See a movie, learn about edible flowers, more at Derby Neck Library

DERBY - The Derby Neck Library offers Dinner and a Movie for ages 18 and older at 5:30 p.m. June 6. 
This month’s featured film is the classic horror thriller “Alien.”  

Free movie refreshments will be served, including a pizza dinner at intermission. 

Local history lecture
The Library presents Patricia Sweeney, Ph.D. with a new powerpoint lecture on “The Valley in the 1950s” at 6:30 p.m. June 10.
With original research, this talk focuses on the flood of 1955, the building of the Nike Sites and the new Route 8, the start-up of local TV, children’s toys, Charlton Comics, and much more.  

Women's Forum

At 12:30 p.m. June 17 the Library hosts Women’s Forum, a discussion group focusing on short stories. The selections for this month are three pieces by Virginia Woolf.  
Copies of the stories are available at the library. Feel free to bring a light lunch; we serve coffee and tea. 

Evening Book Club

The Library hosts the Evening Book Club moderated by Patricia Sweeney, Ph.D. at 6:30 p.m. June 24.
This month’s selection is “Where Angels Fear to Tread” by E.M. Forster.  Copies of the book are available at the library.  

Edible flowers

At 6:30 p.m. June 26 the Library presents Edible Flower Power with Mary Newman, co-author of the fascinating book -“Edible Flowers: a Global History.” Learn the background and uses of a number of tasty floral plants, including which flowers attract butterflies.  
Free samples of foods prepared by the author will be available; her books will also be presented for sale and signing. 

For information call 203-734-1492.

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

Celebrate founding of Derby Neck Library and more in June

DERBY - Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., has scheduled several interesting activities in June. 

Women's Forum

At 12:30 p.m. June 19 the Women’s Forum will meet to discuss two short stories by American author Carson McCullers—“A Domestic Dilemma” and “Madame Zilensky and the King of Finland.”  

Copies of the stories are available at the library. Attendees may wish to bring a light lunch. Free coffee and tea will be served. 

Tech Talks

On June 21 at 10:30 a.m., the Library presents Tech Talks, a monthly program highlighting what is new in technology and how to best use it in your daily life. 

Anniversary celebration

The Library celebrates the anniversary of its founding in 1897 at 6:30 p.m. June 21.  A powerpoint lecture will be presented by reference librarian Patricia Sweeney - “The 120 Year History of Derby Neck Library.” 
Light refreshments will be served.  

Evening Book Club   

The Library hosts the Evening Book Club at 6:30 p.m. June 26. This month’s selection is a mystery, “The Daughter of Time” by Josephine Tey.  
Copies of the book are available at the library. Join in for an informative and stimulating discussion.  
For details on any program call 203-734-1492.


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