Learn about an Old Master artist, see an acclaimed move about children’s TV host Fred Rodgers, listen to a story by the sea, join the Darien Library Teen Advisory Board, learn about succession planning for your business, knit, write, play with Legos.
All these and more activities and events are coming Darien Library in just the next week.
— This announcement is from the latest Darien Library weekly events newsletter. You can browse Darien Library events here.
Highlight: Lecture on Delacroix at the Met
- Come learn about the latest Met exhibit on the drawings of Eugène Delacroix. This is the first North American exhibition of Delacroix’s work in 50 years. Page Knox will share the beauty behind this French Romantic artist’s works on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m.
— Pat Sheary, Programming Librarian
Registration Required for These Programs
Click on the title to register:
Emoji Plushies
Monday, Sept. 17 at 3 p.m.
Ages 12 to 18
Business Succession Planning
Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m.
We’re looking for new members!
For Adults
No registration required for these programs. Just walk in:
The No-No Boy Project
Sunday, Sept. 16 at 5 p.m.
Roadblocks to Republic:
The Newburgh Incident
Monday, Sept. 17 at 3 p.m.
Senior Moments: Justice Denied
Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m.
Wednesday Matinee:
“I Can Only Imagine”
Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 1:30 p.m.
Knit One, Crochet Too
Thursday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m.
The Met Lecture:
Delacroix Drawings
Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m.
Writer’s Workshop
Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m.
Friday Night Feature:
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
Friday, Sept. 21 at 6:30 or 8:30 p.m.
For Kids and Teens
No registration required for these programs. Just walk in:
LEGO Club
Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m.
Ages 5 and up
Stories by the Sea at Weed Beach
Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 10:30 a.m.
All ages — need Darien beach pass
Open TEA Room: Accordion Books
Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 4 p.m.
Grades 3 to 6
Toddler Tales
Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 9:30 a.m.
Walkers up to 36 months
Baby Laptime
Thursday, Sept. 20 at 9:30 a.m.
Pre-walking babies with caregiver
Hispanic Heritage Month Crafts
Thursday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m.
Ages 3 and up
Game On! Video Games
Friday, Sept. 21 at 3:30 p.m.
Ages 12 to 18
And More
Schedule your Fall museum tours by booking a pass. Darien Library has free passes to many popular museums in Connecticut and New York.
Pat and Marianne share a collection of old and new books.
Pat and Marianne share a collection of old and new books.