Darien Library Events 2018

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What’s Going On This Coming Week at Darien Library

By DARIENITE.COM | June 16, 2018

Go to Darien Library’s book readers festival to find out about good books to read, learn Advanced Microsoft Word, see a movie, get savvier about your money, discuss a short story, understand more about transgender people or learn how to make a reblooming bearded iris thrive at the library this coming week. A Top Event: Book Readers Festival

Tuesday, June 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hello, book lovers! We’re celebrating you on Tuesday, June 19th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at our annual Book Readers Festival. We’ll share our favorite books and help you select something new to try. Bring the kids along for we’ll have prizes, fun activities, and ice cream for everyone.

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What’s Coming to Darien Library This Week

By David Gurliacci | June 9, 2018

Here’s what you’ll find at Darien Library this week: Learn how to use Google Drive, join with others in the Business Book Club to discuss a book; see a movie; discuss a short story; crochet. Registered Events
Make sure to register by clicking the titles! The Long Night Against Procrastination: Teen Finals 
Sunday, June 10 at 5:30 p.m.
Grades 9 to 12 — Only 100 Spots! High schoolers are invited to study for finals at the Library at a special event on Sunday, June 10th at 5:30 p.m. We’ll feed you, help you de-stress, and study for that A.

Intermediate Microsoft Word
Monday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Financial Reporting & Planning
Tuesday, June 12 at 6 p.m

Google Drive Advanced (only three spots left as of Friday night)
Tuesday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Intermediate Microsoft Word (plenty of spaces left)
Wednesday, June 13 at 12 noon

Business Book Group:
“The Culture Code”
Wednesday, 6/13 at 6:30 p.m.
Adults
No registration required for these programs. Just walk in! Library Closed All Day to Set Up for Our Fundraising Gala
Saturday, 6/9

Pride in the Park
Saturday, 6/9 from 12 to 5 p.m.
at Mathews Park in Norwalk

Catherine Lindsey Actors/Playwrights Workshop
Sunday, 6/10 at 2 p.m.

Chair Yoga: Morning
Monday, 6/11 at 11:30 a.m.

Chair Yoga: Afternoon
Monday, 6/11 at 1 p.m.

“Letters from Baghdad”
Film Screening and Discussion
Monday, 6/11 at 7 p.m.

Short Stories for Long Days
Tuesday, 6/12 at 3 p.m.

Pride Film Fest: “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert”
Wednesday, 6/13 at 6:30 p.m.

Knit One, Crochet Too
Thursday, 6/14 at 2 p.m.

Friday Night Feature:
“A Wrinkle in Time”
Friday, 6/15 at 6:30 or 8:30 p.m.

 
Kids + Teens
No registration required for these programs. Just walk in! Library Closed All Day to Set Up for Our Fundraising Gala
Saturday, 6/9

Come On, Everybody
Monday, 6/11 at 10 a.m.
All ages

Father’s Day Crafts
Tuesday, 6/12 at 4 p.m.
Ages 3 and up

Toddler Tales
Wednesday, 6/13 at 9:30 a.m.
Walkers up to 36 months

Baby Laptime
Thursday, 6/14 at 9:30 a.m.
Pre-walking babies with caregiver

Transit Tots Storytime
Thursday, 6/14 at 11 a.m.
All ages with caregiver

Arabiqa Music and Dance
Friday, 6/15 at 4 p.m.
Grades K and up

Game On!

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What’s New This Week at Darien Library

By David Gurliacci | May 20, 2018

What you can do at Darien Library this week: Learn how to start a business; how to talk to your teen about the birds and the bees, learn about coding, learn Twitter, learn Pinterest, attend a concert for kids or see a movie for adults. — This announcement is from the Darien Library weekly events newsletter. You can browse Darien Library events here. Registered Events
Make sure to register by clicking the titles! Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Self-Assessment and Business Plans
Tuesday, 5/22 at 6 p.m.

Introduction to Twitter
Tuesday, 5/22 at 6:30 p.m.

The Birds and the Bees for Parents of Teens
Wednesday, 5/23 at 10 a.m.

Introduction to Pinterest
Wednesday, 5/23 at 6:30 p.m.
Adults
No registration required for these programs. Just walk in!

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This Coming Week, Darien Library Helps You Learn About: Opioids in Darien, Knitting, Writing, Tweeting, Computer Basics

By David Gurliacci | May 12, 2018

Here’s a sampling of what you can do at Darien Library in the coming week: learn about opioids in Darien, a financial literacy roundtable, how to explain the birds and the bees to your kids, and kids can learn about the royal wedding. — This announcement is from the Darien Library weekly events newsletter. You can browse Darien Library events here. We are delighted to celebrate the nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with a Royal Wedding Tea on Thursday, May 17 at 4 p.m. Learn about royal wedding history, participate in some parlor games, and nibble on some traditional treats from afternoon tea. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to snap a selfie with the Queen herself!

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At Darien Library This Coming Week: March 19 to 24

By David Gurliacci | March 16, 2018

Opioid related deaths in Connecticut has increased four times the national average since 2012. As a community, what can we do? Come to Darien Library on Wednesday, March 21 at 7 p.m. to learn about the results of the Darien Opioid Community Needs Assessment. That’s just one of the events coming in the next week at Darien Library. ____________

— an announcement from Darien Library

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In three weeks, the library will host a follow-up to our conversation by offering a Narcan Training and Information session at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4th.