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Ah! November is here with its crisp air, foliage ablaze in rich hues, and mellowing days that have become shorter but are just as precious. As we savor walking in this cool air, hearing the crunch of leaves beneath our feet and enjoying the smell of ...
Another entire season has already slipped by in these unusual times. Autumn officially began on September 22nd, the autumnal equinox, when day and night were each about 12 hours long. But before the chill of winter comes, there’s still time to enjoy ...
September brings with it cooler nights and, this week, a meet-and-greet-with our new director, Kiera Parrott. Stop by the courtyard on Thursday, September 17th between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to say hello and enjoy a special treat. Get to know Kiera by bro ...
It’s not a rumor. The Darien Library is open. If you are a bibliophile, like many of us, you will be happy to learn that our shelves are filling up each week with brand new books. There is nothing that makes us happier than hearing a patron exclaim, ...
Sometimes it feels like the dog days of August will never end—but eventually, of course, the heat tapers off. Have you ever wondered why the hot, sultry days of summers are called “dog days”? It has nothing to do with our canine friends. To the ancie ...
Please join the celebration on Thursday, July 30th from 2 to 4 p.m. in our courtyard, to honor our Library Director, Alan Kirk Gray, who is retiring at the end of this month. Alan was integral in developing and overseeing the construction of our stat ...
Can you believe we’re halfway through July? As noted in the Farmer’s Almanac, July is the hottest month of the year; thunderstorms are nearly as abundant as ants at a picnic! Our warm summer days make it the perfect time to celebrate National Ice Cre ...
We are excited to invite you to join us for another year of Adult Summer Reading. Our theme is "It's Always Time For A Good Book" and once again, our program challenges you to explore a variety of books while earning the chance to win fun p ...