In 1889, renowned environmentalist John Muir and editor Robert Underwood Johnson ventured to Yosemite Valley to discover a shocking vision of a once-beautiful landscape: predatory mining, tourism, and logging made the environment unrecognizable. 

They decided to fight back and restore the land to what it was, leading to the creation of Yosemite National Park. Without Muir and Johnson, one of the most important national parks in our country may have been lost to time.

Discover the story behind their environmental battle with Dean King, author of Guardians of the Valley, on Tuesday, April 18th at 7 p.m.

Events Calendar

Darien Library Closed
Friday, April 21st

We'll be closed on Friday, April 21st for our annual Staff Day.

We appreciate your patience as we take time to learn, grow, and plan to better serve our community! While we're closed, explore items you can download and stream with your Library card.

Tax Prep Assistance
Saturday, 4/15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, 4/17 from 1 to 7 p.m.
Conference Room

Monday Night Movie:
"Field of Dreams"
Monday, 4/17 at 6:30 p.m.
Community Room

Talking Trash: Rethinking What You Toss, Recycling Right, and Why It All Matters!
Tuesday, 4/18 at 10 a.m.
Conference Room

Tech Help Tuesdays
Tuesday, 4/18 at 2 p.m.
Research Room

AARP Fraud Watch:
Inside the Criminal Mind
Tuesday, 4/18 at 3:30 p.m.
Community Room

Author Event: Guardians of the Valley by Dean King
Tuesday, 4/18 at 7 p.m.
Community Room

Frances Palmer:
Drawing Inspiration From Her Garden and Her Life
Wednesday, 4/19 at 10 a.m.
Conference Room

Practice English
with Conversation
Wednesday, 4/19 at 5 p.m.
Small Conference Room

iPhone Photography:
Use Your iPhone Camera
to its Full Potential
Wednesday, 4/19 at 6:30 p.m.
Virtual

Colleges with Support Services
Wednesday, 4/19 at 7 p.m.
Virtual

Computer Thursdays for Seniors: Microsoft Word Part 1
Thursday, 4/20 at 10 a.m.
Darien Senior Center

Living Sustainably:
An Environmentally
Thoughtful Lifestyle
Thursday, 4/20 at 10 a.m.
Conference Room

Book Chat!
Thursday, 4/20 at 11:30 a.m.
Main Street

Knit One, Crochet Too
Thursday, 4/20 at 2 p.m.
Small Conference Room

Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum
with Page Knox
Thursday, 4/20 at 7 p.m.
Community Room

It's Earth Day!
Learn About Recycling, Conservation, and More
Saturday, 4/22 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Courtyard

Special Screening: "The Year Earth Changed," Narrated by David Attenborough
Saturday, 4/22 at 3 p.m.
Community Room

The Poet's Voice: Kate Baer
Sunday, 4/23 at 2 p.m.
Community Room

Watch What You Missed:
Native Wildflowers of Darien with Mike Tschebull

Supporting Learning Disabilities and Early Intervention

Author Event: Tracy McCubbin, Make Space for Happiness

Events for Kids and Teens

Over the Rainbow
Monday, 4/17 at 4 p.m.
Ages 4 to 7
Storytime Room

Snack and Share
Tuesday, 4/18 at 4 p.m.
Ages 12 to 18
Teen Lounge

The Colorful World
of Yayoi Kusama
Tuesday, 4/18 at 4 p.m.
Ages 6 to 11
Storytime Room

Come On Everybody
Wednesday, 4/19 at 10:30 a.m.
Walkers up to 36 Months
Community Room

DIY Teens: Art Mandalas
Wednesday, 4/19 at 3 p.m.
Ages 12 to 18
Power Library

Snacks Around the World:
The Netherlands
Wednesday, 4/19 at 4 p.m.
Ages 6 to 16
Conference Room

Understanding Consent
in Relationships:
A Community Conversation
Wednesday, 4/19 at 7 p.m.
Community Room

Earth Day Recycled Crafts
Saturday, 4/22 at 1 p.m.
Ages 3 and Up
Storytime Room

The Long Morning
Against Procrastination
Sunday, 4/23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
High School Students
Main Street

Did You Know?

It's time to enjoy the warmer weather! Join us for a family-friendly outdoor concert on Friday, April 28th at 6:30 p.m. 

In honor of the new "Dungeons & Dragons" movie, read and listen to books about the world's most famous TTRPG.

Bird watchers: you can now access Birds of the World with your Library card! Take this in-depth resource with you on your next trip.

Click Here for more information.