This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Bookmark Design Contest Workshop All Day Teen Lounge at Darien Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens & Teens Event Details: Darien Library is hosting a Bookmark Design contest for all school-aged youth! The contest ends on February 24th, so come in any time on the 18th to design your bookmark entry form... Open Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Cross Stitch and Embroidery Group Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Leroy Room at Darien Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: 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.Wheth... Open Required
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth to 5" group. Tiny Food Explorers Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am Heron Room at Darien Library Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Kids, Birth to 5 Event Details: Join Tiny Food Explorers for some hands-on fun with food!Come and explore new flavors and textures with a registered dietitian while playing games all about food. Participants will... Full or Closed Required
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Food Explorers: Cherry Cheesecake Cups & Mini Apple Pies Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Heron Room at Darien Library Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Kids, Elementary Event Details: Level up your cooking skills with a registered dietitian while building up knowledge about food and nutrition that will impress your friends and family. This special class will inc... Waitlist Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech Help Tuesdays Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Research Room at Darien Library Program Type: Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: Drop in during this weekly open session for help using your cellphone, tablet, or computer.First come, first served and is best suited for quick help questions.Topics can include:C...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Stop the Bleed Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Heron Room at Darien Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Stop the Bleed is a grassroots national awareness campaign and call-to-action. This program encourages bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding e... Open Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Computers for Seniors Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Darien Senior Center at Offsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a computer class for Seniors ages 60+ This class will feature basic instruction on internet browsing. You will practice using different internet browsers (Google Chrome...
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth to 5" group. Come On Everybody Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Community Room at Darien Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, Birth to 5 Event Details: 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 "Birth to 5" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Family Movie Matinee: "Paddington" Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm Community Room at Darien Library Program Type: Films Age Group: Kids, Birth to 5, Elementary Event Details: Bring the whole family to the Library for a matinee movie showing of Paddington (2014)!After his home in Peru is destroyed, a talking bear named Paddington travels to London, where...
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Historical Miniature Gaming Society Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tech Center at Darien Library Program Type: Games & Play Age Group: Tweens & Teens Event Details: Players will participate in strategy based games using painted miniature figures and terrained boards reminiscent of some famous conflicts in history. Games are faci... Open Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Let's Talk Algorithms: What Are They & How Do We Use Them? Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Darien Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Event Details: At their core, algorithms are step-by-step instructions designed to solve problems or accomplish specific tasks. From helping you find the fastest route on Google Maps to sorting y... Open Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Art of Sunflowers: Floral Design Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh with Master Florist Trish O'Sullivan Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Heron Room at Darien Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Event Details: Van Gogh's Sunflowers’ color palette and textures are our inspiration for masterful floral styling. With demonstration of floral design techniques, participants will learn to use c... Waitlist Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Chat by the Fireplace Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am First Floor Fireplace at Darien Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adults Event Details: Come join our librarians at this month's Book Chat by the Fireplace to learn more about the books they are loving, and tell us about what you have read and liked. Everyone is welco...
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth to 5" group. Musical Adventures at the Library Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Community Room at Darien Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, Birth to 5 Event Details: Concordia Conservatory presents Musical Adventures at the Library! Come and listen to a story accompanied by an incredible musician and stay to sing a song with us. We w...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knit One, Crochet Too Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Leroy Room at Darien Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: 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 ...
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Chocolate Covered Strawberries Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Power Library at Darien Library Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Tweens & Teens Event Details: Chocolate covered strawberries are delicious and sweet treats that are easy to make! Join us in the Teen Lounge, as we create chocolate covered strawberries with some additional to... Full or Closed Required
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Books & Bites: Seoul Food Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm Storytime Room at Darien Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Kids, Elementary Event Details: Celebrate Black History Month with a food-themed collage. Kids will explore the new picture book, Seoul Food by Erin Danielle Russell, which features a bi-racial child and how she ... Waitlist Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Honoring Black History: Legacy, Impact, and Celebration Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Heron Room at Darien Library Program Type: Lecture Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us as we celebrate Black History Month, a time to honor the rich heritage, achievements, and contributions of Black individuals throughout history. This presentation will expl... Open Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Tax Prep Assistance Friday, February 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm Heron Room at Darien Library Age Group: Adults Event Details: 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-c...
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth to 5" group. Music with Mr. Jim Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Community Room at Darien Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Kids, Birth to 5 Event Details: Mr. Jim is a passionate children's sing-along performer who has been entertaining kids since 2016. With his energetic guitar playing and harmonica skills, he creates fast-paced mus...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Friday Movie Matinee: "Small Things Like These" Friday, February 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Community Room at Darien Library Program Type: Films Age Group: Adults Event Details: Darien Library presents a monthly program: Friday Movie Matinee!This week we are showing “Small Things Like These."“Oscar winner Cillian Murphy delivers a stunning performance as d...
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth to 5" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. COFFI Kid Connections: Black History Month Friday, February 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Storytime Room at Darien Library Program Type: Special Events Age Group: Kids, Birth to 5, Elementary Event Details: Join COFFI and the Darien Library as we honor and celebrate Black History Month! We will learn about Black leaders in jazz culture then create a craft inspired by the work of Romar... Open Required
This event is in the "Adults" group. Tax Prep Assistance Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm Heron Room at Darien Library Age Group: Adults Event Details: 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-c...
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth to 5" group. Saturday Storytime Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Storytime Room at Darien Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, Birth to 5 Event Details: This storytime for families includes some of our favorite books, fingerplays, and songs. All ages. No registration required!