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.

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. 

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. 

Derby Library plans activities for teens

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. each Monday in April.
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.

Teen book talk
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 April 9 for Teen Book Talk when participants chat about titles each have recently read. This venue will focus on sharing reviews & 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 information on either program 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.

Derby Library slates 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 March 12 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 information stop by the Library, 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.

Teen activities slated at Derby Public Library

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 (excluding holidays). 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 lifelong love for the game. Registration is requested.

Game night, book talk

The Derby Public Library also hosts YA Wednesdays on the first three Wednesdays of each month from 6-7:30 p.m.
All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun Nov. 6, for either: “Game Night” featuring the challenges of the Nintendo Wii game system and variety of board games; or “Movie Night” screening of a newly released DVD.
The Teen Book Talk will be hosted Nov. 13. Participants will gather to chat about titles they 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.
The LEGO Construction Project will be the focus for Nov. 20. Light refreshments will be provided.
Registration is requested.
For information on any programs stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

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

Derby Public Library offers chess club, book talk

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 (excluding holidays).
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 lifelong love for the game. Registration is requested. 
Book Talk

The Library will host the Young Adult Book Talk for patrons ages 12 to 17 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 8.
Participants gather to chat about titles each have recently read. 
This venue will focus on sharing reviews and opinions on a variety of titles, as well as a means to decide upon future reading. 
For more information on programs or to register, 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.

Chess club, book talk slated for teens at Derby library

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 (excluding holidays).
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.

Book talk

DERBY - The Library hosts the YA Book Talk for patrons ages 12 to 17 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 10.
Participants gather to chat about titles each have recently read. This venue will focus on sharing reviews and opinions on a variety titles, as well as a means to decide upon future reading. 
For more information about either activity, 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.

Book talk, games slated for teens at Derby library

Summer Reading Club offers activities

 DERBY - The Derby Public Library hosts a book discussion series for patrons ages 12 to 17. 

Participants will meet at 3:30 p.m. July 10 to review Mindblind  by Jennifer Roy. 

The book is about 14-year-old Nathaniel, a profoundly gifted Asperger’s student. He thinks of himself as “mindblind”: he cannot always guess what other people are thinking. After college he plans to become an “official genius.” 

His story presents a unique perspective illuminating the mind of a gifted person while showing the humor of Nathaniel’s quirky existence. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Copies will be available at the circulation desk while they last. Reservations may be made by phone, 203-736-1481, or online. 

This program is part of the Derby Public Library 2013 “Beneath the Surface” Teen Summer Reading Club. Registration is requested. 

'YA Wednesdays'

The Library hosts “YA Wednesdays” from 6-7:30 p.m. July 10, 17, 24, and 31.

All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to a triple-play of activities - Teen Game Night, Lego Construction Project, and a return of last summer’s Battleship Tournament - each offered on sequential Wednesdays. 

This program is part of the Derby Public Library 2013 “Beneath the Surface” Teen Summer Reading Club. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is requested.

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

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