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Teen TuesdayTuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Community Room Grades 6-12 Read & Roar Storytime Wednesdays at 10:00 & 11:15 a.m. Community Room Ages 3-5 |
Stomp, Chomp & ExploreThursdays 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 |
 Paleontology Pursuit Join us for our summer scavenger hunt! Each week, a picture with a fossilized creature will be hidden somewhere in the library. Use the clues to find the picture, fill out an entry slip, and you’ll be entered to win a grand prize! The more weeks you participate in the scavenger hunt, the more chances you have to win! New clues are posted Mondays at 9 a.m. |
 Inaugural Dinosaur Campaign The race for the “greatest dino of all time” is on! We need your help to decide which prehistoric giant takes home the trophy for Derby’s favorite dinosaur! Stop by the Youth Services Desk, your Mesozoic voting station, to review the candidates and cast your vote. Will it be a towering long-neck, a speedy predator, or a spiked defender? At the end of the summer, we’ll tally the votes and declare the winner of this election, 65 million years in the making! |
 Inspired by cinematic staples like The Office, Abbott Elementary, and Parks and Recreation, this filmmaking workshop will guide teens through creating a mockumentary! Explore the Moviecraft Cinematic Universe and produce an original short film to unearth the secrets behind our fantastical realms. Writers, directors, actors, and tech nerds welcome! No previous participation required. Registration is required. Registration opens on May 26 at 9 a.m. |
 Teen Writing Challenge: A Story Before Time Explore the eras of pre-history by writing an original short story with challenges based on the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras. Writers will be guided by five challenges each themed around a specific time period. Writers who complete their stories will win a prize, have the opportunity to share their work on the library's blog, and be entered to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! Applications are available online and at the Youth Services desk starting May 26th. |
Local Author Meet and Greet: Hannah ScholtzDate & time: Wednesday, June 3, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Location: Derby Public Library Description: We're so excited to host local children's picture book author, Hannah Scholtz, for a meet and greet! Hannah is the author of Farmers Are Superheroes, a poetic tribute with charming verses and bright illustrations that invites young readers to appreciate the hard work and dedication of farmers. Perfect for bedtime reading or classroom sharing, this book will inspire both farmers and the communities they serve. Stop by Hannah's table to learn more about her picture book and share the importance of local farmers with your little ones. Check out Hannah's website here! |
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Teen Murder Mystery: Killer in the Clan CavesDate & time: Friday, June 19, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Location: Community Room at Derby Public Library Description: In the ancient days of cave dwellers and Cro-Magnons, the time of High Sun signals a meeting between three migratory clans, the Oogs, the Boogs, and the Zoogs. They have battled for many seasons, but now arrive to celebrate peace and trade. However, High Sun turns to shadow when a clan member’s body is found beneath the rocks. Teens will join one of these prehistoric clans and attempt to find the killer before the gathering fire burns out. Pizza, drinks, and door prizes provided. **Registration opens May 26 at 9:00 a.m.** |
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Date & time: Saturday, June 27, 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. |
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Great Plains Nature Center
Date & time: Tuesday, June 2, 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Location: Community Room
Description: Discover the ancient history of Kansas in the rocks beneath our feet. Learn how Kansas has changed over time, and see what creatures used to call it home. |
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Dan Dan the Magic Man Date & time: Tuesday, June 9, 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Location: Community Room
Description: Join us for Jurassic Magic with Dan Dan the Magic Man. |
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Ad Astra Planetarium
Date & time: Monday, June 15, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Location: Community Room
Description: Get ready to explore the solar system...from the comfort of the library. Ad Astra Mobile Planetarium provides astronomy and science education for students and adults in the Wichita, Kansas area and beyond. Using a 6-meter inflatable dome and 4k digital projection system, we create an immersive environment that can display the night sky as it appears from any location on Earth at any time in history—or from any vantage point in the solar system! Through high-resolution visuals, narration, and music, the audience learns about constellations, planets, the structure of the universe, and more. It's an experience they won't soon forget!
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Handpan Dan
Date & time: Tuesday, June 16, 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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Didgeridoo Down Under
Date & time: Tuesday, June 23, 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Location: Community Room
Description: Join us on an epic adventure to "unearth a story" in The Land Down Under! The Didgeridoo Down Under Show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling, and loads of audience movement and participation. The didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years, and it's known for its otherworldly sound. We'll explore the Outback and the Great Barrier Reef, we'll unearth Aboriginal artwork and artifacts, we’ll learn about amazing creatures like kangaroos and koalas ... and much more ... all while moving and grooving to the pulsing rhythms of the didge. The Didgeridoo Down Under Show is interactive, educational, motivational and super fun for all ages!
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What iF Puppets
Date & time: Tuesday, June 30, 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Location: Community Room
Description: Join us for T-Rex Took My Toothbrush. Mr. Greene is a paleontologist who discovers a dinosaur egg—and when it hatches, he suddenly becomes the surrogate parent of a baby T-Rex! Soon, he and his dinosaur ward are negotiating bedtimes, testing each other’s boundaries, and ultimately finding joy in their oddball little family. This playful, wordless show uses comedic movement, original music, and plenty of silly surprises to tell a heartwarming story about an unusual but loving family.
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Date & time: Saturday, June 27, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Oaklawn Activity Center
Description: Visit with our staff at the Parenting Resource Fair about library services and pick up information about the Summer Reading Program. |
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 Teter Rock by Susan Keeton Malzahn |
 Jamala from Jamaica by Karen Funcheon |
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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. |
Now available! A new Derby history book!
Derby Kansas...two different cities is the newest addition to the Derby Historical Society & Museums books on the history of Derby. Learn more about the early inhabitants and the expansion that leads us to the Derby we know today! Pick up your copy today at the library for $15. |
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