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Groups and Clubs

Wednesday Book Group (Hybrid):

Please join us for a book discussion. We read a variety of books and love to talk about them! 

Registration is required if you want to join us virtually. Register here!

Meetings will be held at 6:30 pm in the NH Room. If you are joining us virtualy, 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, October 18, 2023 - Birnam Wood - Eleanor Catton
  • Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - Washington Black - Esi Edugyan
  • Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - Stone Blind - Natalie Haynes

Friday Afternoon Book Group (In-Person) :


Please join us for an in-person book discussion. We read a variety of books and love to talk about them! 


Meetings will be held at 1:30 pm.


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, October 20, 2023 - True Biz - Sara Novic
  • Friday, November 17, 2023 - Firekeeper's Daughter - Angeline Boulley
  • Friday, December 15, 2023 - A Gentleman in Moscow - Amor Towles
 

 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: https://derrypl.org/events/adult

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. Register here!

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, September 13, 2023 - Jeanne Dielman
  • Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - The Maltese Falcon
  • Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
  • Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - Spirit of the Beehive

 
History Book Group (Virtual):
 
Please join us for a virtual 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. Register here!

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, October 3, 2023 - The Story of China - Michael Wood
  • Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - Guns, Germs, Steel - Jared Diamond
  • Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 1491 - Charles Mann
 

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. Register here!

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, September 26, 2023 - Joy of X - Steven Strogatz
  • Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - Rise and Reign of the Mammals- Steve Brusatte
  • Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - The Big Picture - Sean Carroll
  • Tuesday, December 19, 2023 - Finding the Mother Tree - Suzanne Simard