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.

Master's Table event in Seymour to focus on hunger in Valley

Fundraiser to benefit family of Seymour child diagnosed with neuroblastoma

*Please click here for a link to a story about the Fernandez family's journey published July 28 in The Valley Voice.

Learn to repurpose items at Derby Public Library class

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled another Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse Craft Class at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13.

Ansonia Animal Control Officer Jeanie Roslonowski returns with ideas on what to do with all those “handful” of food 

items left at the bottom of bags and boxes in your kitchen.  

The class also will include information on conservation and animal issues.  

Registration is required.  

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 Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.