Derby Neck Library

10:30 – 11:30am
Every other Tuesday, bring your little one in-person for some artistic exploration of various art mediums! One session will feature finger painting, while another will have stamps, and then another will have chalk. Your child will get to experiment with all sorts of artwork, bringing out their little Picasso (and maybe a bit of yours, too)! And the best part is, we clean up the mess. Join us!
This program is targeted to ages 3 – 5, but everyone is welcome! No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancellations by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2FcEoEFX&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1774641540000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08bsCPSdJ8wLR1SDoJHtBJ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Littles' Art Studio

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Derby Neck Library - Littles' Art Studio

10:30 – 11:30am
Every other Tuesday, bring your little one in-person for some artistic exploration of various art mediums! One...

1:00 – 2:30pm
As in our pre-Covid days, attendees will be meeting on each Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. to enjoy a showing on our large-screen TV. Following the show, we will stay on for a discussion. Light, individually wrapped snacks and flavored teas are served at each meeting. Join us in the Community Room!
We ask that no food or drink be brought into the event at this time.
Now watching: TBD

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Afternoon TeaV

Derby Neck Library - Afternoon TeaV

1:00 – 2:30pm
As in our pre-Covid days, attendees will be meeting on each Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. to enjoy a showing on our...

3:00 – 5:30pm
Youth and their families are invited to our Community Room on Tuesdays from 3:00-6:00pm for all things gaming! We’ll have all your favorite family board games like Uno, Yahtzee, Qwirkle, and Clue, and all the exciting video games available on the library’s various gaming systems, including the Switch, Xbox, Playstation 4, and more. Come in, have a snack, and let’s play!
No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancelations by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2FcEoEFX&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1774641540000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08bsCPSdJ8wLR1SDoJHtBJ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Let's Play Tuesdays

Derby Neck Library - Let's Play Tuesdays

3:00 – 5:30pm
Youth and their families are invited to our Community Room on Tuesdays from 3:00-6:00pm for all things gaming!...

4:30 – 5:30pmChildren of all ages are invited to enjoy this story and craft program. We read a few books related to a certain topic, and then make arts and crafts inspired by the stories.
No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancellations by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2FcEoEFX&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1774641540000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08bsCPSdJ8wLR1SDoJHtBJ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - StoryCraft: Truckosaurus

Derby Neck Library - StoryCraft: Truckosaurus

4:30 – 5:30pmChildren of all ages are invited to enjoy this story and craft program. We read a few books related to a certain...

12:00 – 1:00pm
Join us on the second and fourth Wednesday&nbsp;of each month&nbsp;for&nbsp;Mahjong Meetup—a fun, relaxed gathering where adults can learn and play the classic game of mahjong. Perfect for beginners, this casual, stress-free environment offers guided instruction and plenty of practice time. Whether you're completely new to the game or just looking to sharpen your skills, come enjoy the challenge and camaraderie of mahjong at the library!
No experience necessary — all materials provided.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Mahjong Meetup

Derby Neck Library - Mahjong Meetup

12:00 – 1:00pm
Join us on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month for Mahjong Meetup—a fun, relaxed gathering where...

2:00 – 3:00pm
<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryc.org%2Fderbyctlibraries%2F147372%2Fregister&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1774641540000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1FZcKcL_dQtUs3z_t-IKEZ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register Here!</a>&nbsp; This is a virtual program. You will receive an email with the link to the program feed.
Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection,&nbsp;What the Deep Water Knows. Delicate, yet exceedingly raw, these poems will transport you as vividly as any work of fiction.&nbsp;
If I could fly backward, I would.
To the safety of branches, to the time
when my heart still raced for you,
twelve hundred beats a minute.
In poetry that is at once bold and lyrical, affecting and devastatingly frank, Miranda Cowley Heller takes us through childhood, marriage, motherhood, and beyond. Suffused with the natural world and the landscape of Cape Cod, where many of the poems are set,&nbsp;What the Deep Water Knows&nbsp;contemplates love in all the seasons.
Register now to celebrate National Poetry Month with this graceful new poetry collection.&nbsp;
About the Author:&nbsp;Miranda Cowley Heller was raised in New York City and Cape Cod. Her debut novel&nbsp;The Paper Palace&nbsp;was a number one&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestseller in the US, a&nbsp;Sunday Times&nbsp;bestseller in the UK, and was longlisted for the Women’s Prize. She has worked as a senior vice president and head of drama series at HBO, developing and overseeing such shows as&nbsp;The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, The Wire, Deadwood,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Big Love,&nbsp;among others. This is her first poetry collection.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Virtual Author Talk with Miranda Cowley Heller

Derby Neck Library - Virtual Author Talk with...

2:00 – 3:00pm
Register Here!  This is a virtual program. You will receive an email with the link to the program...

Derby Neck Library - Virtual Author Talk with Miranda Cowley Heller

3:00 – 4:30pm
Come check out our Makerspace in the Children’s Room! Every Wednesday between 3:00pm and 4:30pm, staff will be on hand to assist you with any project you’d like to complete. We have a LEGO wall, a programmable robot, snap circuits, origami, pixel art, ingredients for slime–you name it, we can make it happen!
Please note that the Makerspace is flooded with small parts, so we do not recommend it for very young children. No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancellations by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2FcEoEFX&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1774641540000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08bsCPSdJ8wLR1SDoJHtBJ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Makerspace

Derby Neck Library - Makerspace

3:00 – 4:30pm
Come check out our Makerspace in the Children’s Room! Every Wednesday between 3:00pm and 4:30pm, staff will be on...

4:00 – 6:00pm Every week in the Teen Space, join Ms. Sarah for artistic fun to challenge your mind and your hands. Participate in a guided craft or use the available materials to make anything you want!
Open to patrons ages 12-19. No registration required.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Open Crafting for Teens

Derby Neck Library - Open Crafting for Teens

4:00 – 6:00pm Every week in the Teen Space, join Ms. Sarah for artistic fun to challenge your mind and your hands. Participate...

6:00 – 7:45pm We make movies! Are you interested in taking your first steps as an actor, writer, director, or editor? Are you an experienced filmmaker looking for fellow artists to help bring your next vision to the screen? Do you just want to have fun and express your creativity with fellow movie-lovers? Then this is the group for you! Adults and teens welcome.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - DNL Productions Film Club

Derby Neck Library - DNL Productions Film Club

6:00 – 7:45pm We make movies! Are you interested in taking your first steps as an actor, writer, director, or editor? Are you...

10:30 – 11:30am Every Thursday at 10:30am, join Señor Bob in our Community Room for a bilingual storytime for speakers of all languages! You’ll sing songs, listen to stories, and ¡se divertirán mucho! This program to promote foreign language skills is targeted for ages 3-5, but all are welcome. No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancellations by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2FcEoEFX&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1774821900000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1KMtZI9WzI533oJl4fk37x" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Cantos y Cuentos

Derby Neck Library - Cantos y Cuentos

10:30 – 11:30am Every Thursday at 10:30am, join Señor Bob in our Community Room for a bilingual storytime for speakers of all...

1:30 – 2:30pm Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are partnering to increase access to care and prevent disease among our senior community through a series of health screenings and healthy living education sessions on the 4th Thursday of each month. Periodically, this program will deliver nutritiously balanced and delicious foods for you to enjoy.
Please call the Circulation Desk at 203-734-1492 to register for this program.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Age Well with Griffin Health: Body Mechanics and Adaptive Movement

Derby Neck Library - Age Well with Griffin...

1:30 – 2:30pm Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are partnering to increase access to care and...

Derby Neck Library - Age Well with Griffin Health: Body Mechanics and Adaptive Movement

2:00 – 4:30pm Hang out after school in the Teen Space!
Enjoy snacks while watching movies or anime, playing console and PC games, making crafts, or joining a tabletop game. Teens can also earn volunteer hours by helping the Teen Librarian with take-and-make projects.
Movies, anime, and other visual media shown during Yap and Snack will be selected with a goal of staying within a PG–13 rating whenever possible. We encourage parents and guardians to be aware that some content may include themes suitable for teens ages 13 and up.
No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancelations by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2FcEoEFX&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1774821900000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1KMtZI9WzI533oJl4fk37x" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>.

Local Event:  Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens

 Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens

2:00 – 4:30pm Hang out after school in the Teen Space!
Enjoy snacks while watching movies or anime, playing console and PC...

4:30 – 5:30pm April is National Poetry Month and Derby Neck will be hosting a series of workshops for all ages! Join us on Thursday April 9th, 16th, and 23rd at 4:30pm and learn all about haiku, blackout and found poetry, and shape and acrostic poetry. Krissy will be leading the adults and teens in the Community Room while Brendan works with the kids in the Children's Room. Once you've written your poems, we'll all get together to celebrate our successes with an open mic session on Saturday, April 25th, MCed by the New Haven Youth Poet Laureate, Anna Capelle! You do not need to take part in the workshop series to attend/perform at the open mic.
April 23rdAn acrostic poem uses the letters of a word to start each line of a poem describing the original word. A shape poem uses words and negative space to create a shape reminiscent of the poem's subject. This poetry form will be especially enjoyed by those of us who are more into visual arts than literature.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Poetry Lab: Acrostic and Shape Poems

Derby Neck Library - Poetry Lab: Acrostic and...

4:30 – 5:30pm April is National Poetry Month and Derby Neck will be hosting a series of workshops for all ages! Join us on...

Derby Neck Library - Poetry Lab: Acrostic and Shape Poems

1:00 – 4:00pm
The Derby Neck Needlers’ Club meets to exchange tips on crocheting, knitting and needlepoint. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to attend. It’s a great way to learn some great skills!
<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fderbynecklibrary.org%2Fthe-needlers-club%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1774995840000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw28kTN-jwIGU495nf4fBuu-" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learn more about our mission here</a>.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Needlers' Club

Derby Neck Library - Needlers' Club

1:00 – 4:00pm
The Derby Neck Needlers’ Club meets to exchange tips on crocheting, knitting and needlepoint. Newcomers are...

2:00 – 3:00pm April is National Poetry Month and Derby Neck will be hosting a series of workshops for all ages!&nbsp;
Once you've written your poems, we'll all get together to celebrate our successes with an open mic session on Saturday, April 25th, MCed by the New Haven Youth Poet Laureate, Anna Capelle!&nbsp;
You do not need to take part in the workshop series to attend/perform at the open mic. Refreshments and coffee house vibe provided.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Poetry Open Mic

Derby Neck Library - Poetry Open Mic

2:00 – 3:00pm April is National Poetry Month and Derby Neck will be hosting a series of workshops for all ages! 
Once you've...

10:30 – 11:30am Come get your groove on with Brendan every other Monday during a music and movement program!&nbsp;There will be singing, dancing, stories, and a whole lot of shaky things! This program is targeted to ages Birth – 5, but everyone is welcome! No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancellations by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2FcEoEFX&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1775241180000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2-H5vmtcuU73YbkPwiZ0bq" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>.

Local Event: Drums & Strings & Shaky Things

Drums & Strings & Shaky Things

10:30 – 11:30am Come get your groove on with Brendan every other Monday during a music and movement program! There will be...

3:00 – 5:30pm Youth and their families are invited to our Community Room on Tuesdays from 3:00-6:00pm for all things gaming! We’ll have all your favorite family board games like Uno, Yahtzee, Qwirkle, and Clue, and all the exciting video games available on the library’s various gaming systems, including the Switch, Xbox, Playstation 4, and more. Come in, have a snack, and let’s play!
No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancelations by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2FcEoEFX&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1775241180000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2-H5vmtcuU73YbkPwiZ0bq" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>.

3:00 – 5:30pm Youth and their families are invited to our Community Room on Tuesdays from 3:00-6:00pm for all things gaming!...

Stop in at the library to read to dogs and Be A Reading Kid (B.A.R.K.)! We are so excited to welcome certified therapy dogs Spirit and Brian back to the Derby Neck Library. Both pups love children and are fantastic listeners. Reading aloud to a dog provides an attentive audience and may boost a child’s confidence in their reading skills. Each participant will receive a commemorative photo of themselves with the dogs, as well as an experience they won’t soon forget! Register below for this program, and be sure to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2FcEoEFX&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1775241180000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2-H5vmtcuU73YbkPwiZ0bq" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sign up for our Youth Mailing List here</a>&nbsp;to stay in the loop on cancelations and other important info.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - B.A.R.K.

Derby Neck Library - B.A.R.K.

Stop in at the library to read to dogs and Be A Reading Kid (B.A.R.K.)! We are so excited to welcome certified therapy dogs...

6:30 – 7:30pm The Derby Neck Library is offering a brand new book club for parents, guardians, and caregivers of children to discuss strategies and techniques for effective parenting in a nonjudgmental space. Each month, we’ll read a title from a pediatrician, a psychologist, or a memoir, and consider how the information we gather might be useful in practice. We will also share personal experiences and challenges to troubleshoot as a team.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Parenting is one of the toughest and most important endeavors a person can take on, but we don’t have to do it alone. With open minds (and books), we can support each other, learn together, and grow together.
This month, we'll be discussing the book TBA. You can grab a copy from our library to read beforehand.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Growing Together Book Club

Derby Neck Library - Growing Together Book Club

6:30 – 7:30pm The Derby Neck Library is offering a brand new book club for parents, guardians, and caregivers of children to...

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Derby Neck Library - Poetry Lab: Acrostic and Shape Poems

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Derby Neck Library - Needlers' Club

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