Due to a rise in COVID cases, masks are required when visiting the Library building.
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month so join us in celebrating their rich heritages. Whether through literature, art, music or culinary delights, enjoy our Just for Fun section which will take you on a journey which shares the my ...
Can you believe it, we are officially seven weeks into quarantine and we don’t know about you but, somehow our “to be read” pile of books keeps bigger every day. Hoopla and Libby by Overdrive have been the gifts that keep on giving. Through these app ...
While we continue to work from home, we send all the best and hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! If you’re tired of binge watching, or have re-read every book in your favorite series, why not visit some fun websites to help you pass the time ...
Let’s celebrate Libraries! National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. Susan Orleans wrote in her 2018 book, Th ...
Darien Library continues to shower their patrons with a multitude of on-line resources during these trying times. E-books, movies, magazines, as well as virtual programs provide a welcome respite from the continued news on the pandemic. The Library j ...
Happy Monday! This week is all about connection. Recently, there was a meme going around that said, “Introverts check on your extrovert friends… they are not doing ok.” At first glance it made us laugh, but it is a good rule of thumb. We should be ch ...
Welcome to our second edition of our weekly Note to Shelf. We hope everyone is well. What an unusual time we are experiencing! Even those of us who relish our quiet time may miss the day-to-day interaction with people. Skype, Facetime and WhatsApp ce ...
These past weeks have been unprecedented. We have experienced cancellations of events, closures of stores and offices, and empty shelves in the grocery store. Also, we’ve embraced a new concept--social distancing! During these challenging days, it’s ...