Five Things to Know About Darien, April 21

Raina Telgemeier Talk: Today from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m, the hosts a discussion with . Among other credits, Telgemeier wrote and illustrated the graphic memoir Smile, which was named a 2011 ALA Children's Notable Book.

"Let's Go Birding": Have a passion for feathered friends? Patch's Teke Wiggin tagged along with birdwatchers from Darien and Stamford recently as they searched the skies above Cove Island Park.  at the video.

Countdown Book Discussion: Also at the library, Yale University's Mark Schenker will at 7 p.m. about Countdown, Deborah Wiles's award-winning novel set duing the Cuban Missile Crisis. This is the final event in the library's One Book, One Community series.

Canned Goods Food Drive: Thursday also marks the end of the library's canned goods drive for 's food pantry.  for additional information and a list of the non-perishable items most needed.

Weekend Outlook: Daytime highs are expected to stay in the mid 50s through the weekend, with a strong chance for more rain late Friday night into Saturday. Luckily, Thursday should be sunny.