Misinformation, quotes out of context, viral stories — it seems like the proliferation of fake news has reached an all-time high.

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— an announcement from Darien Library

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Every day, our librarians receive questions about whether a certain website can be trusted, whether a news story is factual or not, and how to determine if something is a credible piece of information. Learn to discern what’s real and what’s not for yourself.

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News Verified

Did Frank Sinatra write a letter to George Michael? Yes! With your Connecticut library card, you can see the full text of Sinatra’s letter. It was published in the Los Angeles Times on Sept. 16, 1990. View the tweet that inspired this verification.

We often take pictures and videos at our events. Here’s why.