Get ready to draw inside (or outside) the lines during our weekly Coloring Club. We will provide coloring sheets, colored pencils and crayons, and some relaxing tunes. We can't wait to see what you create! Please note supplies must stay in the Storytime Room for the duration of the drop-in program. No registration required! For children age 3 and up with their caregiver.
Join us after school for an adventure in teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving with Camp Power Up: Minecraft Edition! In this after school program, kids will work together to take on exciting building challenges, use their imaginations to solve problems, and form new friendships—all while designing epic worlds in Minecraft. From building cities in the sky to bases inside active volcanoes to underwater towns, every project encourages students to think critically, communicate effectively, and support one another as a team—all while having fun! Why Choose Camp Power Up? Camp Power Up gives kids the chance to shine beyond traditional sports and school settings. From building robots and flying drones to coding their own video games to teaming up in favorites like Minecraft and Nintendo, every child finds a place to explore what they love while learning new skills. Guided by a veteran teacher with over 15 years of experience, Camp Power Up provides a safe, creative community where fun thrives, teamwork matters, and friendships last long after the program ends. Grades 3 to 6. Participants are expected to attend all 6 classes in Camp Power Up! Caregivers will be emailed directly prior to the start of the class to confirm their child will be able to attend the entirety of the series. If your child is unable to attend every class (barring any illnesses or day of emergencies) then we will offer their spot to the next participant.
Come and join Tom Weber for a Halloween Party! Tom’s performances are filled with original songs as well as traditional favorites plus interactive movement, props, singing, and lots of dancing! Kids will move, sing, feel confident, and have fun. Ages 1 to 5. No registration required!
Join the Children's Librarians for a special Halloween storytime! We will be singing and moving to our favorite Halloween-inspired songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. After storytime, children can trick or treat on the first floor. Costumes are strongly encouraged! Ages 1 to 5. No registration required!
We STEAM is an after-school program run by Darien High School students. This program is meant to promote curiosity and problem-solving skills through hands on STEAM activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math that are applicable to real world challenges. Grades 3 to 6.
Join us for fingerplays, songs, and bounce rhymes in this lapsit storytime! Ideal for our youngest babies and a parent or caregiver. Ages birth to babies not yet walking with their caregiver. No registration required.
What does the future hold for you? Learn about the ways that humans have tried to predict the future through constellations, tarot cards, and tea leaves through the centuries. In the spirit of the Halloween season, we will make our own version of a Magic 8 ball with decorated glass jars. Ages 8 to 12.
Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime. Rated PG. Runtime: 102 minutes. Ages 3 and up with a caregiver. No registration required!
Will you build a skyscraper? A backyard pool? An intergalactic doughnut shop? Bring the whole family to this open program for imaginative LEGO play. We provide the building blocks and you bring the creativity to build something incredible. We will have Duplo and Mega-Blocks available for our youngest patrons in addition to the classic LEGO blocks. Caregivers, please note children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult in the Storytime Room for the duration of play. Ages 3 and up with a caregiver. No registration required!
Join us after school for an adventure in teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving with Camp Power Up: Minecraft Edition! In this after school program, kids will work together to take on exciting building challenges, use their imaginations to solve problems, and form new friendships—all while designing epic worlds in Minecraft. From building cities in the sky to bases inside active volcanoes to underwater towns, every project encourages students to think critically, communicate effectively, and support one another as a team—all while having fun! Why Choose Camp Power Up? Camp Power Up gives kids the chance to shine beyond traditional sports and school settings. From building robots and flying drones to coding their own video games to teaming up in favorites like Minecraft and Nintendo, every child finds a place to explore what they love while learning new skills. Guided by a veteran teacher with over 15 years of experience, Camp Power Up provides a safe, creative community where fun thrives, teamwork matters, and friendships last long after the program ends. Grades 3 to 6. Participants are expected to attend all 6 classes in Camp Power Up! Caregivers will be emailed directly prior to the start of the class to confirm their child will be able to attend the entirety of the series. If your child is unable to attend every class (barring any illnesses or day of emergencies) then we will offer their spot to the next participant.
Join us for fingerplays, songs, and bounce rhymes in this lapsit storytime! Ideal for our youngest babies and a parent or caregiver. Ages birth to babies not yet walking with their caregiver. No registration required.
Celebrate the festival of lights at Darien Library! Learn about the festival of Diwali with a special read-aloud. Then children will decorate a craft in honor of this annual celebration. Ages 3 to 6.
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. No registration required! About the Performers Kate Goldbas is an opera singer and teaching artist who has taught, curated and implemented early childhood programming for The Harvard Club, The Diller-Quaile School of Music, Mozart for Munchkins, The Darien Library, The New Canaan Library, The Children's School in Stamford and The Early Learning Center at Miller-Driscoll. Jake Goldbas is the Deputy Director for Josh Groban's Find Your Light Foundation and Director of Education Programs for The Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College. In 2023 he performed in the “Songs for Hope” concert at the Kennedy Center alongside Ariana DeBose, Renee Fleming, Aloe Blacc, Joshua Henry and with Louis Cato at the Newport Jazz Festival and Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Goldbas was the principal drummer for the Tony Award winning broadway show Dear Evan Hansen.
Join us for a cozy crafternoon in the Children's Library! There will be a fun DIY craft for follow along in this drop-in program. Little artists can take home their masterpieces when they are done. Ages 3 and up with a caregiver. No registration required!
Young children will explore singing, acting, and movement to experience the magic and make-believe of the theater as an active player rather than a passive participant. Disguised as play, these drama activities promote cognitive, emotional, and social development skills. But most importantly, they are just plain fun! Beloved theatre teacher Ingrid Schaeffer will lead young participants and their parents in this imaginative class: all you need is a willingness to participate! Ages 4 to 5.
Come and perform Gobble Penny and the Falling Sky! Gobble Penny the turkey is convinced the sky is falling — and rounds up the whole barnyard in a panicked parade! A Thanksgiving comedy full of character voices, choral movement, and delicious dramatic irony. Children will act out this story with costumes and props. All you need to participate in this theater workshop is an active imagination! Ages 6 to 9.
Will you build a skyscraper? A backyard pool? An intergalactic doughnut shop? Bring the whole family to this open program for imaginative LEGO play. We provide the building blocks and you bring the creativity to build something incredible. We will have Duplo and Mega-Blocks available for our youngest patrons in addition to the classic LEGO blocks. Caregivers, please note children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult in the Storytime Room for the duration of play. Ages 3 and up with a caregiver. No registration required!
Join us for fingerplays, songs, and bounce rhymes in this lapsit storytime! Ideal for our youngest babies and a parent or caregiver. Ages birth to babies not yet walking with their caregiver. No registration required.
Join us for a cozy crafternoon in the Children's Library! There will be a fun DIY craft for follow along in this drop-in program. Little artists can take home their masterpieces when they are done. Ages 3 and up with a caregiver. No registration required!
Will you build a skyscraper? A backyard pool? An intergalactic doughnut shop? Bring the whole family to this open program for imaginative LEGO play. We provide the building blocks and you bring the creativity to build something incredible. We will have Duplo and Mega-Blocks available for our youngest patrons in addition to the classic LEGO blocks. Caregivers, please note children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult in the Storytime Room for the duration of play. Ages 3 and up with a caregiver. No registration required!
Join us after school for an adventure in teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving with Camp Power Up: Minecraft Edition! In this after school program, kids will work together to take on exciting building challenges, use their imaginations to solve problems, and form new friendships—all while designing epic worlds in Minecraft. From building cities in the sky to bases inside active volcanoes to underwater towns, every project encourages students to think critically, communicate effectively, and support one another as a team—all while having fun! Why Choose Camp Power Up? Camp Power Up gives kids the chance to shine beyond traditional sports and school settings. From building robots and flying drones to coding their own video games to teaming up in favorites like Minecraft and Nintendo, every child finds a place to explore what they love while learning new skills. Guided by a veteran teacher with over 15 years of experience, Camp Power Up provides a safe, creative community where fun thrives, teamwork matters, and friendships last long after the program ends. Grades 3 to 6. Participants are expected to attend all 6 classes in Camp Power Up! Caregivers will be emailed directly prior to the start of the class to confirm their child will be able to attend the entirety of the series. If your child is unable to attend every class (barring any illnesses or day of emergencies) then we will offer their spot to the next participant.
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. Participants will make a tasty treat in this engaging class. All snack ingredients will be nut-free but they may contain dairy. Ages 3 to 6.
Level up your cooking skills with a registered dietitian while building up knowledge about food and nutrition that will impress your friends and family. Recipe is nut free but will contain eggs and dairy. Ages 7 to 12.
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