Derby Historical Society hiring Docents for 'Day in 1762' program in Ansonia

Photo taken in 2010 of our daughter Allegra working as a Docent at the Gen. David Humphreys House in Ansonia.

ANSONIA - The Derby Historical Society is currently hiring Docents for its “A Day in 1762 Program” at the Gen. David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St.

Applicants should have the ability to work with children and have the willingness to learn local history. 

If you are interested in becoming a Docent, please send a resume and letter of interest to info@derbyhistorical.org for more information.

This is a seasonal job from October through December; March through June - up to three days per week. Applicants must be available during the scheduled semesters and classes.

All Docents are part-time, seasonal, hourly employees. 

The Derby Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.


This is a press release from the Derby Historical Society.

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Derby Neck Library hosts Teen Game Night on Thursdays


DERBY - Derby Neck Library invites tweens and teens to play Among Us, Jackbox games, Jeopardy!, Werewolf, and more together via Zoom on 11 Thursdays starting today from 6:30-7:45 p.m. 

To take part, register for our Youth Services mailing list here https://forms.gle/EUp2yRBLFNJVMnz17 or call the library, 203-734-1492.

A meeting link will be sent out at 6:15 p.m. for a 6:30 p.m. start.


This is shared from Derby Neck Library's Facebook page.

Derby Public Library to host B.A.R.K. program for children Saturday


"Read to Molly" (ages 3-10, outdoors)
10:30-11:30 a.m. June 5

DERBY - This Saturday Derby Public Library welcomes back therapy dog Molly who is following in her brother Ollie’s “paw steps.”
Children will be given a 10-minute time slot to read and may select a book from home or one they have already checked out from the library to share with her for the program.
This activity is part of the popular B.A.R.K. (Be A Reading Kid) program.
For more info and to register, please visit https://bit.ly/2SbjNkO

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St. The building will not be open to the public.


This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.