Easter Egg Hunt slated March 23 at Quarry Walk in Oxford

OXFORD - Join us [at Quarry Walk March 23] for a delightful Easter Egg Hunt!  

From 11 a.m. to noon, hop over to Center Rock Green for an egg-citing adventure filled with laughter and surprises. 

Pre-K through second grade will be 11-11:15 a.m.; infants and toddlers will be 11:30-11:45 a.m.

The Easter Bunny will be on-hand for pictures. Bring your family and friends for a memorable day of fun and festivities! 

In case of rain, we've got you covered with a rain date of March 30. Quarry Walk is at 300 Oxford Road.

This is a complimentary event. We encourage registration in order to communicate key event information and updates.

Please see the ticket section [on Facebook event page] to register via the Quarry Walk website; one ticket per child participating (no need to print or redeem tickets). Thanks!

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Derby Neck Library to hold Littles Story Time Monday

DERBY - Every other Monday at 10:30 a.m., little ones are invited to join Miss Krissy and Miss Sarah at Derby Neck Library for some fun and games aimed at early literacy, language development, and socialization!

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 Last night's full snow moon. 

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 From the archives: Sunset view on this date in  2014.

Derby Public Library to celebrate Read Across America Day

DERBY - Families with kids up to age 12 are welcome to visit Derby Public Library throughout the day with ongoing literacy-themed activities including a scavenger hunt and art/craft projects at the DIY Station.  

No registration needed for this portion of the celebration.

Nancy Hershatter

The day will also feature “Sing Me a Story” presented by Nancy Hershatter at 10:30 a.m. geared for kids ages 1-6 (siblings welcomed). 

Instrument play, creative movement, puppetry, and parachute fun are all part of this 45-minute, highly interactive program.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED; PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER EACH CHILD SEPARATELY.   

ALSO, PARENTS/CAREGIVERS DO NOT NEED TO  BE REGISTERED, ONLY THEIR CHILDREN.

Read Across America is an annual event celebrated on or near March 2, the birthday of children's author Dr. Seuss. 

It is a nationwide reading celebration that was created by the National Education Association in 1997 to promote literacy and encourage a love of reading among children.

This is shared from Derby Public Library's Facebook page and website.

Panel to discuss senior care options at Monroe Senior Center Tuesday

 

Children to get chance to read to therapy dog at Derby Neck Library

DERBY - Next Tuesday, we are so excited to welcome certified therapy dog Brian back to the Derby Neck Library.
He loves children and is a fantastic listener.

Register below for this program:

https://derbynecklibrary.org/.../b-a-r-k-program-7-2024.../

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.