Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

... at 5:30 p.m. on Leap Day. Have a peaceful evening.

Ansonia Library recruiting Teen Advisory Board members

ANSONIA - Join the Ansonia Library's Teen Advisory Board and collaborate with us by:

• giving advice on new programs;
• recommending items for the teen collection;
• input on summer reading incentives;
• assisting with programs and special projects.

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?

• TAB membership is open to Ansonia residents ages 13-18 with parental permission;
• Try to attend quarterly meetings during the year to learn about the many volunteer opportunities offered;
• Participate in at least three special volunteer opportunities offered each year to stay a current member.

The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St.

This is shared from the Library's website.

Seymour Public Library to host coding club for Grades 2-5

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library will offer an introduction to coding club program for children in Grades 2-5 from 4-4:45 p.m. March 12.

No coding experience required.

Additional dates are April 9, May 14, and June 11.

Registration is required for this program.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library to host teen game night today

DERBY - Join us at Derby Neck Library in our Community Room for Teen Game Night! We'll get started at 3 p.m. today and have snacks and tabletop games!
This program is targeted to ages 12+ and the gaming content will reflect that.The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby Historical Society to demonstrate open hearth cooking at Humphreys House

ANSONIA - Join Derby Historical Society docent Maria Schreiner March 24 as she guides you through preparing a traditional 18th-century meal over an open hearth at the David Humphreys House.

Participants will make a full meal including dessert and will participate in every step from starting the fire to enjoying their meal (and bringing leftovers home!)

This event is limited to 8 people. Tickets are $40 per person. Registration opens Friday, March 1 for this one of a kind experience.

The Humphreys House is at 37 Elm St.

Reserve a space by calling the Derby Historical Society at 203-735-1908. If there is enough interest, there will be a second class.

This is shared from the Derby Historical Society's Facebook page.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to host scam awareness program

Scam Awareness on the Internet

Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton

Date/Time: March 15, 2 p.m.

Register online: https://sheltonlibrarysystem.org/.../scam-awareness-on.../

or call 203-924-1580.

The class will be taught by Kris Patel of Shelton.

Some of the topics that will be covered will be:

Scam Statistics

Why Scammers Target Seniors

The 5 Main Types of Scamming

Other Popular Scams

Scam Prevention

What to do if You are Scammed

A computer is not required for this class.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Derby Public Library to host 2 teen game times in March

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to YA Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. March 6 and 20 for Teen Game Time.

Sony PlayStation Four (PS4), Nintendo Wii, and tabletop games are available. 

Light refreshments will be provided. 

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 Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.