Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to hold suncatcher craft program for kids



Day/Time: March 7, 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Ages: Children 5 years old and older

SHELTON - Crafty kids are welcome to join Miss Maura at Plumb Memorial Library ito create one-of-a-kind suncatchers from paper plates, flower petals, leaves and other natural things! Imaginations supplied by kids! 

Supplies will be provided by the library. Caregivers will be expected to assist their child in this program.

Registration required for children only. 

Register online: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=516970&PK= or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.


This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.


The Children's Room at the Ansonia Library shares free tree offer; register now

March 15th is the last day to

reserve your FREE tree from

Neighborhood Forest.



Complete the form using this link and we will email you when your tree is ready to be picked up at the library.


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Reserve your tree HERE

'Turnback Tuesday' features photo of W.E. Bassett Co. employee picnic


Turnback Tuesday’s recent acquisition is this week’s topic: a photo of the W.M. Bassett Co. summer employee picnic. 

W.E. Bassett Co. started in 1939 on Francis Street in Derby. After WWII, the company developed into a successful manicure manufacturing business. They moved to a new location on Roosevelt Drive in 1952, then added a new plant in Shelton in 1978.

This image of the employees at the picnic was taken sometime between 1958 -1961. The person indicated with the yellow circle is Henry W. Bassett of the Bassett family. 

The Library is looking to have more of the people in this image identified. Please let us know if you can name someone. 

This image is a recent donation to the Library from the photographer John Caporale.


Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia posts this week's sales


My Sister's Place Thrift Store and Donation Center is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia. 

All purchases support BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.



This is shared from the store's Facebook page.