[ Derek nods a little. That's fair enough. It's actually partially why he's here, too. There's typically no better place to get to know your surroundings than checking the local public library. Whatever archived information he finds here is likely to be a lot more accurate than anything he'll probably find on Google, which will either be spruced up for tourists or dragged down with frustration from grumpy locals. ]

I'll help you look. I'm actually here sort of doing the same kind of thing. You prefer books or newspapers?

[ He pauses, then, and holds out a hand with a smile. ]

I'm Derek, by the way.