Derby Neck to mark Women's History Month, host 'Kerry Boys,' more in March

Derby Neck Library 

DERBY - The Derby Neck Library presents “Bedtime Music and Movement” with Miss Kathi at 6:30 p.m. March 11. Come sing and dance under our indoor stars. You may wish to wear your pjs and bring a favorite stuffed animal.

Women's Forum
The Library hosts “Women’s Forum,” a monthly discussion group that focuses on short stories, poetry, and history at 12:30 p.m. March 16. 
This month we celebrate Women’s History Month by reminiscing about inspirational women we have known and famous achievements by American women. 
Free coffee and tea available; you may wish to bring a light lunch.

Tech Talks
From 6-7:30 p.m. March 17 and from 10:30 a.m.-noon March 18 the Library presents “Tech Talks.” 
This free program offers ideas and instruction on how to best use new concepts and gadgets in technology to fit your needs. We offer a new topic each month, plus time to ask questions.

Therapy dogs
Therapy dogs Thor and Bailey visit the Library for B.A.R.K. (Be a Reading Kid) at 6:30 p.m. March 18. Parents are able to register their children for a 15-minute session to read to a trained listening dog. To select a time, call the library.
 To select a time, call the library.

'Writers' Round'
The Library offers “Writers’ Round” a workshop group for writers of all genres—prose, fiction, poetry, history, scripts, etc. at 6:30 p.m. March 19. Come share your original works and practice writing from an engaging prompt selection.

Celtic music

The Kerry Boys

The Library hosts The Kerry Boys in a free concert open to the public at 2 p.m. March 21. Enjoy this dynamic and highly engaging Celtic musical performance. 
These entertainers always give a crowd-pleasing, rousing time. 
To reserve a seat, call the library.

'Teen Movie Night'
The Library hosts “Teen Movie Night” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 24.This month’s feature film, shown on blu-ray, is “Mockingjay, Part One.” Free refreshments will be served, including a pizza dinner. 
Seating is limited; call ahead or stop in at the library to register. Ages 17 and younger are invited to attend.

'Evening Book Club'
The Library hosts the “Evening Book Club” at 6:30 p.m. March 30.
This group meets monthly to discuss books of short fiction, memoirs, and some non-fiction. 
This month’s selection is “Facts of Life” by Maureen Howard, her memoir of growing up in Bridgeport. Copies of the book are available at the library. 

The library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave. For information, registration, or to reserve a seat for the concert call 203-734-1492.


This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.