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.
- The Children’s Library will have their Summer Reading kick-off party on June 20 and teens on June 27.
— Barbara Monin, Readers’ Advisor
Registered Events
Make sure to register by clicking the titles!
Advanced Microsoft Word
Monday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
Tuesday, June 19 at 6 p.m.
Funding Sources and Conversations with Entrepreneurs
Women’s Financial Literacy Roundtable
Tuesday, June 19 at 7 p.m.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Money
Advanced Microsoft Word
Wednesday, June 20 at 12 noon
Adults
No registration required for these programs. Just walk in!
Chair Yoga: Morning
Monday, June 18 at 11:30 a.m.
Chair Yoga: Afternoon
Monday, June 18 at 1 p.m.
Short Stories for Long Days
Tuesday, June 19 at 3 p.m.
Pride Film Fest: ‘Philadelphia’
Wednesday, June 20 at 1:30 p.m.
Transgender 101
Wednesday, June 20 at 7 p.m.
Knit One, Crochet Too
Thursday, June 21 at 2 p.m.
Writer’s Workshop
Thursday, June 21 at 7 p.m.
Friday Night Feature:
‘Love, Simon’
Friday, June 22 at 6:30 or 8:30 p.m.
How to Grow and Care for Reblooming Bearded Iris
Saturday, June 23 at 3 p.m.
Kids + Teens
No registration required for these programs. Just walk in!
LEGO Club
Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m.
Ages 5 and up
Come On, Everybody
Monday, June 18 at 10 a.m.
All ages
Sciencetellers: The Mystery of the Golden Piano
Monday, June 18 at 4 p.m.
Grades K and up
Toddler Tales
Wednesday, June 20 at 9:30 a.m.
Walkers up to 36 months
Baby Laptime
Thursday, June 21 at 9:30 a.m.
Pre-walking babies with caregiver
Game On! Video Games
Friday, June 22 at 3:30 p.m.
Ages 12 to 18