Afternoon TeaV

As in our pre-Covid days, attendees will be meeting on each Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. to enjoy a showing on our large-screen TV. Following the show, we will stay on for a discussion. Light, individually wrapped snacks and flavored teas are served at each meeting. Join......More

As in our pre-Covid days, attendees will be meeting on each Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. to enjoy a showing on our large-screen TV. Following the show, we will stay on for a discussion. Light, individually wrapped snacks and flavored teas are served at each meeting. Join us in the Community Room!We ask that no food or drink be brought into the event at this time.Now watching: TBD

Computer Classes - Basic Computer Skills

Are you new to computers, email, or the worldwide web? Then stop by for our computer classes, featuring the Northstar Digital Literacy Platform. They will begin with a short, interactive assessment of your current skills that will point you toward fun new learning oppor......More

Are you new to computers, email, or the worldwide web? Then stop by for our computer classes, featuring the Northstar Digital Literacy Platform. They will begin with a short, interactive assessment of your current skills that will point you toward fun new learning opportunities.

Virtual Author Talk: Dr. David H. Rosmarin

How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. RosmarinRegister Here!  This is a virtual program. You will receive an email with the link to the program feed.Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human ......More

How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. RosmarinRegister Here!  This is a virtual program. You will receive an email with the link to the program feed.Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Author of Thriving with Anxiety, Dr. Rosmarin’s constructive, compassionate, and evidence-based approach will not make you less anxious. Instead, it will empower you to use anxiety to thrive.You will learn:To rethink anxiety from being a “disease” to being a normal human emotion;How to use anxiety to increase our self-compassion;How to harness the power of anxiety to enhance emotional intimacy; and How can anxiety help us accomplish what we truly want in life?About the Author: David H. Rosmarin, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and Founder of Center for Anxiety. Through his work as a clinical psychologist, scientist, educator, author, and keynote speaker, David has helped thousands of individuals and organizations to thrive by embracing the emotion of anxiety. His clinical work and research have been featured in Good Morning America, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, and TED. David is available for organization speaking and consultation via his website www.dhrosmarin.com

DNL Productions Film Club

We make movies! Are you interested in taking your first steps as an actor, writer, director, or editor? Are you an experienced filmmaker looking for fellow artists to help bring your next vision to the screen? Do you just want to have fun and express your creativity wit......More

We make movies! Are you interested in taking your first steps as an actor, writer, director, or editor? Are you an experienced filmmaker looking for fellow artists to help bring your next vision to the screen? Do you just want to have fun and express your creativity with fellow movie-lovers? Then this is the group for you! Adults and teens welcome.

Needlers' Club

The Derby Neck Needlers’ Club meets to exchange tips on crocheting, knitting and needlepoint. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to attend. It’s a great way to learn some great skills!Learn more about our mission here.

Sunday Crafternoon

Join Kate for a DIY Zone program and learn to use the supplies, equipment, and machinery in our adult DIY Zone! Each session will focus on a new activity or skill. Advance registration may be required for some events. Ages 14+ only.

Computer Classes - Internet Basics

Are you new to computers, email, or the worldwide web? Then stop by for our computer classes, featuring the Northstar Digital Literacy Platform. They will begin with a short, interactive assessment of your current skills that will point you toward fun new learning oppor......More

Are you new to computers, email, or the worldwide web? Then stop by for our computer classes, featuring the Northstar Digital Literacy Platform. They will begin with a short, interactive assessment of your current skills that will point you toward fun new learning opportunities.

Monday Movie Matinee

Join us as we watch one of the supreme achievements in the art of moving pictures, Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo (1958). Whether you’ve never seen Hitchcock’s tragedy of doomed obsession before, or you’ve seen it dozens of times, this is not a movie to miss in glorious hig......More

Join us as we watch one of the supreme achievements in the art of moving pictures, Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo (1958). Whether you’ve never seen Hitchcock’s tragedy of doomed obsession before, or you’ve seen it dozens of times, this is not a movie to miss in glorious high definition on our large screen! Starring James Stewart and Kim Novak and featuring an immortal score by Bernard Herrmann. Hot, fresh popcorn will be served!

Afternoon TeaV

As in our pre-Covid days, attendees will be meeting on each Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. to enjoy a showing on our large-screen TV. Following the show, we will stay on for a discussion. Light, individually wrapped snacks and flavored teas are served at each meeting. Join......More

As in our pre-Covid days, attendees will be meeting on each Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. to enjoy a showing on our large-screen TV. Following the show, we will stay on for a discussion. Light, individually wrapped snacks and flavored teas are served at each meeting. Join us in the Community Room!We ask that no food or drink be brought into the event at this time.Now watching: TBD

Computer Classes - Internet Basics

Are you new to computers, email, or the worldwide web? Then stop by for our computer classes, featuring the Northstar Digital Literacy Platform. They will begin with a short, interactive assessment of your current skills that will point you toward fun new learning oppor......More

Are you new to computers, email, or the worldwide web? Then stop by for our computer classes, featuring the Northstar Digital Literacy Platform. They will begin with a short, interactive assessment of your current skills that will point you toward fun new learning opportunities.

Culture Club

The Culture Club meets every second Wednesday in the library’s Community Room. Join us as we explore two short stories and engage in lively conversations, copies of the two stories will be available at the library prior to each meeting. Pat Sweeney is the moderator, you......More

The Culture Club meets every second Wednesday in the library’s Community Room. Join us as we explore two short stories and engage in lively conversations, copies of the two stories will be available at the library prior to each meeting. Pat Sweeney is the moderator, your questions can be addressed to her.

DNL Productions Film Club

We make movies! Are you interested in taking your first steps as an actor, writer, director, or editor? Are you an experienced filmmaker looking for fellow artists to help bring your next vision to the screen? Do you just want to have fun and express your creativity wit......More

We make movies! Are you interested in taking your first steps as an actor, writer, director, or editor? Are you an experienced filmmaker looking for fellow artists to help bring your next vision to the screen? Do you just want to have fun and express your creativity with fellow movie-lovers? Then this is the group for you! Adults and teens welcome.

Virtual Author Talk: Liann Zhang

On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann ZhangRegister Here! This is a virtual program. You will receive an email with the link to the program feed.Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with......More

On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann ZhangRegister Here! This is a virtual program. You will receive an email with the link to the program feed.Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead. Julie Chan has nothing. Her twin sister has everything. Except a pulse.Julie Chan, a supermarket cashier with nothing to lose, finds herself thrust into the glamorous yet perilous world of her late twin sister, Chloe VanHuusen, a popular influencer. Separated at a young age, the identical twins were polar opposites and rarely spoke, except for one viral video that Chloe initiated (Finding My Long-Lost Twin And Buying Her A House #EMOTIONAL). When Julie discovers Chloe’s lifeless body under mysterious circumstances, she seizes the chance to live the life she’s always envied.Transforming into Chloe is easier than expected. Julie effortlessly adopts Chloe’s luxurious influencer life, complete with designer clothes, a meticulous skincare routine, and millions of adoring followers. However, Julie soon realizes that Chloe’s seemingly picture-perfect life was anything but perfect.Haunted by Chloe’s untimely death and struggling to fit into the privileged influencer circle, Julie faces mounting challenges during a weeklong island retreat with Chloe’s exclusive group of influencer friends. As events spiral out of control, Julie uncovers the sinister forces that may have led to her sister’s demise and realizes she might be the next target.Julie Chan is Dead is the brilliant, dark, and diabolical debut thriller we’ve all been waiting for. Register now for a wildly fun conversation! About the Author: Liann Zhang is a second-generation Chinese Canadian who splits her time between Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario. After a short stint as a skincare content creator, she graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in psychology and criminology. Julie Chan Is Dead is her first novel.