Teens, join us for our annual knit-a-thon, from 3-5 p.m. on Friday, October 17th. We'll be knitting scarves and hats for the benefit of those staying in the shelters run by the Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC). The knit-a-thon is also open to adults and children--bring your friends and family! We'll provide patterns, knitting needles, and yarn. The final drop-off of hats and scarves will be on Friday, November 21. Registration (as well as previous knitting experience) is required and you can do that at the Children’s Room desk: call 655-1234 x117 or stop by!

The next Teen Galley party will be Tuesday, September 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for grades 6 and up.

At the Galley Party, we give away free advance copies of books (aka galleys). Sign up by calling the Library at 655-1234 x117.

New members welcome as well as members of the Teen Book Bloggers who have turned in all their spring reviews! Send those reviews back to crstaff@darienlibrary.org.

Are you ready for the college application process?

Darien Library will offer 3 college prep courses this fall for high school students and their parents, in cooperation with Kaplan.

College Admissions 101
Thursday, September 11 from 6 to 8 p.m.
This seminar is designed to show students and parents what college admissions officers expect from applicants' high school experiences.  Kaplan staff  will cover a variety of admissions policies, the seven factors in college admissions, and key questions to consider when choosing a college.

Personal Statement 101
Thursday, September 25 from 6 to 8 p.m.
This seminar is designed to show students and parents the key elements that make a personal statement noticeable to college admissions officers.  Kaplan staff  will examine the types of essay topics students will encounter, cover the four steps to a winning essay, and critique a sample essay.

SAT Essay Seminar
Thursday, October 9 from 6 to 8 p.m.
In addition to a free essay practice run under timed conditions that simulates the actual testing environment, staff from Kaplan will provide advice to help students score higher, including how to recognize what the essay graders want and inside strategies on writing high-scoring essays.  Students will receive their graded essays following the session, to help them adjust their preparation accordingly.

As an added bonus, all attendees will receive $150 off any Kaplan classroom course and $200 off Kaplan tutoring.

Sign up at the Library or by phone at 655-1234 x117 or by email