Derby Public Library to present history of American beer program

 

Derby Public Library slates movie matinees in May

 

Dietitian to teach holiday cooking class for kids at Derby Public Library

 

Derby Public Library to host story hour with Marianne the Librarian

 Derby Public Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

Shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Story time to feature sign language Friday at Derby Public Library

 

'Turnback Tuesday' features Kornblut's store on Main Street, Ansonia

Turnback Tuesday remembers Kornblut's Department Store, 316-318 Main St., Ansonia.

Henry Kornblut, born in Austria, arrived in the U.S. in 1889.

He opened up the Dry Good & Clothing store in 1928 at 316 Main St. This family-run business continued with Henry as president until his death in July of 1955 at the age of 95, one month before the Flood in August of 1955.

His son-in-law had become president and continued the business for many years. This photo, a recent donation from the Yudkin family, was taken on Aug. 20,1955.

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

Silver Sluggers to meet today at Nolan Field in Ansonia

UPDATE from Library: NOTICE: tomorrow's meeting will take place at Nolan Field on August 15 at 10 AM.

DERBY - The long-standing tradition of lively meetings about America's favorite pastime continues at 10 a.m. Thursday in the upper level meeting room of the Derby Public Library.

No registration is necessary. Free. Drop in. The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

For more information call the Reference Desk, 203-736-1482 or

dplreference@biblio.org

This is shared from the Library's online calendar. 

Derby Public Library posts schedule of movie matinees

 

Derby Public Library to host AARP Driver Safety Class Oct. 28

AARP Driver Safety Class (for ages 50+)
Oct. 28 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 

Please register at https://bit.ly/3Q30PbN

DERBY - Take the AARP Smart Driver classroom course at Derby Public Library with Nat Rosenberg, AARP Driver Safety District Coordinator, and you may save money on your car insurance!*

- Refresh your driving skills and knowledge of the rules of the road
- Learn techniques for handling left turns, right-of-way and roundabouts
- ​Discover proven driving methods to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road

Class Fee: $20 for AARP Members $25 for non-members
(Checks or cash accepted … no credit cards) Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Coffee and snacks provided. 

* Upon completion of this course you may be eligible to receive an auto insurance discount. Consult your agent for details. Please note, the insurance discount will only apply to CT registered cars.

This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.

Derby Public Library to show 2 Indiana Jones movies in August

DERBY - With the summer release of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," Derby Public Library fittingly presents the action, adventure, and thrills of the previous films from the Indiana Jones series starring Harrison Ford:

Aug 08 --- Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade --- PG-13

Aug 22 --- Indiana Jones and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull --- PG-13

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby Public Library offers resume, technology assistance

 

'Turnback Tuesday' features tie from Derby's 300th anniversary celebration

Turnback Tuesday has another item from the celebration of Derby’s 300th anniversary in 1975 that lasted 10 days.

Many men who attended or worked the event wore this tie. This particular tie was worn by George Berman, a local merchant in Derby. George worked at H. Berman & Sons Inc. at 284 Main St. He retired as President of the company in 1975.

This tie was a recent donation from the Berman family.

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

'Turnback Tuesday' features Cheeseman House in Derby

Turnback Tuesday takes a different look at the Cheeseman House located at 185 Minerva St., Derby.

Owned by George W. Cheeseman, a successful businessman in Derby in the mid to late 1800s.

After being a family residence, it became the high school when the student body outgrew the top floor of Lincoln School. The home was used from 1906 until a new school was built, with construction beginning in 1913.

This back view of the home is taken from Caroline Street overlooking the Naugatuck River.

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

Derby Public Library posts Fourth of July holiday closing

DERBY - Derby Public Library will be closed Monday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day holiday. 

Book drops will be open to return library items.

Derby Public Library offers weekly scavenger hunt fun

 

Derby Public Library presents weekly Scavenger Hunt fun