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Welcome to Bookworms at Home--the online version of Miss Maria’s popular Bookworms program, our book + craft club for kids ages 4 to 7! Each project is designed to be done with common household items, but feel free to substitute items for anything you might not have--your craft will be uniquely yours!
Welcome to the first of many Homeschool Play posts, a new resource for you to use to entertain and teach kids during this time of social distancing! ### The Water Cycle Today's post celebrates the water cycle! April showers bring May flowers, right? But what’s the science behind all those April showers? Introduce your kids to the water cycle with a few fun activities! ...
Extra, extra, read all about it! Hot off the presses, your Darien Librarians are here to bring you not one but TWO brand new free resources to teach your kids about the novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19! ### First up:
We are so excited to introduce you to Family Art Party--the online version of Miss Maria’s popular Preschool Art Party program! Each project is designed to be done with common household items, but feel free to substitute items for anything you might not have--your craft will be uniquely yours!
Merge pretend play and math practice in this fun family activity! Turn a play kitchen (or imaginary food!) into a cafe complete with a menu, servers, and play money for a morning of family fun that doubles as math time. To start, I prepped some play money--green construction paper turned into $1, $5, and $10 bills, but I used real coins to add an air of seriousness to our play.
Check out Lerner Digital’s Distance Learning Library! To help librarians, teachers and educators better aid students with remote learning, Lerner Publishing Group has made a selection of their digital products available for free through the end of June. All of the available titles are read-alouds, though you can choose not to utilize this featur ...
Hello again from the front lines of homeschooling! If you’re looking to engage a multi-age group of young kids, we have a fabulous series of activities today that will interest and excite your small crew. ### Insects and Arachnids Do you ever find yourself, a grown adult, feeling confused about the difference between insects and spiders? Well, prepare to learn along with your childr ...
Welcome back to Homeschool Play, where we’re merging learning and play that the whole family can enjoy. Let’s start off the week by telling some stories. Storytelling is an ancient art form, practiced by our oldest ancestors--and yet we still enjoy stories today!
Welcome back to Bookworms at Home--the online version of Miss Maria’s popular Bookworms program, our book + craft club for kids ages 4 to 7! Each project is designed to be done with common household items, but feel free to substitute items for anything you might not have--your craft will be uniquely yours! Today we’re bringing our creative efforts to Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in th ...
Welcome back to Homeschool Play, where we’re merging learning and play that the whole family can enjoy. We’re wrapping up this week with a series of basic chemical reactions that you can explore at home! ### Let’s Get Started! We started off the day by defining a chemical reaction. I relied heavily on the Kids Britannica defi ...
Welcome back to Family Art Party--the online version of Miss Maria’s popular Preschool Art Party program! Each project is designed to be done with common household items, but feel free to substitute items for anything you might not have--your craft will be uniquely yours!
Welcome back to Homeschool Play, where we’re merging learning and play that the whole family can enjoy. Today we’re combining art and letter recognition!
Welcome back to Bookworms at Home--the online version of Miss Maria’s popular Bookworms program, our book + craft club for kids ages 4 to 7! Each project is designed to be done with common household items, but feel free to substitute items for anything you might not have--your craft will be uniquely yours! Today we’re having a pizza party! What do you like on your pizza? Do you go for s ...
Darien Library’s readers have a wide range of interests, and we love helping our patrons find that perfect next read. But within the Children’s Library, historical fiction is a perennial favorite. So here are a few of our favorite historical fiction titles, all available digitally via OverDrive or Hoopla, for your social distancing reading needs:
Welcome back to Homeschool Play, where we’re merging learning and play that the whole family can enjoy. Today we’re turning preschool math into play by exploring patterns and playing a number recognition game! ### Let’s get started! You can practice patterns with all kinds of household items. Make patterns out of different colored books, draw patterns of shapes on paper, or make pa ...
Welcome back to Homeschool Play, where we’re merging learning and play that the whole family can enjoy. Today we’re practicing hand-eye coordination and some zen mess making by painting toys with finger paint!
Welcome back to Homeschool Play! Today's extra special post features a free resource currently being offered by Gale, one of our many database resources. Through Gale, we are proud to offer free access to Miss Humblebee's Academy, a Preschool Readiness program created for kids ages 3 to 6.
Welcome back to Bookworms at Home--the online version of Miss Maria’s popular Bookworms program, our book + craft club for kids ages 4 to 7! Each project is designed to be done with common household items, but feel free to substitute items for anything you might not have--your craft will be uniquely yours!
Did you know May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month? During May, we celebrate Asian and Pacific Islanders in the United States - and one of our favorite ways to do that is to read books by and about Asian/Pacific Americans! We’ve created a great booklist you can reference for a variety o ...
Welcome back to Homeschool Play, where we’re merging learning and play that the whole family can enjoy. Today we’re testing acids and bases using common household substances! Was anyone else’s favorite part of chemistry class the part where you got to test acids and bases using pH test strips? There was something so magical about watching the strip change colors, like it was giving me some secr ...
Welcome back to Homeschool Play, where we’re merging learning and play that the whole family can enjoy. Today we’re making a simple toilet paper tube contraption to help your preschooler or early elementary school child practice addition!
Did you know May is Mystery Month? The Children’s Library has some great recommendations for the super-sleuth in your life, a whole list of which you can find here. While all of the titles on this list are top-notch, here are just a few of our favorites:
Welcome back to Homeschool Play, where we’re merging learning and play that the whole family can enjoy. Today we’re combining sensory play and color mixing with a hearty dose of play.
Welcome back to Homeschool Play, where we’re merging learning and play that the whole family can enjoy. Today we are creating a sensory invitation to play with water, chalk, and tree branches. This activity is drawn from the book Play, Make, Create by Meri Cherry, which contains many fabulous process-based art projects. The th ...
Welcome back to Bookworms at Home--the online version of Miss Maria’s popular Bookworms program, our book + craft club for kids ages 4 to 7! Each project is designed to be done with common household items, but feel free to substitute items for anything you might not have--your craft will be uniquely yours!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while we all struggle to find the time to support our own mental well being, we might not realize our children need the same care. According to the Child Mind Institute’s 2018 Children’s Mental Health Report, anxiety affects 30% of children and adolescents, but 80% never get help. Untreated, anxiety diso ...
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Welcome back to Family Art Party--the online version of our popular Preschool Art Party program. Each project is designed to be done with common household items, but feel free to substitute items for anything you might not have--your craft will be uniquely yours!
Welcome back to Homeschool Play, where we’re merging learning and play that the whole family can enjoy. Today we are joining in to celebrate One Book, One Community by drawing our own monsters!
According to The Conscious Kid - a resource I highly recommend you check out - “experts recommend acknowledging and naming race and racism with children as early and as often as possible” to counter racial bias. Referencing title lists from a variety of sources, including The Conscious Kid and Soc ...
Darien’s One Book One Community program has officially launched! While we have a lot of great book recommendations up on our main page for the event, here are a few of our favorite monster-themed stories for the youngest readers out there:
Welcome back to Homeschool Play, where we’re merging learning and play that the whole family can enjoy. Today we are playing a simple game to engage the creativity of the whole family.
A relatively recent policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) outlines the myriad ways racism negatively impacts the health and well-being of Black, Indigenous and People of Color. While healthcare professionals are certainly in an ideal place to tackle racial inequality in our healthcare system, addressing racism can’t end ...
June has arrived, and that means it’s time to pull out those Pride Month picks to share with your family! If you’re not quite sure where to start, we’ve got you covered with a list full of suggestions. Here, we’ve highlighted just a few of our favorites:
Classics are classic for a reason: They’re generally well-loved and remembered fondly. But sometimes even the classics need a little update. So if you’re looking for some more modern reading alternatives to classic favorites, look no further! ...
Welcome back to Homeschool Play, where we’re merging learning and play that the whole family can enjoy. Today we are engaging in some low-key spatial learning for preschoolers by matching rocks!
Now more than ever, you may be considering the importance of diversifying your child’s reading selections. After all, reading fiction has been shown to increase empathy and compassion. Not only that, but in this particular moment in our history, reading books by and about people of color (particularly Black people) can aid in combating the racis ...
The Summer Solstice was Saturday, June 20th, which means it’s officially time to roll out those warm-weather reads you’ve been craving! We have a great list of recommendations for children available on our Book Lists page, but I’ve highlighted some personal favorites here:
Welcome back to Summer Reading Fun, where we highlight some of our favorite Summer Reading books and show off fun extension activities to take your enjoyment of our list of Summer Reading books to the next level!
Welcome back to Summer Reading Fun, where we highlight some of our favorite Summer Reading books and show off fun extension activities to take your enjoyment of our list of Summer Reading books to the next level!
Resources to help families with important conversations. ### COVID-19 * [Talking with Children about COVID-19](https://dar.to/3demdE6 "Talking with Children about COVID-19") ### Race & Racism * [Social Justice Booklist](https://dar.to/2U12Dof "Social Justice Booklist") * [How to Help Kids Handle the News](https://dar.to/2N8U4nr "How to Help Kids Handle the News") ### LG ...
Experience the joy of the Children's Library at home! Our themed boxes have been curated by the Youth Services librarians to bring the experience of a library visit to your home. Every Little Library Box includes a new book to add to your personal collection along with two to ...
The 2017 Intermediate Nutmeg Awards were announced on Sunday, May 1, 2016. The Intermediate list is created for kids in grades 4-6. Which book do you think will win? Check out the list below and start reading today!
Check out this list of great new books for Kids in Kindergarten and First Grade. We shared these books when we visited your school! Can you read them all before the summer is over?
Check out this list of great new books for Kids in Second and Third Grade. We shared these books when we visited your school! Can you read them all before the summer is over?
Check out this list of great new books for Kids in Fourth and Fifth Grade. We shared these books when we visited your school! Can you read them all before the summer is over?
Check out this list of great new books for Kids and Teens attending Middlesex Middle School. We shared these books when we visited your school! Can you read them all before the summer is over?
The books you loved growing up are the ones your parents loved and your child will love them too.
You can find these titles on both the F5 and the Kids Side of the Children's Library.
You can find these books on both the F5 and the Kids side of the Children's Library.
You can find these books by or About Native Americans on both the F5 and the Kids Side of the Children's Library.
You can find these books on both the F5 and the Kids side of the Children's Library
Select a book from our list of book club choices for first to third graders. Ask any Children's librarian for more information. ### Kids Book Club Kits * A book summary and five copies of the book * Discussion starters and questions * Further resources such as websites or extended reading opportunities * Borrow the Kit for three weeks ### Kids Book Club Guidelines * Check out the kit ...
Select a book from our list of book club choices for first to third graders. Ask any Children's librarian for more information. ### Kids Book Club Kits * A book summary and five copies of the book * Discussion starters and questions * Further resources such as websites or extended reading opportunities * Borrow the Kit for three weeks ### Kids Book Club Guidelines * Check out the kit ...
So you're visiting your child's classroom and reading them a story! Here are some recommendations for older kids.
If you're headed into your child's classroom and need a book to read as a Mystery Reader, look no further. These are great read-alouds!
High Quality Stories on a Lower Reading Level (Hi-Lo). Great for children ages 9-12 who struggle with reading "at-level books" due to a reading disability.
High Quality Stories on a Lower Reading Level (Hi-Lo). Great for children ages 9-12 who struggle with reading "at-level books" due to a reading disability.
High Quality Stories on a Lower Reading Level (Hi-Lo). Great for children ages 9-12 who struggle with reading "at-level books" due to a reading disability.
Books you need to know about to help make your "Sound Challenge" a success! *Note* These books are will be marked "Library-Use Only" during the assignment time frame.
Great read alouds to celebrate the voices of African-American literature all year long!
Celebrate Black History Month with the whole family with these hand-picked titles.
Sometimes life brings us challenges that can be difficult to talk about with your child. Let a book help start the conversation.
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the second month of 2017. For a complete list of children's books published this month, visit [Publisher's Weekly on-sale calendar](http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-to ...
Spring has sprung! Celebrate springtime with these refreshing read alouds for all ages.
Stories about children with Autism for young readers.
Some of our favorite children's poetry books include works from beloved poets such as Shel Silverstein, Jack Prelutsky, and Marilyn Singer.
New Children's Books: May 2017 On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the fifth month of 2017. For a complete list of children's books published this month, visit [Publisher's Weekly on-sale calendar](http:// ...
Check out this list of great new books for Kids in Fourth and Fifth Grade. We shared these books when we visited your school! Can you read them all before the summer is over?
Check out this list of great new books for Kids in Second and Third Grade. We shared these books when we visited your school! Can you read them all before the summer is over?
Check out this list of great new books for Kids in Kindergarten and First Grade. We shared these books when we visited your school! Can you read them all before the summer is over?
Here are the 2018 Nutmeg Elementary Nominees! Which one is your favorite?
Here are the 2018 Nutmeg Intermediate Nominees. Which one will be your favorite?
Books for all ages written by and about the trans* and gender nonconforming community.
New Children's Books: July 2017 On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the seventh month of 2017. For a complete list of children's books published this month, visit [Publisher's Weekly on-sale calendar](http ...
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the eighth month of 2017. For a complete list of children's books published this month, visit [Publisher's Weekly on-sale calendar](https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-t ...
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the ninth month of 2017. For a complete list of children's books published this month, visit [Publisher's Weekly on-sale calendar](https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-to ...
Join us in celebrating National Banned Books Week by reading a banned book during the week of September 24th through 30th. In fact, read a whole slew of banned books whenever you want. Here is a bucket list of banned books spanning everything from children books to YA novels to literary classics. Remember, words have power.
The best gift suggestions from babies to teens! [Watch our video](https://dar.to/2B2Z3BK "Watch our video") or [download the PDF](https://dar.to/2jv5RxU "Download the PDF") which shows the complete list.
The American Library Association's Youth Media Awards were announced this morning, Monday, February 12, 2018. These awards include the **Newbery Medal** (for distinguished children's book writing), the **Printz** (for distinguished writing for teens), the **Caldecott Medal** (for distinguished illustrations), the **Seibert Award** (for distinguished non-fiction), and the **Geisel** (for distin ...
Here are the 2019 Nutmeg Intermediate Nominees. Which one will be your favorite?
Here are the 2019 Nutmeg Elementary Nominees! Which one is your favorite?
Check out this list of great new books for Kids in Kindergarten and First Grade. We shared these books when we visited your school! Can you read them all before the summer is over?
Check out this list of great new books for Kids in Second and Third Grade. We shared these books when we visited your school! Can you read them all before the summer is over?
Check out this list of great new books for Kids in Fourth and Fifth Grade. We shared these books when we visited your school! Can you read them all before the summer is over?
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month was started in 1977 via Congressman Representative Frank Horton. In 1992, Congress formally designated May as [Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month](https://dar.to/2IGid51 "Asian Pacific American Heritage Month"). President Barack Obama issued a [proclamation](https://dar.to/2kgB9bM "proclamation") in 2009 which included the new name Asian American and Pacifi ...
The book _[The Hate U Give](https://dar.to/2ErWEDA)_ by Angie Thomas asks a lot of questions for teens and adults. Here are some books for younger children to help start those important family conversations.
Did you love the book OUT OF MY MIND by Sharon Draper? Check out these middle grade books!
Raina Telgemeier, author/illustrator of the graphic novel SMILE, recommends her favorite graphic novels! Check out the full list on her[ Twitter page. ](https://twitter.com/goraina/status/1072268841877565440)
Our picks for the best pictures books of 2018!
Our picks for the best beginning reader books of 2018!
Our picks for the best graphic novels of 2018!
Our picks for the best kids fiction books from 2018!
Our picks for the best kids nonfiction books of 2018!
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the second month of 2019.
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the third month of 2019
A list of Young Adults books that are also appropriate for the older Middle Grade reader.
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the fourth month of 2019.
A list designed to help adults recommend age appropriate titles that will challenge advanced readers. These books are from the booklist [READING BEYOND](https://www.cbcbooks.org/readers/reading-lists/reading-beyond/), chosen by the ALA-CBC (American Library Association & Children’s Book Council) Joint Committee.
A list designed to help adults recommend age appropriate titles that will challenge advanced readers. These books are from the booklist [READING BEYOND](https://www.cbcbooks.org/readers/reading-lists/reading-beyond/), chosen by the ALA-CBC (American Library Association & Children’s Book Council) Joint Committee.
A list designed to help adults recommend age appropriate titles that will challenge advanced readers. These books are from the booklist [READING BEYOND](https://www.cbcbooks.org/readers/reading-lists/reading-beyond/), chosen by the ALA-CBC (American Library Association & Children’s Book Council) Joint Committee.
Great mystery stories for middle grade readers!
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the fifth month of 2019.
The 2020 Intermediate Nutmeg Awards were announced on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Intermediate list is created for kids in grades 4-6. Which book do you think will win? Check out the list below and start reading today!
The 2020 Elementary Nutmeg Awards were announced on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Intermediate list is created for kids in grades K-3. Which book do you think will win? Check out the list below and start reading today!
Check out this list of great new books for Kids in Kindergarten and First Grade. We shared these books when we visited your school! Can you read them all before the summer is over?
Check out this list of great new books for Kids in Second and Third Grade. We shared these books when we visited your school! Can you read them all before the summer is over?
Check out this list of great new books for Kids in Fourth and Fifth Grade. We shared these books when we visited your school! Can you read them all before the summer is over?
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the sixth month of 2019.
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the seventh month of 2019.
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the eighth month of 2019.
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the ninth month of 2019.
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the tenth month of 2019.
These adventure books will have the reader on the edge of their seat as they solve mysteries, race against time, and decode thrilling puzzles.
Jump into a time machine with these historical reads. Explore the past through exquisite details, realistic characters, and inspiring stories to put you in another person's shoes.
Dragons, witches, unicorns--oh my! Journey into another world with these magical reads, filled with fantastic landscapes, mighty heroes, and the most enchanting spells.
Grab a box of tissues and immerse yourself in these emotional and inspiring books with characters you want to befriend.
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the eleventh month of 2019.
Get ready to laugh your way through these funny and witty reads that should get even the most serious reader to smile.
Say goodbye to Wikipedia and discover amazing facts about the world around us in these non-fiction books! Warning: knowledge seekers may not be able to stop at just one book.
If you're looking for books to encourage kindness, unity, and peace, you've come to the right place! Below you'll find an ever-expanding list of some of our favorite titles geared toward school-age children.
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the twelfth month of 2019.
Looking for books you can read and listen to at the same time? Check out this great list of titles the Children's Library has in print and audio format.
What a great decade of books! It would be hard for us to decide our favorites so we put together a list of the twenty most popular items checked out over the past ten years. Starting in 2010, below you'll find the two most checked out children's titles by year.
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the first month of 2020.
In response to acts of domestic terrorism and rising anti-Semitism, the Association of Jewish Libraries created a series of book lists for young readers. The following titles are available in the Darien Children's Library.
The American Library Association announced their Youth Media Awards this week. Check out this list of notable books for children and young adults, or check [ALA's website](http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2020/01/american-library-association-announces-2020-youth-media-award-winners) for a complete run-down of the winners.
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the second month of 2020.
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the third month of 2020.
Say goodbye to Wikipedia and discover amazing facts about the world around us in these non-fiction books! Warning: knowledge seekers may not be able to stop at just one book.
Get ready to laugh your way through these funny and witty reads that should get even the most serious reader to smile.
Grab a box of tissues and immerse yourself in these emotional and inspiring books with characters you want to befriend
Dragons, witches, unicorns--oh my! Journey into another world with these magical reads, filled with fantastic landscapes, mighty heroes, and the most enchanting spells.
Jump into a time machine with these historical reads. Explore the past through exquisite details, realistic characters, and inspiring stories to put you in another person's shoes.
These adventure books will have the reader on the edge of their seat as they solve mysteries, race against time, and decode thrilling puzzles.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with one of these great titles, all available through our digital collections.
Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if animals could talk? Check out some of these great titles to see the sort of wackiness that would ensue!
In desperate need of some peace and quiet? Check out one of these great e-audiobooks, perfect for a family storytime break.
Great realistic fiction recommendations for 4th and 5th graders.
Funny fiction for 2nd and 3rd graders.
Celebrate Earth Day with one of these environmentally-focused reads.
Recommendations for young fans of dystopian fiction.
Celebrate National Poetry Month with these collections and novels in verse.
Check out these great adventure stories geared toward school-age children.
Great science fiction picks for 8-12 year olds.
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with these great graphic reads, all available for free through the library’s digital collections.
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with these librarian-recommended titles.
The 2021 Elementary Nutmeg Awards were announced on Friday, May 1, 2020. The Elementary list is created for kids in grades K-3. Which book do you think will win? Check out the list below and start reading today!
The 2021 Intermediate Nutmeg Awards were announced on Friday, May 1, 2020. The Intermediate list is created for kids in grades 4-6 Which book do you think will win? Check out the list below and start reading today!
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the fourth month of 2020.
Celebrate Mystery Month with these librarian-recommended reads.
Not all heroes wear capes. Celebrate the helpers in your community with these great reads!
Take a moment to focus on your mental health and well-being with these great books for families and children.
Celebrate Pride Month with one of these fantastic rainbow reads!
Darien’s One Book One Community program starts up soon. Get into the spooky spirit with these great monster books!
"To counter racist socialization and racial bias, experts recommend acknowledging and naming race and racism with children as early and as often as possible.” - [The Conscious Kid](https://dar.to/2zHGsMX) The titles on this list are geared toward a variety of ages and address issues of racism and social justice, with a focus on resistance and resilience.
Check out this list of great new books for Kids in Kindergarten and First Grade. We told you all about some of these titles in our booktalk videos! Can you read them all before the summer is over?
Check out this list of great new books for Kids in Second and Third Grade. We told you all about some of these titles in our booktalk videos! Can you read them all before the summer is over?
Check out this list of great new books for Kids in Fourth and Fifth Grade. We told you all about some of these titles in our booktalk videos! Can you read them all before the summer is over?
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the fifth month of 2020.
June 20th is World Refugee Day. Here are just a few titles to help spark a discussion with your family.
Need a great Then & Now title to complete your Summer Reading timeline? Try one of these librarian recommendations!
Need a great historical fiction title to complete your Summer Reading Timeline? Try one of these librarian recommendations!
Need a great biography to complete your Summer Reading Timeline? Try one of these librarian recommendations!
Need a great series title to complete your Summer Reading Timeline? Try one of these librarian recommendations!
Need a great book with a green cover to complete your Summer Reading Timeline? Try one of these librarian recommendations!
Need a great graphic novel to complete your Summer Reading Timeline? Try one of these librarian recommendations!
Summer is officially here! Celebrate with some of our favorite warm-weather reads for children 0-12.
Looking for an award-winning book your kids haven't already read? Check out this list of librarian recommendations, all of which have won a prestigious award or honor!
Need a good audiobook to keep the kids entertained? Check out these great librarian recommendations, available digitally via OverDrive or Hoopla, or physically in the Children’s Library.
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the sixth month of 2020.
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the seventh month of 2020.
Check out this list of reads we know you won’t be able to put down.
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the eighth month of 2020.
Looking for a great nonfiction title to share with your curious kid? Check out these librarian recommendations!
Check out this list for librarian-recommended titles all about starting or returning to school.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these librarian recommendations.
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the ninth month of 2020.
Fall is just around the corner. Here are some of our favorite sweater-weather reads for kids and families.
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, as these great librarian-recommendations show!
The National Book Foundation announced the Longlist for the 2020 National Book Award for Young People's Literature last week. Finalists will be revealed October 6th, but for now, here are the longlisted titles for children and teens.
Whether you’re looking for something truly frightful or just want to celebrate the scary season, we’ve got you covered with these librarian recommendations.
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the tenth month of 2020.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with one of these librarian recommendations.
Looking for a great title to share with your child? Check out these librarian recommendations for kids in kindergarten to second grade.
Looking for a great title to share with your child? Check out these librarian recommendations for kids in third through fifth grade.
Running out of classics to share with your children? Check out this list of librarian-recommended titles that are sure to be considered classics one day.
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the eleventh month of 2020.
Audiobook recommendations the whole family will enjoy.
Looking for a way to commemorate Veterans Day this year? Why not check out one of these librarian recommended titles?
Looking for some great titles to share with your kindergartener or first grader? We've got some fantastic librarian recommendations, both old and new, we know you'll love!
Looking for some great titles to share with your second or third grader? We've got some fantastic librarian recommendations, both old and new, we know you'll love!
Looking for some great titles to share with your fourth or fifth grader? We've got some fantastic librarian recommendations, both old and new, we know you'll love!
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the twelfth month of 2020.
Looking for a video game the whole family will enjoy? You can find our complete list of Wii and Wii U games rated E and E10+ here, all of which are currently available via holds pick up.
Looking for a video game the whole family will enjoy? You can find our complete list of Xbox games rated E and E10+ here, all of which are currently available via holds pick up.
Looking for a video game the whole family will enjoy? You can find our complete list of PlayStation games rated E and E10+ here, all of which are currently available via holds pick up.
Looking for a video game the whole family will enjoy? You can find our complete list of Nintendo Switch games rated E and E10+ here, all of which are currently available via holds pick up.
Celebrate Hanukkah with these librarian-recommended titles.
Celebrate Kwanzaa with these librarian-recommended titles.
Celebrate Christmas with these librarian-recommended titles.
Some of our favorite Winter nature books, selected just for you.
2020 was an unprecedented year in many ways. You may not have had time to get through your TBR pile. Don't let 2020's unsung gems pass you by without a look. Check out a book you may have missed the first time around!
On the hunt for something new and exciting? Looking for a great new author or the next book in your favorite series? Below you'll find a list of brand new children's books available here at Darien Library, published in the first month of 2021.