April events at Derby Neck Library

DERBY >> The following events will take place at the Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., in April. For more information, call the library at 203-734-1492:

On Thursday, April 2 at 5:30 p.m.: “Dinner and a Movie,”  for ages 18 and older. This month’s feature film shown in blu-ray is “Birdman," winner of the academy award for best picture. Free refreshments will be served including a dinner at intermission. No registration is required, but doors close at 5:45 p.m.

On Wednesday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m.: “Bedtime Music and Movement.” Youngsters are invited to join Miss Kathi in singing and dancing under our indoor stars. Wear your jammies if you wish and bring along a favorite stuffed animal.

On Tuesday, April 14 at 6 p.m. and again on Wednesday, April 15 at 10:30 a.m.: “Tech Talks.” This is a free program that offers various topics each month to help you best make use of the latest products and programs in technology. Participants may also wish to bring in their tech questions.  For this month’s topic, please call the library at 203-734-1492.

On Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m.: “Writers’ Round.” This is a writers’ workshop for authors of all genres, including prose, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, scripts, etc. Come share your original works with others and enhance your creativity with a writing prompt.

On Monday, April 20 at 12:30 p.m.: “Women’s Forum,” a discussion group that meets each month over a light lunch. This month’s topic is famous firsts accomplished by American women. Other fields we explore together are short stories and poetry. We serve free coffee and tea.

On Saturday, April 25 from 2-4 p.m.: “Video Game Tournament” for teens (ages 18 and younger). Bring your friends and challenge their skill at Mario Kart 8, played on our Wii  U and large screen TV. Prizes will be awarded and free refreshments will be served. To register, please stop in at the library, or call 203-734-1492.

On Monday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m.: Monthly “Evening Book Club.”  This month’s selection is “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. Copies are available at the library. This is an enthused and informative group, so do not miss it. For details, please call 203-734-1492.