1894 Day: Courtyard Fun

Join us in commemorating Darien Library's 129th anniversary on 1894 Day. On May 24th, we will launch our Fifth Annual Day of Giving. 

Stop by the Library courtyard from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or donate online any time that day.

We’ll have:

• Exclusive giveaways for every donor on May 24th
• Crafts
• Balloon art from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
• Face painting from 3 to 5 p.m.
• An ice cream truck from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Our goal is to raise $129,000 in 24 hours from our incredibly generous Friends and community members who continue to enjoy the programs, services, and collections of our Library each and every day, even from home during these unprecedented times. Now more than ever, we need your support to help ensure the long-term vitality of the Library.

Special Gifts

To commemorate this day, each donor who participates in 1894 Day will receive a special gift at the following suggested contribution levels:

• $12.90: Darien Library car magnet
• $129: Darien Library tote bag 
• $1,290: Darien Library Turkish towel  
• $12,900: All of the above and more

Please plan to make a gift to the Library in person or online on May 24th. Thank you for your support.

Donate Online

Support Darien Library

While the Town of Darien is responsible for staff salaries and the operating expenses of the Library building, private donations are the only source of funding for all of the materials and services that our patrons enjoy from home or in the Library, including:

• A fantastic collection of e-Books, books, audiobooks, movies, and magazines
• Technology and research databases
• Exceptional programs for adults, children, and teens
• A destination for trusted online information of all kinds

We cannot do it without you.