Take in a movie, learn about Civil War, more at Derby Neck Library

DERBY - Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., hosts Dinner and a Movie for ages 18 and older at 5:30 p.m. May 2.  

This month’s feature film is “Sunset Boulevard” shown on blu-ray and a large screen.  
Free movie refreshments including a pizza dinner will be at intermission. 

Crafting event

At 6:30 p.m. May 9 the Library presents a free crafting event: T-Shirt to Tote-bag.  Only a T-shirt and pair of scissors are required to make this creation. 
This event is suitable for teens and adults. Registration is required; seating is limited to 20 people.  

Women's Forum

The Library hosts the Women’s Forum, a literary discussion group, at 12:30 p.m. May 20. This month the focus is on three short stories by Virginia Woolf: copies are available at the library. Feel free to bring a light lunch; we serve coffee and tea. 

Talk on Civil War

At 6:30 p.m. May 20 the Library presents the engaging, informative Prof. Hamish Lutris speaking on Connecticut’s Reaction to the Civil War. 
How did newspapers cover the battles, which side won the favor of our state citizens, how did our business community fare?  
Come learn the surprising details, with a focus on our section of Connecticut. 

Evening Book Club

The Library hosts the Evening Book Club, meeting by the fireplace in the Reading Room at 6:30 p.m May 28. 
The selection is “The Gambler,” a novella by Fydor Dostoyevsky. Copies of the book are available at the library.  

This month’s meeting occurs on a Tuesday because of the Monday Memorial Day holiday.  For details on any program call 203-734-1492.


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