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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:
2 – 4:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens
Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Hang out after school in the Teen Space! Enjoy snacks while watching movies or anime, playing console and PC games, making crafts, or joining a tabletop game. Teens can also earn volunteer hours by helping the Teen Librarian with take-and-make projects. Location:
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Tales and Tunes
Derby Neck Library - Tales and Tunes
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:
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. Special thanks to our Friends group for their assistance during this program. While not required, please consider bringing a canned good to donate to those in need! Movie preview: Send Help (2026) Location:
7 – 8 pm Derby Neck Library - Virtual Author Talk: Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth
Derby Neck Library - Virtual Author Talk: Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series, one of the most iconic young adult series of a generation, and get an exclusive sneak peek into her highly anticipated upcoming novel, The Sixth Faction! |
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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: |
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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:
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: |
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12 – 4 pm Sunday Games Day
Sunday Games Day
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Enjoy free, family games at the Kellogg Estate and Osborne Homestead Museum Location:
1 – 3 pm SJHS Fall Open House
SJHS Fall Open House
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Explore the endless opportunities awaiting you at St. Joseph High School’s Fall Open House. As Connecticut’s largest co-ed, Catholic college preparatory school, St. Joes offers an experience designed to help you unlock your full potential. Location: |
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9 am – 7 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 - 7:00pm
Each bag will come equipped with materials to complete a project along with themed worksheets. Location:
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:
4:30 pm – 6 pm Derby Neck Library - Puzzles, Chess, and Magic
Derby Neck Library - Puzzles, Chess, and Magic
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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: |
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11:30 am – 12:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Baby Stories and Senses
Derby Neck Library - Baby Stories and Senses
11:30am - 12:30pm
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:
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:
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:
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:
5 – 6:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Banned Books Week Documentary Screening: The Librarians (2025)
Derby Neck Library - Banned Books Week Documentary Screening: The Librarians (2025)
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Join us on October 6th at 5:00pm for a special screening of the award-winning documentary, The Librarians (2025), as part of our 2026 Banned Books Week offerings. Popcorn and light refreshments will be served! Registration is not required. This is a free event. Ages 16+ Location: |
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11 am – 12 pm Derby Neck Library - Mahjong Meetup
Derby Neck Library - Mahjong Meetup
11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us on Wednesdays 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. Location:
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Shorts for Littles
Derby Neck Library - Shorts for Littles
11:30am - 12:30pm
Bring your little one for a short movie theater experience, featuring short form films and TV episodes that are appropriate for young children. No loud sound effects or scary imagery. We'll also provide Pirate's Booty as a swallow-safe alternative to popcorn. Location:
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:
3:30 pm – 5 pm Spooktacular: sponsored by Friends of the Derby PUBLIC Library
Spooktacular: sponsored by Friends of the Derby PUBLIC Library
3:30pm - 5:00pm
arts and crafts, prizes for costumes, and book giveaways, not to mention a scavenger hunt and goodie bags. Location:
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:
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Silent Signatures: Chiseled in Stone Tombstone
Silent Signatures: Chiseled in Stone Tombstone
6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Seymour Library welcomes back John Cilio. Mr. Cilio will give a talk on one of the symbols of New England--the Puritan tombstone and the lives of the carvers of the stones. Location: |
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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:
2 – 4:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens
Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Hang out after school in the Teen Space! Enjoy snacks while watching movies or anime, playing console and PC games, making crafts, or joining a tabletop game. Teens can also earn volunteer hours by helping the Teen Librarian with take-and-make projects. Location:
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Tales and Tunes
Derby Neck Library - Tales and Tunes
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: |
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12 am – 12 pm WIN Council Entrepreneurial Grant
WIN Council Entrepreneurial Grant
12:00am - 12:00pm
Grant Application Due Date
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: |
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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:
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: |
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12 – 4 pm Sunday Games Day
Sunday Games Day
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Enjoy free, family games at the Kellogg Estate and Osborne Homestead Museum Location: |
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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:
4:30 pm – 6 pm Derby Neck Library - Puzzles, Chess, and Magic
Derby Neck Library - Puzzles, Chess, and Magic
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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: |
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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:
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:
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: |
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11 am – 12 pm Derby Neck Library - Mahjong Meetup
Derby Neck Library - Mahjong Meetup
11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us on Wednesdays 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. Location:
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Shorts for Littles
Derby Neck Library - Shorts for Littles
11:30am - 12:30pm
Bring your little one for a short movie theater experience, featuring short form films and TV episodes that are appropriate for young children. No loud sound effects or scary imagery. We'll also provide Pirate's Booty as a swallow-safe alternative to popcorn. Location:
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:
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: |
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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:
2 – 4:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens
Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Hang out after school in the Teen Space! Enjoy snacks while watching movies or anime, playing console and PC games, making crafts, or joining a tabletop game. Teens can also earn volunteer hours by helping the Teen Librarian with take-and-make projects. Location:
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Tales and Tunes
Derby Neck Library - Tales and Tunes
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:
6 – 7 pm Fermenting Foods
Fermenting Foods
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn Fermenting Basics! Location: |
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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: |
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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:
2 – 3 pm The Life & Times of James "Professor Jim" Williams
The Life & Times of James "Professor Jim" Williams
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reenacted from a compelling first-person perspective by Kevin Johnson, this performance brings to life the remarkable journey of Professor Jim. Location:
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: |
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12 – 4 pm Sunday Games Day
Sunday Games Day
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Enjoy free, family games at the Kellogg Estate and Osborne Homestead Museum Location: |
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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:
4:30 pm – 6 pm Derby Neck Library - Puzzles, Chess, and Magic
Derby Neck Library - Puzzles, Chess, and Magic
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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: |
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11:30 am – 12:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Baby Stories and Senses
Derby Neck Library - Baby Stories and Senses
11:30am - 12:30pm
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:
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:
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:
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: |
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11 am – 12 pm Derby Neck Library - Mahjong Meetup
Derby Neck Library - Mahjong Meetup
11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us on Wednesdays 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. Location:
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Shorts for Littles
Derby Neck Library - Shorts for Littles
11:30am - 12:30pm
Bring your little one for a short movie theater experience, featuring short form films and TV episodes that are appropriate for young children. No loud sound effects or scary imagery. We'll also provide Pirate's Booty as a swallow-safe alternative to popcorn. Location:
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:
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:
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm 100 Year Anniversary of Harry Houdini's Death: a Tribute
100 Year Anniversary of Harry Houdini's Death: a Tribute
6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Seymour Library welcomes magician Chris Lengyel who will celebrate the life of Harry Houdini and perform some of the magic tricks inspired or performed by Houdini. Location: |
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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:
2 – 4:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens
Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Hang out after school in the Teen Space! Enjoy snacks while watching movies or anime, playing console and PC games, making crafts, or joining a tabletop game. Teens can also earn volunteer hours by helping the Teen Librarian with take-and-make projects. Location:
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Tales and Tunes
Derby Neck Library - Tales and Tunes
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: |
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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: |
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9:30 am – 11:30 am Seymour Community Garden Rebuild
Seymour Community Garden Rebuild
9:30am - 11:30am
Join us as we replace rotting beds with new prefab beds & plant garlic Location:
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:
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: |
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12 – 4 pm Sunday Games Day
Sunday Games Day
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Enjoy free, family games at the Kellogg Estate and Osborne Homestead Museum Location:
1 – 3 pm Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat
1:00pm - 3:00pm
A safe Trick or Treat event for children. Location: |
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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:
4:30 pm – 6 pm Derby Neck Library - Puzzles, Chess, and Magic
Derby Neck Library - Puzzles, Chess, and Magic
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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: |
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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:
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:
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: |
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11 am – 12 pm Derby Neck Library - Mahjong Meetup
Derby Neck Library - Mahjong Meetup
11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us on Wednesdays 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. Location:
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Shorts for Littles
Derby Neck Library - Shorts for Littles
11:30am - 12:30pm
Bring your little one for a short movie theater experience, featuring short form films and TV episodes that are appropriate for young children. No loud sound effects or scary imagery. We'll also provide Pirate's Booty as a swallow-safe alternative to popcorn. Location:
1 – 4 pm “Bridges Across the Housatonic” Gallery Opening
“Bridges Across the Housatonic” Gallery Opening
1:00pm - 4:00pm
"Bridges Across the Housatonic" gallery opening in Derby. Location:
2 – 5 pm SchmoozaPalooza
SchmoozaPalooza
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Region’s Premier Tabletop Trade Show Location:
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:
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:
6:30 pm – 8 pm The Truth Behind Investigating the Unknown
The Truth Behind Investigating the Unknown
6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Seymour Library welcomes the Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society. The society hopes to find the truth about the paranormal through investigative scientific and historical research not to sensationalize paranormal activity and will show the steps in paranormal investigation. Location: |
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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:
2 – 4:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens
Derby Neck Library - Yap and Snack for Teens
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Hang out after school in the Teen Space! Enjoy snacks while watching movies or anime, playing console and PC games, making crafts, or joining a tabletop game. Teens can also earn volunteer hours by helping the Teen Librarian with take-and-make projects. Location:
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Derby Neck Library - Tales and Tunes
Derby Neck Library - Tales and Tunes
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: |
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10 – 10:30 am Trick or Treat Story time at Derby PUBLIC Library (birth-5 years old)
Trick or Treat Story time at Derby PUBLIC Library (birth-5 years old)
10:00am - 10:30am
A story, parade, and of course, treats, will all be part of the fun! Location:
10 am – 12:30 pm Forests in Transition Along the Housatonic: A Halloween Hike
Forests in Transition Along the Housatonic: A Halloween Hike
10:00am - 12:30pm
Join HVA for a Halloween Hike along the Housatonic River in Shelton, CT! Location:
10 am – 12:30 pm Forests in Transition Along the Housatonic: A Halloween Hike
Forests in Transition Along the Housatonic: A Halloween Hike
10:00am - 12:30pm
Join HVA this Halloween for a scenic hike with a spooky twist! Location:
1 – 4 pm “Bridges Across the Housatonic” Gallery Opening
“Bridges Across the Housatonic” Gallery Opening
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Gallery opening reception at 1 p.m. Location: |