Oxford Public Library to host Chess Club; register online

 

The Library is at 49 Great Oak Road. 

Seymour Rec to host chess club at Chatfield-LoPresti School

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Derby Public Library offers chess club, games for teens

DERBY - The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings Mondays in September (excluding holidays) from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

All skill levels are welcome. 

Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies. 

Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a life-long love of the game. 

YA Wednesdays

The Library hosts YA Wednesdays every month from 6-7:30 p.m.

All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun each Wednesday in September. 
Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. 

Light refreshments will be provided.

For more information stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Derby Public Library to host chess club, board games for teens

DERBY -The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings each Monday in February (excluding holidays) from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

All skill levels are welcome. 

Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies. 
Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a life-long love for the game.  

YA Wednesdays 

The Library hosts YA Wednesdays every month from 6-7:30 p.m.

All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun each Wednesday in February as Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Registration is requested. 

For more information on any programs stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult/reference librarian, Derby Public Library.

Derby Public Library offers chess club, games for teens

DERBY - The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings on Mondays, Jan. 4, 11, and 25, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

All skill levels are welcome. 

Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies. 
Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a life-long love for the game. 

YA Wednesdays

The Derby Public Library hosts YA Wednesdays every month from 6-7:30 p.m.

All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun each Wednesday in January as Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. 

Light refreshments will be provided. 

For more information on any program stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult/reference librarian.

Chess club, games slated for teens at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host YA Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 2.

All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun with Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos. 
Light refreshments will be provided. 

Chess club

The Library's Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Dec. 7 and 14. 
All skill levels are welcome. 
Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies. 

Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a life-long love for the game. 
For more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Derby Library to host games, Internet safety talk for teens

DERBY - The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings each Monday in November from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

All skill levels are welcome. Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies. 

Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a life-long love for the game. 

YA Wednesdays

The Library hosts YA Wednesdays every month from 6-7:30 p.m. All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun Nov. 4 and 18. Nintendo Wii, board games and Legos will be available. 

Light refreshments will be provided. 

Teen Talk

The Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to Teen Talk – On-Line Safety, Thursday, Nov. 5, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., to uncover and help avoid pitfalls of the Internet and social media. 

Registration is requested. 

For more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Derby Library to host chess club, board games for teens

DERBY - The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings Mondays in October (excluding holidays) from 6:30-7:30 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. 

Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies. Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a lifelong love of the game. 

Young Adult Wednesdays

DERBY - The Derby Public Library hosts YA Wednesdays every month from 6-7:30 p.m. All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun each Wednesday in October. Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. 

Light refreshments will be provided. 

For more information on any programs stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Derby Public Library hosts teen programs

DERBY - The Derby Public Library hosts YA Wednesdays every month from 6-7:30 p.m. All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun each Wednesday in September. 

Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. 

Light refreshments will be provided. 

Chess Club

The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings Mondays in September (excluding holidays) from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

All skill levels are welcome. 

Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies.

Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a life-long love of the game. 

For more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library. 

Derby Library to host chess club, movies, career forum for teens

DERBY - The Derby Public Library Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to “Open Chess Call” from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays in August.
All skill levels are welcome. 

This program is part of the DPL 2015 “Unmask” Teen Summer Reading Club. 
Registration is requested. 

Movie Matinee

The Derby Public Library hosts Superhero Movie Matinee for ages 12 to 17 from 3-5 p.m. Aug. 4. 
Light refreshments will be provided. This program is part of the DPL 2015 “Unmask” Teen Summer Reading Club. Registration is requested. 

YA Wednesdays

The Derby Public Library hosts “YA Wednesdays” on Aug. 5 and 12, from 6-7:30 p.m. All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to a variety of activities, Teen Game Night combined with Lego Construction Project, and Scrabble Tournament. 
Light refreshments will be provided. 
This program is part of the DPL 2015 “Unmask” Teen Summer Reading Club.
Registration is requested. 

Teen Career Forum

The Derby Public Library hosts a Teen Career Forum for young adults ages 12 to 17, from 3-4:30 p.m. Aug. 11. Participants will explore and discuss their strengths and ambitions to formulate a realistic career path. 
This program is part of the DPL 2015 “Unmask” Teen Summer Reading Club. 

For information on programs, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Teen activities planned this summer at Derby Public Library

Reading club, games, art classes are on tap 

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to join its 2015 Teen Summer Reading Club running through Aug. 13.  

This year’s theme is “Unmask,” encouraging members to make discoveries through a variety of Library programs. 
Participants earn credits toward weekly prizes for reading and reviewing books and participating in rewarding activities, all while making new friends and exploring resources. 
Every credit earned through the eight-week program will be used for drawing a grand prize winner. 
Registration ends on July 11. 

Game night

The Library hosts “YA Wednesdays” each Wednesday in July from 6-7:30 p.m.  
All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to a variety of activities, Teen Game Night combined with Lego Construction Project, and Scrabble Tournament. Light refreshments will be provided. This program is part of the 2015 “Unmask” Teen Summer Reading Club. Registration is requested. 

Chess club

The Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to “Open Chess Call” Mondays in July from 6:30-7:30 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. 
This program is part of the DPL 2015 “Unmask” Teen Summer Reading Club. Registration is requested. 

Tie-dye fun

The Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to Teen Tie-Dye from 3-4:30 p.m. July 7. Each participant will be provided a new white T-shirt, dyes, and the expertise needed to create a personally designed fashion statement. 
This program is part of DPL’s 2015 “Unmask” Teen Summer Reading Club. Space is limited so registration is required. 

Art workshops

The Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to Summer Art Workshops, from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, and 30 led by Rich DiCarlo, Valley Arts Council President. All materials are provided. 

This program is part of the DPL 2015 “Unmask” Teen Summer Reading Club. Registration is requested. 

Robotic design 

The Library will host Teen Maker Space for young adults ages 12 to 17 July 14, from 3-4:30 p.m.
This program is part of DPL’s 2015 “Unmask” Teen Summer Reading Club. Registered club members will be provided a cool kit to assemble and energize while learning the basics of robotic design and function. 

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult/reference librarian, Derby Public Library.

Chess, reading club offered for teens at Derby Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays in June. 

All skill levels are welcome. 

Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies. 

Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a life-long love for the game. 
Registration is requested. 

YA Wednesdays

The Library hosts YA Wednesdays every month from 6-7:30 p.m. All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun each Wednesday in June as Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. 
Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is requested. 

Summer reading 

The Library invites young adults ages 12-17 to join our 2015 Teen Summer Reading Club running from June 22 through Aug.13. 

This year’s theme is “Unmask”, encouraging members’ discoveries through a variety of Library programs. 
Participants earn credits toward weekly prizes for reading and reviewing books and participating in rewarding activities, all while making new friends and exploring resources. 
Every credit earned through the eight-week program will be used for drawing a grand prize winner. 
Registration begins June 1. 

For more information or to register, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.  

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Derby Library to host social media talk, art class, more

DERBY - The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings Mondays in May (excluding holidays) from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

All skill levels are welcome. 

Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies. 

Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a life-long love for the game. 
Registration is requested. 

YA Wednesdays

The Derby Public Library hosts YA Wednesdays every month from 6-7:30 p.m.
All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun each Wednesday in May as Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. Light refreshments will be provided. 
Registration is requested. 

Social media

The Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 and parents to discuss current issues regarding social media 3:30-4:30 p.m. May 7.

In a presentation by Roger Mayers of the Connecticut Department of Public Safety, participants will gain understanding and learn to avoid pitfalls that negatively impact on teens using social media. 

Watercolor workshop

The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to a Teen Watercolor Workshop, from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursdays, May 14 and 21.

This two-session workshop will be led by Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo. All materials will be provided. 

Registration is requested. 

For more information on any programs stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult/reference librarian, Derby Public Library.

Derby Library slates April activities for teens

Games on Wednesdays 

DERBY - The Derby Public Library hosts YA Wednesdays every month from 6-7:30 p.m. 

All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun each Wednesday in April as Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available.

Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is requested. 

Chess club

The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings Mondays in April from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

All skill levels are welcome. 

Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies. 

Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a life-long love for the game. Registration is requested. 

Anti-Bullying Forum

The Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to our second Annual Anti-Bullying Forum, from 3-4:30 p.m. April 9. 

Participants will increase their understanding of what bullying is, how to better deal with bully circumstances, and consequences associated with these confrontations. Issues pertaining to social media bullying and school violence will also be addressed by local professionals from Valley Youth Bureaus, and the Parent/Child Resource Center through interactive dialog and support materials in a friendly environment. Dinner will be provided and registration is requested. 

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, Young Adult/Reference Librarian, Derby Public Library.

Derby Library offers chess club for teens

DERBY - The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings Mondays in March from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

All skill levels are welcome. Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies. 

Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a life-long love for the game. Registration is requested. 

For more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult/reference librarian, Derby Public Library.

Derby Library hosts chess club, games for teens

DERBY - The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 2, 9, and 23. 
All skill levels are welcome. Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies. 

Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a life-long love for the game. 
Registration is requested. 

YA Wednesdays 

The Library hosts YA Wednesdays every month from 6-7:30 p.m. All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun each Wednesday in February as Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. 
Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is requested. 

For more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult/reference librarian, Derby Public Library.

Derby library offers chess club, games for teens

DERBY - The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings on Mondays, Jan. 5, 12, and 26 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 
All skill levels are welcome. Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies.
Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a lifelong love for the game. 
Registration is requested.

YA Wednesdays

The Derby Public Library hosts YA Wednesdays every month from 6-7:30 p.m.
All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun each Wednesday in January as Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. 
Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is requested. 

To register or for more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult/reference librarian, Derby Public Library.