Derby Public Library to hold Freedom and Flowers story time June 18

We’ll read the book They Built Me for Freedom: The Story of Juneteenth and Houston's Emancipation Park by Tonya Duncan Ellis - a story about the people who helped grow a park where community, joy, and freedom could flourish!

After the story, children will create colorful “Freedom Flowers” filled with hopes, dreams, and kindness for the future to add to our community garden display and/or take home to plant in their own yards!
All ages are welcome! 

Registration recommended to reserve supplies, but all are welcome while supplies last! Please register each child separately so we know how many friends to expect!

https://derbypubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendars?cid=21324...

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

Shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Participants invited to join Seymour Memorial Day Parade

 

A coincidence? Or maybe just a July 4 reminder of the freedoms we enjoy

I didn't realize until I put the wine bottle down on the patio table on the Fourth of July that the label featured a picture of the Liberty Bell. How timely!

What are the chances?

Ansonia mayor wishes all a Happy Fourth of July

A message from Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti:

My family and I would like to wish all of you a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend.  

Please be safe this holiday weekend and let us remember that freedom was not free, for it was gained.

"May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please but as the opportunity to do what is right."