Derby Library accepting essays for scholarship

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 are planning 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 his or her life. 

The award will be presented at the June 18 Library Board of Directors

meeting.  In addition to the monetary prize, the winner’s name will be added

to the Scholarship Prize Plaque located in the Young Adult Department.  

High school seniors may submit their entry directly to the Library Director now through May 31. 

For information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St. or call 203-736-1482.


This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.