'Turnback Tuesday' features downtown Derby restaurant

Turnback Tuesday is hoping a mystery has been solved. The restaurant Jack’s Quick Lunch, 311 Main St., Derby, was located next to the Home Trust Co. at 293 Main St.

The Home Trust building was built in 1901 and the fact that this postcard was produced sometime between 1907 and 1915 narrows down the search.

Going through city directories numerous times has finally come up with a possibility. There was a restaurant located at 311 Main St. owned by John McKiernan (Jack) in 1907. No other restaurants have been listed at this address.

John lived at 462 Howe Ave., Shelton, which is located directly across the street from the Derby-Shelton Bridge, making it a quick walk to work.

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

Ansonia Nature Center to celebrate Groundhog Day

ANSONIA - Groundhog Day is coming up! 

Come to the Nature Center at 2 p.m. Feb. 4 to explore a groundhog’s natural habitat while you learn about this quirky American folk holiday. 

Watch a shadow puppet show by Ranger Evelyn, then craft your own puppets to take home. 

Please register in advance at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org

For all ages – limited space available. FEE: $3 materials.

The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.

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The Children's Room at the Ansonia Library schedules story times

Register:

Infants here: https://forms.gle/YUhiP7eDwTSLCBdV9

Toddlers here: https://forms.gle/rVCRajz8esjua9bu5

PreK here:https://forms.gle/J6cakeyhuZGZtHTr8

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

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Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

  ... at 8:10 a.m. and seeing a sliver of sun. 

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to host graphic novel book club

Plumb’s Graphic Novel Book Club

Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8

5:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 31

SHELTON - Pick up the monthly graphic novel once your middle schooler has registered at Plumb Memorial Library and read it at home.

On the book club night, bring your copy of the pre-read book, and your own bagged dinner for a book discussion. Book activities and snacks will be provided by the library.

Caregivers must remain at Plumb Memorial Library while your child attends the book club.

Book: Nat Enough by Maria Scrivan. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at Plumb.

The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

Register online: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=482146&PK=

or call 203-924-1580.

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Derby Neck Library offers children's art sessions on alternate Tuesdays

DERBY - Derby Neck Library will host Littles' Art Studio at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, Jan. 24.

The sessions are held on alternate Tuesdays - bring your little one in-person for some artistic exploration of various art mediums! 

One session will feature finger painting, while another will have stamps, and then another will have chalk. 

Your child will get to experiment with all sorts of artwork, bringing out their little Picasso (and maybe a bit of yours, too)!

And the best part is, we clean up the mess.

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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby posts sale, seeks donations

DERBY - Come visit us for the cozy and leave with some great deals and a refreshed closet!

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop is located at 237 Roosevelt Drive. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Donations are welcome! Drive around back for thrift or food donations. Use our blue donation bin for soft bagged items when we are closed.

Please call with any questions at 203-734-7577.

(Sale excludes exercise, yoga, sweats, and jeans. Also new and red ticket).

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