Edit

Darien Library: December Events for Teens

Schools and Libraries

December 2, 2022

From: Darien Library

Edible Architecture
Tuesday, December 20th at 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.
Bring your family (or a group of friends!) 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 you to bring the creativity.

You can choose whether to leave your creation on display in the Children's Library or bring it home to impress your relatives during this magical season! There will be one gingerbread house per group.

DIY Teens: 3D Snowflakes
Wednesday, December 7th at 5 p.m.

Calling all crafters! Join us to learn how to make giant 3D snowflakes (while sipping hot chocolate and eating festive winter snacks!) 

Registered. Ages 12-18.

Gaming Unplugged:
Board Game Bonanza

Tuesday, December 27th at 3 p.m.

Stop by the Teen Lounge to try out a new tabletop game, grab a snack, and have fun with your friends. We'll have our entire collection of board games available to try, and extra cozy winter treats to eat while you play! 
Open. Ages 12-18.

New Year, New You
Wednesday, December 28th at 3 p.m.

Ready to ring in a new year? So are we! Join us to learn tips and tricks to making New Year's Resolutions that really stick, and ensure you have a great 2023.

Open. Ages 12-18.

DIY Teens: Snow Globes
Thursday, December 29th at 5 p.m.

Calling all crafters! Join us to create your very own snow globe!

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! 

Educational Psychology
Thursday, December 8th
at 5:30 p.m.


This session includes presentations on "Learning Styles" and "Reading Comprehension" presented by Katie Savino and Lindsay Darby.

Atomic Theory
Thursday, December 15th
at 5:30 p.m.


This session includes presentations on "Acids and Bases" and "Atomic Structure" presented by Charlotte Golden and Aishu Kedarisetti. 

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.