

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.
For Adventures @ the Library and Tween Zone:
- Children meet in front of the Frank Fanning Conference Room five minutes before the program
- Bring your friends — advance registration is not required
- Snacks will be served, so please notify us in advance of any allergies
- A parent or responsible adult must remain on library premises with children under the age of 7
To see a complete calendar of programs for children at the library, please visit our full events calendar.

Adventures @ the Library
Explore and discover all kinds of surprises after school at the library when you participate in this literacy-based program for kindergarteners through second-graders. This program typically includes books read aloud, a craft, a short video and snack time. Adventures @ the Library takes place 4-5 p.m. on Thursdays, with no programs during fall break and Thanksgiving week.

Tween Zone
Every Wednesday after school, we welcome our tweens in third through fifth grades to enjoy crafts, movies, games, snacks and book talks. Come check out some new books! The Tween Zone programs are 4-5 p.m. on Wednesdays, with no programs during fall break and Thanksgiving week.