Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Derby Library offers ongoing programs on history, baseball, movies

DERBY - The Derby Public Library continues its weekly Local History Information Sessions from 6-7:30 p.m.Tuesdays and from 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays.   

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.   

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


Movie Matinees
The Library continues its weekly Wednesday Movie Matinees series for ages 18 and over.
Newly released DVDs will be shown at 1 p.m. every Wednesday.

Light snacks will be provided.  Registration is requested.  For a list of featured
films or for information on any programs 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.

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