Thursday, January 8, 2026

Derby Neck Library to show Hitchcock's spy thriller 'Notorious' Monday


DERBY - Join us [at Derby Neck Library] as we watch one of Alfred Hitchcock’s greatest  masterpieces, Notorious (1946), starring Ingrid Bergman, Cary Grant, and Claude Rains. 

This spy thriller features some of Hitchcock’s most compelling morally gray characters and several of his most heart-stoppingly beautiful shots. 

Hot, fresh popcorn will be served!

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.


Teens invited to advisory board meeting at Derby Public Library



DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to a Teen Advisory Board meeting from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 28.


Attendees are encouraged to voice their ideas for improving amd expanding young adult library services and teen programming. 

Focus will include participant input that contributes to the library fulfilling its mission of quality-of-life enhancements in: knowledge; entertainment; and citizenship. 


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.


Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

 


 Backyard view at 4:40 p.m.

Kids under 5 invited to Play-doh Play Friday at Derby Public Library


 

From the photo archives: Looking at the sky


 Snowy sunrise shot on this date in 2011. 

Learn to bedazzle book covers at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton


Bedazzle Book Craft with Allie Joy 

Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton
Day/Time: Friday, Jan. 23, 2 p.m.

Register by calling 203-924-1580 or online
https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=576455&PK=

In this hands-on workshop, you'll bedazzle your book cover using rhinestones to add a little sparkle! 

Whether you’re going for bold, whimsical, or full-on glam, you’ll leave with an eye-catching cover that adds personality and shine to your bookshelf. No crafting experience needed, just bring your creativity!

Bedazzling takes time so you can expect to complete the title and possibly add embellishments to a few details or illustrations, and results will vary by each participant.
Don't forget to bring your own book with you. 


Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Griffin Center for Healthy Living in Oxford to host class on baking with sourdough



OXFORD - The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen is inviting individuals to learn a new healthy baking technique to start 2026 with a free cooking demonstration about making sourdough and the nutritional benefits of fermentation.


The Yeast You Can Do will be presented Jan. 15 at 5 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road.

Former Executive Director of Massaro Farm and sustainable nutrition expert Caty Poole will discuss clean eating, weight management and overall healthy lifestyle decisions, including the gut health benefits of probiotics in fermented foods. 


Poole will demonstrate how to make and maintain a sourdough bread starter, discuss different flours, methods of baking and troubleshoot various issues that arise. Participants will receive a 1/2 cup sourdough starter.
Sourdough is often considered a healthier bread option due to its long fermentation, which improves digestibility, has a lower glycemic index, boosts gut health by breaking down fructans and creates prebiotics and probiotics. 

This sourdough process also makes minerals like iron, zinc, and magnesium more available for absorption and reduces gluten content (though sourdough bread is not gluten-free).


Space is limited for this event; registration is required.

Visit www.griffinhealth.org/yeast-you-can-do or call The Griffin Center for Healthy Living coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up.


The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen is part of Griffin’s commitment to the Planetree person-centered care model, which promotes greater well-being in communities through access to health information and assistance in helping individuals address the social determinants of health such as access to fresh nutritious foods and how to prepare them.


This is a press release from Griffin Health.


Ansonia Senior Center to hold free workshop Jan. 29 on retirement