March Happenings At The Derby Library

Here are some events happening in March at the Derby Public Library.

Click the links in the press releases for more information.

American Job Center Career Coach – Create a Great Resume

DATE: Friday, March 17 from 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon & 1:00 PM‑3:00 PM

The American Job Search Career Coach returns to the Derby Public Library on Friday, March 17 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. During both the morning session, 10 – 12, and the afternoon session, 1 – 3, the instructor will be offering the class, Create a Great Resume. Participants must attend a full session. The classes are free and open to the public. 
Registration is requested but walk-ins will be welcomed on a first come first served basis. 

The American Job Center Career Coach is operated by Career Resources. 

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St. or call 736‑1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

Maximize Your Social Security Benefits

DATE: Monday, March 20 at 6:30 PM

The Derby Public Library will host the workshop, Maximize Your Social Security Benefits, on Monday, March 20 at 6:30 PM. David Cowan, endorsed AAA retiree advisor, will discuss how to navigate retirement savings challenges, ways to safeguard retirement savings, and a simple way to increase your social security income by 32 %. 

Learn when the right time is to start taking your Social Security, how the new claiming rules will affect you, hidden benefits you may have from a former or deceased spouse, and the benefits of switches.”

While the program is targeted for pre-retirees, ages 60 – 66, the general public is welcome to attend. 

Registration is requested. For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St. or call 203 736‑1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

Recycle, Repurpose, Reuse Craft Class — Ideas Using Old Greeting Cards & Tongue Depressors

DATE: Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30 PM

*The Derby Public Library has scheduled another Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse Craft *

Class on Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30 PM. Ansonia Animal Control Officer, Jeanie Roslonowski, returns to the Library to show participants ages eighteen and over, what they can do with old greeting cards and tongue depressors. 

The class will also include information on conservation and animal issues. Registration is required. For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St. or call 203 736‑1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

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