Ansonia Library posts June schedule of programs for adults

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Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton offers art class for kids

Art in the Afternoon

Who: 3 years old and older
When: Jan. 4, 1:15-2 p.m.
Where: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton

Budding artists learn a specific artist's style through unique age-appropriate art projects! Caregivers must remain with children for program duration.

Registration required for children only. Register online https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=512724&PK=
or call 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.

Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Valley Arts Council president to teach watercolor painting at Oxford Town Hall

 

Learn to build debris shelter in hands-on class at Ansonia Nature Center

ANSONIA - Come for a fun-filled afternoon at 1 p.m. Nov. 6 in the woods at the Ansonia Nature Center and learn to construct a debris shelter. 

During this hands-on class led by Ranger Jeremy, he will teach you what is needed to survive in nature. This is a great program for ages 6-up to work together to properly build these leaf and stick shelters to keep you warm and dry. 

Register in advance at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org. The Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.

This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center.

Watercolor workshop returns to Main Street Gallery in Ansonia

 

Watercolor workshop returns in April to Main Street Gallery in Ansonia

 

Learn water color painting at Beacon Falls Public Library

• Sharing info from the Beacon Falls Public Library Facebook page:
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• "Thanks to the sponsorship of the Friends of the Beacon Falls Library we would like to offer a fun evening of water color painting." 

The class for adults and young adults will be held from 6-8 p.m. Sept. 4 at Beacon Falls Town Hall Assembly Room, 10 Maple Ave.

Derby artist Rich DiCarlo, President, Valley Arts Council, will guide you step-by-step in creating a beautiful masterpiece all your own. 
No prior artistic abilities required. Great for beginners and pros alike.
A $3 materials fee due by Friday is required to hold your spot. Registration is required.

Call 203-729-1441 with any questions.

Learn to paint with water colors at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host another popular Water Color Painting Workshop at 6 p.m. Feb. 27.  
Ages 18 and over are invited to enjoy this fun evening resulting in fabulous art!  

Participants will go home with new friends, great memories, and a newly-created masterpiece that will show off your “inner-artist.”  

No experience? No problem! Local artist Rich DiCarlo, Valley Arts Council president, will guide you step-by-step on this creative journey as you learn the ins and outs of creating your own water color painting.  

No previous artistic experience necessary – great for beginners or seasoned professionals. 
Snacks will be provided. It is promised to be a surprisingly easy and fun way to spend an evening!  

Registration is required. 

For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Derby Public Library to host family activities Feb. 4

DERBY - In recognition of the 6th annual Take Your Child to the Library Day, Derby Public Library staff has scheduled a variety of activities for families from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 4.

For anyone unfamiliar with this now-nationwide day of recognizing libraries, it began as a collaborative effort by Children’s Librarians in Connecticut to encourage families to stop by and discover all the resources and opportunities their local library offers. 

Think of it as a sampling of what today’s libraries are all about.

Families with children ages 4-11 are welcome to register for a painting class presented by the Giggling Pig Art Studio taking place at 10 a.m. 

There will also be a drop-in craft program with several do-it-yourself projects throughout the day. 

Lego Time is slated for 12:30 p.m. and is geared for children ages 4-11. All levels of building skills are welcome to come by for this drop-in program. 

Children ages 5-11 are invited to say hello to therapy dog Payson, who will be available to listen to young readers share a story. 

Payson and her owner Janet Sabovik volunteer at the library as part of the popular, ongoing read to a therapy dog program.

The day also includes a raffle, refreshments, a scavenger hunt, and more! 

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St. Participants should meet at the children's room.

Registration is required for both the Giggling Pig Art Studio and Payson the therapy dog events.

For questions about the day contact Sue Sherman, children's librarian, 203-736-1482.

This information is shared from the Derby Public Library website.