A Tribute to Kate Hepburn
Wednesday, May 8
1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Join us on Wednesday, May 8th from 1-5:30 p.m. to enjoy a double feature movie presentation of two of Hepburn’s greatest films. “The Philadelphia Story” is a classic romantic comedy co-starring Jimmy Stewart and Cary Grant. “Desk Set” co-stars Spencer Tracy and pits the skills of some brainy women against a very early model office computer. A formal introduction to Hepburn’s career and these two movies begins the event.
Sunday Crafternoon: Paper Flowers
Sunday, May 12
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join Kate in the DIY Zone for a hands-on workshop in using pages from old or weeded books to make beautiful paper flowers. Please call the front desk to register!
Film Premiere: “The Valley Washups”
Wednesday, May 15
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for the exclusive world premiere of this heartwarming comedic documentary about the triumphs and tragedies of a hapless local softball team. Learn the answer to the question—Can the Valley Washups win a single game?
Sunday Crafternoon: Ditto Pattern Projector
Sunday, May 26
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join Kate in the Community Room for a demonstration of the DIY Zone’s new Ditto Pattern Projector! This incredible machine allows you to find, modify, and upload sewing patterns from a digital library and project light images onto fabric, eliminating the use of paper patterns.
Morbid Curiosity Book Club
Thursday, May 30
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
An adults-only book club reading into true crime, cults, conspiracies, mortuary science, and more!
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
Dinner and a Movie
Thursday, June 6
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
At 5:00pm on June 6th, join us for Dinner and a Movie! We’ll provide pizza, a drink, something salty, something sweet, and the classic “But I’m a Cheerleader” 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: A naive teenager is sent to rehab camp when her straitlaced parents and friends suspect her of being a lesbian in this camp comedy starring Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, and RuPaul Charles.
Sunday Crafternoon: Quilting
Sunday, June 9
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us for a quilting demonstration in partnership with the Kellogg Environmental Center. The art of quilting has a rich history that we invite you to explore with us this summer in the lead-up to the Center’s “Pop of Color” quilt show.
The Stonewall Riots: Pride, Protest, and the History of Queer Revolution
Thursday, June 13
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
On June 28, 1969, a violent police raid on a mob-owned gay bar called the Stonewall Inn sparked a riot… and a revolution. Join Kate for this presentation on the history of the Stonewall Riots, gay pride, and the LGBTQ+ people whose rage transformed the movement for queer rights in America.
Sunday Crafternoon: Visible Mending
Sunday, June 23
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Has your favorite sweater or pair of jeans seen better days? Join us for a workshop in visible mending, a clothing repair technique that celebrates the life of a garment by embroidering, patching, or mending it in an ornamental way. Patrons are encouraged to bring a garment with a small hole or stain they would like to mend, as well as whatever scrap fabric, embroidery thread, or other supplies they would like to use to make their repairs. Please call the circulation desk to register.
Book and Movie Swap
Tuesday, June 25
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Look around your home for books and movies you’re ready to trade in at our Book and Movie Swap! Every item you bring will be exchanged for a ticket you can then trade for a new-to-you item.
Only items in good condition will be allowed. All participants must arrive by 6:45pm in order to take part.
Morbid Curiosity Book Club
Thursday, June 27
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
An adults-only book club reading into true crime, cults, conspiracies, mortuary science, and more!
Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York by Elon Green
Vintage 101
Thursday, July 11
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us in our Community Room as Kate goes over the basics of thrifting! Learn all the tips, tricks, and hacks for finding vintage treasures and bringing them back to life in your home and wardrobe. No registration required.
Baby Clothes and Toys Swap
Tuesday, July 16
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Look around your home for baby clothes and toys you’d like to trade in! Every item you bring will be exchanged for a ticket you can then trade for a new-to-you item.
Only items in good condition will be allowed. All participants must arrive by 6:45pm in order to take part.
Dinner and a Movie
Thursday, August 1
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
At 5:00pm on August 8th, join us for Dinner and a Movie! We’ll provide pizza, a drink, something salty, something sweet, and the original Summer blockbuster “JAWS” 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: When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Cape Cod, it’s up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down.
Yarn and Fabric Swap
Tuesday, August 13
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Look around your home for all those materials for unfinished projects and trade them in at our Yarn & Fabric Swap! Every item you bring will be exchanged for a ticket you can then trade for a new-to-you item.
Only items in good condition will be allowed. All participants must arrive by 6:45pm in order to take part.
Repeating Events
Evening Book Club
Last Monday every month
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Meeting on the last Monday of the month at 6:30pm, the Evening Book Club is a monthly program where we primarily read shorter novels by award-winning authors and occasionally a memoir. Reading selections are available on Project Gutenberg. Bring a friend or family member and enjoy an informative and entertaining evening. This club is moderated by Pat Sweeney
Afternoon Tea V
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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!
Now watching: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
We ask that no food or drink be brought into the event at this time.
Needlers’ Club
Saturdays
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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!
Learn more about our mission here.
Culture Club
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
The Culture Club meets every second Wednesday in the library’s Community Room. Join us as we explore two short stories and engage in lively conversations, copies of the two stories will be available at the library prior to each meeting. Pat Sweeney is the moderator, your questions can be addressed to her.
DNL Productions Film Club
6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
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.
Conversation Café
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join the Derby Neck Library and Literacy Volunteers for Conversation Café! This free program will be on the 1st Wednesday from 6:30-7:30pm in the Community Room, and is intended for adults practicing their English language skills through guided conversation. Free coffee and tea will be served at each session. All community members are invited to participate – join us!