Teens invited to advisory board meeting at Derby Public Library

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to a Teen Advisory Board meeting from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 28.

Attendees are encouraged to voice their ideas for improving amd 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 .

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian.

YA Wednesdays, Teen Advisory Board meeting slated at Derby Public Library

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

Teen Advisory Board

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to a Teen Advisory Board meeting at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19.

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.

Griffin Health in Shelton starts outpatient therapy program for young adults

SHELTON - Griffin Health Psychiatry Services is starting a new therapy program to help young adults impacted by trauma recover and regain confidence.

Strength Awareness Freedom Empowerment (SAFE) is a trauma-informed intensive outpatient program designed to support young adults ages 18-26 in healing from the impact of trauma without the pressure to disclose or relive painful experiences.

Traumatic experiences can have both immediate and long-term consequences for young adults. These traumas include a wide range of terrifying or life-threatening experiences, including child maltreatment (including physical and sexual abuse and neglect), medical traumas, accidents, natural disasters, war, terrorism, refugee trauma, traumatic loss, severe bullying, and exposure to domestic and community violence. 

The effects can lead to severe disturbances in mood, behavior, attention, attachment, and impulse control, and increase the risk of psychiatric, cardiac, metabolic, immunological, and gastrointestinal illness later in life. There is also a high chance for developing enduring symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Through group-based therapy and support from licensed clinicians trained in trauma-informed care, SAFE helps young adults recover from trauma by navigating challenging topics including identity, relationships, emotional regulation, trust, boundaries, and self-worth.

SAFE starts Aug. 25 at Griffin Health Outpatient Psychiatry, 10 Progress Drive and meets three days a week for three hours per day. 

For more information, call 203-538-6244.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

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 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 invites teens to participate in summer club

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to the 2024 Teen Summer Library Club. 

This year’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library!” encouraging teens to engage in library programs that include Teen Game Time and Teen Advisory Board gatherings on Wednesdays, June 26, July 10, 17, 31, and Aug. 7 from 6-7:30 p.m.! 

Teens who attend programs, review books/articles and/or evaluate websites are entered into drawings for prizes. 

A grand prize winner will be drawn at the club’s finale Pizza Party Aug. 7. 

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, Derby Public Library.

Teens invited to advisory board meeting at Derby Public Library

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all young adults 12-17 to a Teen Advisory Board meeting at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 27. 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.

Seymour Public Library to host book club for Grades 7 and up

 

Candy sushi-making program for teens slated at Seymour Public Library

SEYMOUR - Make sweet sushi treats with candy at 2 p.m. Aug. 3 at Seymour Public Library! For young adults 12 and up.

Registration is required.

For more information, or to register, call 203-888-3903. The Library is at 46 Church St.

Participation in our Summer Reading Program is not required to attend any of our free and fun programs.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library to hold soy candle-making program for teens

SEYMOUR - Make your own scented soy candles in a program at 5:30 p.m. July 19 at Seymour Public Library.

This program is for young adults 12 and up. Registration is required and limited.

For more information, or to register, call 203-888-3903. The Library is at 46 Church St.

Participation in our Summer Reading Program is not required to attend any of our free and fun programs.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby Public Library slates summer programs for teens

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to the 2022 Teen Summer Library Club. 

This year’s theme is “Read Beyond the Beaten Path!” encouraging teens to engage in library programs that include Game Night & Maker Space activities Wednesdays, Aug. 3 and 10, from 6-7:30 p.m.! 

Teens who attend a program, review a book/article or evaluate a website, are entered into weekly drawings for $20 gift cards to local eateries. A grand prize winner will be drawn at the club’s finale Pizza Party Aug. 11. 

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian.

Seymour Public Library to hold candy 'sushi' making program for young adults

SEYMOUR -The Seymour Public Library Young Adult Department will hold a make your own candy sushi program at 6 p.m. April 19.

We will be creating “sushi” out of snack foods and candy. All materials will be supplied by the library - make sure to bring your imagination!

This program is open to young adults ages 10-18 and has limited registration. The Library is at 46 Church St.

Registration is required. For information or to register, call 203-888-3903.

This is shared from Seymour Public Library's Facebook page.

Derby Public Library to host virtual Teen Advisory Board meeting

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to a virtual Teen Advisory Board meeting at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 4.

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. 

Zoom access link will be provided via email the day prior to meeting date. 

Sign up at the library’s Events Calendar at www.derbypubliclibrary.org.  

This program is part of the DPL “Tails & Tales!” 2021 Teen Summer Club. For more information visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org, or call 203-736-1482.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Derby Public Library to hold teen game night via Zoom

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all tweens and teens ages 10 to 17 to Virtual Teen Game Night from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 3 and 10.

Participants will have library-provided materials to compete in the classic games of skill and chance, “YA”TZEE & FARKLE. 

Zoom access link will be provided via email the day prior to game date. 

Sign up at the library’s Events Calendar at www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

Registrants will be contacted to coordinate game materials pickup. 

These programs are part of the DPL “Tails & Tales!” 2021 Teen Summer Club. 

For more information visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org, or call 203-736-1482.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Virtual readings of classic graphic novels slated at Derby Public Library

DERBY -  Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 and above to virtual gatherings for the reading/showing of Classic Graphic Novels from 3:30-4:30 p.m. July 14 and 28. 

Zoom access links will be provided via email the day prior to meeting dates. 

Sign up at the library’s Events Calendar at www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

These programs are part of the DPL “Tails & Tales!” 2021 Teen Summer Club. 

For more information visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org, or call 203-736-1482.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Derby Public Library to host virtual gathering for reading of teen graphic novels

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 and above to virtual gatherings for the reading/showing of Classic Graphic Novels from 3:30-4:30 p.m. April 14 and 28.

Zoom access links will be provided via email three days prior to meeting dates. Sign up at the library’s Events Calendar at www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

For more information call 203-736-1482.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Derby Public Library to host virtual gathering for reading of teen graphic novels

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all young adults, ages 12-17, to virtual gatherings for the reading/showing of Classic Graphic Novels. 

The next one will be held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 24. 
Registration is required using the links below. 

Zoom access links will be provided via email prior to meeting dates.
https://bit.ly/3sxH9yW

This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.

Derby Public Library invites teens to virtual board meeting

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to a Virtual Teen Advisory Board Meeting from 3-4 p.m. May 20.

Attendees will be encouraged to voice their ideas for improving and expanding young adult library services offered during library closure and beyond, as well as in-house programming once reopened to the public. 

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

Zoom meeting access will be provided by emailing tdelos@biblio.org. 
For more information call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Paint Mandala Stones Saturday at Beacon Falls Library

BEACON FALLS - Young adults can learn to create Mandala stones at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Beacon Falls Public Library, 10 Maple Ave.

Participants will use dot painting techniques to create colorful stones.
Mandalas (meaning circle in Sanskrit), represent the cosmos, self, and unity, and are therapeutic to create and beautiful to look at.
All supplies will be provided.

Space is limited; registration is required. Call the Library at 203-729-1441.


This information is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby Public Library slates YA Wednesdays in November

DERBY - Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St., invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to join the fun of YA Wednesdays.

Sony Play Station Four, Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. The dates are Nov. 6, 13, and 20.

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.