Mask-making workshop for kids slated Saturday at Ansonia Library

Master teaching artist Iyaba Ibo Mandingo will lead a mask-making workshop, exploring African culture and personal expression at the Ansonia Library.

Using recycled material and found objects, children 9+ will create stunning masks! Iyaba studied fine arts at Southern Connecticut State University and teaches in and around the tri-state area.

Iyaba’s art gallery — 9104 The Art House — serves as a workspace classroom and creative hub in Bridgeport.

Use the link to register and come create with us!
https://forms.gle/TopqJaLioE6kDPq49

 The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St., Ansonia.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Ansonia Library schedules 'Christmas in July' craft program

Create crafts from recyclables in Ansonia Library class

ANSONIA - Come to the Ansonia Library at 5:45 p.m. April 18 to participate in Recycle, Repurpose, Reuse with Jeanie.
Jeanie Roslonowski will teach you how to make fun crafts using recycled materials.
This class will be an Earth Day project on how to make bird seed.
Please register; space is limited. Call 203-734-6275. The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St.


This is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.

Learn to make crafts from repurposed items at Ansonia Library

First United Methodist Church in Shelton to hold Plarning Workshop

* Plarning is a technique to repurpose plastic bags by crocheting or knitting with them to create mats and other items.

Create crafts from repurposed items at Ansonia Library program

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Library will host a free recycled crafts class from 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 27.

Instructor Jeannie Roslonowski will show participants how to create fun crafts using a variety of repurposed items.

The Library is at 53 South Cliff St. 

For information call 203-734-6275.

*This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent. 

Learn to make crafts with recycled materials at Ansonia Library

The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St. 


*Info shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Learn to make popcorn mixes at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host another Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse Craft Class at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8.

Ansonia Animal Control Officer Jeanie Roslonowski returns to show participants ages 18 and over how to make delicious popcorn mixes using leftover spices and herbs.  

All materials will be provided.  

The class will also include information on conservation and animal issues.  

Registration is required. 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 Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Recycle jars, make decorative gift containers at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled another Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse Craft at 6:30 p.m. July 11.

Ansonia Animal Control Officer, Jeanie Roslonowski, returns to the Library to show participants ages 18 and over, how to make decorative gift containers using mason jars.  
All materials will be provided but participants are asked to bring craft glue and scissors.  
The class will also include information on conservation and animal issues.  

Registration is required. 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 Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library. 

Learn to repurpose, create craft at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled another Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse Craft Class at 6:30 p.m. June 6.  

Ansonia Animal Control Officer Jeanie Roslonowski returns to the Library to show participants ages 18 and over how to turn old CDs and DVDs into beautiful garden decorations.
  

All materials will be provided.  
The class will also include information on conservation and animal issues.  

Registration is required.  
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 Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Learn to make crafts from recyclables at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled another Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse Craft Class at 6:30 p.m. March 21.

Ansonia Animal Control Officer Jeanie Roslonowski returns to the Library to show participants ages 18 and over what they can do with old greeting cards and tongue depressors.  

The class also will include information on conservation and animal issues.  

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.

Workshop at Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby to teach reusing plastic bags

DERBY - The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection today announced a hands-on workshop using plarn, a plastic yarn made from cutting up plastic bags. 
The workshop, led by Eileen Selling and Linda Joyce, will be held from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 15 at Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave. 
Selling and Joyce lead needlecraft workshops and classes for the Derby Neck Library Needlers and Derby Senior Center.  
Based on skill levels, the presenters will lead both experienced and beginner participants in making either a plastic mat, a coaster or a bag. 
Participants will learn proper cutting techniques to make plarn for this activity.  
All ages are invited to take part in this workshop designed to help reduce waste by recycling resources into useful items. 
Participants will enjoy an afternoon learning a new skill or expanding on existing abilities with new materials. The workshop is offered free of charge (donations accepted) - please bring plastic bags to practice making plarn and a size K crochet hook or a pair of size 10 knitting needles. There will be needles and hooks available if you do not have your own sets. Registration is required to make sure there are enough supplies on hand.  
For further information, directions, or to register, call 203-734-2513 or email donna.kingston@ct.gov.

This is a press release from DEEP.

Repurpose items to create Christmas gifts at Derby Public Library class

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled another Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse craft class at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25.

Ansonia Animal Control Officer Jeanie Roslonowski returns to the Library to show participants ages 18 and over how to turn recyclable items into

Christmas gifts.  
The class also will include information on conservation and animal issues.

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.

Learn to repurpose items at Derby Public Library class

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled another Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse Craft Class at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13.

Ansonia Animal Control Officer Jeanie Roslonowski returns with ideas on what to do with all those “handful” of food 

items left at the bottom of bags and boxes in your kitchen.  

The class also will include information on conservation and animal issues.  

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.

Recycle craft class slated at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled another Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse Craft class at 6:30 p.m. July 12.

Ansonia Animal Control OfficerJeanie Roslonowski 

returns to the Library to show participants how to make drink coasters and hot plate trivets from bottle caps. The class is for participants 18 and over.

The class also will include information on conservation and animal issues.

Registration is required.  

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


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

Learn to make a craft with recycled items at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled another Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse Craft Class at 6:30 p.m. June 7.

Ansonia Animal Control Officer Jeanie Roslonowski returns to the Library to show participants, ages 18 and over, how to make Memory Vines using old cards, photos, magazines, and twine.

The class will also include information on conservation and animal issues.
Registration is required.  

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 Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.      

Recycle, repurpose, reuse class, Tech Time slated at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled a Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse Craft Class at 6:30 p.m. May 17.

Ansonia Animal Control Officer Jeanie Roslonowski returns  to show participants, ages 18 and over, how to make worry beads.

These beads have several uses in Greek culture, including providing relaxation, guarding against bad luck, and helping to stop a bad habit.

All materials will be provided. The class will also include information on conservation and animal issues.

Registration is required.  

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

Tech Time

The Library offers monthly Tech Time sessions.  
Every third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and every third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. a staff member will be on hand to answer all your tech-related questions and concerns.

The May dates also will include a demonstration of the Library's recently purchased 3-D printer.

Whether you are having trouble downloading e-books, searching databases, completing on-line job applications, 

scanning/sending documents and photos, etc., your problems will be addressed.

The next sessions will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 18, and at 10 a.m. May 19.

No registration is needed.  

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 Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Ansonia Animal Shelter to host fundraiser at ARMS building

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Animal Shelter will host an Earth Day, Gardening in Containers fundraiser from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 30 at the ARMS Building on West Main Street.  

ARMS building
(Photo from City of Ansonia website)

Marie Androski, a horticulturist and former landscape designer, will be guest speaker.  

Bring a recycled container, such as a tin can, to make your own garden.  
The cost for this event is $5. Please register by April 25.  

To register or for more information call the Ansonia Animal Shelter, 203-410-7716.

Derby Public Library's teen program to teach spring planter making

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to Teen Maker Space from 4-5 p.m. April 21, to fabricate spring planters for the new growing season. 

All recycled materials and seeds are provided. 

Light refreshments will be available. Registration is requested. 

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, Derby Public Library.