Derby Neck Library

Derby Neck Library has new career opportunites! Join a team of friendly professionals in making a positive impact in your community.

We are currently accepting applications for Teen Services Librarian and Full-Time Custodian and Facilities Manager.

Full details and application on our website: https://www.derbynecklibrary.org/careers-volunteering

Join us in conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his journey to bring together the stories and wisdom of grandfathers from all walks of life—all with a mission to nurture the next great generation, on Thursday, June 18th at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with Derby Neck Library.

Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/derbyctlibraries/162466/register

The caterpillars have arrived! We'll post updates here, but stop in the Children's Room in the next few days to see them as caterpillars!

By next week, they'll form their chrysalises, then transform into butterflies, just in time for our Summer Reading Kickoff on June 29th, where we will release them into the wild.

What should we name our future butterflies? There's a jar for suggestions, which Mr. Brendan will read aloud at the release. This is a great opportunity to make Mr. Brendan say something silly in front of everyone!

LIMITED PARKING TONIGHT, June 15th

Please note: the parking lot next to Derby Neck Library is unavailable this evening due to Derby High School’s graduation.

Please park on the street.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

The Derby Neck Library is seeking patron suggestions for new items for our
Library of Things. A Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional items
that you can borrow just like books. It typically consists of items that you may
not need every day, but would be convenient to have access to.

Please complete this brief survey to let us know what you'd like to see: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEsRYuSYZg2T6X1IW-AQrLkNx3j0_XOQ7ljOsBPcV8hnafQQ/viewform?usp=header

TODAY at 4:30
Can't make it to the beach on this hot day? Try the next best thing and come surfing with us at the library! Today's Tales and Tunes features the music of the Beach Boys and plenty of oceanside stories. No sunscreen required!

Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! , New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles, on Thursday, June 11th at 7 PM via digital live-stream in partnership with Derby Neck Library.

Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/derbyctlibraries/161848/register

Today's suggested activity to support early literacy, from the Connecticut State Library:

Sunday is for Counting

Using an analog clock count the hours. Talk about how 12 means both noon and midnight.

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