Discover the history behind a well-loved holiday poem.

"A Visit from St. Nicholas," the classic poem by Clement C. Moore that many of us know by heart, is celebrating its 200th year! Explore the cultural traditions and customs that Moore drew upon to make the famous literary work with Pamela McColl, author of Twas The Night – The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem.

Save your seat in the Conference Room on Monday, December 5th at 7 p.m.

Events Calendar
A photograph of Darien Library on a sunny day.
Library Closed
Tuesday, December 6th

Darien Library will be closed on Tuesday, 12/6 for HVAC work. We will resume normal operations on Wednesday, 12/7.

While the building is closed, we're always open online at Digital Darien. Read, watch, and listen on your devices with your Library card!

Events for Adults

Mail Merge with Google Docs –
Just in time for the holiday cards!
Monday, 12/5 at 10 a.m.
Virtual

Fireside Chat
Monday, 12/5 at 10:30 a.m.
First Floor Fireplace

Twas the Night: The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem with author Pamela McColl
Monday, 12/5 at 7 p.m.
Conference Room

Beethoven Part 1: The Concert of December 22, 1808
Wednesday, 12/7 at 7 p.m.
Community Room

Knit One, Crochet Too
Thursday, 12/8 at 2 p.m.
Small Conference Room

Events for Kids and Teens

Come On, Everybody!
Monday, 12/5 at 10:30 a.m.
All Ages
Community Room

DIY Teens: 3D Snowflakes
Wednesday, 12/7 at 5 p.m.
Ages 12 to 18
Teen Lounge

Science in the Stacks:
Educational Psychology
Thursday, 12/8 at 5:30 p.m.
Teens and Adults
Community Room

Goldbas Musical
Holiday Story Hour
Friday, 12/9 at 10:30 a.m.
Ages 1 to 5
Community Room

Did You Know?

Celebrate the holidays "British Style" with lifelong Anglophile Claire Evans on Wednesday, 12/14.

Planning to stay in this weekend? Sit back, snuggle up, and listen to one of our  newest audiobooks.

Join our team! We're hiring for a Part Time Programming Specialist. Apply by Wednesday, 12/7!