'The Housemaid' topic of book discussion May 29 at Derby Public Library

Quilters invited to exhibit at Kellogg Estate outdoor show in Derby

 

Seymour Public Library slates presentation on container gardening

 

Huntington Branch Library in Shelton to host 2 Baby and Me sessions in May

 

The Library is at 41 Church St., Shelton.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Make a succulent plant gift for Mother's Day at Ansonia Nature Center

Bingo Night Thursday to benefit St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby

 

Emmett O'Brien Tech in Ansonia to hold car show fundraiser May 17

 

'Turnback Tuesday' remembers Harold B. Yudkin, '55 Flood in Valley

Harold B. Yudkin

Turnback Tuesday remembers a man who had a passion for history and Derby: Harold B. Yudkin.

With this passion, Mr. Yudkin photographed the Flood of August 19, 1955.

The flood had a devastating effect on families and businesses in the Valley towns along the Naugatuck and Housatonic Rivers.

Derby Public Library received these photos through a donation from Harold’s son. For the month of August, these incredible images - of which we have over 90 along with some personal accounts of those who witnessed this disaster - will be on display at the Library for all to see.

In addition, there will be a small reception at the Library on August 19 at 2 p.m., the 70th anniversary of the Flood. The image of the Derby Railroad Station was taken at 2 p.m. on Aug. 19, and The Housatonic Lumber image was taken at 5 p.m. on Aug 19.

We are looking for anyone who is willing to share their personal experience with the Library.

Please feel free to drop off your story, short or long, at the Library, attention Christine Boulay or email cboulay@biblio.org.

Thank you for your contributions.

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