Kids and Families
Derby Public Library offers a myraid of programs and resources for kids and their families. Check out our programming options for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children. Many of our databases and learning resources are great for school projects or just kids and parents who want to learn about history, culture, geography, and current events.
Get ready for adventure this summer at Derby Public Library! The Youth Services librarians have planned events and activities for babies all the way up to teens. This year's theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library, so gather round the campfire during Preschool Storytime, explore different worlds and fantasy realms in our school age and teen programs, and help uncover the Mystery Art Adventure.
In addition to exciting events and activities, you can sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge and earn prizes just for reading! Reading in the summer is proven to help children retain the knowledge they gained during the previous school year. Registration for the reading challenge and special events begins Tuesday, May 28 at 9 a.m. Don't hesitate to the call the library and ask for the Youth Services desk if you have any questions!
Programs and Events for Children
At the Derby Public Library, we recognize how important literacy is to children's development. Our Youth Services staff is dedicated to providing programming and other opportunities to help children improve their literacy. We also offer programs that can assist parents as they seek to help their children develop literacy skills and learn to love reading.
The programs below are available at the times listed during fall and spring sessions. In the summer, we offer many other special programs as part of our summer reading program.
Explore and discover all kids of things after school at the library with this literacy-based program for grades K-2. Program typically includes books read aloud, a craft, a short video, and snack time. Adventures takes place 4-5 p.m. on Thursdays.
Every Wednesday after school, we welcome our tweens in grades 3-5 to enjoy crafts, activities, games, snacks, and book talks. Come check out some new books! The Tween Zone programs are 4-5 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Family Night is designed for families with children ages 3 to 7, but all ages are welcome. Come for a before bedtime sharing of books and music, followed by a family activity. Family Night are held on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Join the Family Gamers' Guild! It's a great opportunity to discover new tabletop games and enjoy old favorites with family and friends. Each session we will set out a selection of tabletop games for families to play together at the library.
Are you a 5th through 8th grader interested in RPG (role-playing games) such as Dungeons & Dragons? Then join the Slow Your Roll RPG Club! Each week you will explore a different aspect of D&D with our resident game master. Build characters, learn battle strategy, and practice being a dungeon master yourself. Slow Your Roll meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month during the spring and fall program sessions.
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