Derby Neck Library slates history talks, performance, movies, more

DERBY - The Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., has scheduled a variety of activities for June.

Dinner and Movie

Dinner and a Movie, for ages 18 and older, will be presented at 5:30 p.m. June 2. This month’s feature is “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” a comedy starring George Clooney, set in the 1930s.  
The movie is shown in blu-ray on a large screen. Free movie refreshments will be served, as well as a free pizza dinner at intermission.  

Valley Shakespeare Festival

At 2 p.m. June 4, the Library will host the Valley Shakespeare Festival performing “Pericles: Prince of Tyre,” the story of a prince whose life is threatened after he solves the puzzle of a murderous king.  
This is a free performance which features professional actors in the starring roles.  

History presentation

The Library hosts David Leff, naturalist, historian, and author discussing “On the Paths of Genius: Finding Olmsted in Connecticut” at 6:30 p.m. June 7. This presentation follows the career of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted in designing such parks as Seaside and Beardsley in Bridgeport, among others.  

This is a free program and registration is requested but not required.  

Tech Talks

On June 13 at 6 p.m. and again on June 15 at 10:30 a.m., the Library presents Tech Talks, a monthly event that focuses on what is new in technology and how to best use it in your daily life.   
You may also wish to bring your own questions.  For this month’s topic, call the library.

History of Osborndale Farm

The Library will present on powerpoint, “The History of Osborndale Farm and Frances Osborne Kellogg’s Environmental Career” at 6:30 p.m. June 14. 
This program has been researched by local historian and reference librarian, Patricia Sweeney, Ph.D. and covers the farm from its earliest days, including the gardens.
Kellogg’s extensive work in conservation will also be discussed.  

Women's Forum

At 12:30 p.m. June 20 the Library will host “Women’s Forum,” a discussion group that focuses on short stories, history, and other arts.  
This month’s topic is “The History of Osborndale Farm and Frances Osborne Kellogg’s Environmental Career,” researched by local historian and reference librarian, Patricia Sweeney, Ph.D.  Attendees may wish to bring a light lunch; we serve free coffee and tea. 

Movie night

The Library will present “I Spy Teen Movie Night” for both teens and tweens at 5 p.m. June 23. Free refreshments will be served, and attendees can search for answers to clues given before the movie begins.  
The person who gets the most answers correct will win a prize. Bring a friend for a fun evening. Registration is required.

Evening Book Club

On June 27 at 6:30 p.m., the Library will host the Evening Book Club, a literary discussion group that focuses on novellas and memoirs by award-winning authors.  This month’s book is Eudora Welty’s  “One Writer’s Beginnings,” a memoir.  
Copies of the book are available at the library.   
An informative and stimulating conversation takes place at each session.  

Teen Video Game

The Library hosts a Teen Video Game Tournament at 3 p.m. June 30. All teens are invited to bring their friends and compete on the Wii U.  
Check on library flyers and on www.derbynecklibrary.org for which games we will be playing. Registration is strongly recommended but not required.  

To register for any programs or for information call 203-734-1492.


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