Derby Neck Library

1:00 – 2:30pm
As in our pre-Covid days, attendees will be meeting on each Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. to enjoy a showing on our large-screen TV. Following the show, we will stay on for a discussion. Light, individually wrapped snacks and flavored teas are served at each meeting. Join us in the Community Room!
We ask that no food or drink be brought into the event at this time.
Now watching: TBD

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Afternoon TeaV

Fairfield County

Shelton-Derby

Connecticut

Derby Neck Library - Afternoon TeaV

1:00 – 2:30pm
As in our pre-Covid days, attendees will be meeting on each Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. to enjoy a showing on our...

3:00 – 5:30pm
Youth and their families are invited to our Community Room on Tuesdays from 3:00-6:00pm for all things gaming! We’ll have all your favorite family board games like Uno, Yahtzee, Qwirkle, and Clue, and all the exciting video games available on the library’s various gaming systems, including the Switch, Xbox, Playstation 4, and more. Come in, have a snack, and let’s play!
No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancelations by clicking <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2FcEoEFX&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1765563540000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw052u2lwCzOZxG-8O7XKdEL" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Let's Play Tuesdays

Derby Neck Library - Let's Play Tuesdays

3:00 – 5:30pm
Youth and their families are invited to our Community Room on Tuesdays from 3:00-6:00pm for all things gaming!...

4:30 – 5:30pm
Children of all ages are invited to enjoy this story and craft program. We read a few books related to a certain topic, and then make arts and crafts inspired by the stories. No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancellations by clicking <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2FcEoEFX&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1765563540000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw052u2lwCzOZxG-8O7XKdEL" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - StoryCraft

Derby Neck Library - StoryCraft

4:30 – 5:30pm
Children of all ages are invited to enjoy this story and craft program. We read a few books related to a certain...

3:00 – 4:30pm
Come check out our Makerspace in the Children’s Room! Every Wednesday between 3:00pm and 4:30pm, staff will be on hand to assist you with any project you’d like to complete. We have a LEGO wall, a programmable robot, snap circuits, origami, pixel art, ingredients for slime–you name it, we can make it happen!
Please note that the Makerspace is flooded with small parts, so we do not recommend it for very young children. No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancellations by clicking <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2FcEoEFX&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1765563540000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw052u2lwCzOZxG-8O7XKdEL" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Makerspace

Derby Neck Library - Makerspace

3:00 – 4:30pm
Come check out our Makerspace in the Children’s Room! Every Wednesday between 3:00pm and 4:30pm, staff will be on...

4:00 – 6:00pm
Every week in the Teen Space, join Ms. Sarah for artistic fun to challenge your mind and your hands. Participate in a guided craft or use the available materials to make anything you want!
Open to patrons ages 12-19. No registration required.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Open Crafting for Teens

Derby Neck Library - Open Crafting for Teens

4:00 – 6:00pm
Every week in the Teen Space, join Ms. Sarah for artistic fun to challenge your mind and your hands. Participate...

6:00 – 7:45pm
We make movies! Are you interested in taking your first steps as an actor, writer, director, or editor? Are you an experienced filmmaker looking for fellow artists to help bring your next vision to the screen? Do you just want to have fun and express your creativity with fellow movie-lovers? Then this is the group for you! Adults and teens welcome.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - DNL Productions Film Club

Derby Neck Library - DNL Productions Film Club

6:00 – 7:45pm
We make movies! Are you interested in taking your first steps as an actor, writer, director, or editor? Are you...

10:30 – 11:30am Every Thursday at 10:30am, join Señor Bob in our Community Room for a bilingual storytime for speakers of all languages! You’ll sing songs, listen to stories, and ¡se divertirán mucho! This program to promote foreign language skills is targeted for ages 3-5, but all are welcome. No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancellations by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2FcEoEFX&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1765928400000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Q9hIIEgcXlH_P7L_WWVv5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Cantos y Cuentos

Derby Neck Library - Cantos y Cuentos

10:30 – 11:30am Every Thursday at 10:30am, join Señor Bob in our Community Room for a bilingual storytime for speakers of all...

2:00 – 4:30pm Hang out after school in the Teen Space!
Enjoy snacks while watching movies or anime, playing console and PC games, making crafts, or joining a tabletop game. Teens can also earn volunteer hours by helping the Teen Librarian with take-and-make projects.
Movies, anime, and other visual media shown during Yap and Snack will be selected with a goal of staying within a PG–13 rating whenever possible. We encourage parents and guardians to be aware that some content may include themes suitable for teens ages 13 and up.
No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancelations by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2FcEoEFX&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1765928400000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Q9hIIEgcXlH_P7L_WWVv5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens

Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens

2:00 – 4:30pm Hang out after school in the Teen Space!
Enjoy snacks while watching movies or anime, playing console and PC...

4:30 – 5:30pm For children of all ages.
Join Brendan in the Children's Room for a musical storytelling experience like no other! We retell stories from popular books, movies, and history with accompanying visuals and live music. Kids who attend should be comfortable sitting and watching for about 30 minutes, although questions, comments, singing along, and dancing are certainly welcome!
This week's theme is TBD.
No sign-up necessary,&nbsp; but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancellations by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2FcEoEFX&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1765928400000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Q9hIIEgcXlH_P7L_WWVv5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Tales and Tunes

Derby Neck Library - Tales and Tunes

4:30 – 5:30pm For children of all ages.
Join Brendan in the Children's Room for a musical storytelling experience like no...

1:00 – 4:00pm
The Derby Neck Needlers’ Club meets to exchange tips on crocheting, knitting and needlepoint. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to attend. It’s a great way to learn some great skills!
<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fderbynecklibrary.org%2Fthe-needlers-club%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1765928400000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Z-YLDm5SozbAT59vqrJCa" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Learn more about our mission here</a>.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Needlers' Club

Derby Neck Library - Needlers' Club

1:00 – 4:00pm
The Derby Neck Needlers’ Club meets to exchange tips on crocheting, knitting and needlepoint. Newcomers are...

10:30 – 11:30am Every other Monday, little ones are invited to join Brendan for some fun fingerplays, stories, and games aimed at early literacy, language development, and socialization! This program is targeted to ages 3 – 5, but everyone is welcome! No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancellations by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2FcEoEFX&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766359140000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0VbdF4-XoK-T3cvsAwFxeF" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Littles' Storytime

Derby Neck Library - Littles' Storytime

10:30 – 11:30am Every other Monday, little ones are invited to join Brendan for some fun fingerplays, stories, and games aimed...

3:30 – 5:30pm Join us as we watch one of Alfred Hitchcock’s greatest masterpieces, Notorious (1946), starring Ingrid Bergman, Cary Grant, and Claude Rains. This spy thriller features some of Hitchcock’s most compelling morally gray characters and several of his most heart-stoppingly beautiful shots. Hot, fresh popcorn will be served!

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Monday Movie Matinee - NOTORIOUS (1946)

Derby Neck Library - Monday Movie Matinee -...

3:30 – 5:30pm Join us as we watch one of Alfred Hitchcock’s greatest masterpieces, Notorious (1946), starring Ingrid Bergman,...

Derby Neck Library - Monday Movie Matinee - NOTORIOUS (1946)

4:30 – 6:00pm
Sharpen your mind and unwind: Mondays are for puzzles, games, and more! Join us in the Teen Space for a mix of brain teasers, strategy, and friendly competition! Here you can piece together giant jigsaw puzzles, sharpen your mind with Wordle and Sudoku, challenge a friend to regular chess or laser chess, or even dive into the world of Magic: The Gathering! 
Whether you’re here to relax, think hard, or try something new, there’s always a challenge (and a new friend) waiting for you!
No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancelations by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2FcEoEFX&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766359140000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0VbdF4-XoK-T3cvsAwFxeF" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Puzzles, Chess, and Magic

Derby Neck Library - Puzzles, Chess, and Magic

4:30 – 6:00pm
Sharpen your mind and unwind: Mondays are for puzzles, games, and more!  Join us in the Teen Space for a mix of...

10:30 – 11:30am
A special story and playtime just for babies and toddlers! We’ll start with some songs, stories, and lap bounces, followed by 20 mins or so of free play! We’ll have interactive toys perfect for those practicing tummy time up to those learning to stand and walk, such as shakers, interactive mats, water tables, and more!
This program is targeted to ages Birth – 3, but older siblings are welcome, too! No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancellations by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2FcEoEFX&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766359140000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0VbdF4-XoK-T3cvsAwFxeF" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Baby Stories and Senses

Derby Neck Library - Baby Stories and Senses

10:30 – 11:30am
A special story and playtime just for babies and toddlers! We’ll start with some songs, stories, and lap...

1:00 – 2:30pm
As in our pre-Covid days, attendees will be meeting on each Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. to enjoy a showing on our large-screen TV. Following the show, we will stay on for a discussion. Light, individually wrapped snacks and flavored teas are served at each meeting. Join us in the Community Room!
We ask that no food or drink be brought into the event at this time.
Now watching: TBD

<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryc.org%2Fderbyctlibraries%2F104959%2Fregister&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766359140000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Fj4wYaGTAWdDiSaRiV3dg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Register Here!</a>&nbsp; This is a virtual program. You will receive an email with the link to the program feed.
Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book,&nbsp;How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions:&nbsp;If you want to know a person, what kind of attention should you cast on them? What kind of conversations should you have? What parts of a person’s story should you pay attention to?
Driven by his trademark sense of curiosity and determination to grow as a person, Brooks draws from the fields of psychology and neuroscience and the worlds of theater, philosophy, history, and education to present a welcoming, hopeful, integrated approach to human connection.&nbsp;How to Know a Person&nbsp;helps readers become more understanding and considerate toward others, and to find the joy that comes from being seen. Along the way it offers a possible remedy for a society that is riven by fragmentation, hostility, and misperception.
The act of seeing another person, Brooks argues, is profoundly creative: How can we look somebody in the eye and see something large in them and, in turn, see something larger in ourselves?&nbsp;How to Know a Person&nbsp;is for anyone searching for connection, and yearning to be understood.
Register now to take part in a riveting and timeless conversation on how to connect with people from all walks of life, and why doing so is paramount to our individual and communal growth.
 About the Author:&nbsp;David Brooks is one of the nation’s leading writers and commentators. He is an op-ed columnist for&nbsp;The New York Times,&nbsp;a writer for&nbsp;The Atlantic,&nbsp;and appears regularly on&nbsp;PBS Newshour. He is the bestselling author of&nbsp;The Second Mountain, The Road to Character, The Social Animal, Bobos in Paradise,&nbsp;and&nbsp;On Paradise Drive.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Virtual Author Talk with David Brooks

Derby Neck Library - Virtual Author Talk with...

 Register Here!  This is a virtual program. You will receive an email with the link to the program feed.
Join us for an online...

Derby Neck Library - Virtual Author Talk with David Brooks

3:00 – 5:30pm
Youth and their families are invited to our Community Room on Tuesdays from 3:00-6:00pm for all things gaming! We’ll have all your favorite family board games like Uno, Yahtzee, Qwirkle, and Clue, and all the exciting video games available on the library’s various gaming systems, including the Switch, Xbox, Playstation 4, and more. Come in, have a snack, and let’s play!
No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancelations by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2FcEoEFX&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766359140000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0VbdF4-XoK-T3cvsAwFxeF" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

4:30 – 5:30pm Children of all ages are invited to enjoy this story and craft program. We read a few books related to a certain topic, and then make arts and crafts inspired by the stories.
No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancellations by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2FcEoEFX&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766359140000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0VbdF4-XoK-T3cvsAwFxeF" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

4:30 – 5:30pm Children of all ages are invited to enjoy this story and craft program. We read a few books related to a certain...

12:00 – 1:00pm
Join us on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month for Mahjong Meetup—a fun, relaxed gathering where adults can learn and play the classic game of mahjong. Perfect for beginners, this casual, stress-free environment offers guided instruction and plenty of practice time. Whether you're completely new to the game or just looking to sharpen your skills, come enjoy the challenge and camaraderie of mahjong at the library!
No experience necessary — all materials provided.

Local Event: Derby Neck Library - Mahjong Meetup

Derby Neck Library - Mahjong Meetup

12:00 – 1:00pm
Join us on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month for Mahjong Meetup—a fun, relaxed gathering where...

3:00 – 4:30pm
Come check out our Makerspace in the Children’s Room! Every Wednesday between 3:00pm and 4:30pm, staff will be on hand to assist you with any project you’d like to complete. We have a LEGO wall, a programmable robot, snap circuits, origami, pixel art, ingredients for slime–you name it, we can make it happen!
Please note that the Makerspace is flooded with small parts, so we do not recommend it for very young children. No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancellations by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2FcEoEFX&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1766359140000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0VbdF4-XoK-T3cvsAwFxeF" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

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RJ Scofield

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Derby Neck Library - Afternoon TeaV

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1:00 PM

Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, CT

Derby Neck Library - Let's Play Tuesdays

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6

3:00 PM

Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, CT

Derby Neck Library - StoryCraft

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6

4:30 PM

Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, CT

Derby Neck Library - Makerspace

JAN

7

3:00 PM

Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, CT

Derby Neck Library - Open Crafting for Teens

JAN

7

4:00 PM

Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, CT

Derby Neck Library - DNL Productions Film Club

JAN

7

6:00 PM

Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, CT

Derby Neck Library - Cantos y Cuentos

JAN

8

10:30 AM

Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, CT

Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens

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8

2:00 PM

Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, CT

Derby Neck Library - Tales and Tunes

JAN

8

4:30 PM

Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, CT

Derby Neck Library - Needlers' Club

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10

1:00 PM

Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, CT

Derby Neck Library - Littles' Storytime

JAN

12

10:30 AM

Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, CT

Derby Neck Library - Monday Movie Matinee - NOTORIOUS (1946)

JAN

12

3:30 PM

Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, CT

Derby Neck Library - Puzzles, Chess, and Magic

JAN

12

4:30 PM

Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, CT

Derby Neck Library - Baby Stories and Senses

JAN

13

10:30 AM

Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, CT

Derby Neck Library - Afternoon TeaV

JAN

13

1:00 PM

Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, CT

Derby Neck Library - Virtual Author Talk with David Brooks