Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Derby Public Library slates story times

    DERBY- Registration is under way for the winter session of story times at the Derby Public Library.  

     This story time session will run from Jan. 14-March 20. The Library offers age-appropriate programs for children from birth to 5 years old. 

     Beginning Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. infants up to 12 months old along with a caregiver are invited to attend Baby and Me which introduces our youngest patrons to the library and books through simple songs and rhymes, movement, board books, and interaction with their caregiver.  
     The class will run for about 20 minutes. Participants are welcome to stay and play for some social time immediately following the program.

       Toddler Time will be held Thursdays at 10 a.m. for 1-and 2-year-olds along with a caregiver.  
      Finger plays, songs, movement, stories and rhymes will be included in this half-hour program. The first class will be Jan. 15. 
     Children ages 3-5 are welcome to join us for stories, songs, instruments, literacy games and a craft on Fridays at 10 a.m. beginning Jan. 16.  

      Preschool Story Time is designed to be an early school-readiness experience, an introduction to peer interaction and improved listening skills.   
      Children will attend this story time on their own while a caregiver remains in the Children’s Room.
    Registration is requested.  

Music and movement program
      Children ages 3-6 are invited to join the fun during a music and movement program at Derby Public Library at 10 a.m. Jan. 8.
     Sandi Schuchmann presents Turn it Up! which will have everyone up and moving during this highly interactive, half hour music program.  There is no fee to attend.
      Registration is requested.  

Family story time
    The Derby Public Library will offer a Saturday family story time at 10 a.m. Jan. 10. 
    Children ages 3-6 are welcome to stop by for Let it Snow to listen to winter-themed stories, sing songs and work on a snowflake craft. There is no fee to attend; all materials are provided.  
    Registration is requested.

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

This is a press release from Sue Sherman, children's 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.