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Big Read Book Giveaway

Derby Public Library
Derby Public Library will be giving away free copies of this year’s Big Read selection, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude by Ross Gay, starting on March 29. Books available while supplies last.

Family Night: Welcome Spring!

March 23, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Derby Public Library
Kids and caregivers are welcome to this spring-filled storytime featuring picture book read-alouds, music, and a special flower-themed craft. Ages 3-7.

Tween Zone: Alice in Wonderland

March 25, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Derby Public Library
Tweens will make a paper pocket watch craft, play mad hatter crazy 8’s, have some sweet tea and cookies, and explore poetry in this Wonderland-themed event. For 3rd-5th graders.

Building Blocks Read and Play: Springtime Sparkles

April 2, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Derby Public Library
Little ones get to explore the magic of springtime in this interactive play experience featuring toys and manipulatives all about the growing season. For ages 0-3.

Toddler Time: Garden Galore

April 3, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Derby Public Library
Dig into the magic of gardens in this toddler storytime, complete with songs, fingerplays, and interactive tales. For ages 1-3.

Toddler Time: Garden Galore

April 3, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Derby Public Library
Dig into the magic of gardens in this toddler storytime, complete with songs, fingerplays, and interactive tales. For ages 1-3.

Preschool Storytime: Gardening

April 7, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Derby Public Library
Explore the natural world of flowers and plants in this gardening-themed storytime with picture books, flannel stories, songs, and more! For ages 3-5.

Teen Tuesday: Springtime at Studio Ghibli

April 7, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Derby Public Library
Hop on a flying dragon and visit the characters of Studio Ghibli! We’ll make soot sprites and origami cranes while snacking on bakery treats from Kiki’s Delivery Service then join Totoro and his friends in a board game called Top of Mt. Fuji. For 6th-12th graders.
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Library Lounge Films in Bloom Series: This Beautiful Fantastic (2016)

April 7, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Derby Public Library
Celebrate the themes of nature and growth from this year’s Big Read book selection with a 3-part film series featuring tales of gardens and found family. We'll have refreshments, crafts, coloring pages, and for each film attended, you'll be entered into a grand prize drawing. Feel free to bring your own craft projects to work on during the movie! For adults 18+.

Preschool Storytime: Gardening

April 8, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Derby Public Library
Explore the natural world of flowers and plants in this gardening-themed storytime with picture books, flannel stories, songs, and more! For ages 3-5.

Baby Storytime: Spring Has Sprung

April 9, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Derby Public Library
Babies can experience their first springtime stories in this early literacy program featuring stories, shapes, and songs. For ages 0-1.

Family Night: Berenstain Bears Family

April 13, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Derby Public Library
Embrace your favorite fuzzy family in this Berenstain Bears-themed event featuring stories, songs, and crafts all about the importance of family and home. For ages 3-7.
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Library Lounge Films in Bloom Series: Greenfingers (2001)

April 14, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Derby Public Library
Celebrate the themes of nature and growth from this year’s Big Read book selection with a 3-part film series featuring tales of gardens and found family. We'll have refreshments, crafts, coloring pages, and for each film attended, you'll be entered into a grand prize drawing. Feel free to bring your own craft projects to work on during the movie! For adults 18+.
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Library Lounge Films in Bloom Series: A Little Chaos (2014)

April 21, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Derby Public Library
Celebrate the themes of nature and growth from this year’s Big Read book selection with a 3-part film series featuring tales of gardens and found family. We'll have refreshments, crafts, coloring pages, and for each film attended, you'll be entered into a grand prize drawing. Feel free to bring your own craft projects to work on during the movie! For adults 18+.