May events at Derby Neck Library

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

“Dinner and a Movie” for ages 18 and older
Thursday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This month’s feature film is “It Happened One Night” shown on blu-ray. This is a 1937 Frank Capra classic featuring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. Refreshments will be served, including a free dinner at intermission. To reserve a seat, please call the library at 203-734-1492.

“Springtime Special Quiche.”
Sunday, May 17 at 2 p.m.
Dana Joy will show you her cooking techniques and offer advice on making the perfect quiche. She will also have her exclusive recipes for sale in book form. Come to the library to enjoy a free program and tasting session. To register, please call the library at 203-734-1492.

“Women’s Forum”
Monday, May 18 at 12:30 p.m.
This is a discussion group devoted to short stories, poetry, history, and related arts. Our two stories for this month are “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place” by Ernest Hemingway and “The Lumber-Room” by H.H. Munro. Free copies of these stories are available at the library.  You may wish to bring a light lunch. We serve free coffee and tea.

“The Evening Book Club”
Monday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m.
This month’s title is “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” by Truman Capote. Copies are available at the library. Our club is devoted to reading novels by the best authors , as well as  some memoirs and inspirational writings.

“Writers’ Round”
Thursday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m.
This a workshop for writers of all genres—scripts, prose, poetry, fiction, etc.  Come join us in creative exercises and share your original works.

Teen Movie Night
Tuesday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m.
This month’s feature film, shown in blu-ray on a large screen,  is “Woman in Black 2.” Bring a friend or two and enjoy; we serve free refreshments.  This  event is for ages 17 and younger-- teens and tweens.