Showing posts with label writers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label writers. Show all posts

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Derby Neck to host writers' workshop, women's forum, tech talk

Photo taken from library website
DERBY - The Derby Neck Library invites all teen and adult authors to Writers’ Round at 6:30 p.m. July 17.  
This is a workshop to share and discuss each others' original works, including poems, scripts, fiction, and more.
Writing prompts are given to help focus your creativity. 

Women's Forum
The Library hosts Women’s Forum at 12:30 p.m. July 21. 
Bring a light lunch and enjoy free coffee and tea.  This month we discuss two short stories—“Fly” by Isaac Asimov and “Verona” by Harold Brodkey.
Free copies of both are available at the Library. 

Tech Talks
Tech Talks now meets at two different times each month. From 6:30 -7:30 p.m. July 14 we present the latest in technological advances and how to best use them to your advantage.  The same talk will be presented from 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 16.

 The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave. For information on any program call 203-734-1492.


This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Derby Neck Library offers games, history talk, music, more

Ancient games
DERBY - Ancient Games will be offered at 6 p.m. March 4 at Derby Neck Library.

This is a new club that features the lessons and equipment needed to learn some of the earliest of gaming—Mahjong, Chess, Go, Mancala, and Parchisi are featured.

These games will be taught in progression, so that attendees can learn new skills and advance to more strategically skilled games.
Photo taken from library website
No previous experience is needed for you to participate.
Bring a friend and enjoy free instructions.
No registration is required.  

Music and movement
Join Miss Kathi at 6:30 p.m. March 5 for Bedtime Music and Movement. Come in your pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal to sing and dance under our indoor stars.
No registration is needed.

Indian Wars talk
At 6:30 p.m. March 6 welcome back Prof. David Koch from Housatonic Community College for another engaging and informative talk on American history.
Join us to learn about Indian Wars in Connecticut.

Koch will describe how these wars affected our earliest state settlers.  His focus will be on the King Philip’s War and the Pequot-Mohegan War, including a fierce battle in Fairfield in 1637 that determined the outcome of the latter tribal conflict.

Bring your questions and comments and engage in a stimulating discussion. No registration is necessary.  Free refreshments.

Writers' Round

Writers’ Round meets twice each month.  Join us at 6:30 p.m.  March 11 for a write-in.  Share a time and space with other authors—we have wi-fi and print capability in the library.
Authors of all genres are invited—poetry, scripts, prose, fiction, and the like.

On March 20 join us once more at 6:30 p.m. for a workshop to share your original works with fellow writers for comments and suggestions. 

Women's Forum
On Mon. March 17 at 12:30 p.m. hosts Women’s Forum, a monthly discussion group that focuses on topics on literature, history, and the arts that are pertinent to women.  This is a luncheon group, so you are invited to bring a light repast.  Free coffee and tea are served.
This month we honor St. Patrick’s Day by discussing Irish poetry, legends, wit, and more.  Bring your ideas. Moderator Patricia Sweeney of the library staff will bring in some relevant materials.

Movie, pizza
All teens and tweens are invited to enjoy the movie “Catching Fire” from the Hunger Games books at 5:30  p.m. March 18.
The film is in high definition blu-ray on a large screen.  Free pizza will also be served.
Bring a friend or two, but remember you must register in advance.

Tech Talks
Tech Talks, a monthly free program, will be held at 10:30 a.m. March 19.  This month we explain how to do scanning and basic photo editing.
You will leave with the knowledge to use a digital scanner and photo editing software allowing you to archive home photos, family documents, and more.  Also, bring your questions for our presenting staffer.

Teen Game Day
From 5-7 p.m. March 27 the library hosts Teen Game Day.  All teens and tweens are invited to enjoy our wi-fi u console and challenge the skills of their friends.
Also available will be board games, dice, and card games—and refreshments. This is a new program that will be recurring in upcoming months. No registration is required.

To register or for information on any program call 203-734-1492. The library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.


This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Derby Neck Library to show 'Men in Black 3'

DERBY - Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., will host Teen Movie Night from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 19.
Join us for a free screening of "Men in Black 3" on a large-screen television.  Free refreshments will be served; come and bring a friend or two.
To register and for information call the library, 203-734-1492.

Writers Round
Writers Round convenes at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20. This is a workshop for writers of all genres: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and the like. Come share your work and learn about the creative process.
For information call 203-734-1492.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Derby Neck Library lists October activities for all ages

DERBY - Pre-threes classes will be heldat 10 a.m. and again at 11 a.m. Oct. 8, 15, and 22.
Activities include stories, music, finger plays, nursery rhymes and puppets.
To register call 203-734-1492.

Computer classes
Beginners’ computer classes for adults are held each week October. On Mondays classes are held 6-7 p.m. and on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. For information call 203-734-1492 and ask for Bob.

Filmmaking fun
For area teens, the library offers a free filmmaking experience at 4 p.m. Tuesdays in October. All teens are invited to learn all aspects of filming, including script writing, acting, editing, directing.  For information call 203-734-1492 and ask for Andrew.

Culture Club
The Culture Club, a literary discussion group for adults, meets at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Autumn poetry will be featured.
Bring a light lunch and enjoy free coffee or tea. Copies of the poems will be distributed at the meeting. For information call 203-734-1492 and ask for Pat.

Current Events
The Current Events Club, a discussion group that focuses on the news—politics, the arts, medicine, etc.—meets at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23.  For details call 203-734-1492 and ask for Pat. This month the focus is on the November elections.

Writers Round
Writers Round, a workshop for writers of all genres—fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry—meets at  6:30 p.m. Oct. 18. For information call 203-734-1492.

Halloween parties
Two Halloween parties will be held for area youngsters.
Toddlers will meet Oct. 31 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 to show off their costumes and receive treats.
Teens and Tweens will meet from 6-8 p.m.  Oct. 30. For details and to register, call 203-734-1492.

The Derby Neck library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Calling all writers, political junkies to Derby Neck Library

DERBY - Writers’ Round, a workshop for writers of all persuasions and genres, meets at the Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave.  The next meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20.
For details call Ian, 203-734-1492.

Political discussion group
Enjoy the excitement of the upcoming fall elections by attending a monthly discussion group at Derby Neck Library.
In September the Current Events Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25.
For information call 203-734-1492.

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