Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Book sale, local history sessions planned at Derby library

           DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled its Annual Spring Book Sale.  It will
begin April 20 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and will continue from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 22 and April 23.


          Shoppers are invited to fill a bag for $5. Bags will be provided.
          Adult and children's fiction and non-fiction, paperbacks, magazines, video and audio materials will be available.

Book discussion
The  Library has scheduled its next Lunchtime Book Discussion for 12:30 p.m. April 24.
The selected title is the critically acclaimed bestseller, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.  On the day of their fifth anniversary, Nick’s wife Amy disappears. Nick immediately becomes the prime suspect, but he maintains his innocence. Told from alternating points of view, Flynn creates an untrustworthy world that changes chapter to chapter. As the case evolves, every couple in town is soon wondering how well they really know the one they love.
 The suspense intensifies until the end when you find out that the truth is more dark and twisted than you ever imagined.

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.

Local history
The Library has begun to schedule weekly Local History Information Sessions on Tuesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. 
          The Library’s Local History Coordinator will be available in the Local History Room to answer questions and assist visitors in exploring the numerous local history resources available at the Library.
          Visitors will also be invited to browse through PastPerfect, a software program that enables users to search the Library’s progressively updated local history database.
         Assistance will also be available for research on topics such as genealogy, prominent local figures, major area events, and more.
          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


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