Closed on Presidents' Day

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Presidents' Day

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Darien Library

Darien Library is closed on Presidents' Day.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Cross Stitch and Embroidery Group

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Leroy Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to our weekly group for cross stitch, embroidery, needlepoint, and all other needlework!

Bring a work-in-progress and join us for an hour of camaraderie and craft.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Happy Lunar New Year!

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary

Help us celebrate the start of the Lunar New Year in the Children's Library! We will read a picture book together before creating our very own cupcake liner dragons.

Ages 4 to 7.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Help Tuesday

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Research Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Drop in during this weekly open session for technology related help on using your cellphone, tablet, or computer.

First come, first served and is best suited for quick help questions.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Lunar New Year Mason Jar Lanterns

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Lounge at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year with an afternoon craft and snack. Gallop into the year of the fire horse and create your own mason jar lantern to usher in a new year filled with good fortune!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi with Instructor Ken Dolan

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Please note earlier start time


Join master instructor Ken Dolan for a Tai Chi session that will improve your physical and mental well-being! Tai Chi can improve many facets of daily living, helping with:

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) at Darien Library...for Adults!

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tech Center at Darien Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Adults

Dungeons and Dragons, a.k.a. D&D, is here at Darien Library! This fantasy based, role-playing game, was introduced in 1974, and is popular throughout the world! 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Computers for Seniors: Scam Smart in 2026

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Darien Senior Center at Offsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

With the emergence of AI, scams are becoming more frequent and convincing! In this program, taught by Darien Library’s Caitlin Stote, you will learn how to protect yourself against the latest scams targeting seniors.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Walkers" group

Come On Everybody!

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Walkers

This fast-paced Storytime includes rhymes and songs followed by an animated picture book film. 

Recommended for walkers. No registration required!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Olympic Medal Making

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary

Become an Olympian by making your very own golden medal to celebrate the 2026 Winter Olympics!

Ages 6 to 10.

 

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Play Mah Jongg!

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Adults

New Format!  Players will be assigned random seats upon arrival, creating tables of mixed abilities and different combinations each week.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Cookies and Crafting

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Power Library at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Stop by the Teen Lounge on Wednesday afternoons for Cookies and Crafting! We'll provide the cookies and crafts, you bring your creative spirit.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby Laptime

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Age Group:
Kids, Babies

Join us for our favorite songs, rhymes, and bounces specifically for pre-walking babies.

Ages birth to 18 months. No registration required!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Tiny Food Explorers

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary

Join Tiny Food Explorers for some hands-on fun with food!

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Food Explorers: Personal Pizzas

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary

Let your young chef's creativity rise in this hands-on cooking class where kids will make their own personal pizza completely from scratch! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit One, Crochet Too

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Leroy Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all fiber artists! Whether you're a casual knitter, an expert crocheter, or dabble in loom weaving, join us as we create and chat. Bring your projects, get tips, and learn from one another. All skill levels welcome. 

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Gaming Unplugged: Hues and Cues

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Lounge at Darien Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

It is possible to unplug and still have fun! Try out a new tabletop game, grab a snack, and have fun with your friends.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tax Prep Assistance

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults

Darien Library has teamed up with SimplifyCT, the same group of IRS-certified volunteers that have been preparing your taxes for years, to again provide our community with the no-cost, full-service VITA/IRS Volunteer Tax Assistance Program.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Bilingual Birdies Concert

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:30am
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary

Join a musician from Bilingual Birdies in the Library's Community Room for an unforgettable concert performance in English and Spanish! Learn new words while you and your child sing and dance along to original and traditional songs.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

LEGO Free Play!

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary

Calling all LEGO lovers!

Join us for an afternoon of free play where you can build with LEGOs to your heart's content. We provide the LEGO pieces and you can provide the imagination.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friday Movie Matinee: "Roofman"

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
Adults

Darien Library presents a monthly program: Friday Movie Matinee!

This week we are showing "Roofman.”

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tax Prep Assistance

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults

Darien Library has teamed up with SimplifyCT, the same group of IRS-certified volunteers that have been preparing your taxes for years, to again provide our community with the no-cost, full-service VITA/IRS Volunteer Tax Assistance Program.

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