'Turnback Tuesday' highlights centennial of St. Mary's Church in Derby

 

Turnback Tuesday celebrates St. Mary’s Church of Derby. 

The Church, now part of Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish, is located on Elizabeth Street. The church's groundbreaking was in March, 1882. This beautiful structure has Gothic-style arches and was dedicated Nov. 21, 1883. 

The church celebrated its centennial in 1982 and created this mug to commemorate such an historic event. 

The mug is also part of the Derby Public Library's collection. Remember, please continue Hunting for History!

Thanks as always to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week! 

Rochelle to help distribute PPE at Abundant Life Fellowship Ministries in Ansonia

Derby Public Library slates online teen board meetings in September

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to virtual Teen Advisory Board meetings from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 9 and 23.

Attendees are encouraged to voice their ideas for improving and expanding young adult library services and teen programming. 

Focus will include participant input that contributes to the library fulfilling its mission of quality-of-life enhancements in: knowledge; entertainment; and citizenship. 

Zoom access link will be provided via email three days prior to meeting date. Sign up at the library’s Events Calendar at www.derbypubliclibrary.org.  

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.