Wednesday, March 11, 2015

YA Wednesdays, Teen Chess Club, Anti-Bullying Forum at Derby Public Library

YA Wednesdays
The Derby Public Library hosts YA Wednesdays every month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun each Wednesday in April as Nintendo Wii, board games and Legos will be available. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is requested.

Teen Chess Club
The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings Mondays in April from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies. Mr. Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a life-long love for the game. Registration is requested.

Anti-Bullying Forum
The Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to our 2nd Annual Anti-Bullying Forum, Thursday, April 9, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants will increase their understanding of what bullying is, how to better deal with bully circumstances, and consequences associated with these confrontations. Issues pertaining to social media bullying and school violence will also be addressed by local professionals from Valley Youth Bureaus, and the Parent/Child Resource Center through interactive dialog and support materials in a friendly environment. Dinner will be provided and registration is requested.

The above information was provided by Young Adult/Reference Librarian Tony DeLos. For more information, stop by the library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203.736.1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

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