This Week At Darien Library: September 3 - Sepetember 11, 2022

Darien Library and The Mather Homestead welcome history lover and author, Derek Baxter, who will share his story from his new book, In Pursuit of Jefferson. 

Learn how he stumbled across a document that sheds a new and personal light on our famous founding father: Thomas Jefferson, the traveler and quasi-travel guide writer.

Register for this eye-opening event on Wednesday, 9/7 at 7 p.m.

Events Calendar

Library Closed for Labor Day

Darien Library will be closed on Monday, 9/5 for Labor Day.

While the building is closed, we're always open online at Digital Darien! Browse e-books, e-audiobooks, music, movies, and more with your Library card.

Events for Adults

Blood Pressure Screening
Tuesday, 9/6 at 12:30 p.m.
Main Street

Tech Help Tuesdays
Tuesday, 9/6 at 2 p.m.
Harris Writer's Room

Author Derek Baxter,
In Pursuit of Jefferson
Wednesday, 9/7 at 7 p.m.
Virtual

Knit One, Crochet Too
Thursday, 9/8 at 2 p.m.
Small Conference Room

Computer Basics for Beginners
Thursday, 9/8 at 6:30 p.m.
Tech Center

The Amazing Honeybee
and Honey Tasting
Thursday, 9/8 at 7 p.m.
Conference Room

Watch What You Missed:
Xeriscaping: How to Build a Glorious Garden Without Water

Events for Kids and Teens

DIY Teens: Needle Felting
Wednesday, 9/7 at 3 p.m.
Ages 12 to 18
Teen Lounge

Did You Know?

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Start this semester strong with our top homework help resources, from online tutoring to sources for your next big project.

Learn about the world's hardest puzzles in an evening with A.J. Jacobs on Tuesday, 9/20. You might even win a puzzling prize!