Learn local history, discuss novels at Derby Neck Library

DERBY - The Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., has scheduled several activities in January.

Talk on Civil War memories
At 6:30 p.m. Jan. 10 the Library offers “The Civil War Career of Maj. Wilbur F. Osborne,” the library’s founder.  
This powerpoint presentation by reference librarian Pat Sweeney includes archival research on the Connecticut First Heavy Artillery using Osborne’s remembrances of the war, among other documents.  
Join us to commemorate Osborne’s mid-January birthday. 

Women's Forum

At 12:30 p.m. Jan. 16 the Library hosts Women’s Forum, a discussion group that focuses on short stories, Valley history, and other artistic topics.  
Bring a light lunch if you wish; free coffee and tea served.  

Tech Talks

On Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. and again at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 18 the Library hosts “Tech Talks,” an ongoing series of programs that discuss what is new in technology and how to best use it for your needs. This month’s topic is ”PC Maintenance: Hardware.”  

Evening Book Club

The Library hosts the Evening Book Club, moderated by reference librarian Pat Sweeney, at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30. This month’s selection is “The Sense of an Ending” by Julian Barnes.  
Copies of the book are available at our library.  
Come join us at our cozy fireplace for an informative and stimulating discussion. We focus on short novels by award-winning authors.  

For details on any program call 203-734-1492.


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