Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Library to hold holiday open house, book discussion

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites everyone to its Annual Holiday Open House from 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Dec. 12.

Highlighting the festivities will be a return visit from the Connecticut Yuletide Carolers from 6-7:30 p.m.
 
           These traditionally garbed Carolers will fill the cold winter air with the warm sounds of the season, bringing holiday cheer to young and old alike.
           They will stroll throughout the library, inviting all to sing-along. 
       Cookies and punch will be available throughout the day. There will also be free holiday-themed basket raffles open to all visitors.
     As in the past, this beautiful historic building will be decked, inside and out, in all its holiday glory.
        
Discussion to focus on 'The Christmas Train'

        The library has scheduled a Special Holiday Lunchtime Book Discussion. It will be held at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 14.
       The selected title is the heartwarming holiday tale The Christmas Train by popular author David Baldacci.
       This is one of Baldacci’s few works where he has strayed from his usual fast-paced thrillers.
       Banned from flying on airplanes after a hostile incident at an airport security check, Tom
Langdon is forced to take a cross-country train from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles at
Christmas time.
    While aboard, he meets a host of unusual travelers, including rambunctious train personnel, lonely wanderers, a pair of elopers and the former love of his life, Eleanor.

  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 either event, stop by the library, 313 Elizabeth St. , call 203-736-1482 or visit


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