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Dinner and a Movie
"Dinner and a Movie" will be held at 5:30 p.m. May 5 for ages 18 and older.
This month’s feature film, shown on blu-ray is “Only Angels Have Wings” starring Cary Grant and Jean Arthur - a classic.
Movie refreshments will be served and a free pizza dinner arrives during intermission.
Registration is suggested.
Meet the Author
At 6:30 p.m. May 11, the Library presents “Meet the Author" with Dan Santoro, who has written “Where the Boys (and Girls) Were!”
This is an ultimate book about Spring Break at Fort Lauderdale Beach in Florida, including a full history of the city itself.
Santoro, a Derby native, moved to Florida in 1986, and has soaked up the sun and the history there ever since arriving.
His book will be available for purchase at this event.
This is an ultimate book about Spring Break at Fort Lauderdale Beach in Florida, including a full history of the city itself.
Santoro, a Derby native, moved to Florida in 1986, and has soaked up the sun and the history there ever since arriving.
His book will be available for purchase at this event.
Women's Forum
At 12:30 p.m. May 16 the Library hosts “Women’s Forum” a discussion group that focuses on literature, history, and related arts.
This month we discuss two short stories by Charlotte P. Gilman, “The Cottagette” and “If I Were a Man.” Gilman was a suffragette from Hartford and the recognized quality author of short fiction.
Attendees may wish to bring a light lunch; free coffee and tea served.
This month we discuss two short stories by Charlotte P. Gilman, “The Cottagette” and “If I Were a Man.” Gilman was a suffragette from Hartford and the recognized quality author of short fiction.
Attendees may wish to bring a light lunch; free coffee and tea served.
Tech Talks
At 6 p.m. May 16 and again at 10:30 a.m. May 18 the Library hosts “Tech Talks” a monthly program that offers detailed information about what is new in technology and how to best use it to suit your individual needs.
Attendees may also bring their questions.
Attendees may also bring their questions.
Evening Book Club
At 6:30 p.m. May 23, the Library hosts the “Evening Book Club,” a literary discussion group that focuses on novella-length books of fiction, and sometimes memoir or non-fiction.
A stimulating and informative evening is always assured.
This month’s book is “The Country of the Pointed Firs” by Sarah Orne Jewett of Maine.
Copies of the book are available at the Library.
A stimulating and informative evening is always assured.
This month’s book is “The Country of the Pointed Firs” by Sarah Orne Jewett of Maine.
Copies of the book are available at the Library.
Civil War program
At 6:30 p.m. May 24 the Library presents “The Civil War Drummer Boy Who Became a General” a power point program by Jack Konicki, local historical researcher.
The topic is Charles Pine of Ansonia, who also was influential in local charities and institutions in our area.
For more information on all programs or to register, call the library, 203-734-1492.
This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.
The topic is Charles Pine of Ansonia, who also was influential in local charities and institutions in our area.
For more information on all programs or to register, call the library, 203-734-1492.
This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.
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