Adult Programming

DIY: Spring Macramé Gnome Saturday, April 8th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. It's spring gnome season! Join us for a lovely spring afternoon to make a small spring gnome. Participants will use macramé cords, yarn, and wooden components to assemble their darling gnomes. Registration is required for this event. All supplies are included.

Movie Matinee at Fairchild-Nichols Tuesday, April 11th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Join us for a viewing of Seriously Red. "In this rowdy and rambunctious musical dramedy, Red (Krew Boylan) is at a crossroads in her life. A vivacious and hilarious red-haired woman grappling with high expectations and low self-esteem, she pours herself a cup of ambition and trades her 9-to-5 career in real estate for a life under the spotlight as a Dolly Parton impersonator." While the library has chairs, you are welcomed to bring your own comfortable folding or reclining, camp or beach chair. Space limited.

Plan Your Estate Before It’s Too Late Tuesday, April 11th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. A discussion on wills, estates and legacy giving will answer basic questions to help you get started in thinking about your own plan. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. Moderating the panel will be Rebecca Miller, a wealth and legacy planner specializing in retirement planning. Discussion will be led by Gail Matthews, a local trust and estates attorney. Register here.

Women & Money Roundtable: How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets Wednesday, April 12th from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The Women and Money Roundtable is a monthly financial literacy program designed to educate women of any age about the financial matters that affect their lives. Please click here to register with Darien Library to receive the Zoom link.

Adult Fiction Book Club Thursday, April 13th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Join us as we read and discuss The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. We have a limited amount of copies of this month's book available for check out at the main branch. Register here.

Children's and Teen Programs

Magic Show with Ed Popielarczyk Thursday, April 13th from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Enjoy an interactive magic show that is fun for the whole family! Recommended for ages 3 and up. Registration is requested but not required. Sign up to receive an email reminder two days before the program.

Children's Story Time

Toddler Time for 2’s and 3’s Monday, April 10th from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Toddler time is now drop in! Join Ms. Chelsie in person for stories, songs, and dances. Ages 2-3.
Baby Time Tuesday, April 11th from 11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Ages birth to 2. Join Miss Elise at the library for story time! Listen to a story, sing songs, and perform finger plays. Registration is not required.

Baby Time Wednesday, April 12th from 11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Ages birth to 2. Join Miss Elise at the library for story time! Listen to a story, sing songs, and perform finger plays. Registration is not required.

Preschool Story Time Thursday, April 13th from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Join Miss Katie at the library for story time! Listen to stories, sing songs, and complete a simple craft. Registration is not required.

Fairchild-Nichols Programming

Storytime 2s and 3s Tuesday, April 11th from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come join us for story time! We will have a little bit of stories and a show stopping craft. Registration required.Ages 2-3

Animal Safari: The Big Cat Caper Wednesday, April 12th from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. On your mark, get set, go! Join Talewise as they guide you through a story called Animal Safari: The Big Cat Caper to get you jumping, moving, and thinking about healthy choices. The entire audience helps the performer tell the story. Children will also develop critical thinking skills as they decide what happens next! Registration required,ages 5 and up.