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Author Talk: Laurie Woolever, “Care and Feeding: A Memoir” at Darien Library
Darien Library 1441 Post Road, DarienTake a dive into the fast-paced, sometimes unscrupulous restaurant world with author Laurie Woolever, the longtime assistant, collaborator and co-author to the late Anthony Bourdain. Darien Library and Barrett Bookstore welcome Woolever, who will discuss her new book, Care and Feeding: A Memoir. Laurie will be in conversation with writer, Page Berger. In this moving, sharp-witted, and insightful […]
History of the Irish Famine Immigrants in Connecticut with Loretto Leary at Darien Library
Darien Library 1441 Post Road, DarienDive deep into the stories of resilience and determination as we explore the lives of those who sought refuge in Connecticut during one of Ireland's darkest times, the Great Famine of 1845 to 1852. Learn how these immigrants shaped our state's cultural and social fabric, leaving an indelible mark on our communities. A specific Irish […]
Mini Golf at the Darien Library
Darien Library 1441 Post Road, DarienSaturday, February 8th: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 9th:10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Darien Library is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved 10th Annual Mini Golf Fundraiser, happening on Saturday, February 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, February 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mini Golf at […]
Restoring Long Island Sound with Bill Lucey, the Long Island Soundkeeper at Darien Library
Darien Library 1441 Post Road, DarienLearn all about Long Island Sound and ongoing efforts to restore its habitat! Darien Nature Center and Darien Library welcome Bill Lucey, the Long Island Soundkeeper. Bill will talk about our beautiful local waterway and discuss the urgent need to remove "ghost pots" from the Long Island Sound and restore the Sound's floor to its natural state. […]
History Has Its Eyes On You: The Story of America as told by Hamilton l at Darien Library
Darien Library 1441 Post Road, DarienLet's look to Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton to learn much about the political culture of America in its earliest years. Indeed, many of the important plot points in the musical describe dramatized events in the lives of figures such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr, Eliza Hamilton, and naturally, the eponymous Alexander. This might read as dry […]
Paris 1874: Inventing Impressionism with Page Knox at Darien Library
Darien Library 1441 Post Road, Darien150 years ago, the first Impressionist exhibition opened in Paris on April 15,1874. "Hungry for independence," Monet, Renoir, Degas, Morisot, Pissarro, Sisley and Cézanne finally decided to free themselves from the rules by holding their own exhibition, outside official channels: Impressionism was born! Join Page Knox for a virtual tour of this celebratory show, which […]
Author Talk: Finding Margaret Fuller: A Novel
Darien Library 1441 Post Road, DarienJoin us in welcoming acclaimed author Allison Pataki to the Darien Library to discuss her new book, Finding Margaret Fuller. Allison, in conversation with author Lee Woodruff, will discuss her latest book, an epic reimagining of the life of Margaret Fuller – America’s forgotten leading lady and the central figure of a movement that defined […]
The Poet’s Voice: Sophie Cabot Black at Darien Library
Darien Library 1441 Post Road, DarienDarien Library is pleased to welcome Sophie Cabot Black as our Poet’s Voice 2024 guest, as we celebrate National Poetry Month in April. Sophie Cabot Black has written three award-winning volumes of poetry, and her poems have appeared in numerous anthologies and journals. She has also published essays, written song cycles, and a libretto. Born in New […]
Beethoven in 1824: The Road to the 9th Symphony with Gil Harel at Darien Library
Darien Library 1441 Post Road, DarienBy 1824, Beethoven was in many ways aged beyond his years. Fallow years of creativity were marred by a particularly acrimonious custody battle with his late brother's wife and the complete deterioration of his hearing. Such were the circumstances during which he composed and premiered a work that would go on to become one of […]