Showing posts with label teens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label teens. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Teen Game Nights at Derby Public Library

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DERBY - The Derby Public Library hosts Young Adult nights on Wednesdays every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
 
All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun each Wednesday in January as Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is requested.
 
For more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203.736.1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.
 
(This is a press release from Derby Public Library)
 

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Boys & Girls Club Hosts Regional Summit


SHELTON - The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley hosted the Boys & Girls Club Northeast Regional Torch Club Summit last weekend at its Raymond P. Lavietes Clubhouse.
  
The Torch Club is a small-group leadership and service club for boys and girls ages 11-13, and it is chartered by Boys & Girls Clubs of America. 

Members came together in a fun, safe, learning environment that reinforced the Torch Club’s values and traditions in four pillar areas: service to Club and community, education, health and fitness, and social recreation.  

More than 200 teens and advisors from 17 different Boys & Clubs across the Northeast region attended.  The purpose of the summit is to inspire youth across the Northeast to feel confident that they are capable of achieving anything they put their minds to.
The focus is to motivate Torch Club members to express their individuality and become more confident in knowing that they truly make a difference in this world.  

Workshops covered a range of issues, including peer pressure, drug trends, suicide prevention and making the right choices. Fun activities centered around health such as Yoga, Zumba and sport safety.  
 
The highlight of the summit was a special guest speaker, Shaun Derik, a performing artist who has dedicated his life to helping people, young and old, reconnect with their passion and go after their dreams.  Derik is the founder of Dreamsong, a production company designed to deliver inspiration and relevant content for today’s dreamer. 

The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley has been changing the lives of young people in our area for more than 60 years.  With programs ranging from homework assistance to nutrition to sports, we help all young people to reach their full potential, but especially those from disadvantaged circumstances. 

For more information about the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, visit www.BGC-LNV.org.

(This is a press release from the Boys & Girls Club)

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Griffin Hospital to Host Prom Safety Awareness for Valley Teens

DERBY- Juniors and seniors of Lower Naugatuck Valley high schools and their parents are invited to the 6th Annual Prom Safety Awareness Night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5 at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division Street in Derby.
 
“Underage drinking and distracted driving increases during prom season and the most powerful tool against these risk factors is parents,” said Cathleen Kellett of Griffin Hospital’s Community Outreach & Valley Parish Nurse Program.
 
This year’s free program will be presented by the Greater Valley Substance Abuse Action Council. The program will engage teens and their parents in an open conversation to encourage safe behaviors and decrease questionable decisions in regards to driving, texting, drugs and alcohol. There will also be a question and answer session.
 
Griffin Hospital will provide refreshments. Participating students will receive free gift cards for Dunkin Donuts and be entered into a grand prize drawing for prom ticket bids.
 
This event is free, but seating is limited. Reservation are due by March 28 to Dee at 203-924-7614 or kopecs@att.net. Please provide your name, phone number, town and number of guests.
 
The event is sponsored by The Valley Community Foundation, Shelton Youth Service Bureau, Ansonia Youth Service Bureau, Valley Parish Nurse Program, Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley and Griffin Hospital.
 
(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

Monday, November 23, 2015

Teens Invited to Bake Holiday Treats at Derby Library


DERBY- The Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to Teen “Baker” Space, a Holiday Treats Decorating program on Tuesday, December 15, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Participants’ creativity will be applied to a variety of baked goods. All materials will be provided. Registration is requested.

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203.736.1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org
(This is a press release from Derby Public Library)

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Derby Library to host chess club


DERBY - The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays in September. 
All skill levels are welcome.
Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies.
 Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a life-long love for the game.
Registration is requested. For more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org .

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult/reference librarian, Derby Public Library.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Teen Book Talks slated at Derby Public Library


DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host Teen Book Talks for young adults ages 12 to 17,  from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 4 and 11.
This venue will focus on sharing reviews and opinions on any titles recently read by participants, as well as provide a means to decide upon future reading.
Light refreshments will be provided.
This program is part of the Library's 2014 “Spark a Reaction” Teen Summer Reading Club.
For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult/reference librarian, Derby Public Library.

Monday, June 16, 2014

Derby Library hosts 'Spark a Reaction' summer program for teens

Book talks, movies, games on tap
DERBY  - The Derby Public Library hosts Teen Summer Movie Matinees for patrons ages 12 to 17 each Tuesday in July from 3-5 p.m., except July 15 which is from 1-3 p.m.
Participants will have the opportunity to vote on subsequent new-release DVD titles to be shown. This program is part of the Derby Public Library's 2014 “Spark a Reaction” Teen Summer Reading Club. Registration is requested.

YA Wednesdays
The Derby Public Library hosts “YA Wednesdays” from 6-7:30 p.m. each Wednesday in July.
All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to a variety of activities, Teen Game Night combined with Lego Construction Project, and Scrabble Tournament. Light refreshments will be provided.

This program is part of the 2014 “Spark a Reaction” Teen Summer Reading Club. Registration is requested.

Book talks
The Derby Public Library hosts Teen Book Talks for young adults ages 12 to 17, Mondays in July, from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
This venue will focus on sharing reviews and opinions on any titles recently read by participants, as well as provide a means to decide upon future reading. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is requested.
This program is part of the DPL 2014 “Spark a Reaction” Teen Summer Reading Club.


Chess club
The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to “Open Chess Call” Mondays in July from 6:30-7:30 p.m. All skill levels are welcome.
This program is part of the DPL 2014 “Spark a Reaction” Teen Summer Reading Club. Registration is requested.

For more information on any of the programs, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult/reference librarian, Derby Public Library.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Movie, book talks planned at Derby Public Library

Focus is on young adults

DERBY - The Derby Public Library hosts Teen Book Talks for young adults ages 12 to 17 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. June 23 and 30.
This venue will focus on sharing reviews and opinions on any titles recently read by participants, as well as provide a means to decide upon future reading. 
Light refreshments will be provided. 
This program is part of the Library's 2014 “Spark a Reaction” Teen Summer Reading Club.
Movie Matinee
The Library will host a Teen Movie Matinee for patrons ages 12 to 17 from 3-5 p.m. June 24.
 Participants will have the opportunity to vote on subsequent new-release DVD titles to be shown. This program is part of the DPL 2014 “Spark a Reaction” Teen Summer Reading Club. 
Registration is required. 
For information on any programs , stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult/reference librarian, Derby Public Library. 

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Derby Library to host Lego project for teens


DERBY - The Derby Public Library hosts YA Wednesdays each month from 6-7:30 p.m.

All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun June 18 for Teen Lego Construction Project. 

Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is requested. 

For information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult/reference librarian, Derby Public Library. 

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Derby library plans Teen Book Talk

DERBY - The Derby Public Library hosts YA Wednesdays each month from 6-7:30 p.m.
All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to gather June 11 for Teen Book Talk when participants chat about titles each have recently read. 
This venue will focus on sharing reviews and opinions on a variety of titles, as well as provide a means to decide upon future reading. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Registration is requested. 
For more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, Young Adult/Reference librarian, Derby Public Library. 

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