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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!

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

LEGO Free Play!

Friday, March 13, 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, March 14, 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

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 "Adults" group

Tax Prep Assistance

Monday, March 16, 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

Mah Jongg Beginner's Boot Camp with Donna Holt

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Please note that Darien residents will receive priority for this boot camp.  Please have your library card number handy, along with your email address, as you will need it for registration. Thank you.

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

Moonlight Mah Jongg!

Monday, March 16, 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!

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

Monday Night Movie: "The Librarians"

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
Adults

Darien Library welcomes you to a screening of "The Librarians." Following the film, join a conversation about Freedom to Read legislation with Connecticut State Senators Ceci Maher and Bob Duff, moderated by Library Director Kiera Parrott.

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

Cross Stitch and Embroidery Group

Tuesday, March 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 "Adults" group

Tech Help Tuesday

Tuesday, March 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Winning from Within: Supporting Student Athletes Under Pressure

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room at Darien Library
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults

Join us for an engaging discussion and learn practical tools to help your child or teen athlete. Student athletes carry a lot on their shoulders.

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

Computers for Seniors: Gmail for Beginners

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

Join this computer class to learn all about Gmail! In this lesson, you will earn how to: 

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

Come On Everybody!

Wednesday, March 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

Team STEAM

Wednesday, March 18, 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

A Walk in Their Shoes: Interactive Dementia Simulation

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Heron Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

"A Walk in Their Shoes" is an interactive dementia simulation presented by the team at The Residence at Selleck’s Woods.

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

Baby Laptime

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Storytime
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 "Elementary" group

Day in the Life: How is a Book Made?

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary

Learn how a book is made. From author to reader, the process of making a book has a lot of people helping it along the way. We will all become authors and create our own books through a simple craft.

Ages 5 to 7.

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

Knit One, Crochet Too

Thursday, March 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: Coup

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Film Screening: The Little Things that Run the World

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults

Did you know insects were the first animals to evolve flight nearly 440 million years ago, and they survived all five of the known mass extinctions? They have been called the “glue of life” on Earth; they literally hold ecosystems together.

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

Tax Prep Assistance

Friday, March 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 "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 "Elementary" group

LEGO Free Play!

Friday, March 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.

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