Upcoming events at Derby Public Library

Recycle, Repurpose, Reuse Spring Craft Class
The Derby Public Library has scheduled a Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse Spring Craft Class on Tuesday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m.  Ansonia Animal Control Officer, Jeanie Roslonowski, returns to the Library to show participants, ages eighteen and over, how to make decoupage flower pots using old calendars. The class will also include information on conservation and animal issues. Registration is required.

Sports Talk Series
The Derby Public Library is excited to begin its tenth season of Sports Talks on Thursday, April 2 at 10 a.m. These informal sessions will be held every Thursday morning throughout the baseball season. They will again be facilitated by radio talk show host, author, and Major League Baseball Rules Consultant, Rich Marazzi. Each session will include trivia contests, videos, lively conversation and more. All ages, from rookies through veterans, are invited to join Rich and his group of Silver Sluggers. No registration is necessary.

Resume “Right-ing”
The Derby Public Library is now offering Resume Workshops on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. During these sessions, participants are welcome to either start from scratch or bring copies of their existing resumes, cover letters as well, for review and optimizing. Often times a new resume can be created simply by making a number of subtle tweaks versus a whole new change.  The April class will be held on Wednesday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. Registration is not required.

Local History Information Sessions – Lincoln’s Assassination
The Derby Public Library holds weekly Local History Information Sessions on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Along with offering research assistance, the Library’s Local History Coordinator also offers information on monthly highlighted topics. April’s topic will be Lincoln’s Assassination. Actual newspapers from the time will be available to view and discuss. 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.

Wednesday Movie Matinees (ages 18 and over)
The Derby Public Library continues its weekly Wednesday Movie Matinees series
for ages 18 and over. Newly released DVDs will be shown every Wednesday at 1 p.m.  Light snacks will be provided. Registration is requested.

Program Series – Just for Women – Reflections on Life
The Derby Public Library continues its monthly series, Just for Women, on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. These informal sessions include the reading of quotes reflecting life situations relevant to women. A wide variety of topics are covered. Women of all ages are invited to share their thoughts as they feel comfortable on Monday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. In today’s world, women are under more pressure than ever. Take some time to do something for yourself and connect with other women. Valley resident and licensed professional counselor, Joan Joyce, will facilitate. Registration is requested but walk-ins are also welcome.

The above information was provided by Library Director Cathy Williams. For more information, stop by the library at 313 Elizabeth St. or call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.