Derby Public Library

06/23/2026

We've already have a dozen Summer Reading Sign-Ups from our very first day! Help our garden grow by joining our Summer Reading Program for events and chances to win our Summer Drawings.

06/23/2026

Keep the fun growing this "Plant a Seed, Read!" Summer with a morning of sunshine and outside play! 🌱☀️

Just like books help imaginations bloom, we'll have plenty of ways to cultivate summer fun with bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and outdoor games for children & the families to enjoy.

Bring your creativity, soak up some sunshine, and watch memories blossom with friends! Find us on the front lawn at the corner of Elizabeth St. and Caroline St.. No registration is required - just drop by and let the fun grow! 🌈🫧🌼

🌻 While you're here... ask a Children's Librarian about our "Plant a Seed, Read!" Summer Reading Challenge and grow your reading for a chance to earn prizes all summer long!🌻

All are welcome to this drop-in program! 😊

NO registration required.

06/23/2026

Turnback Tuesday celebrates our independence. This post card is a copy of the famous painting done by the American artist John Trumbull. A smaller version (20” x 31”) was done aprox. 1786 depicting the presentation of the draft of the Declaration of Independence. This painting is at the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven. In 1817 Trumbull was commissioned to paint a total of four large paintings. This 12’ x 18’ painting was presented to the public on October 5, 1818 along with the other three. The painting shows 42 of the 56 signers with many of the figures being painted from life. In 1826 the painting with the three other works of John Trumbull were placed in the rotunda of the Capitol Building in Washington DC where they can still be admired today.

06/22/2026

Hot Dogs, Cake, and Live Music, Oh My! Thank you to everyone how has stopped by today as we celebrate Harcourt Wood's Birthday and Kick-Off our Summer Reading Program. There's still time to pop by for some cake, good vibes, and to be one of the first people to sign up for Summer Reading.
Plant a Seed--Read! This Summer at Derby Public Library.

06/22/2026

TODAY!

Summer Reading is just around the corner! Join us as we kick off Summer Reading in style! Celebrate the start of a season filled with stories, learning, and fun at our "Plant a Seed...Read!" themed event on Monday June 22nd.

Enjoy a classic summer cookout with hot dogs, chips, soda, and ice cream for all ages. We'll also take time to honor the memory of Harcourt Wood, for whom the library is named, with a special birthday cake and flowers at 2:00 PM

Bring your friends and family for an evening of community, connection, and celebration--plus live music by our very own Technology Librarian, Marc Weissman!

-All Day Book Sale
-Library Tours starting at 9:30 AM and every hour until 6:30 PM (please meet at the Circulation Desk, Main Floor)
-Harcourt's Cake at 2:00 PM (Cohen Lobby, Main Floor)
-Video Games, Live Music with Marc Weissman
+ A Cookout from 5:00-7:00 PM

All are welcome--celebrate summer with us!

*Registration is encouraged.
https://derbypubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/16497375

06/22/2026

See what's new in our Children's Room!! New June Arrivals 📚📖

06/18/2026

Derby Public Library will be CLOSED on Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. Book drops will remain open to return library items.

And you can always find the great selection of ebooks, audiobooks, movies and TV shows using the Libby, Palace Project and Hoopla apps available our website (derbypubliclibrary.org)

Enjoy a plethora of online media anywhere you have a screen – computer, phone, car or smart TV!

06/18/2026

See what's new this week at the Derby Public Library at:



*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=1643-951 ***



There are two new bestsellers, one new children's book, and eight other new books.



The new bestsellers this week are "Rocket's Red Glare" and "Daughters of the Sun and Moon."

06/18/2026

**Today's Movie Matinee - "Hamnet" from 1 PM - 3 PM
Starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal & Zac Wishart

In late 16th-century England, Agnes, a healer sensitive to the world around her, builds a home with William, a local tutor and aspiring playwright.

All are welcome! No registration required. Light refreshments will be served.

06/17/2026

CALLING VIDEO GAMERS OF ALL AGES! - **Next Monday, June 22nd, from 5 PM – 7 PM, the Library in conjunction with The Chill Corner will host a FREE, family-friendly RETRO GAMING POP-UP!

Play classic games like Mario Kart, Street Fighter, Sonic, Super Smash Bros., Melee, Halo and 100s more!

The Retro Gaming Pop-Up is just one of many highlights of our Summer Reading Kickoff event which also includes:

- Tours of our nationally historic and beloved Library (ALL DAY!)
- Cookout with hot dogs, chips, soda, and ice cream (5 PM - 7 PM)
- Live music from DPL’s own Marc Weissman (5 PM - 7 PM)

Bring your friends, family, and competitive spirit to enjoy games, food, music, and community fun!

For more Information, visit https://derbypubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/16497375