Derby Public Library slates YA Wednesdays in September

DERBY - On Sept. 9 and 23, from 5-6:30 p.m., Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to YA Wednesdays, Teen Game Time, as Nintendo Wii and tabletop games are 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 .

Derby Public Library to host youth activities, teen advisory board

DERBY - On Wednesdays, Aug. 5 and 12, from 1-2:30 p.m., Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to YA Wednesdays, Teen Game Time as Nintendo Wii & tabletop games are available. 

These are “Plant a Seed, Read!” Teen Summer Club events! Attendees earn credit towards prizes. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Teen Advisory Board

On Aug. 26, from 3:30-4:30 p.m., Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to Teen Advisory Board meeting where attendees are encouraged to voice their ideas for improving and expanding young adult library services and teen programming. 

Focus will include participant input that contributes to the library fulfilling its mission of quality-of-life enhancements in: knowledge; entertainment; and citizenship. 

For more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

Teen game time on tap Wednesday at Derby Public Library

Looking for a place to bring your teen this summer? Join us at Derby Public Library tomorrow July 15 for YA Wednesdays.

Teens are invited to play Nintendo Wii & Tabletop Games. Light refreshments provided!

Teens invited to Derby Neck Library Monday for puzzles, games

Sharpen your mind and unwind: Mondays are for puzzles, games, and more!

Join us in the Teen Space from 4:30-6 p.m. Monday for a mix of brain teasers, strategy, and friendly competition! Here you can piece together giant jigsaw puzzles, sharpen your mind with Wordle and Sudoku, challenge a friend to regular chess or laser chess, or even dive into the world of Magic: The Gathering!

Whether you’re here to relax, think hard, or try something new, there’s always a challenge (and a new friend) waiting for you!

No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancelations by clicking here.

Derby Neck Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.

Teen activities start Wednesday at Derby Public Library

 

Teens invited to game time, advisory board meeting in July at Derby Public Library

 

DERBY - On July 1, 8, 15, and 22, from 1-2:30 p.m., Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to YA Wednesdays, Teen Game Time. Nintendo Wii and tabletop games are available. 

These are “Plant a Seed, Read!” Teen Summer Club events! Attendees earn credit towards prizes. Light refreshments will be provided.

Teen Advisory Board to meet

On July 29 from 1-2:30 p.m., Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to Teen Advisory Board meeting where attendees are encouraged to voice their ideas for improving and expanding young adult library services and teen programming. 

Focus will include participant input that contributes to the library fulfilling its mission of quality-of-life enhancements in: knowledge; entertainment; and citizenship. 

This is a “Plant a Seed, Read!” Teen Summer Club event! Attendees earn credit towards prizes. 

For more information on either activity 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.

Huntington Branch Library to host teen summer reading kickoff

 

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to offer Zumba for Teens

 

Derby Neck Library hosts Yap and Snack for Teens

DERBY - Hang out after school in the Teen Space at Derby Neck Library from 2-4:30 p.m. Thursday.
Enjoy snacks while watching movies or anime, playing console and PC games, making crafts, or joining a tabletop game. 

Teens can also earn volunteer hours by helping the Teen Librarian with take-and-make projects.

Movies, anime, and other visual media shown during Yap and Snack will be selected with a goal of staying within a PG–13 rating whenever possible. We encourage parents and guardians to be aware that some content may include themes suitable for teens ages 13 and up.

No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancelations by clicking here.

Derby Neck Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

Shared from the Library's website.

Teen Game Time slated March 4, 11 at Derby Public Library

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12-17 to YA Wednesdays' Teen Game Time from 5-6:30 p.m. March 4 and 11.

Nintendo Wii and tabletop games are available. 

Light refreshments will be provided. 

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 young adult librarian Tony DeLos.

Teen Advisory Board to meet May 28 at Derby Public Library

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to a Teen Advisory Board meeting at 3:30 p.m. May 28.

Attendees are encouraged to voice their ideas for improving and expanding young adult library services and teen programming. 

Focus will include participant input that contributes to the library fulfilling its mission of quality-of-life enhancements in: knowledge; entertainment; and  citizenship. 

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 to hold game time for teens in May

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to YA Wednesdays' teen game time from 5-6:30 p.m. May 7 and 14. 

Nintendo Wii and tabletop games 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 young adult librarian Tony DeLos.

Derby Public Library to hold Teen Game Time fun in March

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to YA Wednesdays, Teen Game Time from 5-6:30 p.m. March 5 and 12. Nintendo Wii and tabletop games are available. 

Light refreshments will be provided. 

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 librarian.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to host Super Smash Bros. tournament

 The Library is at 65 Wooster St., Shelton.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library to host Teen Paint Night

SEYMOUR - Using acrylic paint, teens can create a masterpiece - no experience needed - at 6 p.m. Nov. 19 at Seymour Public Library.
This is a program for teens 13-17!
Registration is required and limited for this program. Please call 203-888-3903 to register.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Derby Public Library offers variety of resources for teens

DERBY - With libraries across the country celebrating "Teen-Tober" this month and with school back in full swing, just a reminder to our YA/Teens that Derby Public Library has a plethora of helpful resources for your academic and real-world aspirations:

They include online databases/apps such as:

- LearningExpress Library™ - for improved proficiency in math, science, technology and social studies; for SAT prep; to expand computer & workplace skills

- College Droid for students interested in pursuing academics after high school

- Teen Book Cloud - an online collection of e-books, enhanced novels, graphic novels, videos and audio books with an amazing range of content for all reading levels.

- Mango(R) - to prepare teens for realistic conversations and communication in over 70 world languages.

Plus, our on-site Teen Zone is replete with YA fiction and non-fiction books, dedicated PCs, free Wi-Fi, and mobile device workstations.

And, of course, there are always our ongoing Game Times and Advisory Board Meetings to help teens decompress and have a say in what programs they'd like to see held at DPL.

So feel free to stop by or give our YA/Teen Librarian, Tony DeLos, a call at (203) 736-1482 or email us at dplreference@biblio.org to take full advantage of everything DPL has to offer for Young Adults.

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby Public Library to host Teen Game Time Wednesday

 The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

Seymour Public Library to host 2 book clubs for youth

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library has two book clubs that will be starting in September!

The first is a Battle of the Books club for children in grades 4 and 5.

This book club will focus on the Intermediate Nutmeg Nominees that will be the focus of the elementary schools' Battle of the Books in the Spring. The book for the Sept. 11 meeting is available at the front desk.

The second is our Teen Book Club for grades 7 and up. Books will be chosen from the Young Adult section of the library. The book for the Sept. 4 meeting is available at the front desk.

Registration is required for both book clubs. A minimum registration of three participants is required for the book clubs. If we don't meet the minimum, the book club will be canceled.

For more information, please call 203-888-3903. Please stop into the library at 46 Church St. to register so you can pick up a book!

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Teens to create crafts at Seymour Public Library program

SEYMOUR - Young adults 12 and up are invited to Seymour Public Library at 3 p.m. Aug. 8 to create fun crafts out of duct tape.

Registration is required and limited for this program. Please call 203-888-3903.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Teens invited to make candy sushi Thursday at Seymour Public Library

SEYMOUR - Make sweet sushi treats with candy at 3 p.m. Thursday at Seymour Public Library!

The program is for young adults 12 and up. Registration is required and limited for this program. Please call 203-888-3903.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.