On Wednesday, April 25, 2012, two presenters discussed how to write a great college application essay.

Presented by:

Sharon Epstein, an award-winning writer and college consultant. Her background includes 20 years in communications, two Emmy nominations, and a Writers Guild Award.

Matthew Dempsey, Assistant Director of Admission at Fairfield University, will share a first-hand account of the role of the admission counselor, read examples of essays that have and haven't worked, and talk about how essays are viewed in the context of the entire application.

This program is intended for high school students and their families.

ABCs_College_Essay_2012-04-25.mp3

This is the second half of the  Smart Apps and Sound Screentime Panel where the panelists took audience questions.

Smart_Apps_Discussion_2012-03-13.mp3

Presenting....

Celebrities, Tie 'Em Up!

Written and performed by Darien Library's KidCast Playhouse, 2011

*with original music by Adam and Eilanna*

Cast:

Adam: Jim Carrey, musician

Conway:  Mad Scientist's Father, Jackie Chan

Eilanna:  Taylor Swift, musician

Kieran:  Bob the Betrayer, Derek Jeter

Lilly:  Miranda Cosgrove

Luigi:  Mad Scientist, Bradley Cooper

Sheena:  Narrator, Judge

Celebrities Tie Em Up.mp3

Kidnapping on a Summer's Eve

Written and performed by Darien Library's KidCast Playhouse July 2010

Cast (in order of appearance):

Bob:  Tyler

Miss Butterman: Morgan

Mom:  Katie

Police Officer 1:  Zach

Police Officer 2:  Olivia

Random Person:  Tyler

Chloe:  Olivia

Jeter:  Zach

Derek:  Anir

Sam:  Katie

Epilogue:  Morgan & Tyler

KidCast Playhouse Jul10.mp3

An interview with Chris Ward, writer and director of Fog Warning.

Ward-050608-prod.mp3

Jordan Pecile talks about the 2008 Spring Book Discussion series.

Pecile0408-2-produced.mp3

Dr. Parry speaks to Darien residents about MRSA.

DrParryMRSA.mp3

C&G Partners Unveils New Library Logo

AnnualMtg2007_3.mp3

Building Update and Steff Geissbuhler of C&G Partners

AnnualMtg2007_2.mp3