Borrow ye books and stuff while ye may — Darien Library will be closed on Friday, June 14 as the parking lot is paved. (more…) Continue Reading →
No Library For You on Friday, June 14 — They’re Paving the Parking Lot
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Beginning Poker Class Offered at Darien Library for the Next Five Thursday Evenings
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Learn when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em — Darien Library is presenting a five-week class covering the basics of poker and including several different games. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Classes, Darien Library, Poker 2019
Long Night Against Procrastination for High School Students: Sunday June 9 at Darien Library
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Settle in for some serious studying, Darien! The Long Night Against Procrastination is back again for final exams.
Modeled after similar programs at Duke and UNC Chapel Hill, the Long Night Against Procrastination is an after-hours event just for high school students to help them focus and study in a collegiate environment. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Darien Library, Education, Parents & Kids, Teens
Darien Country Band Gunsmoke Plays May 19 at Darien Library
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Darien-based band Gunsmoke is proud to be performing in their hometown at the Darien Library on Sunday, May 19 at 5 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 and refreshments will be served. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Darien Library, Music, Gunsmoke Band 2019
Learn About Artist Joan Miró at April 30 MoMA Lecture at Darien Library
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Get a sneak preview of the latest hit exhibit from the Museum of Modern Art, Joan Miró: Birth of the World, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 30 in the Louise Parker Berry Community Room. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts & Entertainment, Darien Library, Talks-Panel Discussions-Presentations-Workshops, Joan Miro, Larissa Bailiff, MoMA Lectures 2019, The Birth of the World
Talk on Merritt Parkway: ‘History and Future of a National Treasure’ Tuesday at Library
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Please join us for a discussion on The Merritt Parkway: History and Future of a National Treasure. We’ll learn about the origin, construction and impact of this historic road that changed the design of American roads and life in Fairfield County, the challenges it faces, and what needs to be done to ensure its future as a safe and beautiful drive. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Darien Library, Transportation, Merritt Parkway, Merritt Parkway 2019, Merritt Parkway Conservancy 2019, Wes Haynes
REMINDER: Sunday March 31, Darien Library Presents a One-Woman Play, ‘Irena Sendler: Rescuing the Rescuer’
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Darien Library presents Libby Skala, winner of the London Fringe’s Best Solo Performer Award, in her new solo show, Irena Sendler: Rescuing the Rescuer, a heroic intergenerational story about the power of one person to effect change in the world, on Sunday, March 31. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Darien Library, Theater, Irena Sendler: Rescuing the Rescuer, Libby Skala, Steve May
Talent Competition for Teens April 6 at Darien Library
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Teens are invited to participate in an after-hours talent competition at Darien Library. Friends and family members of performers are welcome to attend the event from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, April 6. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Darien Library, Parents & Kids, Teens, Weekend Events, Darien Library Events 2019, Teen Talent Competition 2019
REMINDER: Meet and Hear Your Local Officials on Challenges Facing Darien, Thursday Night
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The League of Women Voters of Darien will sponsor the annual Town Officials Program on Thursday, March 28 at Darien Library. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Darien Library, Government & Politics, Talks-Panel Discussions-Presentations-Workshops, Darien League of Women Voters events 2019
ENDING MONDAY: Library’s Spring Storytimes Lottery Registration
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Do you have a child age 5 or younger? You can register for Darien Library’s spring Storytimes sessions by today, Monday, March 11 if you haven’t already. It’s a lottery, so you’re in just as good a position as if you registered early. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Darien Library, Parents & Kids
Presentation Thursday on How CT Schools Address Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities
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Dr. Margie Gillis will discuss “Understanding Dyslexia/Reading Disabilities: Using Data-driven Instruction to Make Progress,” about the process of getting the best support for every child who needs it. She also will answer questions. In this presentation, co-sponsored by Darien Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) and Darien Library, Gillis will discuss identification and instruction, advocacy and empowerment during her presentation from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Darien Library, Education, Parents & Kids, Talks-Panel Discussions-Presentations-Workshops, Darien Special Education Parent Advisory Committee 2019, Margie Gillis, Reading Disabilities, SEPAC events 2019
Parking Restricted in Darien Library Lot Starting Monday, Feb 18
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Starting Monday and continuing through mid-June, the parking lot at Darien Library could be more difficult to park in — and impossible for some when popular events are going on. New wells are being drilled under the parking lot for the library’s geothermal heating and cooling system, and that will take up some parking spaces at various spots. “We will have a parking attendant to help direct traffic during days with significant programs or high traffic,” the library recently announced. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Darien Library, Darien Library Parking, Darien Library Parking 2019, Geothermal Pump System
Best-Selling Memoirist and Novelist Dani Shapiro to Speak at Darien Library
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Best-selling novelist Dani Shapiro will speak about her new book, Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love, at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28 at Darien Library. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Books & Authors, Darien Library, Dani Shapiro, Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy Paternity and Love
J. Courtney Sullivan Featured at Darien Library’s Novel Tea Fundraising Lunch on March 27
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J. Courtney Sullivan, bestselling author of Saints for All Occasions. will be the featured speaker at Darien Library’s “Novel Tea” lunch fundraiser on March 27, and tickets are now on sale. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Books & Authors, Darien Library, Novel Tea 2019, T. Courtney Sullivan
Get Help With Your Taxes From IRS Certified Volunteers at Darien Library
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IRS-certified, trained AARP volunteer tax aides are available to local residents of all ages and incomes at no charge at Darien Library. (more…) Continue Reading →