DERBY - The Derby Public Library welcomes back local historian Rob Novak, Jr. at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8 to discuss Yesterday's Headlines.
Novak has specialized in presenting local history in fun, interactive formats for both general and specific audiences
for more than 20 years.
He is past director of the Derby Historical Society and the city of Shelton's Municipal Historian.
He is past director of the Derby Historical Society and the city of Shelton's Municipal Historian.
In addition, he has authored four books through Arcadia Publications, and has been a popular historical columnist.
Participants will be taken back to 1915, 1940, and 1965 to
see what was happening locally 100, 75, and 50 years ago in the Valley.
A look back at holiday news of the times will be included.
A look back at holiday news of the times will be included.
Registration is requested.
Holiday decorations in Derby
The Library holds weekly Local History Information Sessions from 6-7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays and from 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays.
During this time the Library’s Local History Coordinator offers information on monthly highlighted topics.
December’s topic will be A History of Holiday Decorations in Derby. The first session is 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Assistance will also be available for research on topics such as genealogy, prominent
local figures, major area events, and more.
For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit
For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit
www.derbypubliclibrary.org.
This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.
This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.
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