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Monday Night Movie: "Free For All: The Public Library"

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
Adults

This program is part of our year-long celebration of 'America 250,' the Semiquincentennial of our country's founding.  

Darien Library presents: Monday Night at the Movies!

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

Cross Stitch and Embroidery Group

Tuesday, February 24, 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 "Adults" group

Tech Help Tuesday

Tuesday, February 24, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Reach for the Stars Like Mae Jemison!

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary

Celebrate Black History Month by sharing a story about astronaut Mae Jemison and making your very own rocket ship.

Ages 4 to 8.

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

Tai Chi with Instructor Ken Dolan

Tuesday, February 24, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Walkers" group

Come On Everybody!

Wednesday, February 25, 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 "Adults" group

Play Mah Jongg!

Wednesday, February 25, 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.

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

Cookies and Crafting

Wednesday, February 25, 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 "Elementary" group

Team STEAM

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary

TEAM STEAM is an engineering club founded by students at Wilton High School.

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

Gil Harel Presents: The Sacred and Profane in Puccini’s Tosca

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Tosca (1900) is quintessential Puccini, fusing political tyranny, erotic passion, and sacred ritual into a taut narrative of resistance and doom.

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

Baby Laptime

Thursday, February 26, 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 "Adults" group

Knit One, Crochet Too

Thursday, February 26, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Lil' Dente Storytime

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary

Get ready for a tooth-tastic adventure from the fantastic team from Lil' Dente Pediatric Dentistry!

Join us for a playful reading session where our team will enchant little ones with fun secrets about their teeth. 

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

Science in the Stacks

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults

Twice a month, learn something new about a fascinating science topic chosen and presented by one of our very own DHS Science Honor Society students. This session includes presentations on "Science of Personality" and "Memory."

This event is in the "Adults" group

Navigating Communication Challenges in Dementia Care

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Effective communication is vital in providing quality care for individuals living with dementia. Join us for an informative session with Danielle Taibi, Occupational Therapist and Dementia Specialist.

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

Tax Prep Assistance

Friday, February 27, 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 "Preschool" group

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
This event is in the "Elementary" group

LEGO Free Play!

Friday, February 27, 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

Tax Prep Assistance

Saturday, February 28, 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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Walkers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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 "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Lunar New Year: Li-Garden Dance Company

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults

Join us for an enchanting afternoon as we usher in the Lunar New Year with a mesmerizing dance performance presented by Li-Garden Dance Company.

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

Tax Prep Assistance

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 7:00pm
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 "Adults" group

Moonlight Mah Jongg!

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Leroy Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Adults

Can't make Mah Jongg during the day?  Come join us for open play in the evening!

Open
Registration Required
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