Darien Library is thrilled to welcome host of NPR's Planet Money podcast Mary Childs to discuss her newest book, The Bond King, with Bryant Urstadt.

Before Bill Gross was known as "the Bond King," he was a gambler. As a fresh college grad, he went to Vegas armed with $200 and a knack for counting cards. After racking up thousands in winnings, he enrolled in business school, making American finance his casino—gaining legions of admirers and enemies along the way.

Dive into the story of a visionary turned antihero on Wednesday, 11/2 at 7 p.m.

Events Calendar

Events for Adults

iPhone Photography: Use Your Phone to Its Fullest Potential
Tuesday, 11/1 at 10 a.m.
Virtual

Tech Help Tuesdays
Tuesday, 11/1 at 2 p.m.
Harris Writer's Room

Becoming a Gardener: What Reading and Digging Taught Me About Living with Catie Marron
Tuesday, 11/1 at 7 p.m.
Community Room

Mary Childs: The Bond King
Wednesday, 11/2 at 7 p.m.
Community Room

Understanding Medicare
Wednesday, 11/2 at 7 p.m.
Conference Room

Tech Help Thursday for Seniors
Thursday, 11/3 at 10 a.m.
Darien Senior Center

Knit One, Crochet Too
Thursday, 11/3 at 2 p.m.
Small Conference Room
or Virtual

Business Book Group:
Who Moved My Cheese?
Thursday, 11/3 at 6:30 p.m.
Conference Room

Bigger Than Tiny: Author Sheri Koones and the Future of Sustainable Architecture Panel
Thursday, 11/3 at 7 p.m.
Community Room

Florida Keys' Century Old Bridge Gets a Makeover
Thursday, 11/3 at 7 p.m.
Virtual

Sunday Afternoon Matinee:
"Top Gun: Maverick"
Sunday, 11/6 at 2 p.m.
Community Room

Events for Kids and Teens

Family Workshop with
Dr. Amanda Craig
Sunday, 10/30 at 3 p.m.
Teens, Tweens, and Adults
Conference Room

Tween/Teen Trivia Night: Candy!
Monday, 10/31 at 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 to 18
Community Room

Ready, Set, Read!
Wednesday, 11/2 at 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5
Community Room

Did You Know?

Learn how to make stunningly simple French cakes on Thursday, 11/10.

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