Showing posts with label Columbus Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Columbus Day. Show all posts

Friday, October 10, 2025

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Seymour Public Library closed Tuesday to observe holiday


SEYMOUR - The Seymour Public Library is closed on Tuesday, Oct. 10 in observance of Columbus Day. 

Everyone have a safe and happy holiday!


Shared from the Library's Facebook page.


Friday, October 6, 2023

Shelton Library System closing Monday to observe Columbus Day holiday



SHELTON - The Plumb Memorial and Huntington Branch Libraries will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9 in observance of Columbus Day.

Upcoming hours for the Plumb Memorial Library are:

Friday, October 6; 9:30am – 5:00pm
Saturday, October 7; 9:30am – 3:00pm
Sunday, October 8; Closed
Monday, October 9; Closed
Tuesday, October 10; 9:30am – 7:00pm
Wednesday, October 11; 9:30am – 5:00pm
Thursday, October 12; 9:30am – 7:00pm
Friday, October 13; 9:30am – 5:00pm
Saturday, October 14; 9:30am – 3:00pm

Upcoming hours for the Huntington Branch Library are:

Friday, October 6; 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday, October 7; 10:00am – 3:00pm
Sunday, October 8; Closed
Monday, October 9; Closed
Tuesday, October 10; 10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday, October 11; 10:00am – 7:00pm
Thursday, October 12; 10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday, October 13; 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday, October 14; 10:00am – 3:00pm

As always, we have online services such as databases, downloadable movies and eBooks 24/7 free with your Shelton Library Card: https://sheltonlibrarysystem.org/services/#online-services

Friday, October 7, 2022

Derby Public Library to close Monday for Columbus Day holiday


The Library will be closed on Monday, October 10 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. Outside book drops will be open to return library items.

Enjoy the great selection of eBooks, audiobooks, movies, comics, and TV shows using our online resources found on our website (derbypubliclibrary.org), Libby and OverDrive as well as Hoopla, which provides multimedia access everywhere you have a screen – your computer, your phone, your car, even your smart TV!


This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.


Sunday, October 10, 2021

Ansonia city offices closed Monday to mark Columbus Day


ANSONIA - All city offices will be closed tomorrow in observance of Columbus Day.

Trash and recycle pickup will remain as scheduled.


This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Friday, October 8, 2021

Seymour Public Library to close on Columbus Day


SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library will be closed Monday in observance of Columbus Day.



Derby Public Library announces Columbus Day holiday closing


DERBY - Derby Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 11 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.


Shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Monday, October 4, 2021

Sons and Daughters of Italy in Derby to host Columbus Day celebration


Sharing information from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo:

Valley Regional Lodge #151
Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America

In cooperation with
The Cities & Towns of the Naugatuck River Valley


You are cordially invited to help us celebrate

Columbus Day 2021
Celebrating the legacy of Italians in America


11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 11, at the Sons and Daughters of Italy, 73 High St., Derby 

Program
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance & National Anthem
Italian Flag Raising
Tribute to Columbus & Brief Remarks
Benediction

Lunch reception following
Please RSVP  ASAP - puglianello@comcast.net


Monday, October 8, 2018

Ansonia celebrates Italian heritage on Columbus Day


Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti raised the Italian flag on Columbus Day Monday in front of City Hall. 
He said it was the first time the city had raised a flag to celebrate Italian heritage. Cassetti credited the city sewer administrator Rita St. Jacques for proposing the idea and donating the flag. He said he plans to make the ceremony an annual event.

The Rev. Jeffrey Gubbiotti, pastor, Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia, was one of about 15 people who attended the event. 

Friday, October 5, 2018

Ansonia mayor to raise Italian flag at City Hall on Columbus Day holiday

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti will commemorate Columbus Day with an Italian flag-raising ceremony at City Hall at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8. 
The flag was donated to the city from Rita St. Jacques, an employee with the City of Ansonia. Thank you, Rita. 
The public is welcome to attend this ceremony. 
All non-essential city buildings will be closed Monday in observance of Columbus Day.



This info is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.


Thursday, September 27, 2018

Lodge in Derby to host flag raising, celebration on Columbus Day

Valley Regional Lodge #151

Sons of Italy

Lorenzo Durante, President

In cooperation with

The Cities & Towns of the

Naugatuck River Valley

cordially invite you to help us celebrate

Columbus Day 2018

Monday, October 8, 2018
11 a.m.

Sons of Italy – 73 High Street – Derby, CT


Program
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance & National Anthem
Italian Flag Raising
Tribute to Columbus & Brief Remarks
Benediction

Lunch Reception following
Please RSVP  ASAP

Kathryn Gasparini – 203-734-6261

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Dinner and movie, Medicare talk, beer history on tap at Derby Neck Library


Dinner and a Movie
DERBY - The Derby Neck Library hosts Dinner and a Movie, for ages 18 and older, at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 4.
This month’s featured film is “Jurassic World 2.”  
Enjoy a blu-ray presentation on a large screen with free refreshments, including a pizza dinner at intermission.

Storyteller to visit on Columbus Day
The Library presents professional storyteller Monica Peterson at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8 on Columbus Day sharing fascinating tales from her own Italian heritage. 
Several stories bring to the fore the perils of immigration out of Italy and the fight against Fascism in Italy’s past, among other topics.  This is a program for everyone wishing to be entertained and educated by an energetic performer.  

Women's Forum 
The Library will host a literary discussion group, Women’s Forum, at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 15. 
This month we discuss two short stories with mystery as a theme -“The Pickup” by Peggy W. Fisher and “The Worst Crime Known to Man” by Reginal Hill. Copies are available at the library.  
Feel free to bring a light lunch; we serve coffee and tea. 

Medicare talk
The Library presents a discussion of how to approach the open enrollment period of Medicare at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 22.  
Led by a certified social worker in the field of senior issues, this seminar is free and open to the public. Bring your questions and concerns.  

History of beer
The Library hosts a beer tasting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25 along with a short history of the Octoberfest tradition led by Connecticut beer historian Will Siss.  
Enjoy free samples of beer from local breweries and learn how they differ in taste. For ages 21 and older only.

Evening Book Club
The Library hosts the Evening Book Club at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29. 
This month’s selection is a mystery -“Driving Lessons” by Ed McBain. Copies of the book are available at the library.  
Join us at our comfortable setting by the fireplace and enjoy a lively, informative discussion.  

For information call 203-734-1492. The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.