Derby Neck Library to host book discussions, Tech Talk

DERBY - Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., will host Women’s Forum, a literary discussion group that also sometimes views history presentations, at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 19. 

This month we focus on  short stories: "Sredni Vashtar” by Saki, and “The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar” by Edgar Allan Poe. 
Copies of these are available at the library. Feel free to bring a light lunch. We serve coffee and tea.

Tech Talk
At 10:30 a.m. Feb. 21, the Library hosts Tech Talk, a monthly program that features what is new in technology and how to best use it in your daily life. 
For this month’s topic, call the library.

Evening Book Club
The Library hosts the Evening Book Club at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26.
We focus on novellas and sometimes on memoirs. 
This month we discuss “Demian” by Hermann Hesse; copies are available at the library. 
Join us for an informative, stimulating evening. 

For information call the library, 203-736-1492.


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.