Wednesday May 1, 2024
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Friday May 31, 2024
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9:00 AM
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DIY Station (All Ages)
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Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPT. 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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There is no registration required for this. Just come on down.
Drop-in programming for all ages. Create a craft project, challenge your brain with activity sheets & puzzles, complete coloring and more. Your choice...visit and complete activities or Grab & Go selecting items from the DIY table to take and make at home!
NOTE: To see a larger image of the DIY station table offerings, right-click the image & click "Open image in a new tab".
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Location: Children's Room/Dept.
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Wednesday May 1, 2024
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Friday May 31, 2024
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9:00 AM
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I Spy a Butterfly (All Ages)
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Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPT. 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Come and participate in this new activity similar to our monthly scavenger hunt, except all you have to do is locate the butterfly (as shown in the image here) somewhere in the children's room.
If you successfully find the butterfly, you may enter a drawing to be held at the end of each week, or at the end of the month (frequency TBD) for a chance at a prize!
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Location: Children's Room/Dept.
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Friday May 3, 2024
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Friday May 31, 2024
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9:00 AM
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Guessing Jar Challenges (All Ages)
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Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPT. 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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This favorite activity continues with guessing or estimating
how many of an object are in a jar
located in the children's department.
Enter as many times as you wish.
A prize will be rewarded
to whoever comes the closest (or you may even guess the exact amount!)!
NOTE: To see a larger image of the guessing jar to help with your guess, right-click the image & click "Open image in new tab".
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Location: Children's Room/Dept.
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Friday May 3, 2024
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Friday May 31, 2024
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9:00 AM
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May Scavenger Hunt (All Ages)
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Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPT. 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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NOTE: The hunt is available to do anytime that the Library/Children's Department is open to the public.
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Location: Children's Room/Dept.
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Friday May 3, 2024
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Friday May 31, 2024
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9:00 AM
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Piece It Together at Puzzle Central (All Ages)
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Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPT. 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Location: Children's Room/Dept.
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Wednesday May 8, 2024
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Wednesday May 29, 2024
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9:00 AM
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Bilingual Story Walk (Spanish/English)- All Ages
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Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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There is no registration required for this program. Just come on down.
Bilingual Story Walk (Spanish/English) for all ages featuring the book Con Pollo.
In the Children's Room from Wednesday, May 8th through Wednesday, May 29th.
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Location: Children's Room/Dept.
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Tuesday May 14, 2024
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1:00 PM
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3:20 PM
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Tuesday Movie Matinee: The Color Purple
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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MUSICAL MOVIES IN MAY
Enjoy the 2023 musical version of The Color Purple, a decades-spanning story of love and resilience and one woman’s journey to independence. Based on the award-winning Broadway musical, which in turn was based on the acclaimed 1982 book by Alice Walker.
Production year: 2023
Studio: Warner Bros.
Run time: 2 hrs. 20 mins.
Rating: PG-13
Cast: Halle Bailey, Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Elizabeth Marve
No registration necessary - light snack provided!
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3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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Tech Time
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Need help with Smart Phone, Word, photos, tablet, Excel, email, laptop, Powserpoint, Google search? We have answers and solutions for you...
No registration required. Drop-ins welcome.
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Wednesday May 15, 2024
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10:00 AM
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10:30 AM
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BABY STEPS for SPRING (Ages birth to 20 months)- MORNING SESSION
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Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Location: Children's Room/Dept.
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1:00 PM
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1:30 PM
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BABY STEPS for SPRING (Ages birth to 20 months)- AFTERNOON SESSION
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Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Location: Children's Room/Dept.
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1:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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DMV In-Person Services at the Library
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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6:00 PM
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7:30 PM
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Resume 'Right'-ing
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Friday May 17, 2024
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10:00 AM
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11:00 AM
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Play, Learn, Create! (Ages 2 1⁄2 to 5)- EVENT CANCELED
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Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPT. 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED; PLEASE CHECK BACK HERE FOR FUTURE DATES FOR THIS PROGRAM.
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Location: Multi-purpose Room
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Saturday May 18, 2024
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10:00 AM
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11:30 AM
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Community Garden Day
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Experienced gardeners will demonstrate basics for growing your own veggies;
followed by a planting exercise in the garden.
Registration is requested!
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Tuesday May 21, 2024
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6:30 PM
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Introductory Chair Yoga
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Please note the May 7th date has been changed to Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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Wednesday May 22, 2024
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10:00 AM
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10:30 AM
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BABY STEPS for SPRING (Ages birth to 20 months)- MORNING SESSION
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Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Location: Children's Room/Dept.
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1:00 PM
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1:30 PM
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BABY STEPS for SPRING (Ages birth to 20 months)- AFTERNOON SESSION
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Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Location: Children's Room/Dept.
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6:00 PM
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7:30 PM
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YA Wednesdays: TEEN GAME TIME
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Young adults can enjoy playing tabletop and laptop games as well as PS4 and Wii video games and fun creative activities.
Light snacks will be provided. No registration needed.
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Thursday May 23, 2024
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10:00 AM
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11:30 AM
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Resume 'Right'-ing
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Silver Sluggers
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Silver Sluggers - a new baseball season is in full swing. The long-standing tradition of lively meetings about America's favorite pastime continues at 10 am in the upper level meeting room of the Derby Public Library.
No registration is necessary. Free. Drop in. For more information call the Reference Desk at 203-736-1482.
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Monday May 27, 2024
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Library closed: Memorial Day
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Tuesday May 28, 2024
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1:00 PM
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3:10 PM
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Tuesday Movie Matinee: Dreamgirls
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Musical Movies in May:
Follow the highs and lows, the joys and heartbreak, and above all the thrilling music of Dreamgirls, a powerful film based on the Broadway musical about the forming of an all-girl singing group in the 1960s. The film featuring the Oscar-winning performance by Jennifer Hudson as Effie.
Production year: 2006
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Runtime: 2 hrs. 9 mins.
Rating: PG-13
Cast: Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson
No registration necessary - light snack provided!
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3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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Tech Time
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Need help with Smart Phone, Word, photos, tablet, Excel, email, laptop, Powserpoint, Google search? We have answers and solutions for you...
No registration required. Drop-ins welcome.
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Wednesday May 29, 2024
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10:00 AM
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10:30 AM
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BABY STEPS for SPRING (Ages birth to 20 months)- MORNING SESSION
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Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Location: Children's Room/Dept.
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1:00 PM
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1:30 PM
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BABY STEPS for SPRING (Ages birth to 20 months)- AFTERNOON SESSION
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Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Location: Children's Room/Dept.
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3:30 PM
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4:30 PM
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Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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A relaxed forum for young adults to voice ideas for teen programs, materials, and resources at the library and exploring ways to help the community.
Light snacks provided – no registration needed.
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Thursday May 30, 2024
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10:00 AM
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11:30 AM
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Resume 'Right'-ing
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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11:30 AM
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12:30 PM
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Friends of Derby Public Library
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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1:00 PM
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Special Book Discussion and Tea with Author, Lisa See
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Wednesday June 5, 2024
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10:00 AM
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10:30 AM
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BABY STEPS for SPRING (Ages birth to 20 months)- MORNING SESSION
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Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Location: Children's Room/Dept.
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1:00 PM
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1:30 PM
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BABY STEPS for SPRING (Ages birth to 20 months)- AFTERNOON SESSION
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Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Location: Children's Room/Dept.
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6:00 PM
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7:30 PM
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YA Wednesdays: TEEN GAME TIME
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Young adults can enjoy playing tabletop and laptop games as well as PS4 and Wii video games and fun creative activities.
Light snacks will be provided. No registration needed.
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Thursday June 6, 2024
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10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Silver Sluggers
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Silver Sluggers - a new baseball season is in full swing. The long-standing tradition of lively meetings about America's favorite pastime continues at 10 am in the upper level meeting room of the Derby Public Library.
No registration is necessary. Free. Drop in. For more information call the Reference Desk at 203-736-1482.
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Tuesday June 11, 2024
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1:00 PM
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2:30 PM
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Tuesday Movie Matinee: About My Father
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Generations collide in this hysterical comedy about a family weekend that turns into an outrageous clash of cultures with the true discovery that the great thing about family is everything about family.
Production Year: 2023
Studio: Lions Gate Films, Inc.
Runtime: 1 hr. 30 mins.
Rating: PG-13
Cast: Sebastian Maniscalco, Robert DeNiro, Leslie Bibb, Kim Cattrall, , Anders Holm
No registration necessary - light snack provided.
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3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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Tech Time
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Need help with Smart Phone, Word, photos, tablet, Excel, email, laptop, Powserpoint, Google search? We have answers and solutions for you...
No registration required. Drop-ins welcome.
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Wednesday June 12, 2024
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10:00 AM
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10:30 AM
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BABY STEPS for SPRING (Ages birth to 20 months)- MORNING SESSION
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Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Location: Children's Room/Dept.
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1:00 PM
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1:30 PM
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BABY STEPS for SPRING (Ages birth to 20 months)- AFTERNOON SESSION
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Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Location: Children's Room/Dept.
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6:00 PM
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7:30 PM
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YA Wednesdays: TEEN GAME TIME
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Young adults can enjoy playing tabletop and laptop games as well as PS4 and Wii video games and fun creative activities.
Light snacks will be provided. No registration needed.
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Thursday June 13, 2024
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10:00 AM
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11:30 AM
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Resume 'Right'-ing
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Saturday June 15, 2024
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10:00 AM
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1:00 PM
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POP UP FOR ADVENTURE...TIME TO BURROW AND START DIGGING IN TO BOOKS (All Ages/Families with Kids)
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Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPT. 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
The theme of this event is based on the remodel of Beardsley Zoo’s prairie dog exhibit opening this Spring.
Search the Children’s Room for hidden giveaway tickets sponsored by the Zoo along with ongoing activities at
our DIY Station.
Families with kids of all ages are welcome to join the fun!
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Location: Children's Room/Dept.
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Wednesday June 19, 2024
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Library closed for Juneteenth Holiday
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Thursday June 20, 2024
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10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Silver Sluggers Celebrating their 500th Meeting
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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DPL will honor this milestone with fun baseball trivia, a group picture in front of the 1902 Derby Public Library building and, of course, peanuts and Cracker Jack!
No registration is necessary. Free. Drop in. For more information call the Reference Desk at 203-736-1482.
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Tuesday June 25, 2024
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1:00 PM
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2:30 PM
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Tuesday Movie Matinee: Tuesdays with Morrie
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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The heartwarming and uplifting story of an overworked journalist who revisits with a former professor, who is now suffering from ALS. Together the two share stories about life, love, and friendship as well as discovering how to communicate feelings to loved ones and face both the joys and difficulties of life.
Production year: 1999
Studio: Harpo Films
Runtime: 1 hour, 29 minutes
Rating: PG
Cast: Jack Lemmon, Hank Azaria, Wendy Moniz, Caroline Aaron
No registration necessary. Light snack provided.
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3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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Tech Time
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Need help with Smart Phone, Word, photos, tablet, Excel, email, laptop, Powserpoint, Google search? We have answers and solutions for you...
No registration required. Drop-ins welcome.
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5:00 PM
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7:30 PM
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Commodore Commons Condo Meeting
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Contact: Janette Fedak 203-685-4430 jafedak25@gmail.com
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Quarterly condo unit owners meeting with board
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Wednesday June 26, 2024
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3:30 PM
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4:30 PM
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Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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A relaxed forum for young adults to voice ideas for teen programs, materials, and resources at the library and exploring ways to help the community.
Light snacks provided – no registration needed.
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Thursday June 27, 2024
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10:00 AM
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11:30 AM
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Resume 'Right'-ing
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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11:30 AM
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12:30 PM
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Friends of Derby Public Library
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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1:00 PM
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2:00 PM
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June Book Discussion: Tuesdays with Morrie
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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This beloved book by Mitch Albom has changed millions of lives with the story of an unforgettable friendship, the timeless wisdom of older generations, and healing lessons on loss and grief.
Tuesdays with Morrie is a magical chronicle of Mitch and his college professor, Morrie’s time together, through which Mitch shares Morrie’s lasting gift with the world.
Multiple copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk. Weather permitting, the discussion will be held outdoors.
Registration is requested. To sign up contact us at 203-736-1482 or visit derbypubliclibrary.org
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Thursday July 4, 2024
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Library closed: Independence Day
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Thursday July 25, 2024
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11:30 AM
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12:30 PM
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Friends of Derby Public Library
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Thursday August 29, 2024
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11:30 AM
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12:30 PM
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Friends of Derby Public Library
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Monday September 2, 2024
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Library closed: Labor Day
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Thursday September 26, 2024
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11:30 AM
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Friends of Derby Public Library
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Monday October 14, 2024
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Library closed: Columbus Day
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Thursday October 31, 2024
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11:30 AM
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12:30 PM
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Friends of Derby Public Library
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Contact: Reference Desk 203-736-1482 dplreference@biblio.org
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Monday November 11, 2024
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Library Closed: Veterans' Day
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Wednesday November 27, 2024
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12:30 PM
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Library closing at 12:30 pm for Thanksgiving Holiday
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Thursday November 28, 2024
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Library closed: Thanksgiving
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Friday November 29, 2024
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Library closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
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Tuesday December 24, 2024
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12:30 PM
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Library closing at 12:30 pm on Xmas Eve
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Wednesday December 25, 2024
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Library closed: Christmas Day
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Tuesday December 31, 2024
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Library closing at 12:30 pm New Year's Eve
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Wednesday January 1, 2025
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Library closed: New Year's Day
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