Library lists August activities

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled a Gentle Yoga Dance session at 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 6.
Andrea Cashman, a Hatha Yoga instructor, will introduce participants to this restorative, joyful movement, which combines Yoga, the breath, and dance using chairs.  With global music, Andrea will guide everyone through a fun, sacred, inspirational dance of the multi-dimensional self, leading to a renewed sense of well-being to the body and spirit, while honoring individual abilities and aspirations. 

 This program is part of the Library’s Summer Monday Evening Escapes and Escapades series.  Registration is requested.
 All summer programming is being made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Jane C. and David B. Cohen Fund through the Valley Community Foundation in memory of David B. Cohen.

Sports talk


    The Library is in its seventh season of the very popular Sports Talk series, held every Thursday morning at 10.  These informal sessions will meet throughout the baseball season.  Rich Marazzi, radio talk show host, author, and Major League Baseball Rules consultant facilitates.  Each session includes trivia contests, videos, lively conversation and more.
All ages, rookies through veterans are invited to join Marazzi and his group of Silver Sluggers.  No registration is necessary.

Benefits info


    Social Security Specialist, Maria Grice, will be at the Library at 10 a.m. Aug. 14 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 needed.


Career coach



    The CT Works Career Coach returns to the Library 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Aug. 17.
    During both the morning session, 10-noon, and the afternoon session, 1-3, instructors will be offering Job Search Assistance.
Learn where to look for jobs, how to get the job you want, and how to search for jobs on the Internet.  The workshop is free and open to the public. Registration is requested but walk-ins will be welcomed on a first come first served basis.
The CT Works Career Coach is a project of The WorkPlace, Inc. operated by Career Resources.

Computer classes


    The 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. Dates dates are Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22.

Book talk

    The Library has scheduled its next Lunchtime Book Discussion for12:30 p.m. Aug. 22. The selected title is Chris Cleave’s new novel, "Little Bee." It is a haunting story about the tenuous friendship that blooms between two dissimilar strangers – one an illegal Nigerian refugee, the other a recent widow from suburban London.
The author tells a brutal tale that balances an outwardly political motive with some larger truths.  Human nature and a disdain for injustice are prominent themes.  Multiple copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.
Participants are asked to bring a sandwich and a friend as they “chat and chew.” Dessert and beverages will be provided. Registration is requested.


For information on any of the above programs, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St. , call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.