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A Festival of Decorated Trees
A Festival of Decorated Trees
The most wonderful time of the year starts at Darien Library! Please join us for a celebration of holiday trees, each one representing a beloved book, decorated by community members, designers, and local organizations.
The trees will remain on display in Darien Library from November 28th to January 2nd.
November 28th - January 2nd
November 28th - January 2nd
This program is made possible by the generous support of our corporate sponsors & the Friends of the Library.
Holiday Events
Click on each event title for more information.
"Mr. Dickens Tells a Christmas Carol"
Sunday, December 7th at 3 p.m.
Tree Designers
2025 Judges
George Wyper
George Wyper is a beloved honorary trustee and former Board President of Darien Library. He founded and was a managing member of Wyper Capital Management, and has also held senior executive positions at Warburg Pincus and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. George is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and earned his MBA from the Yale School of Management.
An avid golfer, he currently serves as President of the United States Seniors' Golf Association.
Tessa Wegert
She is the critically acclaimed author of the Shana Merchant mysteries, as well as the North Country series, beginning with In the Bones. Her books have received numerous starred reviews and have been featured on PBS and NPR Radio.
A former journalist and copywriter, Tessa grew up in Quebec and now lives with her husband and children in Connecticut, where she co-founded Sisters in Crime CT and serves on the board of International Thriller Writers (ITW).
Pamela Dey Vossler
She is a veteran strategic communications, content development, engagement professional with deep experience in creating compelling messaging across a wide array of media platforms to meet a broad range of communication goals.
A longtime resident of Darien where she lives with her husband and raised two children, Pam is currently the editor-in-chief and co-founder of Darien MagazineCT.