Derby Neck Library to host teen programs, Tech Talks, writing workshop

DERBY - The Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., has scheduled activities for January.
Video games
From 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 16 a Teen Video Tournament will feature the newly-released Super Mario Maker on Wii U. 
All teens and t'weens are invited to compete for a grand prize. Free refreshments will be available. Bring your friends for a fun time. 

Discussion group
At 12:30 p.m. Jan. 18 the Library will host Women’s Forum, a literary discussion group that focuses on short stories and poetry. This month’s stories are “Ted and Angeline” by Dinah Lampitt and “Stuff and Sawdust” by Valerie Thame. 
Copies are available at the library. Feel free to bring a light lunch; coffee and tea served. 

Tech Talks
On Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. and again at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 20 the library presents Tech Talks, a program which describes the latest in technology and how to best purpose it for your own needs. For this month’s topic call 203-734-1492. Your questions are welcomed.

Writers' Round
The Library hosts Writers’ Round, a monthly workshop for writers of all genres—scripts, prose, poetry, fiction, history, etc. at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21. 
Bring your original works to share with others and join us in practicing your creativity with a writing prompt. 

Evening Book Club
The Library hosts the Evening Book Club at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25.This group meets monthly in the Reading Room near the fireplace to discuss novellas written by award-winning authors. 
Among selections are fiction, memoirs, and on occasion non-fiction. This month we discuss “The Moon is Down” by John Steinbeck. 
Copies of the book are available at the library. 

For details on any program call 203-734-1492.


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