Library seeks scholarship applications, lists events

   DERBY - The Derby Public Library is accepting submissions for its Annual Scholarship Prize of $500.  It is open to all high school seniors living in Derby who plan to further their education,  regardless of where they go to school.
   The Library Board of Directors will choose the winner based on an essay explaining the role of libraries in their life. The award will be presented at the Library Board of Directors
meeting June 20.
   In addition to the monetary prize, the winner’s name will be added to the Scholarship Prize Plaque located in the Young Adult department. Seniors may submit their entry directly to the Library Director now through May 14.

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    Social Security Specialist, Maria Grice, will be at the Derby Public Library at 10 a.m. May 15 for an informal information session.  Find out how to apply for benefits, which benefits are available, on-line services, Medicare, COLA increases, the future of Social Security, and more.
   This is an opportunity to have all your questions answered. Pamphlets and brochures will be available. No registration is necessary.

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    Derby Public Library will host a free career development workshop  from 10 a.m. to noon May 16.  A nationally certified Resume Writing Professional from the Connecticut Department of Labor will give tips on how to improve your current resume.  Participants will learn how to enhance their content by adding summaries, profiles, accomplishments and achievements.
Registration is requested.

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    Derby Public Library continues to offer free monthly walk-in basic computer classes. They are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. and the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. This introductory class, taught by library staff, covers computer hardware, Windows, basic word processing and internet searching.
    The class is 90 minutes. No reservations are accepted and there is a seven-seat limit per class.
May class dates are May 15 at 10 a.m. and May 16 at 6:30 p.m.
     For information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St. , call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.