Derby Neck Library slates October activities

Dinner and a Movie

DERBY - The Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., hosts Dinner and a Movie for ages 18 and older at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 5.

This month’s feature film, Wonder Woman, will be shown in blu-ray on a large screen.  

Free movie refreshments will be served, including a pizza dinner at intermission.  

Women's Forum

The Library hosts Women’s Forum, a literary discussion group at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 16. 

This month’s readings are two stories by James Herriot focusing on cats and dogs.  Copies of the stories are available at the library.  

Feel free to bring a light lunch; we serve coffee and tea.  

Tech Talks

At 10:30 a.m. Oct. 18 the Library presents Tech Talks, a monthly program that discusses what is new in technology and how to best use it in your daily life.  

Meet the Author

The Library presents Meet the Author, featuring Beth Caruso, author of “One of Windsor: The Untold Story of America’s First Witch Hanging” at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19.  

This exciting novel, based on detailed historical research, describes the events leading to this seminal event in the American colonies.  

The author will have books for sale and signing.  

History of Beer 

At 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 the Library presents Will Siss on A History of Beer in Connecticut.  

Meet the author of a fascinating historical study and celebrate Octoberfest enjoying a beer tasting with samples from local breweries, including Derby.  Attendees must be ages 21 and older only, and registration is required. 

Evening Book Club

The Library hosts the Evening Book Club, meeting at our fireplace seating area at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30.  

This month’s novel  is Kaye Gibbons’s “A Virtuous Woman.”  

Copies of the novel are available at the library. Join us for an informative and stimulating talk. 

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

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