Valentine's Day Party & Anti-Valentine's Day Party
Tuesday, February 14th at 4:00 P.M. or 5:00 P.M.

Do you prefer to celebrate Valentine's Day like Enid or Wednesday? We're hosting two programs back-to-back for whichever way you want to celebrate. Perfect for anyone who loves love and for those who are happily single!

Come for crafts, activities, food, and cookie decorating. 

Registered. Ages 12-18.

DIY Teens: No Sew Fleece Blankets
Wednesday, February 8th at 4 p.m.

Come make a comfy (and reversible) fleece blanket at Darien Library. No sewing required! Hot chocolate and snacks will also be provided.

Registered. Ages 12-18.

Snack and Share
Wednesday, February 15th at 4 p.m.

Come chat about anything that's kept you entertained recently and grab some recommendations from other teens. Books, movies, TV recommendations and more -- we want to hear about your favorite stuff! Desperately searching for a new book to read? Miss Mia will be on hand to match you with a title perfect for you. And the best part? The snacks we'll provide for you while we chat!

Open. Ages 12-18.

Minute To Win It
Tuesday, February 21st at 3 p.m.

10 wacky challenges. 60 seconds on the clock. Eternal glory within your grasp. Do you have what it takes? Go head-to-head with other teens in this Minute to Win It games night. Come find out if you will be our champion!

Registered. Ages 12-18.

Black Culture Celebration
Wednesday, February 22nd at 2 p.m.

Are you eager to know more about Black History and culture? Let’s learn together through games, trivia, and a movie (with popcorn, of course!) Librarians will be on hand with personalized book recommendations with books featuring Black protagonists!

Open. Ages 12-18.

DIY Teens: Paint Your Pet
Thursday, February 23rd at 3 p.m.

Show some love for your pet or favorite animal by painting a portrait of them!

Registered. Ages 12-18.

Curious minds of all ages welcome to our new science lecture series! Presented to you by members of the Darien High School Science Honor Society, "Science in the Stacks" presents big topics in bite sized presentations. Check out our next two presentations below! 

Neurobiology
Thursday, February 2nd at 5:30 p.m.
This session includes a presentation on "Gut Health and Brain Function" and "Behavior and Hormones." presented by Emmeline Wang and Fiona Bischoff.

Brain Function
Thursday, February 16th at 5:30 p.m.
This session includes presentations on "Behavioral Psychology" and "Psychology behind Birth Order." presented by Julia Erdlen and Jillian Roche.

Join our Teen Advisory Board

Bring your ideas, stay for the pizza, and be a part of the creative team behind all the magic of Teen Services at Darien Library.

Join us for our next meeting: February 28th at 6:30 p.m.

Looking for your new favorite book?
Boy, do we have booklists at the ready. These books are perfect for the month of February! Celebrate both Black History Month and Valentine's Day by reading any of these titles, and more, available at Darien Library. Find the list on OverDrive