Holiday movies, crafts, and Noon Year's Eve - all for kids at Darien Library
Open TEA Room
Tuesday, December 3rd and 17th at 4 p.m.
This fall, help us decide what stays and what goes in the TEA Room! Do you think these projects should stay or should they get the boot? Try it out and decide for yourself.
December 3rd: Architecture Legos
December 17th: Giant Wooden Block Tower
Open. Grades 3 and up.
Movie Matinee: The Secret Life of Pets 2
Wednesday, December 4th at 2 p.m.
Looking for an afternoon activity while school is out? Come into the library for a movie matinee! Max and his pet friends explore the idyllic farm they now call home once their owner is absent. Hilarious circumstances ensue as the formerly urban denizens acquaint themselves with their new pastoral neighbors.
Rated PG, runs for 85 minutes.
All ages welcome with caregiver
Movie Matinee: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Friday, December 6th at 2 p.m.
Looking for an afternoon activity while school is out? Come into the library for a movie matinee! In this imaginative retelling of The Nutcracker, Klara is sent to a magical world via a key where she meets mice, gingerbread men, and more.
Rated PG, runs for 99 minutes.
All ages welcome with caregiver.
Cozy Sunday Matinees
Sundays in December at 2 p.m.
Bring the family to the library for a cozy movie matinee!
Home Alone, December 8th
Rated PG, runs for 103 minutes.
Elf, December 15th
Rated PG, runs for 97 minutes.
The Grinch, December 22nd
Rated PG, runs for 90 minutes.
Rise of the Guardians, December 29th
Rated PG, runs for 97 minutes.
All ages welcome with caregiver.
Monday, December 16th at 4 p.m.
Get messy with the Children’s Librarians and craft the afternoon away.
Open. Ages 3 and up.
Holiday Family Sing-Along
Thursday, December 19th at 10:30 a.m.
Everyone will be laughing all the way as we sing old and new holiday songs with our jolly librarians!
Open. Ages 3 and up.
Oil Pastel Wintry Scenes
Monday, December 23rd at 2 p.m.
Celebrate winter with oil pastel art as you learn to create your own winter scene.
Open. Ages 5 to 8.
Winter Wonderland Crafts
Monday, December 23rd at 4 p.m.
Celebrate the start of winter in the Children's Library by joining us for a special "crafternoon" with Miss Maria!
Open. Ages 3 and up.
Movie and Hot Chocolate: Abominable
Thursday, December 26th at 2 p.m.
Have a cup of hot chocolate, courtesy of the Children's Library, before joining the family for a matinee movie! A teen and her friends must outwit some evil villains in order to take a lost Yeti home, in this animated family comedy.
Rated PG, runs for 97 minutes.
Open. Ages 3 and up with a caregiver.
Aurora Borealis Pastels
Friday, December 27th at 2 p.m.
Learn oil pastel techniques and create a unique aurora borealis with Miss Catherine!
Open. Ages 8 to 11.
Noon Year's Eve
Tuesday, December 31st 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 and have a snack as we celebrate together. Say farewell to 2019 and hello to 2020!
Open. Ages 3 and up.