Tuesday, December 23, 2014

January 2015 events at Derby Neck Library

On Saturday, Jan. 10 from 2-4 p.m.: Teen Video Tournament featuring Super Smash Bros on Wii U.  Refreshments will be served throughout and prizes awarded. Bring a friend or two and challenge them to a fast-paced fun game on our large screen TV.

On Monday, Jan. 12 at 5:30 p.m.: Dinner and a Movie for ages 18 and older. Come and enjoy the new movie “Pride” on Blu-ray. Based on a true story, this film describes the interactions of gay-activists and  striking miners in the U.K. Refreshments will be served, as well as a dinner at intermission.

On Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 6-7 p.m.: “Meet the Author,” featuring local writer Joe Marazzi, discussing his new book “A Bowlful of Memories.” This book commemorates the 100th anniversary of Yale Bowl by focusing on the numerous memorable football games and concerts that have been held there. Signed copies will be available for purchase.

On Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m.: Bedtime Music and Movement featuring our Miss Kathi. Wear your jammies and bring a favorite stuffed animal to sign and dance under our indoor stars.

On Thursday, Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m.: Writers’ Round a workshop for writers of all types—poetry, prose, fiction, scripts and more. Bring your original works to share and spark your creativity by writing from our prompts.

On Monday, Jan. 19 at 12:30 p.m.: Women’s Forum, a monthly literary discussion group that focuses on short stories, poetry, history and more. This month, we start a New Year with poetry on beginnings (provided by the moderator). Bring a light lunch. We serve free coffee and tea.

On Monday, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m.: Tech Talks, a series focused on new technology and how best to use it for your needs. This month, we feature operating PowerPoint. This same discussion also takes place on Wed., Jan. 21 at 10:30 a.m.

On Monday, Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m.: Evening Book Club. Each month we meet in our comfortable Reading Room to discuss a memoir, fiction, or non-fiction book.  All books are award-winners by noted authors.  For this month’s title, please call the library at 203-734-1492.  Copies are available because of the generosity of our Friends’ Club.

The Derby Neck Library is located at 307 Hawthorne Ave. For more information on these events, please call the library at 203-734-1492.

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