Protect Your Piggy Bank with Weiss Financial Ratings

      .   BANKING      INVESTMENTS          INSURANCEPersonal Finance | Medicare Supplement InsuranceThe Derby Public Library presents its newest online database offering—Weiss Financial Ratings.  You can access it from anywhere free with your Derby Public Library...More

      .   BANKING      INVESTMENTS          INSURANCEPersonal Finance | Medicare Supplement InsuranceThe Derby Public Library presents its newest online database offering—Weiss Financial Ratings.  You can access it from anywhere free with your Derby Public Library card.If you are not familiar, Weiss Financial Ratings offers independent, unbiased financial strength ratings of banks, credit unions and insurance companies and conservative buy-hold-sell investment ratings of thousands of stocks, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. You can even set up a personal account to create a watchlist and get upgrade/downgrade notifications. For those of you on Medicare, there is also a great tool to help you evaluate the available Medicare Supplement Insurance plans and make sure you are getting the best price.Simply go to our Facebook page or Twitter site on or after this date to see Paige Grillo from Weiss Financial Ratings provide a deep dive into the functionality of the Database and teach us how to create an account, set up a watchlist for your bank, insurance company, stocks and mutual funds, how to create research tools (screeners) and run a Medigap report. Contact: Reference Desk : 203-736-1482 : dplreference@biblio.org [Adult Program]

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Digital D.I.Y. Series Scavenger Hunts (All Ages)

. Attention all Scavenger Hunt Seekers!Put your searching skills to the test byparticipating in the critically acclaimed DerbyPublic Library Scavenger Hunt! Each week on Tuesdays, September 7- December 28, aconcept will be chosen to challenge even the most skilled of...More

. Attention all Scavenger Hunt Seekers!Put your searching skills to the test byparticipating in the critically acclaimed DerbyPublic Library Scavenger Hunt! Each week on Tuesdays, September 7- December 28, aconcept will be chosen to challenge even the most skilled of hunters!This scavenger hunt can be completed either virtually, in-person or both!So search high and low, and think outsidethe box for this passive program the whole family can enjoy!Please go to our Facebook site for the clues each week at https://www.facebook.com/DerbyPublicLibrary?ref=hlContact: Reference Desk : 203-736-1482 : dplreference@biblio.org [All Ages]

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READ to OLLIE (Ages 3-11)

.  Ollie REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER EACH CHILD SEPARATELY. ALSO PARENTS/CAREGIVERS DO NOT NEED TO BE REGISTERED ONLY THEIR CHILDREN.Children ages 3-11 are welcome to be part of the popular B.A.R.K. (Be A Reading Kid) program here at the...More

.  Ollie REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER EACH CHILD SEPARATELY. ALSO PARENTS/CAREGIVERS DO NOT NEED TO BE REGISTERED ONLY THEIR CHILDREN.Children ages 3-11 are welcome to be part of the popular B.A.R.K. (Be A Reading Kid) program here at the library. This is a great opportunity for beginner or reluctant readers - as well as experienced readers - to build confidence enhance literary skills achieved during the school year and develop a love of reading.The Derby Public Library welcomes back therapy dog Ollie for an outdoor reading program!  Children will be given a 10-minute time slot to read and may select a book from home or one they have already checked out from the library to share with him for the program.The program will be held outside and participants are requested to follow CDC guidelines. Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPT. : 203-736-1482 : dplreference@biblio.org [Children's Programs]

outdoors on library lawn

(Event to be rescheduled to a later date) Virtual Teen Game Night - YA-tzee & FARKLE

.  .  .All tweens & teens ages 10 to 17 are invited to Virtual Teen Game Night where participants will have library-provided materials to compete in the classic games of combining decision making and chance, “YA”TZEE & FARKLE.Registration is required.  Zoom access...More

.  .  .All tweens & teens ages 10 to 17 are invited to Virtual Teen Game Night where participants will have library-provided materials to compete in the classic games of combining decision making and chance, “YA”TZEE & FARKLE.Registration is required.  Zoom access link will be provided via email one day prior to game date. Registrants will be contacted to coordinate game materials pickup.Contact: Reference Desk : 203-736-1482 : dplreference@biblio.org [Teen]

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Read Me a Story (Preschoolers & Toddlers)

.         Children’s Librarian Miss Sue brings her soothing voice and love of reading to toddlers and preschoolers alike! This program will introduce your child to early developmental skills through engaging immersive stories, rhymes and songs.  Join us weekly for...More

.         Children’s Librarian Miss Sue brings her soothing voice and love of reading to toddlers and preschoolers alike! This program will introduce your child to early developmental skills through engaging immersive stories, rhymes and songs.  Join us weekly for our "2nd season" of Read Me a Story every Wednesday (tentatively) starting September 15th via the link provided on our Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/DerbyPublicLibrary?ref=hl.   Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPT. : 203-736-1482 : dplreference@biblio.org [Children's Programs]

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(Event to be rescheduled to a later date) Virtual Teen Classic Graphic Novel Reading

.All young adults, ages 12 to 17, are invited to virtual gatherings for the reading/showing of Classic Graphic Novels.  Registration is required.  Zoom access links will be provided via email one day prior to meeting dates.Contact: dplreference : 203-736-1482 :...More

.All young adults, ages 12 to 17, are invited to virtual gatherings for the reading/showing of Classic Graphic Novels.  Registration is required.  Zoom access links will be provided via email one day prior to meeting dates.Contact: dplreference : 203-736-1482 : dplreference@biblio.org [Teen]

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PRIVATE EVENT

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BUSY BEE BAGS (Children Pre-K to 1st Grade)

.  Emoji One / CC BY-SAREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER EACH CHILD SEPARATELY.   ALSO PARENTS/CAREGIVERS DO NOT NEED TO BE REGISTERED ONLY THEIR CHILDREN.  IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND MORE THAN ONE SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER SEPARATELY FOR...More

.  Emoji One / CC BY-SAREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER EACH CHILD SEPARATELY.   ALSO PARENTS/CAREGIVERS DO NOT NEED TO BE REGISTERED ONLY THEIR CHILDREN.  IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND MORE THAN ONE SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER SEPARATELY FOR EACH.Behold! A barrage of activates ranging from concept worksheets to interactive crafts!  These Busy Bee Bags will be geared for children pre-K to 1st grade.  Each bag will come equipped with materials to complete a project along with themed worksheets.  Biweekly starting Monday September 13th until Oct. 25th 2021.  *The bags will also be available for pick up Tuesday AND Wednesday the weeks of the program.*NOTE: Registration for 9/27 will end on Friday September 24th at 12:00 PM.Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPT. : 203-736-1482 : dplreference@biblio.org [Children's Programs]

Elizabeth St. entrance to Library

Digital D.I.Y. Series Scavenger Hunts (All Ages)

. Attention all Scavenger Hunt Seekers!Put your searching skills to the test byparticipating in the critically acclaimed DerbyPublic Library Scavenger Hunt! Each week on Tuesdays, September 7- December 28, aconcept will be chosen to challenge even the most skilled of...More

. Attention all Scavenger Hunt Seekers!Put your searching skills to the test byparticipating in the critically acclaimed DerbyPublic Library Scavenger Hunt! Each week on Tuesdays, September 7- December 28, aconcept will be chosen to challenge even the most skilled of hunters!This scavenger hunt can be completed either virtually, in-person or both!So search high and low, and think outsidethe box for this passive program the whole family can enjoy!Please go to our Facebook site for the clues each week at https://www.facebook.com/DerbyPublicLibrary?ref=hlContact: Reference Desk : 203-736-1482 : dplreference@biblio.org [All Ages]

ONLINE/VIRTUAL

Read Me a Story (Preschoolers & Toddlers)

.         Children’s Librarian Miss Sue brings her soothing voice and love of reading to toddlers and preschoolers alike! This program will introduce your child to early developmental skills through engaging immersive stories, rhymes and songs.  Join us weekly for...More

.         Children’s Librarian Miss Sue brings her soothing voice and love of reading to toddlers and preschoolers alike! This program will introduce your child to early developmental skills through engaging immersive stories, rhymes and songs.  Join us weekly for our "2nd season" of Read Me a Story every Wednesday (tentatively) starting September 15th via the link provided on our Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/DerbyPublicLibrary?ref=hl.   Contact: CHILDREN'S DEPT. : 203-736-1482 : dplreference@biblio.org [Children's Programs]

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Virtual Staff Meeting

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Digital D.I.Y. Series Scavenger Hunts (All Ages)

. Attention all Scavenger Hunt Seekers!Put your searching skills to the test byparticipating in the critically acclaimed DerbyPublic Library Scavenger Hunt! Each week on Tuesdays, September 7- December 28, aconcept will be chosen to challenge even the most skilled of...More

. Attention all Scavenger Hunt Seekers!Put your searching skills to the test byparticipating in the critically acclaimed DerbyPublic Library Scavenger Hunt! Each week on Tuesdays, September 7- December 28, aconcept will be chosen to challenge even the most skilled of hunters!This scavenger hunt can be completed either virtually, in-person or both!So search high and low, and think outsidethe box for this passive program the whole family can enjoy!Please go to our Facebook site for the clues each week at https://www.facebook.com/DerbyPublicLibrary?ref=hlContact: Reference Desk : 203-736-1482 : dplreference@biblio.org [All Ages]

ONLINE/VIRTUAL

(This event to be rescheduled to a later date) Virtual Teen Game Night - YA-tzee & FARKLE

.  .  .All tweens & teens ages 10 to 17 are invited to Virtual Teen Game Night where participants will have library-provided materials to compete in the classic games of combining decision making and chance, “YA”TZEE & FARKLE.Registration is required.  Zoom access...More

.  .  .All tweens & teens ages 10 to 17 are invited to Virtual Teen Game Night where participants will have library-provided materials to compete in the classic games of combining decision making and chance, “YA”TZEE & FARKLE.Registration is required.  Zoom access link will be provided via email one day prior to game date. Registrants will be contacted to coordinate game materials pickup.Contact: Reference Desk : 203-736-1482 : dplreference@biblio.org [Teen]

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(this event to be rescheduled to a later date) Virtual Teen Advisory Board Meeting

.          All young adults  ages 12 to 17 are invited where attendees are encouraged to voice their ideas for improving & expanding young adult library services & teen programming. Focus will include participant input that contributes to the library fulfilling its...More

.          All young adults  ages 12 to 17 are invited where attendees are encouraged to voice their ideas for improving & expanding young adult library services & teen programming. Focus will include participant input that contributes to the library fulfilling its mission of quality-of-life enhancements in: knowledge entertainment & citizenship. Registration is required!  Zoom details and link will be emailed to you 1 day prior to the event.Contact: Reference Desk : 2037342055 : tdelos@biblio.org [Teen]

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