Seymour Public Library Evening Book Club slates Feb. 24 discussion

 

Read book of your choice for Seymour Public Library Evening Book Club

SPL Evening Book Club

January 27 @ 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Pick your own book-

This month read and discuss a book of your own choosing!

Mingle starts at 6 p.m. Book discussion starts at 6:30 p.m.

The Library is at 46 Church St., Seymour.

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Seymour Public Library to host book discussion Nov. 25

 

Evening Book Club to meet Tuesday at Seymour Public Library

 The Library is at 46 Church St., Seymour.

Seymour Public Library book club to discuss 'London Seance Society'

SEYMOUR - Come join us July 29 at Seymour Public Library for our evening book club! No sign-up needed.

It’s a fantastic way to discover new books and connect with wonderful people.

Books are available for pickup at the front desk.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

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Derby Neck Library to host book clubs today, Monday

Derby Neck Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.

Derby Neck Library book club to discuss Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis' Monday

DERBY - Derby Neck Library's Evening Book Club will meet at 6:30 pm. Monday to read "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka.
Reading selections are available on Project Gutenberg and copies of the stories will be provided at the circulation desk:
https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/5200

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave. 

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library Book Club to read 'Diary of a Nobody'

DERBY - Derby Neck Library's Evening Book Club is meeting at 6:30 p.m. March 25 to read "Diary Of A Nobody" by George Grossmith.

Reading selections are available on Project Gutenberg and copies of the stories will be provided at the circulation desk:
https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/1026

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

 

Seymour Public Library book club to discuss 'Madame Bovary'

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library Evening Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 29 in the lower level auditorium. Mingle starts at 6 p.m.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

Copies of the book will be available for check out at the circulation desk with a valid library card. Phone the library at 203-888-3903 or email sgarvey@biblio.org for more details.

"Madame Bovary" by Gustave Flaubert will be discussed.

Summary: Emma Bovary, a doctor's wife, dreams of a life beyond the routine daily life of her small town. She craves the excitement of grand romances found in the novels she reads. Emma embarks on a series of passionate love affairs as her unhappiness grows, seeking to fill the void inside her heart. However, Emma’s rash decisions create a ripple effect on the lives of everyone around her. 

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library to host evening book club Monday

DERBY - Next Monday at 6:30 p.m. the Derby Neck Library Evening Book Club is meeting to read "Carmen" by Prosper Mérimée.

Reading selections are available on Project Gutenberg and copies of the stories will be provided at the circulation desk:
https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/2465

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Book club at Derby Neck Library to discuss 'Billy Budd'

DERBY - The Evening Book Club at Derby Neck Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. next Monday to read "Billy Budd" by Herman Melville.

Copies of the novella are available at the circulation desk.

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library slates Evening Book Club meeting Monday

DERBY - The Derby Neck Library Evening Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday to read "Colonel Chabert" by Honoré de Balzac.

Reading selections are available on Project Gutenberg and copies of the stories will be provided at the circulation desk:
https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/1954
The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.
This is shared from Derby Neck Library's Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library slates monthly Evening Book Club meetings

DERBY - Meeting on the last Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Derby Neck Library, the Evening Book Club is a monthly program where we primarily read shorter novels by award-winning authors and occasionally a memoir. 

This month's selection is "Ethan Frome" by Edith Wharton.

Reading selections are available on Project Gutenberg and copies of the stories will be provided at the circulation desk:
https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/4517

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library hosts monthly Evening Book Club via Zoom

DERBY - The Evening Book Club at Derby Neck Library has been re-instituted at the traditional time, the last Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 

The club next meets at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25 via Zoom to enjoy good company and discuss the chosen book. 

The books selected are novellas available on Project Gutenberg. 

They can be downloaded on paper for free, put on a kindle, or read from the computer screen. 

Pat Sweeney continues as moderator. 

If you have not given the library your e-mail address, now is the time to do so. 

This allows you to get notices of the Zoom events offered for adults.

January selection: The Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum
February selection: TBA

For information call 203-734-1492.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library to host Evening Book Club meeting on Zoom

Shared from the Seymour Public Library Facebook page:

Looking for Adult Patrons to Join our Evening Book Club!
Next meeting by Zoom at 6:15 p.m. June 9. We are discussing "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" by Agatha Christie.

Here is the link to the PDF copy of the book:

file:///C:/Users/Seymour%20Public/Downloads/The-Murder-of-Roger-Ackroyd%20(1).pdf

If that link does not work please email sgarvey@biblio.org.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86870125383?pwd=b3A0NjFRU3U2VFZFbmFGd0xBd2t6dz09

Meeting ID: 868 7012 5383
Password: library

Seymour Public Library to host Evening Book Club meeting on Zoom

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library has scheduled an Evening Book Club meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 26.

Sharing from a Facebook event page:

"Looking for Adult Patrons to Join our Evening Book Club! Next meeting by Zoom on Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30 PM.
"We are discussing The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Here is the link to the PDF copy of the book:

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bWVubG9hdGhlcnRvbmhzLmNvbXxtcnMtYmVyZ2hvdXNlLWVuZ2xpc2gtMjAxM3xneDo0MjM5ZDNlNjFlNjExM2Ey

"Suzanne Garvey is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87668767642?pwd=Vi9BR1NTd0NDYStxUlZvTkwzY1lPUT09

Meeting ID: 876 6876 7642
Password: book

Seymour Public Library to host Evening Book Club meeting online

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Public Library is looking for adult patrons to join its Evening Book Club's next meeting by Zoom Tuesday, April 28 at 6:15 p.m.
"Peter Pan in Kensington Garden" by James Barrie will be discussed.
Email Suzanne at sgarvey@biblio.org for a PDF of the book (about 70 pages).

Suzanne Garvey is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/94357943315

Meeting ID: 943 5794 3315

*This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Derby Neck Library offers fun activities this week

Derby Neck Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby. 
For information call 203-734-1492.

Derby Neck Library to host calligraphy workshop, dinner and movie, more

DERBY - Calligrapher Debby Reelitz returns to Derby Neck Library from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 6) to lead a free workshop. 
Reelitz will guide attendees through the process of creating a “Versal Letter.”  

This can be your own initial, or that of a loved one. All supplies are provided.  
Your completed project can be framed and would make a lovely holiday gift.  

Registration is required; seating is limited.

Dinner and a Movie

The Library hosts “Dinner and a Movie” for ages 18 and older at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 7.  

This month’s feature film is “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” a dramatic comedy.  
Free refreshments will be served, including a pizza dinner at intermission.  

'Learn Quiet Sitting'

From 6-8 p.m. Nov. 13 the Library presents a free workshop, “Learn Quiet Sitting.” 
Annette Szczesiul, a Derby native, social worker, and WPKN radio personality, leads attendees through relaxation methods using soft music and calming readings. 
The benefits from this exercise are many -enhanced creativity, emotional well-being, and a respite from holiday stresses.  
No registration is required.

Women's Forum

The Library hosts Women’s Forum, a literary and history-minded discussion group ,at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 18.  
This month the focus is on two short stories by an award-winning author recently in the news -Margaret Atwood. Free copies of the stories are available at the library.  
Feel free to bring a light lunch. Coffee and tea served.  

Evening Book Club

On Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m. the Library hosts the Evening Book Club.  

This month’s selection is a mystery -“A Study in Scarlet” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.  
Join us for a stimulating and informative discussion of this classic book. 

Call 203-734-1492 for information and to register for programs. The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

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

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.