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Cry Every Time

These books are for people who embrace their "feels" and are looking for stories and characters that will guarantee to leave some tear stains on the page. Many books are under the "teen" section, but this is a category for anyone with a good emotional range, though never fear we've heard crying is a therapeutic experience.

Last Updated 4 years ago
(12 items)

Read in A Day: Graphic Novel Edition

Not huge into drowning in a 500 page novel? Never fear we have a completely legitimate list of books for the person who wants a good (and fast) story. Graphic novels are great for anyone but especially the: slow reader, comic book fan, reluctant readers, teens, grandparents, and anyone in between.

Last Updated 4 years ago
(10 items)

Fourth to Sixth Graders Book Club Choices

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 ...

Last Updated 1 year ago
(12 items)

Mystery Reader Book Recommendations: Grades 3 and up

So you're visiting your child's classroom and reading them a story! Here are some recommendations for older kids.

Last Updated 1 year ago
(26 items)

Branch Books: Adventure

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.

Last Updated 4 years ago
(7 items)

Branch Books: Realistic Fiction

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.

Last Updated 4 years ago
(10 items)

New Children's Books: July 2017

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 ...

Last Updated 3 years ago
(8 items)

New Children's Books: August 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 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 ...

Last Updated 3 years ago
(10 items)

New Children's Books: September 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 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 ...

Last Updated 3 years ago
(14 items)

Holiday Gift Guide for Kids and Teens 2017

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.

Last Updated 3 years ago
(8 items)

2018 Youth Media Award Winners

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 ...

Last Updated 2 years ago
(36 items)

The Hate U Give Read-Alikes

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.

Last Updated 2 years ago
(8 items)

If You Like Out of My Mind

Did you love the book OUT OF MY MIND by Sharon Draper? Check out these middle grade books!

Last Updated 2 years ago
(13 items)

New Children's Books: March 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

Last Updated 1 year ago
(14 items)

YA Books for Middle Grade Readers

A list of Young Adults books that are also appropriate for the older Middle Grade reader.

Last Updated 1 year ago
(22 items)

New for Teens: March 2019

Find something new to read this month, or place holds on some of the smoking hot titles that came out in March!

Last Updated 1 year ago
(15 items)

New Children's Books: April 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 fourth month of 2019.

Last Updated 1 year ago
(18 items)

Children in Grades 2-3 Reading at a 5th Grade Level

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.

Last Updated 1 year ago
(30 items)

Mystery Books for ages 9-12

Great mystery stories for middle grade readers!

Last Updated 1 year ago
(20 items)

New Children's Books: May 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 fifth month of 2019.

Last Updated 1 year ago
(21 items)

2020 Nutmeg Book Award Intermediate Nominees

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!

Last Updated 1 year ago
(10 items)

MMS Summer Reading 2019

Check out our favorite titles for middle school!

Last Updated 1 year ago
(19 items)

New Children's Books: July 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.

Last Updated 1 year ago
(11 items)

New Children's Books: August 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.

Last Updated 1 year ago
(16 items)

New Children's Books: October 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.

Last Updated 1 year ago
(42 items)

New Children's Books: November 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 eleventh month of 2019.

Last Updated 1 year ago
(29 items)

MMS Holocaust Book List

Suggested reading for MMS readers about the Holocaust, WWII, or Antisemitism including fiction and nonfiction titles.

Last Updated 1 year ago
(29 items)

Darien Library's Best of the Decade in Young Adult Fiction

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 young adult fiction titles by year.

Last Updated 1 year ago
(20 items)

Youth Media Awards 2020

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.

Last Updated 11 months ago
(60 items)

Tweenage Wasteland: Digital Edition

Recommendations for young fans of dystopian fiction.

Last Updated 9 months ago
(16 items)

Middle School Summer Reading 2020

Summer Reading 2020 for Middlesex Middle School!

Last Updated 7 months ago
(14 items)

Holy Comics, Batman: Digital Edition

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with these great graphic reads, all available for free through the library’s digital collections.

Last Updated 8 months ago
(32 items)

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Digital Edition

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with these librarian-recommended titles.

Last Updated 8 months ago
(29 items)

2021 Nutmeg Book Award Intermediate Nominees

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!

Last Updated 8 months ago
(9 items)

New Children's Books: April 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 fourth month of 2020.

Last Updated 8 months ago
(20 items)

Mental Health Awareness Month: Digital Edition

Take a moment to focus on your mental health and well-being with these great books for families and children.

Last Updated 8 months ago
(19 items)

Pride Month Picks

Celebrate Pride Month with one of these fantastic rainbow reads!

Last Updated 2 months ago
(36 items)

We Created a Monster: Digital Edition

Darien’s One Book One Community program starts up soon. Get into the spooky spirit with these great monster books!

Last Updated 7 months ago
(22 items)

Social Justice for Kids

"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.

Last Updated 7 months ago
(61 items)

Black Lives Matter

A collection of YA titles written by Black authors.

Last Updated 7 months ago
(64 items)

New Childrens Books: May 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 fifth month of 2020.

Last Updated 7 months ago
(30 items)

World Refugee Day

June 20th is World Refugee Day. Here are just a few titles to help spark a discussion with your family.

Last Updated 7 months ago
(18 items)

Darien Time Machine 3000: Then and Now

Need a great Then & Now title to complete your Summer Reading timeline? Try one of these librarian recommendations!

Last Updated 7 months ago
(21 items)

Darien Time Machine 3000: Historical Fiction

Need a great historical fiction title to complete your Summer Reading Timeline? Try one of these librarian recommendations!

Last Updated 7 months ago
(27 items)

Darien Time Machine 3000: Biographies

Need a great biography to complete your Summer Reading Timeline? Try one of these librarian recommendations!

Last Updated 7 months ago
(23 items)

Darien Time Machine 3000: Series Books

Need a great series title to complete your Summer Reading Timeline? Try one of these librarian recommendations!

Last Updated 7 months ago
(49 items)

Darien Time Machine 3000: Green Covers

Need a great book with a green cover to complete your Summer Reading Timeline? Try one of these librarian recommendations!

Last Updated 7 months ago
(22 items)

Darien Time Machine 3000: Graphic Novels

Need a great graphic novel to complete your Summer Reading Timeline? Try one of these librarian recommendations!

Last Updated 7 months ago
(26 items)

Summertime When the Weather is Hot

Summer is officially here! Celebrate with some of our favorite warm-weather reads for children 0-12.

Last Updated 7 months ago
(24 items)

Don't You Forget About Me

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!

Last Updated 6 months ago
(28 items)

Listen to Me: Audiobook Recommendations

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.

Last Updated 5 months ago
(32 items)

New Children's Books: June 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 sixth month of 2020.

Last Updated 6 months ago
(40 items)

New Children's Books: July 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.

Last Updated 6 months ago
(24 items)

Binge-Worthy Books

Check out this list of reads we know you won’t be able to put down.

Last Updated 5 months ago
(24 items)

New Children's Books: August 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 eighth month of 2020.

Last Updated 5 months ago
(24 items)

Just the Facts, Please

Looking for a great nonfiction title to share with your curious kid? Check out these librarian recommendations!

Last Updated 5 months ago
(34 items)

Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these librarian recommendations.

Last Updated 4 months ago
(37 items)

New Children's Books: September 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 ninth month of 2020.

Last Updated 4 months ago
(39 items)

Cozy Fall Reads

Fall is just around the corner. Here are some of our favorite sweater-weather reads for kids and families.

Last Updated 4 months ago
(20 items)

What Makes A Hero

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, as these great librarian-recommendations show!

Last Updated 4 months ago
(18 items)

2020 National Book Award for Young People's Literature

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.

Last Updated 2 months ago
(10 items)

Spine-Chilling Stories to Share

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.

Last Updated 3 months ago
(25 items)

New Children's Books: October 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 tenth month of 2020.

Last Updated 3 months ago
(58 items)

Native American Heritage Month

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with one of these librarian recommendations.

Last Updated 2 months ago
(26 items)

Modern Classics for Kids

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.

Last Updated 2 months ago
(21 items)

New Children's Books: November 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 eleventh month of 2020.

Last Updated 2 months ago
(36 items)

Feast Your Ears on These

Audiobook recommendations the whole family will enjoy.

Last Updated 2 months ago
(19 items)

New Children's Books: December 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 twelfth month of 2020.

Last Updated 1 month ago
(37 items)

Kids Video Games: Wii and Wii U

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.

Last Updated 1 month ago
(56 items)

Kids Video Games: Xbox

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.

Last Updated 1 month ago
(44 items)

Kids Video Games: PlayStation

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.

Last Updated 1 month ago
(29 items)

Kids Video Games: Nintendo Switch

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.

Last Updated 1 month ago
(46 items)

As Seen on TV

Great books for teens and their DVD adaptations!

Last Updated 1 month ago
(44 items)

Read It, Watch It

Books so great, they made them into movies!

Last Updated 1 month ago
(59 items)

New Children's Books: January 2021

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.

Last Updated 2 weeks ago
(67 items)

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