Closing Early for Mini Golf Setup

The Library will close at 1 p.m. this Friday so we can set up the Mini Golf course.

Additionally, the Library will be closed on Sunday aside from Mini Golf and for the Natalie Dykstra event.

Event List

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit One, Crochet Too

Thursday, February 13, 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.

Valentine's Day Party

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Power Library at Darien Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Do you love Valentine's Day? Show up to the Library to celebrate love in all of its forms! Decorate sweet heart shaped cookies, make colorful paper flowers, and write kind notes to...

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

Anti-Valentine's Day Party

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Power Library at Darien Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Event Details:

Do you just hate Valentine's Day? Are you forever single or love makes you sick? Come express that at Darien Library. Decorate some broken heart cookies, make dead paper flower bou...

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

Learn Microsoft Word

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Power Library at Darien Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join this computer class and learn all the basics of Microsoft Word in this Part 1 of a 2 series class. You will have guided instruction and be hands-on to create and format Word d...

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

Cupid's Quiz: A Valentine's Trivia Night

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a special Valentine’s-themed trivia night featuring David from Sticker Book Publishing! Celebrate the season of love with an evening of fun, friendly competition a...

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

Tax Prep Assistance

Friday, February 14, 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.

Goldbas Musical Story Hour

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to 5
Event Details:

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 ...

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

Team STEAM

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary
Event Details:

TEAM STEAM is an engineering club founded by students at Wilton High School.It was created with a mission to inspire the next generation of innovators. As a club, they use kit...

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

Tax Prep Assistance

Saturday, February 15, 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 15, 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!

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

Sova Dance & Puppet Theater: Leopard's Drum

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary
Event Details:

This table storytelling workshop by puppeteer Adelka Polak includes the West African folktale, “Leopard’s Drum” as told through miniature puppets made from everyday materials. ...

Open
Required

Presidents' Day

All Day
Darien Library

Darien Library is closed on Presidents' Day.

Closing
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...

Waitlist
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
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