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Teen TuesdayTuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Community Room Grades 6-12 Color Burst Storytime Wednesdays at 10:00 & 11:15 a.m. Community Room Ages 3-5 |
Color Craft LabThursdays at 10:00-11:30 a.m. Community Room Grades K-5 Toddler Time Fridays at 10:00 a.m. Community Room Ages 2 and under |
 Color Quest: Scavenger Hunt Participate in our annual scavenger hunt! Each week, a picture with a color and word of the week will be hidden somewhere in the library. The more weeks you locate the picture and complete an entry form, the more chances you have to win the grand prize. New clues are posted Mondays at 9 a.m. |
 Post It Art Get creative with Post-it notes! Join us in creating a vibrant mural. It's a fun way to add color and brighten up the Youth Services area of the library. Visit the Youth Services desk to participate. |
 Moviecraft Monochrome We're going back to basics in this summer's Moviecraft filmmaking workshop by exploring black and white cinematography and storytelling. Dive into the Moviecraft Cinematic Universe to produce an original short film that takes inspiration from both the absence and presence of color. Registration is required. Registration opens on May 27 at 9 a.m. |
 The Writer's Color Palette Teen Writing Challenge Explore the world of color psychology by creating an original short story with inspiration from your writer's palette. Writers will be guided by five challenges each themed around a specific color and the meaning behind it. Writers who complete their stories will win a prize and be entered to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card. Applications are available online and at the Youth Services desk starting May 27th. |
Local Author Meet and Greet: Stephanie Brinkley Date & time: Saturday, May 31, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Location: Derby Public Library Description: We are so excited to host children's picture book author, Stephanie Brinkley, for a local author meet and greet! Stephanie is the author of Lightning Bug Jamboree, an incredible story for littles. Follow the glow of the lightning bugs and the sound of joyful music to join adorable nocturnal creatures in a jubilant celebration of summer at the “Lightning Bug Jamboree”! This is a beautifully illustrated 24-page picture book perfect for children ages 3-8 that combines whimsy and imagination with rhythm and rhyme. Readers of all ages will take delight in this fun read-aloud book created by debut author, Stephanie Brinkley, and award-winning illustrator, Victoria Mikki. |
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Storytime with Ballet WichitaDate & time: Friday, June 13, 11:00-11:45 a.m. Location: Community Room Description: You are invited to meet the cast of this upcoming weekend's Ballet in the Park performance of Sleeping Beauty. Ballet dancers will present a short storytime and performance followed by a Q&A session.
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Ballet in the Park : Sleeping Beauty
Date & time: Sunday, June 15, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Madison Avenue Central Park Description: Join us at Madison Avenue Central Park for Ballet Wichita's performance of Sleeping Beauty. Bring a blanket, snacks and enjoy a beautiful Kansas evening and classical ballet. |
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Death on the Catwalk : A Teen Murder Mystery NightDate & time: Friday, June 20, 6:30-8:45 p.m. Location: Community Room at Derby Public Library Description: It's New York City Fashion Week, and teens will take the roles of celebrities, fashion editors, designers, and staff at the Vogue Premiere of Donatella Aremenio's runway show. When the lights hit the catwalk, Donatella's favorite model, Anastasia, is dead and multi-million dollar diamonds on her neck are gone. Analyze the clues, ask the right questions, and find the killer in this drama-filled extravaganza. Registration is required. This is an after-hours event. Pizza and drinks will be served. **Registration opens May 27 at 9:00 a.m.** |
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Mermaid Swim at Rock River Rapids Date & time: Saturday, June 28, 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Location: Rock River Rapids Description: Swim with a mermaid during Tot Time at Rock River Rapids! Tot Time is open to children 5 years old and younger. $5 per person admission to Rock River Rapids. Children 2 and under swim free.
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Date & time: Wednesday, May 28, 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Location: Community Room
Description: Enjoy a mesmerizing journey into sound with a concert from Handpan Dan, local Derby musician. Kids will be spellbound by the unique melodies and rhythms of the handpan. |
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Date & time: Tuesday, June 3, 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Location: Community Room
Description: Investigate the colors in our world through interactive and amazing science demonstrations perfect for the entire family. |
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Date & time: Tuesday, June 10, 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Location: Community Room
Description: Get ready for some comedy, magic and music that will get kids clapping, laughing and joining in on the fun! |
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Date & time: Tuesday, June 17, 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Location: Community Room
Description: Come see Darren the Dragon and a magic art book. There will be spinning colorful plates, juggling, and so much more. |
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Date & time: Monday, June 23, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Location: Community Room Description: Learn about constellations, planets, the structure of the universe and more without ever leaving the library! Registration is required as space is limited inside the dome. Each child must have an adult present in the dome during the show. The show lasts about 45 minutes. Recommended for kids in grades K-5. Registration will open on May 27 at 9 a.m. |
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Jim Cosgrove aka Mr. Stinky Feet Date & time: Tuesday, June 24, 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Location: Community Room Description: Get ready for some good old-fashioned rock and roll with Mr. Stinky Feet! Jim Cosgrove has been performing music for families for over 25 years.
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DPL at Smoke on the Plains Date & time: Saturday, June 14, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: High Park (near the Kid's Corner)Description: Come visit with our staff about the library, the Summer Reading Program, get swag and sign up for a library card too! |
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Laser cut snowflakes by John Maksimowicz (husband) |
 Counted cross stitch by Sheila Maksimowicz (wife) |
 Yellow Beautiesby Cheryl Myer |
 Spring Songby Nancy Luttrell |
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The Chalk Man by C. J. Tudor First line: The girl’s head rested on a small pile of orange-and-brown leaves.
Summary: Back in 1986, Eddie and his friends spent their summers riding bikes and looking for adventures. They left messages for each other using chalk men on their sidewalks. One day each boy receives a message that leads them to the woods where they discover the dismembered body of a teenage girl.
Thirty years later Eddie is still living in his childhood home and trying to navigate adulthood. Then suddenly a letter arrives with one of the chalk men his friends saw that dark day years before. As he tries to unravel what the message means, one of his friends dies suddenly and mysteriously. In order to discover who killed him and to hopefully keep the same from happening to him he must revisit the events of 1986 and dig into the town’s secrets to find the truth.
My Thoughts: On a recent vacation I needed something to take along and I picked up the last C. J. Tudor book that I hadn’t read yet. It was the perfect length and kept me interested throughout but it was probably my least favorite of their books. Maybe if it had been my first book by this author I would have felt differently but I have read all the others and really enjoyed them.
I did enjoy the spookier elements and the mystery surrounding the death of the girl in the woods. The author did a good job twisting the narrative and coming to a conclusion. I think my major problem was the characters. They never seemed to be filled out. Even Eddie, who is the main character, was rather one dimensional. We knew basics but I did not care too much about him as with most of the other characters too. It was a good start for C. J. Tudor and the author continues to shine in their later books which I would highly recommend!
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First line: Tom was trying to concentrate. Summary: Thomas Wolsey started from humble beginnings as the son of a tradesman. Through his determination and intelligence he rose through the ranks of the church and at the courts of kings Henry VII & VIII. But with his great status also came envy from the nobles around him who thought he had overstepped his position. As he tries to give the king everything he desires he finds that it may come with great sacrifice. However, the punishment for not providing for all the king’s wishes could be the end of all he holds dear. My Thoughts: In so many stories of Henry VIII, Cardinal Wolsey is a supporting character. Weir brings him to the forefront in her newest book set in Tudor England. Through her narrative we see the man who practically ran the country but lost it all due to his inability to get the king what he truly desired. This is a very interesting look into the life of one of the main players of time. I find it surprising that so little has been written about this man, someone who did so much for the Tudor dynasty. He seems to be perfect for fiction. He broke the rules of a clergyman by having a mistress and children, he organized one of the most elaborate meetings between France and England and he built one of the most stunning palaces in England (Hampton Court Palace). Wolsey was not perfect but he worked as hard as he could to make sure that England and the king were able to make a mark on the European stage. If you are a fan of Tudor history or loved the recent PBS show, Wolf Hall, then I would highly recommend reading Weir’s new book to dive deeper into the life of this powerful figure. It shows the humanity behind the historical figure who became a pariah. FYI: Release date is May 27, 2025. |
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Get your copy of Celebrating Derby now! Celebrating Derby — 150 Years: 1869-2019 is a wonderful book that lets you see what life was like in the early years of the town we call Derby, but was originally named El Paso. Pick up your copy today at the library for $20. |
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