Thursday, February 9, 2023

Recuperation journey: Snowy memory lane

 

Sharing photo taken on this date in 2016 at
Osbornedale State Park in Derby.




Derby Public Library offers Tuesday Tech Time


Bring tech-related questions. We have solutions.

No registration required. / Walk-ins welcome.

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.


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Seymour Public Library to show Oscar-nominated drama


SEYMOUR - Join us Feb. 15 at Seymour Public Library in the lower level auditorium to watch an Oscar Nominee movie! The movie starts at 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
The Library is at 46 Church St.
We'll be showing "Tár" starring Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant, Nina Hoss, Sophie Kauer, Julian Glover, Allan Corduner, and Mark Strong. 
It is rated R and its duration is 2 hours, 37 minutes.
Summary: Having achieved an enviable career few could even dream of, renowned conductor/composer Lydia Tár, the first female principal music director of the Berlin Philharmonic, is at the top of her game. 
As a conductor, Lydia not only orchestrates, she manipulates. As a trailblazer, the passionate virtuoso leads the way in the male-dominated classical music industry. 
Moreover, Lydia prepares for the release of her memoir while juggling work and family. She is also willing to take up one of her most significant challenges: a live recording of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 5. 
However, forces that even the imperious maestro can't control slowly chip away at Lydia's elaborate façade, revealing the genius's dirty secrets and the insidious, corrosive nature of power. What if life knocks Lydia off her pedestal?

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Derby Public Library accepting essays for annual scholarship prize




DERBY - Derby Public Library is now accepting essay submissions for its 2023 Annual Scholarship Prize of $1,000. 

The subject of the essay is: The Role of Libraries in My Life.

This Essay Competition is open to all high school seniors living in Derby, regardless of where they attend high school, who are planning to further their education. 

The winner will be chosen by the Library Board of Directors based on the submitted essays. The monetary award will be presented to the winner in person by the Board at its April Board Meeting.

In addition to the $1,000, the winner’s name will be added to the Scholarship Prize Plaque located in our Young Adult Department. 

High school seniors may submit entries to the attention of Library Director Scott Brill at dplreference@biblio.org through March 31, 2023.


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