Read & Watch:
Family Edition
Come listen to Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett read aloud, then stay for a showing of the movie adaptation. Movie snacks will be served. Attendees can enter to win a drawing for an Olive Garden gift card and a copy of the movie.
1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2,
in the Community Room
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There's a world of library technology at your fingertips
The library offers great content through its digital platforms. There are e-books, audiobooks, Hoopla, Sunflower eLibrary, digital content, reading magazines on your phone, and RBDigital. Are you taking advantage of these services?
If you get befuddled by all that, we can help! Come to this special program to learn how to get the most out of the library's digital services with just your library card.
Please bring whatever mobile device you want to use to access these services and we'll walk you through installation, registration and how to access all the good stuff you can find there.
7-8:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8 in the Community Room — Registration requested
Refreshments will be served. You must be 18 to attend.
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Don't miss out on the last
Big Read event in Derby
Join Dawn for a lively discussion about this year's Big Read selection, Lab Girl by Hope Jahren. Lab Girl is a memoir that tells the story of a young woman who finds friendship in odd places, battles bipolar disorder, perseveres through setbacks and relishes hard-earned triumphs, and becomes a respected scientist and passionate observer of the natural world.
Please note that this event is NOT at the library.
3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Lodge
at Warren Riverview Park
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 Art coming in November — Gallery XII
A vibrant and varied collection of original art by Gallery XII artists is coming to the Gathering Space Gallery at the Derby Public Library. Artists' works will include respresentations of different media including watercolor, oils, pastels, photography, drawing and mixed media.
Gallery XII artist cooperative, the longest-running in Kansas, gives its members the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work, but they are also responsible for assisting with duties at the gallery.
Opening reception honoring artists:
6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 in the Gathering Space Gallery
Above is Monster Oak by Susan Fellows |
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Looking for someplace to discuss books?
We've got you covered!
We have three active book groups here at the library that are open to everyone. If you love to read and talk about the books you read, pop in to one or more of the book groups!
Bemused Bibliophiles meets during the day and reads popular books that have been on the bestseller list. Hauntingly Good Reads meets in the evening and explores all kinds of books that have a supernatural/magical/unexplainable kind of bent—we look far beyond the traditional vampires, ghosts and witches.
Joyful Page Turners is the most enduring book club at the library—it's been meeting regularly since May 2000! Books selected for this book club include just about everything: classics, modern bestsellers, non-fiction, and more.
Click on the book titles below to see them in the library catalog. Sign in to your library account on the catalog and you can place a title on hold.
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Teen movie Nov. 26:
Mary Poppins Returns
If you are in grades 6-12, join the teens for a special Teen Tuesday movie day on Nov. 26. Bring your pillows and blankets, wear comfy clothes and nosh on popcorn and snacks while watching Disney's Mary Poppins Returns.
The movie starts at 4 p.m. in the Community Room.
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November genealogy class: Learn the basics of FamilySearch
Are you just getting started on your family history and genealogy? Or maybe you are a more experienced genealogist. Wherever you fall on the experience spectrum, learning how to use FamilySearch, a free genealogy tool, can help you in your research.
Genealogy: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, in the Frank Fanning Conference Room
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New release book review:
Loki: Where Mischief Lies
by Mackenzi Lee
First line: The Royal Feast of Gullveig, like all Asgardian feast days, was enjoyable for those who were fond of listening to overly long speeches, exchanging inane niceties, and getting their feet stepped on, because the Great Hall was always too crowded and no one knew how to walk in heels.
Summary: When young Loki, Prince of Asgard, meets the enchantress in training, Amora, he feels that he has found someone that truly understands him. She does not see him as evil or conniving. But when they sneak into the treasury and destroy an Asgardian relic, Amora is banished to Midgard (Earth) for her actions.
Years later on a diplomatic mission Loki and Thor start an interdimensional incident. As punishment Loki is sent to Midgard to help a secret human society find the source of the mysterious deaths that are shaking London. As he begins his hunt with the SHARP society he finds that he may know more about what is happening than originally thought.
My thoughts: I LOVE Loki. Or maybe I love Tom Hiddleston? Oh well. This was fun! I liked the story of a young Thor and Loki. It was great to see Loki trying to figure out who he is. Even though the plot line was a little predictable it was still a good book. I think giving these comic/movie characters backstories is a great idea. It makes reading more interesting for teens and young adults. They have a way to continue the stories they love in another form. Plus the cover is stunning.
Release date: Sept. 3, 2019
Ashley's rating:  
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Book review:
Carrie by Stephen King
First line: News itemfrom the Westover (Me.) weekly Enterprise, August 19, 1966:
RAIN OF STONES REPORTED
It was reliably reported by several persons that a rain of stones fell from a clear blue sky on Carlin Street in the town of Chamberlain on August 17th.
Summary: In Stephen King’s first novel he introduces the world to Carrie. A high school girl who is an outcast in her town. Without a father and with a mother who is very religious, Carrie is mercilessly bullied by the students of the local high school. However, a few days before the prom she is asked by a popular boy named Tommy to accompany him to the dance. She accepts even though she knows that her mother will try to stop her. It appears to be the perfect night until a “prank” turns deadly.
My thoughts: I went into this knowing the basic story of Carrie but having never seen the movies I was still in for some surprises. King does a fantastic job of weaving the narrative into a book that keeps the reader wanting more. It took a little while to get used to the style which is a mixture of articles, interviews, Carrie’s thoughts and the events of the week. He foreshadows or outright tells the reader what to expect but it makes it no easier to read when the events actually happen.
Release date: April 5, 1974
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New-release book review:
Lady in the Lake
by Laura Lippman
First line: I saw you once.
Summary: It's 1966 in Baltimore. Madeleine Schwartz is the typical Jewish housewife until the day that she decides she no longer wants to be. So she makes the announcement that she is leaving her husband and going to make a name for herself. When Cleo Sherwood, a young African-American woman, is reported missing Maddie decides that she is going to find out as much as she can about her life and what happened to this woman who no one seems to care about.
My thoughts: This is my first time reading Laura Lippman but it will not be the last. I loved the formatting of the story. It was one of the main reasons I picked it up. Every other chapter is told from Maddie’s perspective and then the following chapter is from the point of view of a minor character from the chapter before like a waitress or newspaper reporter. It was a lot of fun and had a great twist at the end. I am looking forward to trying a few more of her books in the near future.
Release date: July 23, 2019
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