Wednesday Book Group (Virtual)
Please join us for a lively book discussion. We read a variety of books and love to talk about them!
Registration is required so that you can join us virtually. You do not need to be a resident to register.
This group will meet monthly. Meetings will be held at 6:30 pm. We will contact you prior to the event with instructions and a link. Please contact Jessica (jessicad@derrypl.org) if you have any questions.
Please contact the library to inquire about borrowing the book for each meeting.
- Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - The Other Valley - Scott Alexander Howard
- Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - Properties of Thirst - Marianne Wiggins
- Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - Sky Full of Elephants - Cebo Cambell
Friday Afternoon Book Group (In-Person)
Please join us for a lively book discussion. We read a variety of books and love to talk about them!
Meetings will be held at 1:30 pm in Meeting Room B.
Please contact Jessica (jessicad@derrypl.org) if you have any questions.
Please contact the library to inquire about borrowing the book for each meeting.
- Friday, February 21, 2025 - The Lioness of Boston - Emily Franklin
- Friday, March 21, 2025 - Persuasion - Jane Austen
- Friday, April 18, 2025 - The Lost Journals of Sacagawea - Debra Magpie Earling
Cozy Cups and Murder Mysteries Book Group (In-person)
If you love cozy mysteries (aka "cozies"), this group is for you! Bring your coffee or tea and discuss this month's read.
Meetings will be held at 2:00 pm in Meeting Room A. Please contact Yahira (yahirav@derrypl.org) if you have any questions.
Please contact the library to inquire about borrowing the book for each meeting.
- Monday, January 27, 2025 - Peg and Rose Solve a Murder - Laurien Berenson
- Monday, February 24, 2025 - A Spell for Trouble - Esme Addison
- Monday, March 24. 2025 - The Expectant Detectives - Kat Ailes
- April, 28, 2025 - The Department of Sensitive Crimes - Alexander McCall Smith
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Group (Virtual)
Join us as we read and discuss everything from world-building fantasies to thought provoking science fiction. Whether you have been reading them for years, or are just curious about the genre, this is a group for you!
Registration is required so that you can join us virtually. You do not need to be a resident to register.
This group will meet monthly. Meetings will be held at 6:30 pm. We will contact you prior to the event with instructions and a link. Please contact Jessica (jessicad@derrypl.org) if you have any questions.
Please contact the library to inquire about borrowing the book for each meeting.
- Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - The Goblin Emperor - Katherine Addison
- Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir
- Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - The Will of the Many - James Islington
Genealogy Series
Do you enjoy genealogy? Do you want to improve your research skills or chat about family history with others?
Join us online every other Tuesday from 6-7pm to immerse yourself in the subject with other enthusiastic participants. We’ll discuss records, cemeteries, research skills and so much more.
View our current offerings and register on the library calendar
Film Group (Virtual):
Please join us for a virtual discussion of Independent, Foreign, and Classic films. We will watch the film at home and gather virtually to discuss it!
Registration is required so that you can join us virtually. You do not need to be a resident to register.
Meetings will be held at 6:30 pm. We will contact you prior to the event with instructions and a link. Please contact Jessica (jessicad@derrypl.org) if you have any questions.
Please contact the library to inquire about borrowing the movie for each meeting.
- Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - Anatomy of a Fall
- Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - Green Border
- Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - Doctor Zhivago
History Book Group (Virtual)
Please join us for a discussion of books about popular history! Do you love history? So do we! Join us as we make our way through the pages of the past!
Registration is required so that you can join us virtually. You do not need to be a resident to register.
This group will meet monthly. Meetings will be held at 6:30 pm. We will contact you prior to the event with instructions and a link. Please contact Jessica (jessicad@derrypl.org) if you have any questions.
Please contact the library to inquire about borrowing the book for each meeting.
- Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages - Anthony Bale
- Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - Sea People - Christina Thompson
- Tuesday, May 6, 2026 - G-Man - Beverly Gage
Science Book Group (Virtual)
Join us for a virtual meeting where we discuss books about science. Do you read Ed Yong and Mary Roach, Brian Greene and Sam Kean? Are you looking for a group where you can talk about science? Then this is the group for you! Join us for an exploration of the natural world, and beyond!
Registration is required so that you can join us virtually. You do not need to be a resident to register.
This group will meet monthly. Meetings will be held at 6:30 pm. We will contact you prior to the event with instructions and a link. Please contact Jessica (jessicad@derrypl.org) if you have any questions.
Please contact the library to inquire about borrowing the book for each meeting.
- Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - Kindred - Rebecca Wragg Sykes
- Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - The Weather Machine - Andrew Blum
- Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - The Light Eaters - Zoe Schlanger
- Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - Elemental - Tim James