Tuesday, September 21, 2021
'Turnback Tuesday' features soldier's enlistment paper from 1777
Turnback Tuesday shares this extraordinary document that is dated June 20, 1777.
Asahel Johnson agreed to volunteer to be a soldier in a battalion for the state of Connecticut. Asahel was born to Joseph & Elizabeth (Durand) Johnson on August 15, 1739 in Derby.
He agreed and signed to serve from June 20, 1777 until January 1, 1778.
Thanks to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
Derby Public Library offers Busy Bee Bags for kids
DERBY - Busy Bee Bags (for Pre-K-Grade 1) will be available for pickup from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sept. 27 at Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St.
Register at https://bit.ly/3Akncih until noon Sept. 24.
Behold! A barrage of activities ranging from concept worksheets to interactive crafts!
Each bag comes equipped with materials to complete a project along with themed worksheets. *The bags will also be available for pickup Sept. 28 and 29.
Program runs biweekly until Oct. 25.
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
Famed ghost hunter to present free program at Seymour Public Library
SEYMOUR - Ghost Hunter Extraordinaire Jeff Belanger will be at Seymour Public Library at 7 p.m. Oct. 1 for an in-person free program,Ghosts & Legends. The Library is at 46 Church St.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m for this special evening event and shut at 7:15 p.m.
Registration is not necessary but masks must be worn by staff and guests.
This program is an adult program, suitable for ages 15 and above.
This is shared from a Seymour Public Library event page on Facebook.
Oxford Public Library to join author in virtual program on exploring senses
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| Author Sydney Sherman |
OXFORD - Oxford Public Library invites you to join author Sydney Sherman at 6 p.m. today as she focuses on many ways participants can learn to use their senses, i.e. smell, hearing, sight, and touch, to connect with their loved ones who have passed on.
The presentation offers a very detailed explanation of “why” our loved ones are still here and explores “how” we can tune in to their presence and communicate with them after they have died.
This is a virtual program. Registration is required to receive program link.
This is shared from Oxford Public Library Facebook page.
