Upcoming Programs at Darien Library
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Virtual
Coding with Scratch
Thursday, June 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd, 4 p.m.
Go behind the scenes of video games to learn how they are made. Dive right into programming using Scratch where you will create animations, develop stories, and solve problems. Ages 9 to 12.
Food Explorers: Buffalo Chickpea Pinwheels
Wednesday, June 22nd, 5:30 p.m.
Join a registered dietitian from Food Explorers to make Buffalo Chickpea Pinwheels!
For families with children age 7 and up.
In Person
Food Explorers: Key Lime Pie
Tuesday, June 14th, 5 p.m.
Join a registered dietitian from Food Explorers to make Key Lime Pie!
Ages 5 to 12.
Little Artists
Wednesday, June 15th, 4 p.m.
Become an artist in this hands-on project with Miss Maria! Join us at the Library while you are guided in creating a piece of art. Ages 3 to 7.
Crossroads with Antonio Rocha
Saturday, June 18th, 3 p.m.
Join storyteller Antonio Rocha as he performs stories from around our beautiful world with his signature moves and realistic sound effects. Ages 5 to 12.
Summer Solstice Party
Tuesday, June 21st, 3 p.m.
Celebrate the longest day of the year with us as we learn about how the summer solstice is celebrated around the world, make flower crowns, and build our very own Stonehenge! Ages 7 to 10.
Bilingual Birdies Concert
Friday, June 24th, 11 a.m.
Join two musicians from Bilingual Birdies in the Library's Courtyard for an unforgettable concert performance in English and Spanish!
Ages 1 to 5 with a parent or caregiver.
Tiny Food Explorers: Cannoli Cones
Wednesday, June 29th, 11 a.m.
Join Tiny Food Explorers for some hands-on fun with food! Come and explore new flavors and textures with a registered dietitian while playing games all about food and MyPlate! Ages 3 to 5.
Little Artists
Wednesday, June 29th, 4 p.m.
Become an artist this hands-on project with Miss Maria! Join us at the Library while you are guided in creating a piece of art. Ages 3 to 7.
StoryTimes
Virtual
Virtual Storytime
Wednesday, June 8th & 15th, 10:30 a.m.
We will sing, laugh, and explore digital storybooks in our virtual version of storytime. Ages 1 to 5.
In Person
Musical Story Hour
Friday, June 3rd, 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 story hour meets sing-a-long!
Ages 1 to 5 with a parent or caregiver.
Outdoor Baby Laptime
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.
Join us for fingerplays, songs, and bounce rhymes in this lapsit storytime in the courtyard! Birth to 18 months with a parent of caregiver.
Storytime at Highland Farm
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. and Thursday, June 2nd, 9th, & 16th, 10:30 a.m.
Join us at the park as we share stories, sing songs and shake our sillies out in person! Co-sponsored with Darien Parks and Recreation.
Ages 2 to 5 with a parent or caregiver.
Storytime in the Courtyard
Thursday, June 23rd, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for outdoor storytime in the Library Courtyard, where we'll wiggle and laugh along to action-oriented books, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes that focus on early literacy skills.
Ages 2 to 5 with a parent or caregiver.
Storytime at Weed Beach
Thursday, June 30th, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for outdoor storytime at Weed Beach, where we'll wiggle and laugh along to action-oriented books, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes that focus on early literacy skills.
Ages 1 to 5 with a parent or caregiver.
DID YOU KNOW?
Celebrate Pride Month with Us!
Stop by the Library's booth at Pride in the Park in Norwalk on Saturday, June 11th as well as Darien's first Pride in the Park on Sunday, June 12th in Tilley Pond Park!
Check out one of the books from our Children's Pride Month Picks.
Be on the look out for our new Pride-themed StoryWalk along Hecker Avenue around mid June!