Derby Neck Library to present movie, talk on USS Connecticut, more

Dinner and a Movie

DERBY - Derby Neck Library hosts Dinner and a Movie for ages 18 and older at 5:30 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 5).
This month’s feature film is “Rocketman,” a musical biography of Elton John. 

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

Women's Forum

At 12:30 p.m. Sept. 16 the Library hosts Women’s Forum, a literary discussion group.  This month’s focus is a set of short stories by Jessamyn West. 
Copies of the stories are available at the library. Feel free to bring a light lunch; we serve coffee and tea.  

USS Connecticut presentation

The Library presents a powerpoint presentation on “The USS Connecticut” by Prof. Mark Albertson from Norwalk Community College at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19.  

Learn the details of how the lead ship navigated the globe with the Great White Fleet of 1907. No registration is required.  

Parenting workshop

At 6 p.m. Sept. 25 the Library will host Laura Cleary, LMSW in a Better Parenting Workshop, designed to improve your communication and motivational skills - for all parents, with a special focus on teens and tweens. 
This is a free event, but registration is recommended. 

Evening Book Club

At 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30 the Library hosts the Evening Book Club, moderated by Patricia Sweeney, Ph.D.  

This month’s selection is “The Awakening” by Kate Chopin. Copies of the book are available at the library. 

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave. For information call 203-734-1492.

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