Derby Neck Library's March events

DERBY >> These events will take place in the library in upcoming weeks:

Wednesday, March 11 
At 6:30 p.m., the Derby Neck Library presents “Bedtime Music and Movement” with Miss Kathi. Come sing and dance under our indoor stars. You may wish to wear your jammies and to bring a favorite stuffed animal.

On Monday, March 16
At 12:30-1:30 p.m., the Derby Neck Library hosts “Women’s Forum,” a monthly discussion group that focuses on short stories, poetry and history. This month we celebrate Women’s History Month by reminiscing about inspirational women we have known and famous achievements by American women. We serve free coffee and tea; you may wish to bring a light lunch.

Tuesday, March 17
At 6-7:30 p.m., and again on Wednesday, March 18 at 10:30 a.m. to noon, the Derby Neck Library presents “Tech Talks.” This free program offers ideas and instruction on how to best use new concepts and gadgets in technology to fit your needs. We offer a new topic each month, plus time to ask questions. For this month’s topic, please call the library.

Wednesday, March 18
At 6:30 p.m., therapy dogs Thor and Bailey visit Derby Neck Library for B.A.R.K. (Be a Reading Kid). Parents are able to register their children for a 15-minute session to read to a trained listening dog. To select a time, please call the library.

Thursday, March 19
At 6:30 p.m., the Derby Neck Library offers “Writers’ Round” a workshop group for writers of all genres—prose, fiction, poetry, history, scripts, etc. Come share your original works and practice writing from an engaging prompt selection.

Saturday, March 21
At 2 p.m. the Derby Neck Library hosts “The Kerry Boys” in a free concert open to the public. Enjoy this dynamic and highly engaging Celtic musical performance. These entertainers  always  give a crowd-pleasing, rousing time. To reserve a seat, please call the library.

Tuesday, March 24
At 5:30-7:30 p.m., the Derby Neck Library hosts “Teen Movie Night.” This month’s feature film, shown on blu-ray, is “Mockingjay, Part One.”  Free refreshments will be served, including a pizza dinner.  Seating is limited, so you must call ahead or stop in at the library to register.  Ages 17 and younger are invited to attend.

Monday, March 30
At 6:30 p.m., the Derby Neck Library hosts the “Evening Book Club.” This group meets monthly to discuss books of short fiction, memoirs, and some non-fiction. This month’s selection is “Facts of Life” by Maureen Howard, her memoir of growing up in Bridgeport. Copies of the book are available at the library.

The library is located at 307 Hawthorne Ave. For more information on any of these events, please call 203-734-1492.