Hours: Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m.
Children don't come with instructions, but that doesn't mean you have to raise your child alone. We have books and videos to help you get through those early days, the tantrums, all the way up to the Birds and the Bees. We support early literacy in pre-readers with special services and programs for them.
We also offer programs throughout the year to address common childhood issues. View upcoming programs
Storytimes are for babies, toddlers and children up to age 5. The Children's Library offers other programs for children up to age 12. Currently all our storytimes are virtual and require registration. View Storytime listings
You can still support early literacy when you’re not at storytime in the library! Just make sure to Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play with your child at home and on the go. For more information including tips, book recommendations, and songs check out our Early Literacy page.
Start your pre-reader early on the path to literacy with our Early Literacy iPads. Each iPad comes pre-loaded with apps to help build early literacy skills. The iPads are for children 5 and under. View the current selection of apps
For children ages 5 to 9-years old, borrow an Elementary iPad. The apps are organized into folders similar to our non-fiction section. App topics: coding, creating, facts, fun, interactive books, math, reading, and science. View the current selection of apps
Follow the Children's Library on Instagram @darienchildrenslibrary for early literacy tips, book recommendations and other fun library related things.
Each month the Children and Teen librarians recommend great new reads, highlight books you should be reading, and point you towards your new favorites! Sign up for the Children's Library Bulletin
Start your very own book club with Book Club Kits from the Children's Library. Choose a book, check out five copies, and receive a discussion guide in your kit. The guide includes a book summary, discussion questions, and further activities to enhance the reading experience.
Our youth services librarians have curated a list of the best and most helpful resources to assist your child with their homework. The four study guides on American Colonies and Revolution, Connecticut and Darien, Earth and Space, and Western Expansion are aimed at specific school units. View all of the Homework Help resources.
Do your Scouts need to earn their Library Badge? Email the Children's Library to schedule your visit.