to 12-year-olds.

Be a part of a monthly mock Newbery Award Committee!  Read, discuss, and vote on what you think will win in January 2011.  Register by the second meeting. 

Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

September 15, October 13, November 10, December 8, January 5.

7, 8, CREATE!

7 and 8-year-olds.

No registration!  A weekly drop-in program featuring books, crafts, activities, and games. 

Wednesdays 4:15 - 4:45 p.m.