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Tech Help Tuesday

Tuesday, May 12, 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 "Adults" group

D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) at Darien Library...for Adults!

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Leroy Room at Darien Library
Age Group:
Adults

Dungeons and Dragons, a.k.a. D&D, is here at Darien Library! This fantasy based, role-playing game, was introduced in 1974, and is popular throughout the world! 

Open
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

Park Storytimes: Highland Farm

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Farm at Offsite
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Walkers, Preschool

Join us for storytime at Highland Farm, where we'll wiggle and laugh along to action-oriented books, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes that focus on early literacy skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Play Mah Jongg!

Wednesday, May 13, 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.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Becoming Boba

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary

Learn about the delicious origin of boba in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Month. We will read the story, Becoming Boba by Joanna Ho before we make our own decorative boba jars for storing your trinkets.

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

Knit One, Crochet Too

Thursday, May 14, 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: Hues and Cues

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Musical Adventures at the Library

Friday, May 15, 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 "Tweens & Teens" group

The Friday Thing

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Lounge at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Stop by the Teen Lounge for this drop-in hangout session. We'll have snacks, crafts, and games on hand to help you unwind at the end of the week, and usher in good vibes for the weekend! 

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

LEGO Free Play!

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
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

Friday Movie Matinee: "Is This Thing On?"

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
Adults

Darien Library presents a monthly program: Friday Movie Matinee!

This week we are showing “Is This Thing On?”

Open
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, May 16, 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

Coloring Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Get ready to draw inside (or outside) the lines during our weekly Coloring Club. We will provide coloring sheets, colored pencils and crayons, and some relaxing tunes. We can't wait to see what you create!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Moonlight Mah Jongg!

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Leroy Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
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

Cross Stitch and Embroidery Group

Tuesday, May 19, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Walkers" group

Courtyard Storytimes: Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Courtyard at Darien Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Walkers

Join in the fun at Toddler Storytime! This storytime will feature songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories. 

Note: In the event of rain we will be moving this storytime into our Community Room. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Help Tuesday

Tuesday, May 19, 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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Get Golden! Learn the Art of Kintsugi

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Darien Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary

Learn about the Japanese art of kintsugi and juci which is the Chinese art of ceremac repair. Kids will read X. Fang's book, Broken, and work on a simple paper craft to mimic the art form.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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