Derby Neck Library
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Sunday April 28 All Day
Hatch the Chicken!
Stop in our Children's Room after April 24th to check on our incubating chicken eggs! We'll also have books and all sorts of information about chickens and how to raise them. The eggs should hatch around May 15th, so make sure you stop in to meet our new friends before ......More
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Sunday April 28 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Sunday Crafternoons: Stamp Making
Join our biweekly Sunday Crafternoon for a lesson in custom stamp making! Participants will have a change to design and carve their own unique rubber stamp for scrapbooking, print-making, and greeting card decoration. Registration required. Participation is limited to 1......More
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Monday April 29 All Day
Hatch the Chicken!
Stop in our Children's Room after April 24th to check on our incubating chicken eggs! We'll also have books and all sorts of information about chickens and how to raise them. The eggs should hatch around May 15th, so make sure you stop in to meet our new friends before ......More
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Monday April 29 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Drums and Strings and Shaky Things!
Come get your groove on with Miss Krissy and Miss Sarah every other Monday during a music and movement program! There will be singing, dancing, stories, and a whole lot of shaky things! This program is targeted to ages Birth – 5, but everyone is welcome! No registration......More
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Monday April 29 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Pokémon TCG Club!
Whether you’ve played the game a hundred times, or never have but want to learn, join us on Mondays after school from 4:00 to 5:30pm for the library’s Pokémon Trading Card Game Club! Attendees are free to bring their cards, but the library will have plenty on hand for a......More
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Monday April 29 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Evening Book Club
Meeting on the last Monday of the month at 6:30pm, the Evening Book Club is a monthly program where we primarily read shorter novels by award-winning authors and occasionally a memoir. Reading selections are available on Project Gutenberg. Bring a friend or family memb......More
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Tuesday April 30 All Day
Hatch the Chicken!
Stop in our Children's Room after April 24th to check on our incubating chicken eggs! We'll also have books and all sorts of information about chickens and how to raise them. The eggs should hatch around May 15th, so make sure you stop in to meet our new friends before ......More
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Tuesday April 30 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Littles' Art Studio
Every other Tuesday, bring your little one in-person for some artistic exploration of various art mediums! One session will feature finger painting, while another will have stamps, and then another will have chalk. Your child will get to experiment with all sorts of art......More
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Tuesday April 30 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Afternoon Tea V
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......More
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Tuesday April 30 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Let's Play Tuesdays!
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 gamin......More
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Tuesday April 30 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
B.A.R.K. Program
Stop in at the library to read to dogs and Be A Reading Kid (B.A.R.K.)! We are so excited to welcome certified therapy dogs Spirit and Brian back to the Derby Neck Library. Both pups love children and are fantastic listeners. Reading aloud to a dog provides an attentive......More
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Wednesday May 1 All Day
Hatch the Chicken!
Stop in our Children's Room after April 24th to check on our incubating chicken eggs! We'll also have books and all sorts of information about chickens and how to raise them. The eggs should hatch around May 15th, so make sure you stop in to meet our new friends before ......More
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Wednesday May 1 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Birth to Three Play Group
Every Wednesday, caregivers with children ages birth to three are invited to the Derby Neck Library for a play group in collaboration with Connecticut Birth to Three! Come try all the library’s resources alongside Early Interventionists who will work with you and your c......More
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Wednesday May 1 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Cake for Mrs. Kellogg
One of our founders, Frances Osborne Kellogg, was born on May 11th 1876. To celebrate her, we will be offering cake for adults in our community room on May 1st between noon and 1:00pm. Make sure to stop in and learn a little about Mrs. Kellogg’s life and legacy.
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Wednesday May 1 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Makerspace!
Come check out our brand new Makerspace in the Children's Room! Every Wednesday between 3:00pm and 6:00pm, Miss Sarah 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, ing......More
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Wednesday May 1 6:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
DNL Productions Film Club
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 wit......More
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Wednesday May 1 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
History of Osbornedale Farm
Frances Osborne Kellogg owned a superior breeding farm of Holstein cattle. Learn about its history and her award-winning herd in a powerpoint presented by Pat Sweeney.
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Thursday May 2 All Day
Hatch the Chicken!
Stop in our Children's Room after April 24th to check on our incubating chicken eggs! We'll also have books and all sorts of information about chickens and how to raise them. The eggs should hatch around May 15th, so make sure you stop in to meet our new friends before ......More
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Thursday May 2 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Cantos y Cuentos
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......More
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Thursday May 2 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Teen Takeover: Anime Watch Party!
Tweens and teens are invited to drop in, grab some popcorn, and watch dubbed episodes of anime on the library's big screen! We'll have coloring, free popcorn, and we'll even be drawing some of our favorite characters!This program is targeted to ages 12+ and the gaming a......More
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Thursday May 2 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Cake Pop Craft Night
The DIY Zone is celebrating Frances Osborne Kellogg! Join Kate for a presentation on how to make adorable cow-themed cake pops as we celebrate the 148th birthday of Derby Neck Library's benefactor and her beloved Holstein-Friesian cattle.
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Friday May 3 All Day
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Friday May 3 All Day
Hatch the Chicken!
Stop in our Children's Room after April 24th to check on our incubating chicken eggs! We'll also have books and all sorts of information about chickens and how to raise them. The eggs should hatch around May 15th, so make sure you stop in to meet our new friends before ......More
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Saturday May 4 All Day
Hatch the Chicken!
Stop in our Children's Room after April 24th to check on our incubating chicken eggs! We'll also have books and all sorts of information about chickens and how to raise them. The eggs should hatch around May 15th, so make sure you stop in to meet our new friends before ......More
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Saturday May 4 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Needlers' Club
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!Learn more about our mission here.
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Sunday May 5 All Day
Hatch the Chicken!
Stop in our Children's Room after April 24th to check on our incubating chicken eggs! We'll also have books and all sorts of information about chickens and how to raise them. The eggs should hatch around May 15th, so make sure you stop in to meet our new friends before ......More
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Monday May 6 All Day
Hatch the Chicken!
Stop in our Children's Room after April 24th to check on our incubating chicken eggs! We'll also have books and all sorts of information about chickens and how to raise them. The eggs should hatch around May 15th, so make sure you stop in to meet our new friends before ......More
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Monday May 6 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Littles Storytime!
Every other Monday, little ones are invited to join Miss Krissy and Miss Sarah 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......More
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Monday May 6 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Pokémon TCG Club!
Whether you’ve played the game a hundred times, or never have but want to learn, join us on Mondays after school from 4:00 to 5:30pm for the library’s Pokémon Trading Card Game Club! Attendees are free to bring their cards, but the library will have plenty on hand for a......More
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Tuesday May 7 All Day
Hatch the Chicken!
Stop in our Children's Room after April 24th to check on our incubating chicken eggs! We'll also have books and all sorts of information about chickens and how to raise them. The eggs should hatch around May 15th, so make sure you stop in to meet our new friends before ......More
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Tuesday May 7 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Baby Stories and Senses
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 ......More
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Tuesday May 7 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Afternoon Tea V
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......More
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Tuesday May 7 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Let's Play Tuesdays!
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 gamin......More
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Wednesday May 8 All Day
Hatch the Chicken!
Stop in our Children's Room after April 24th to check on our incubating chicken eggs! We'll also have books and all sorts of information about chickens and how to raise them. The eggs should hatch around May 15th, so make sure you stop in to meet our new friends before ......More
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Wednesday May 8 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Birth to Three Play Group
Every Wednesday, caregivers with children ages birth to three are invited to the Derby Neck Library for a play group in collaboration with Connecticut Birth to Three! Come try all the library’s resources alongside Early Interventionists who will work with you and your c......More
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Wednesday May 8 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
Culture Club
The Culture Club meets every second Wednesday in the library’s Community Room. Join us as we explore two short stories and engage in lively conversations, copies of the two stories will be available at the library prior to each meeting. Pat Sweeney is the moderator, you......More
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Wednesday May 8 1:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
A Tribute to Kate Hepburn
Join us on Wednesday, May 8th from 1-5:30 p.m. to enjoy a double feature movie presentation of two of Hepburn’s greatest films. "The Philadelphia Story" is a classic romantic comedy co-starring Jimmy Stewart and Cary Grant. "Desk Set" co-stars Spencer Tracy and pits the......More
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Wednesday May 8 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Makerspace!
Come check out our brand new Makerspace in the Children's Room! Every Wednesday between 3:00pm and 6:00pm, Miss Sarah 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, ing......More
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Wednesday May 8 6:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
DNL Productions Film Club
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 wit......More