Derby library offers teens chess, board games, more

DERBY - The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings each Monday in January (excluding holidays) from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

All skill levels are welcome. Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies.

Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a life-long love for the game. Registration is requested.


Game Night, book talk

The Derby Public Library hosts YA Wednesdays each month from 6-7:30 p.m.
All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun Jan. 8, for Game Night, featuring the challenges of the Nintendo Wii game system and a variety of board games.

The Teen Book Talk will be hosted Jan. 15 as participants gather to chat about titles each have recently read.
This venue will focus on sharing reviews and opinions on a variety of titles, as well as provide a means to decide upon future reading.

The Lego Construction Project continues Jan. 22.

“Teen Movie Night” will screen a newly released DVD Jan. 29. Light refreshments will be provided.

Registration is requested.

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


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, Young Adult/Reference Librarian, Derby Public Library.