Parks & Rec offers winter courses

Written by Susan Shultz
Thursday, 20 January 2011 07:13

The Darien Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of programs for the residents of Darien. Registration for programs takes place online at www.darienct.gov/parkrec, at the Parks & Rec office in Town Hall, or through the mail. For more information, call 203-656-7325.

Youth Programs

February Vacation Camp: Parks & Rec and Overtime Athletics join forces to create this camp for Darien kids, 5 to 12 years old, the week of school vacation, Feb. 22 to 25, from 9-4.

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Library's winter story-time registration now open

Written by The Darien Times
Thursday, 20 January 2011 06:45

Darien Library will offer story-time sessions in the winter and spring this year.

Registration for winter sessions ends Monday, Jan. 24. That session runs from Monday, Jan. 31, to Friday, March 11. Spring registration is open from Monday, Feb. 28, to Monday, March 14. That session runs from Monday, March 21 to Friday, April 29.

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Each session is six weeks. Parents and caregivers may register online at darienlibrary.org/youth. Story time is tailored for children up to 6 years old.

Library offers 21 things for 21st century parents

Written by The Darien Times
Wednesday, 19 January 2011 14:12

The library is once again offering 21 Things for 21st Century Parents, a self-directed program for parents that explores and engages in Web 2.0 technology. The program kicks-off event on Saturday, Jan. 22, from noon to 2.

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The 12-week program runs through April. Parents will participate in 21 simple activities to be completed from home. Learning about 2.0 technology such as blogs, social bookmarking, RSS, and alerts will provide parents with knowledge to guide their young digital natives online.

Each parent will be partnered with a library mentor and have the opportunity to attend in-person meetings. Upon the program’s completion, a Flip video camera and eBook reader will be raffled.

To register for the program, or for further information, contact the children’s library at 203-669-5235 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Teen talent show at library asks "What can you do?"

Written by The Darien Times
Wednesday, 19 January 2011 11:10

So you think you can do something? The library will host a talent show for teens on Saturday, Jan. 22, from 7-9. The Darien Library Teen Advisory Board will host the talent show, So You Think You Can Do Something?, open to children from 12 to 18 years old.

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The show will take place in the library’s community room, where all are invited to watch the show. The acts include local bands and other high school talent acts. Prizes of $350 for first place and a runner-up prize of $150 will be awarded to the best acts. The judges will be members of the Darien Library Teen Advisory Board. Snacks will be provided.