Upcoming Events

Sew Much Fun: Jane Austen Edition
Thursday, December 8th at 4 p.m.
In honor of Jane Austen's birthday families are invited to create lavender sachets using basic sewing techniques. For this project, kids are required to have an adult working with them.
Ages 7 to 10.

Let's Pretend! Theater for Preschoolers
Saturday, December 10th at 9:30 a.m.
Young children will explore singing, acting, and movement to experience the magic and make-believe of the theater through active participation. 
Ages 4 to 5.

Children's Theater Workshop: The Magical Toy Shop
Saturday, December 10th at 10:30 a.m.
Come and perform The Magical Toy Shop! All you need to participate in this theatre workshop is an active imagination.
Ages 6 to 9.

Food Explorers: Hot Chocolate Mousse Cups
Tuesday, December 13th at 4 p.m. 
Level up your cooking skills with a registered dietitian while building up knowledge about food and nutrition that will impress your friends and family.
Ages 7 to 12.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover 
Wednesday, December 14th at 6 p.m.
Do you ever wonder what your stuffed animals do while you're asleep? Join the librarians for our annual storytime with your stuffed animal and we will stay up late to find out just what adventures your stuffed animals have at night! 
All ages. No registration required.

Tiny Food Explorers
Thursday, December 15th at 11 a.m.
Come and explore new flavors and textures with a registered dietitian while playing games all about food.
Ages 3 to 6.

Family Holiday Crafternoon
Friday, December 16th at 4:30 p.m.
Join us in the Children's Library for a drop-in crafternoon! We will have a variety of seasonal crafts that you can make to add festive cheer to your home or give to a loved one this holiday season.
Ages 3 and up. No registration required.

Snow Much Fun!
Monday, December 19th at 4 p.m.
Welcome the wintery season with this snow-themed program which will begin with a read-aloud of Big Snow by Jonathan Bean. Afterwards, enjoy a sensory experience making snow and top it off with a simple snowflake craft!
Ages 4 to 8.

Edible Architecture
Tuesday, December 20th at 6 p.m. OR 7 p.m.
Choose between two sessions. Bring your family to this holiday program where you can collaborate on building the gingerbread structure of your dreams. Gingerbread, decorations, and seasonal music will be provided, but it is up to your family to bring the creativity.
All ages.

Snacks Around the World: Holiday Edition
Thursday, December 22nd at 4 p.m.
Taste your way around the world! This program series features international snacks and trivia with a different country/region highlighted every month. This month, we will celebrate holiday snacks from around the world!
Ages 6 to 11.

Noon Years Eve
Friday, December 30th at 11:30 a.m.
Families are welcome to join us in the Children's Library for a fun countdown to "noon" as we get ready for the new year! Decorate a craft or two as we celebrate together. Say farewell to 2022 and hello to 2023!
Ages 3 and up. No registration required. 

Save the Date: Registration for the first session of our 2023 Storytime Lottery will be from January 9th to January 23rd. More details to come!

Come On, Everybody!
Mondays, December 5th, 12th, 19th at 10:30 a.m.
This drop-in Storytime is open to everyone and features a short picture book movie!
All ages with a parent or caregiver. No registration required.

Goldbas Holiday Musical Story Hour
Friday, December 9th at 10:30 a.m.
Join Kate and Jake Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play and movement in their interactive storytime meets sing-a-long! 
Ages 1 to 5 with a parent or caregiver. No registration required.

Joy Blooms: Holiday Music & Stories
Friday, December 16th at 10:30 a.m.
With a mix of originals and holiday favorites, Joy brings an interactive Holiday family show that will keep the bells ringing and our hearts singing as we welcome the New Year! 
All ages with a parent or caregiver. No registration required.

Special Holiday Storytime
Thursday, December 22nd at 10:30 a.m.
Celebrate the holiday season with a special Storytime! Our Children's Librarians will be reading some of their favorite holiday stories and songs.
Birth to 5 with a parent or caregiver.  No registration required.

Closings
Darien Library will be closed on the following dates:

December 6th, 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st
January 1st & 2nd