Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
3 – 4:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Makerspace
Derby Neck Library - Makerspace 3:00pm - 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from Mar 25, 2026, forever
4 – 6 pm Derby Neck Library - Open Crafting for Teens
Derby Neck Library - Open Crafting for Teens 4:00pm - 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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from Nov 12, 2025, forever
6 – 7:45 pm Derby Neck Library - DNL Productions Film Club
Derby Neck Library - DNL Productions Film Club 6:00pm - 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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from Nov 19, 2025, until Nov 24, 2027

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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am Derby Neck Library - Cantos y Cuentos
Derby Neck Library - Cantos y Cuentos 10:30am - 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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Thursday, starting from Mar 19, 2026, until Mar 4, 2027
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Body Mechanics and Adaptive Equipment
Body Mechanics and Adaptive Equipment 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Free presentation on how to prevent injury while raking, shoveling and gardening, and discussion about how supportive/adaptive equipment can help seniors maintain independence.

Location:
Ansonia Senior Center
Ansonia

2 – 3 pm Derby Neck Library - Virtual Author Talk: On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal
Derby Neck Library - Virtual Author Talk: On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby

3 – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens
Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens 3:00pm - 5:30pm

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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Thursday, starting from Oct 9, 2025, forever
4 – 5 pm Bunnies & Books Storytime and Craft (ages 3-12) at Derby PUBLIC Library
Bunnies & Books Storytime and Craft (ages 3-12) at Derby PUBLIC Library 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for a special Easter-themed Story Time & Craft!

Location:
Multipurpose room, lower level
Derby

4 – 5 pm Teacher Leadership Program
Teacher Leadership Program 4:00pm - 5:00pm

A free, one-hour workshop on Zoom for educators of all levels and disciplines that meets at 4:00 pm on the first Thursday of the month throughout the academic year.


 Repeats May 7, 2026
5 – 8 pm Derby Neck Library - Dinner & A Movie
Derby Neck Library - Dinner & A Movie 5:00pm - 8:00pm

At 5:00pm on the first Thursday of every other month, join us for Dinner and a Movie! We’ll provide pizza, a drink, something salty, something sweet, and a new or old favorite on the library’s big screen. No registration required, but doors close to newcomers at 5:15pm.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby

7 – 9 pm Scouting! Attend a free meeting!
Scouting! Attend a free meeting! 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Attend a free meeting! Stop by or call Troop 28 @ 203-929-1076 for more info. Any Thursday (when school is open) 7:00 pm Shelton's Nike Rec 'Scout Hut' Mohegan Road. Bring a friend!

Location:
Nike Recreation Site, "Scout Hut" building, Mohegan Road, Shelton, CT
Shelton


 Repeats Weekly on Thursday, starting from Sep 11, 2025, until Jun 4, 2026

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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
6:30 pm – 9 pm Comedy for a Cause
Comedy for a Cause 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Massaro Comedy Show!

Location:
Lindsay Browning
Seymour


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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
10 – 10:30 am Little Sprouts Storytime (Birth - 2 years) at Derby PUBLIC Library
Little Sprouts Storytime (Birth - 2 years) at Derby PUBLIC Library 10:00am - 10:30am

Little Sprouts Storytime is a delightful first introduction to story time for your little one!

Location:
Multipurpose room, lower level
Derby


 Repeats Apr 17, 2026
1 – 2 pm Sensory Saturday (all ages) at Derby PUBLIC Library
Sensory Saturday (all ages) at Derby PUBLIC Library 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Join us on the first Saturday of every month for Sensory Saturdays - a squishy, splashy, hands-on adventure for all ages and abilities

Location:
Children's room, lower level
Derby

1 – 4 pm Derby Neck Library - Needlers' Club
Derby Neck Library - Needlers' Club 1:00pm - 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Saturday, starting from Mar 28, 2026, until Apr 3, 2027

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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am Derby Neck Library - Littles' Storytime
Derby Neck Library - Littles' Storytime 10:30am - 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Every other week on Monday, starting from Mar 23, 2026, forever
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Body Mechanics and Adaptive Equipment
Body Mechanics and Adaptive Equipment 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Free presentation on how to prevent injury while raking, shoveling and gardening, and discussion about how supportive/adaptive equipment can help seniors maintain independence.

Location:
Seymour Senior Center
Seymour

2 – 3 pm Play-doh Play at Derby PUBLIC Library (Ages 5 & under)
Play-doh Play at Derby PUBLIC Library (Ages 5 & under) 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Kids create things using playdough.

Location:
Multi-purpose room of library
Derby

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Family Fun Night
Derby Neck Library - Family Fun Night 3:30pm - 5:30pm

This weekly program is fun for the whole family! Beat those cold winter months stuck in the house by getting out with your loved ones for some free entertainment at your library. Drop in any time from 3:30-5:30 to participate in that day's activity. We'll switch up themes to keep it fresh.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Monday, starting from Apr 6, 2026, until Apr 5, 2027
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Taste Makers: Deviled Eggs
Derby Neck Library - Taste Makers: Deviled Eggs 4:30pm - 5:30pm

From viral bites to bold new flavors —explore the food and drinks everyone is talking about! Join Emily & Kate on a culinary adventure where we discuss (and sample) trendy food and beverages. Each program will have a new featured dish, and you'll get to try them all! Ages 14+ only. Registration required.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby

4:30 pm – 6 pm Derby Neck Library - Puzzles, Chess, and Magic
Derby Neck Library - Puzzles, Chess, and Magic 4:30pm - 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Monday, starting from Sep 8, 2025, forever
6 – 8 pm Movie Mystery Monday (PG, All Ages Welcome) at Derby PUBLIC Library
Movie Mystery Monday (PG, All Ages Welcome) at Derby PUBLIC Library 6:00pm - 8:00pm

✨ A GOLDEN mystery movie is coming to the library… but can you guess what it is? ✨

Location:
📍Location: Multipurpose room, lower level
Derby


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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am Derby Neck Library - Littles' Art Studio
Derby Neck Library - Littles' Art Studio 10:30am - 11:30am

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 artwork, bringing out their little Picasso (and maybe a bit of yours, too)! And the best part is, we clean up the mess. Join us

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Every other week on Tuesday, starting from Mar 24, 2026, forever
1 – 2:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Afternoon TeaV
Derby Neck Library - Afternoon TeaV 1:00pm - 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

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Tuesday, starting from Mar 24, 2026, forever
2 – 3 pm Blossom Beats & Boogie (Movement & Music for Ages Birth-5) at Derby PUBLIC Library
Blossom Beats & Boogie (Movement & Music for Ages Birth-5) at Derby PUBLIC Library 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Designed especially for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, this lively program is full of music, movement, and playful fun!

Location:
Location: Multipurpose room, lower level
Derby

3 – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Let's Play Tuesdays
Derby Neck Library - Let's Play Tuesdays 3:00pm - 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Tuesday, starting from Mar 24, 2026, forever
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - StoryCraft
Derby Neck Library - StoryCraft 4:30pm - 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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Tuesday, starting from Jan 6, 2026, until Jan 4, 2027

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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
12 – 1 pm Derby Neck Library - Mahjong Meetup
Derby Neck Library - Mahjong Meetup 12:00pm - 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby

3 – 3:30 pm Snack Attack Cooking Class: Banana Sushi Edition (ages 8-17) at Derby PUBLIC Library
Snack Attack Cooking Class: Banana Sushi Edition (ages 8-17) at Derby PUBLIC Library 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Snack Attack Cooking Class is a hands-on series all about creating fun, tasty snacks while building kitchen skills and confidence.

Location:
Multipurpose room, lower level
Derby

3 – 4:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Makerspace
Derby Neck Library - Makerspace 3:00pm - 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from Mar 25, 2026, forever
4 – 6 pm Derby Neck Library - Open Crafting for Teens
Derby Neck Library - Open Crafting for Teens 4:00pm - 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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from Nov 12, 2025, forever
6 – 7:45 pm Derby Neck Library - DNL Productions Film Club
Derby Neck Library - DNL Productions Film Club 6:00pm - 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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from Nov 19, 2025, until Nov 24, 2027

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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
10 – 10:30 am Blooming Bookworms Storytime (Ages 2-5) at Derby PUBLIC Library
Blooming Bookworms Storytime (Ages 2-5) at Derby PUBLIC Library 10:00am - 10:30am

a playful preschool story time adventure for little learners!

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Apr 25, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am Derby Neck Library - Cantos y Cuentos
Derby Neck Library - Cantos y Cuentos 10:30am - 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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Thursday, starting from Mar 19, 2026, until Mar 4, 2027
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Body Mechanics and Adaptive Equipment
Body Mechanics and Adaptive Equipment 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Free presentation on how to prevent injury while raking, shoveling and gardening, and discussion about how supportive/adaptive equipment can help seniors maintain independence.

Location:
Oxford Senior Center
Oxford

2 – 3 pm Once Upon a Unicorn... Storytime & Craft (ages 3-8) at Derby PUBLIC Library
Once Upon a Unicorn... Storytime & Craft (ages 3-8) at Derby PUBLIC Library 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for a program full of sparkle and fun, featuring: an enchanting story time, a magical unicorn dance party, and a whimsical flying unicorn craft.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby

3 – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens
Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens 3:00pm - 5:30pm

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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Thursday, starting from Oct 9, 2025, forever
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Poetry Lab: Haiku
Derby Neck Library - Poetry Lab: Haiku 4:30pm - 5:30pm

April is National Poetry Month and Derby Neck will be hosting a series of workshops for all ages! Join us on Thursday April 9th, 16th, and 23rd at 4:30pm and learn all about haiku, blackout and found poetry, and shape and acrostic poetry. Krissy will be leading the adults and teens in the Community Room while Brendan works with the kids in the Children's Room.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Page & Stage Book Club: All's Well That Ends Well
Derby Neck Library - Page & Stage Book Club: All's Well That Ends Well 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Join us as we dive into one of Shakespeare’s plays, from the page to the spotlight. We’ll read the original text, explore famous (and surprising!) adaptations on stage and screen, and discuss who each story continues to resonate today. Whether you’re a lifelong Shakespeare fan or discovering the Bard for the first time, this club is the perfect place to enjoy great literature, lively conversation, and a bit of theatrical fun.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby

7 – 9 pm Scouting! Attend a free meeting!
Scouting! Attend a free meeting! 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Attend a free meeting! Stop by or call Troop 28 @ 203-929-1076 for more info. Any Thursday (when school is open) 7:00 pm Shelton's Nike Rec 'Scout Hut' Mohegan Road. Bring a friend!

Location:
Nike Recreation Site, "Scout Hut" building, Mohegan Road, Shelton, CT
Shelton


 Repeats Weekly on Thursday, starting from Sep 11, 2025, until Jun 4, 2026

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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am Oozing Oobleck with the RWA (ages 7+) at Derby PUBLIC Library
Oozing Oobleck with the RWA (ages 7+) at Derby PUBLIC Library 10:30am - 11:30am

Discover the fascinating properties of liquids as you mix, stretch, and play, and experiment with how materials can change when combined. It’s a perfect blend of storytelling and science that’s sure to spark curiosity and creativity!

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
1 – 4 pm Derby Neck Library - Needlers' Club
Derby Neck Library - Needlers' Club 1:00pm - 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Saturday, starting from Mar 28, 2026, until Apr 3, 2027
2 – 4 pm Derby Neck Library - STEM Saturdays
Derby Neck Library - STEM Saturdays 2:00pm - 4:00pm

STEM Saturdays is our newest children's program offering fun science explorations that help grow understanding about the natural world and reinforce the scientific method as a tool for making meaning out of observations.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Saturday, starting from Apr 11, 2026, until Apr 10, 2027

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10 – 11 am Strong in Body, Steady in Spirit: Part 4 -- When to move, When to rest
Strong in Body, Steady in Spirit: Part 4 -- When to move, When to rest 10:00am - 11:00am

Learn to tell normal pain from concerning pain, know when exercise helps, and protect your routine and independence.

Location:
Derby Senior Center
Derby


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9 am – 7:30 pm Busy Bee Bags at Derby PUBLIC Library (Pre-K to 1st Grade)
Busy Bee Bags at Derby PUBLIC Library (Pre-K to 1st Grade) 9:00am - 7:30pm

Each bag will come equipped with materials to complete a project along with themed worksheets.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Every other week on Monday, starting from Apr 13, 2026, until Apr 27, 2026
9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am Derby Neck Library - Drums & Strings & Shaky Things
Derby Neck Library - Drums & Strings & Shaky Things 10:30am - 11:30am

Come get your groove on with Brendan 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Every other week on Monday, starting from Mar 16, 2026, until Mar 1, 2027
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Monday Movie Matinee
Derby Neck Library - Monday Movie Matinee 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Join us as we view and discuss classic films!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Family Fun Night
Derby Neck Library - Family Fun Night 3:30pm - 5:30pm

This weekly program is fun for the whole family! Beat those cold winter months stuck in the house by getting out with your loved ones for some free entertainment at your library. Drop in any time from 3:30-5:30 to participate in that day's activity. We'll switch up themes to keep it fresh.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Monday, starting from Apr 6, 2026, until Apr 5, 2027
4:30 pm – 6 pm Derby Neck Library - Puzzles, Chess, and Magic
Derby Neck Library - Puzzles, Chess, and Magic 4:30pm - 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Monday, starting from Sep 8, 2025, forever

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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am Derby Neck Library - Baby Stories and Senses
Derby Neck Library - Baby Stories and Senses 10:30am - 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Every other week on Tuesday, starting from Apr 14, 2026, until Apr 13, 2027
1 – 2:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Afternoon TeaV
Derby Neck Library - Afternoon TeaV 1:00pm - 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

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Tuesday, starting from Mar 24, 2026, forever
2 – 3 pm Arts in Mind
Arts in Mind 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Arts in Mind is a free monthly program for individuals in the early stages of memory loss, along with their care partners.

3 – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Let's Play Tuesdays
Derby Neck Library - Let's Play Tuesdays 3:00pm - 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Tuesday, starting from Mar 24, 2026, forever
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - StoryCraft
Derby Neck Library - StoryCraft 4:30pm - 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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Tuesday, starting from Jan 6, 2026, until Jan 4, 2027
7 – 8 pm Derby Neck Library - Virtual Author Talk: On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor
Derby Neck Library - Virtual Author Talk: On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.


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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
3 – 4:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Makerspace
Derby Neck Library - Makerspace 3:00pm - 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from Mar 25, 2026, forever
4 – 6 pm Derby Neck Library - Open Crafting for Teens
Derby Neck Library - Open Crafting for Teens 4:00pm - 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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from Nov 12, 2025, forever
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Friends of the Derby Neck Library Monthly Meeting
Derby Neck Library - Friends of the Derby Neck Library Monthly Meeting 4:30pm - 5:30pm

The Community Room is reserved for use by the Friends of the Derby Neck Library for their monthly meeting, weather-permitting. Anyone interested in joining is also welcome to drop in and see what it’s all about–visit the Friends’ website for more info.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby

6 – 7:45 pm Derby Neck Library - DNL Productions Film Club
Derby Neck Library - DNL Productions Film Club 6:00pm - 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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from Nov 19, 2025, until Nov 24, 2027

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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am Derby Neck Library - Cantos y Cuentos
Derby Neck Library - Cantos y Cuentos 10:30am - 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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Thursday, starting from Mar 19, 2026, until Mar 4, 2027
3 – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens
Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens 3:00pm - 5:30pm

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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Thursday, starting from Oct 9, 2025, forever
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Poetry Lab: Found and Blackout Poems
Derby Neck Library - Poetry Lab: Found and Blackout Poems 4:30pm - 5:30pm

April is National Poetry Month and Derby Neck will be hosting a series of workshops for all ages! Join us on Thursday April 9th, 16th, and 23rd at 4:30pm and learn all about haiku, blackout and found poetry, and shape and acrostic poetry. Krissy will be leading the adults and teens in the Community Room while Brendan works with the kids in the Children's Room.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby

7 – 9 pm Scouting! Attend a free meeting!
Scouting! Attend a free meeting! 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Attend a free meeting! Stop by or call Troop 28 @ 203-929-1076 for more info. Any Thursday (when school is open) 7:00 pm Shelton's Nike Rec 'Scout Hut' Mohegan Road. Bring a friend!

Location:
Nike Recreation Site, "Scout Hut" building, Mohegan Road, Shelton, CT
Shelton


 Repeats Weekly on Thursday, starting from Sep 11, 2025, until Jun 4, 2026

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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
10 – 10:30 am Little Sprouts Storytime (Birth - 2 years) at Derby PUBLIC Library
Little Sprouts Storytime (Birth - 2 years) at Derby PUBLIC Library 10:00am - 10:30am

Little Sprouts Storytime is a delightful first introduction to story time for your little one!

Location:
Multipurpose room, lower level
Derby


 Repeats Apr 17, 2026

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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
1 – 4 pm Derby Neck Library - Needlers' Club
Derby Neck Library - Needlers' Club 1:00pm - 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Saturday, starting from Mar 28, 2026, until Apr 3, 2027
2 – 4 pm Derby Neck Library - STEM Saturdays
Derby Neck Library - STEM Saturdays 2:00pm - 4:00pm

STEM Saturdays is our newest children's program offering fun science explorations that help grow understanding about the natural world and reinforce the scientific method as a tool for making meaning out of observations.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Saturday, starting from Apr 11, 2026, until Apr 10, 2027

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20
9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am Derby Neck Library - Littles' Storytime
Derby Neck Library - Littles' Storytime 10:30am - 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Every other week on Monday, starting from Mar 23, 2026, forever
11 am – 12 pm Homeschool Hangout (All Ages) at Derby PUBLIC Library
Homeschool Hangout (All Ages) at Derby PUBLIC Library 11:00am - 12:00pm

Bring your own schoolwork and enjoy a relaxed, supportive environment perfect for focusing, staying motivated, and helping each other along the way!

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby

11:30 am – 12:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Munch & Learn
Derby Neck Library - Munch & Learn 11:30am - 12:30pm

On the third Monday of every month, parents with little ones are invited to join us after our morning program for snacktime in our Children’s Room! We’ll have an activity and guest speaker on a variety of topics, followed by a period of free play and socialization. Light refreshments will be served.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Family Fun Night
Derby Neck Library - Family Fun Night 3:30pm - 5:30pm

This weekly program is fun for the whole family! Beat those cold winter months stuck in the house by getting out with your loved ones for some free entertainment at your library. Drop in any time from 3:30-5:30 to participate in that day's activity. We'll switch up themes to keep it fresh.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Monday, starting from Apr 6, 2026, until Apr 5, 2027
4:30 pm – 6 pm Derby Neck Library - Puzzles, Chess, and Magic
Derby Neck Library - Puzzles, Chess, and Magic 4:30pm - 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Monday, starting from Sep 8, 2025, forever
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Another Look Book Club
Derby Neck Library - Another Look Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Another Look Book Club invites readers to explore familiar stories through modern works that reclaim, subvert, or expand the original text. Each title is a reimagining or response to well-known fairytales, myths, or classics

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
10 – 11 am Play-doh Play at Derby PUBLIC Library (Ages 5 & under)
Play-doh Play at Derby PUBLIC Library (Ages 5 & under) 10:00am - 11:00am

Kids create things using playdough.

Location:
Multi-purpose room of library
Derby

10:30 am – 11:30 am Derby Neck Library - Littles' Art Studio
Derby Neck Library - Littles' Art Studio 10:30am - 11:30am

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 artwork, bringing out their little Picasso (and maybe a bit of yours, too)! And the best part is, we clean up the mess. Join us

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Every other week on Tuesday, starting from Mar 24, 2026, forever
1 – 2:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Afternoon TeaV
Derby Neck Library - Afternoon TeaV 1:00pm - 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

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Tuesday, starting from Mar 24, 2026, forever
3 – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Let's Play Tuesdays
Derby Neck Library - Let's Play Tuesdays 3:00pm - 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Tuesday, starting from Mar 24, 2026, forever
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - StoryCraft
Derby Neck Library - StoryCraft 4:30pm - 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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Tuesday, starting from Jan 6, 2026, until Jan 4, 2027
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Connecticut's Charter Oak: a Symbol of Freedom and Self-government Since 1662
Connecticut's Charter Oak: a Symbol of Freedom and Self-government Since 1662 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Seymour Library welcomes back the historian John Cilio. Mr. Cilio will be telling of the history, demise, and memorials of the much loved symbol of the state The Charter Oak.

Location:
Seymour Public Library
Seymour


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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
12 – 1 pm Derby Neck Library - Mahjong Meetup
Derby Neck Library - Mahjong Meetup 12:00pm - 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Body Mechanics and Adaptive Equipment
Body Mechanics and Adaptive Equipment 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Free presentation on how to prevent injury while raking, shoveling and gardening, and discussion about how supportive/adaptive equipment can help seniors maintain independence.

Location:
Shelton Senior Center
Shelton

2 – 2:30 pm Taste the Book - Earth Day Edition (ages 3-10) at Derby PUBLIC Library
Taste the Book - Earth Day Edition (ages 3-10) at Derby PUBLIC Library 2:00pm - 2:30pm

📖🍩 Taste the Book Series: Where every story comes to life with a book, a craft, and a delicious tasting experience! 🍩📖

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby

2 – 3 pm Derby Neck Library - Virtual Author Talk: Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller
Derby Neck Library - Virtual Author Talk: Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Delicate, yet exceedingly raw, these poems will transport you as vividly as any work of fiction.

3 – 4:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Makerspace
Derby Neck Library - Makerspace 3:00pm - 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from Mar 25, 2026, forever
4 – 6 pm Derby Neck Library - Open Crafting for Teens
Derby Neck Library - Open Crafting for Teens 4:00pm - 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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from Nov 12, 2025, forever
6 – 7:45 pm Derby Neck Library - DNL Productions Film Club
Derby Neck Library - DNL Productions Film Club 6:00pm - 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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from Nov 19, 2025, until Nov 24, 2027

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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am Derby Neck Library - Cantos y Cuentos
Derby Neck Library - Cantos y Cuentos 10:30am - 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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Thursday, starting from Mar 19, 2026, until Mar 4, 2027
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Body Mechanics and Adaptive Equipment
Body Mechanics and Adaptive Equipment 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Free presentation on how to prevent injury while raking, shoveling and gardening, and discussion about how supportive/adaptive equipment can help seniors maintain independence.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby

3 – 4 pm STEAM Tinker Time (all ages) at Derby PUBLIC Library
STEAM Tinker Time (all ages) at Derby PUBLIC Library 3:00pm - 4:00pm

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) comes to life as participants explore, design, and build their own imaginative creations.

Location:
Children's room, lower level
Derby

3 – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens
Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens 3:00pm - 5:30pm

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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Thursday, starting from Oct 9, 2025, forever
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Poetry Lab: Acrostic and Shape Poems
Derby Neck Library - Poetry Lab: Acrostic and Shape Poems 4:30pm - 5:30pm

April is National Poetry Month and Derby Neck will be hosting a series of workshops for all ages! Join us on Thursday April 9th, 16th, and 23rd at 4:30pm and learn all about haiku, blackout and found poetry, and shape and acrostic poetry.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby

7 – 9 pm Scouting! Attend a free meeting!
Scouting! Attend a free meeting! 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Attend a free meeting! Stop by or call Troop 28 @ 203-929-1076 for more info. Any Thursday (when school is open) 7:00 pm Shelton's Nike Rec 'Scout Hut' Mohegan Road. Bring a friend!

Location:
Nike Recreation Site, "Scout Hut" building, Mohegan Road, Shelton, CT
Shelton


 Repeats Weekly on Thursday, starting from Sep 11, 2025, until Jun 4, 2026

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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
4 – 4:30 pm Book Buffet: Musical Chairs Style (all ages) at Derby PUBLIC Library
Book Buffet: Musical Chairs Style (all ages) at Derby PUBLIC Library 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Get ready to “taste test” a variety of books, musical chairs style! Each chair is labeled with a different genre, and wherever you land, you’ll be served up a book that matches your reading level.

Location:
Multipurpose room, lower level
Derby


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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
10 – 10:30 am Blooming Bookworms Storytime (Ages 2-5) at Derby PUBLIC Library
Blooming Bookworms Storytime (Ages 2-5) at Derby PUBLIC Library 10:00am - 10:30am

a playful preschool story time adventure for little learners!

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Apr 25, 2026
1 – 4 pm Derby Neck Library - Needlers' Club
Derby Neck Library - Needlers' Club 1:00pm - 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Saturday, starting from Mar 28, 2026, until Apr 3, 2027
2 – 4 pm Derby Neck Library - STEM Saturdays
Derby Neck Library - STEM Saturdays 2:00pm - 4:00pm

STEM Saturdays is our newest children's program offering fun science explorations that help grow understanding about the natural world and reinforce the scientific method as a tool for making meaning out of observations.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Saturday, starting from Apr 11, 2026, until Apr 10, 2027

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2 – 4 pm Picking Up Stones a solo play about October 7th
Picking Up Stones a solo play about October 7th 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sandra Laub’s 80-minute solo play, Picking Up Stones (an american jew wakes to a nightmare), her reaction to October 7th and the subsequent wars, was a ‘must see’ at last summer’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She will bring it to CBSRZ on Sunday, April 26 @2PM, with a moderated discussion to follow.

Location:
Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
Chester


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9 am – 7:30 pm Busy Bee Bags at Derby PUBLIC Library (Pre-K to 1st Grade)
Busy Bee Bags at Derby PUBLIC Library (Pre-K to 1st Grade) 9:00am - 7:30pm

Each bag will come equipped with materials to complete a project along with themed worksheets.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Every other week on Monday, starting from Apr 13, 2026, until Apr 27, 2026
9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am Derby Neck Library - Drums & Strings & Shaky Things
Derby Neck Library - Drums & Strings & Shaky Things 10:30am - 11:30am

Come get your groove on with Brendan 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Every other week on Monday, starting from Mar 16, 2026, until Mar 1, 2027

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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
1 – 2:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Afternoon TeaV
Derby Neck Library - Afternoon TeaV 1:00pm - 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

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Tuesday, starting from Mar 24, 2026, forever
3 – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Let's Play Tuesdays
Derby Neck Library - Let's Play Tuesdays 3:00pm - 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Tuesday, starting from Mar 24, 2026, forever
5 – 6 pm Derby Neck Library - B.A.R.K.
Derby Neck Library - B.A.R.K. 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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 audience and may boost a child’s confidence in their reading skills.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Growing Together Book Club
Derby Neck Library - Growing Together Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm

The Derby Neck Library is offering a brand new book club for parents, guardians, and caregivers of children to discuss strategies and techniques for effective parenting in a nonjudgmental space. Each month, we’ll read a title from a pediatrician, a psychologist, or a memoir, and consider how the information we gather might be useful in practice. We will also share personal experiences and challenges to troubleshoot as a team.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
11 – 11:30 am Blossom Beats & Boogie: International Dance Day Edition (Movement & Music for Ages Birth-5) at Derby PUBLIC Library
Blossom Beats & Boogie: International Dance Day Edition (Movement & Music for Ages Birth-5) at Derby PUBLIC Library 11:00am - 11:30am

Designed especially for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, this lively program is full of music, movement, and playful fun.

Location:
Multipurpose room, lower level
Derby

3 – 4:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Makerspace
Derby Neck Library - Makerspace 3:00pm - 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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from Mar 25, 2026, forever
4 – 6 pm Derby Neck Library - Open Crafting for Teens
Derby Neck Library - Open Crafting for Teens 4:00pm - 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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from Nov 12, 2025, forever
6 – 7:45 pm Derby Neck Library - DNL Productions Film Club
Derby Neck Library - DNL Productions Film Club 6:00pm - 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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from Nov 19, 2025, until Nov 24, 2027
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton
From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Two musicals--both telling the story of the founding of our nation--1776 and Hamilton. Come and join Michael Langlois exploring American ideals between the two visions of what America could and should be.

Location:
Seymour Public Library
Seymour


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9 am – 2 pm Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time
Self-Directed Activities at Derby PUBLIC Library (All Ages)- see note on end time 9:00am - 2:00pm

Self-directed activities to do at your leisure including a DIY station, jigsaw puzzle, and scavenger hunt- all located in the children’s department.

Location:
Children's Dept.
Derby


 Repeats Daily, starting from Mar 2, 2026, until Apr 30, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am Derby Neck Library - Cantos y Cuentos
Derby Neck Library - Cantos y Cuentos 10:30am - 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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Thursday, starting from Mar 19, 2026, until Mar 4, 2027
3 – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens
Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens 3:00pm - 5:30pm

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.

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby


 Repeats Weekly on Thursday, starting from Oct 9, 2025, forever
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Tales and Tunes: Aladdin
Derby Neck Library - Tales and Tunes: Aladdin 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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!

Location:
Derby Neck Library
Derby

7 – 8 pm Derby Neck Library - Virtual Author Talk: On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds
Derby Neck Library - Virtual Author Talk: On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader?

7 – 9 pm Scouting! Attend a free meeting!
Scouting! Attend a free meeting! 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Attend a free meeting! Stop by or call Troop 28 @ 203-929-1076 for more info. Any Thursday (when school is open) 7:00 pm Shelton's Nike Rec 'Scout Hut' Mohegan Road. Bring a friend!

Location:
Nike Recreation Site, "Scout Hut" building, Mohegan Road, Shelton, CT
Shelton


 Repeats Weekly on Thursday, starting from Sep 11, 2025, until Jun 4, 2026