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The Library will be closed on Monday due to the ongoing weather conditions. 

Please visit our website or call ahead to check how inclement weather may also affect the Library's normal operating hours and programming schedule on Tuesday. Stay safe!

Event List

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Musical Adventures at the Library

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

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.

Ages 3 and up with caregiver.

This event is in the "Kids" group
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This event is in the "Walkers" group
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Meet the Author of Uma the Unicorn

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Library at Darien Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Walkers, Preschool

The Children's Library is thrilled to welcome the authors of the new Uma the Unicorn series! 

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

Day in the Life: Meet a Firefighter!

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Have you ever wanted to learn about being a firefighter? We will have a special visit with firefighters from the Darien Fire Department.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Walkers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Tom Weber Music

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids, Walkers, Preschool

Tom's performances are filled with original songs as well as traditional favorites plus interactive movement, props, singing, and lots of dancing! Kids will move, sing, feel confident, and have fun.

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

Let's Pretend! Theater for Preschoolers

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Young children will explore singing, acting, and movement to experience the magic and make-believe of the theater as an active player rather than a passive participant.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Walkers" group
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Saturday Storytimes

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Walkers, Preschool

This storytime for families will include some of our favorite books, fingerplays, and songs.

All Ages. No registration is 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

Tuesday, March 10, 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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Walkers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Goldbas Musical Story Hour

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:30am
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Walkers, Preschool

Join Kate and Jake Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play and movement in their interactive storytime meets sing-a-long! 

Ages 1 to 5. No registration required!

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Saturday Storytimes

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Walkers, Preschool

This storytime for families will include some of our favorite books, fingerplays, and songs.

All Ages. No registration is required!

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

Music with Mr. Jim

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Walkers, Preschool

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 music that gets the little ones dancing and having a blast!

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

Petite Concerts

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Walkers, Preschool

Join Petite Concerts for a musical journey at Darien Library! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Cherry Blossom Festival Craft

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Learn about the Cherry Blossom Festivals that take place in March or April of each year, everywhere from Washington, D.C. to countries like Japan and South Korea! We will make a craft that is inspired by these pretty pink blossoms.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Walkers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Saturday Storytimes

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Walkers, Preschool

This storytime for families will include some of our favorite books, fingerplays, and songs.

All Ages. No registration is required!

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

Goldbas Musical Story Hour

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:30am
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Walkers, Preschool

Join Kate and Jake Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play and movement in their interactive storytime meets sing-a-long! 

Ages 1 to 5. No registration required!

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

Goldbas Musical Story Hour

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:30am
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Walkers, Preschool

Join Kate and Jake Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play and movement in their interactive storytime meets sing-a-long! 

Ages 1 to 5. No registration required!

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

Goldbas Musical Story Hour

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:30am
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Walkers, Preschool

Join Kate and Jake Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play and movement in their interactive storytime meets sing-a-long! 

Ages 1 to 5. No registration required!

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