DERBY - Derby Public Library to host February Book Discussion: "West with Giraffes" by Lynda Rutledge fromt 1-2 p.m. Thursday.
The book is an emotional, rousing novel inspired by the incredible true story of two giraffes who made headlines and won the hearts of Depression-era America.
The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.
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Supplies will be provided by the library. Caregivers will be expected to assist their child in this program.
Registration required for children only.
Register online: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=516970&PK= or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.
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W.E. Bassett Co. started in 1939 on Francis Street in Derby. After WWII, the company developed into a successful manicure manufacturing business. They moved to a new location on Roosevelt Drive in 1952, then added a new plant in Shelton in 1978.
This image of the employees at the picnic was taken sometime between 1958 -1961. The person indicated with the yellow circle is Henry W. Bassett of the Bassett family.
The Library is looking to have more of the people in this image identified. Please let us know if you can name someone.
This image is a recent donation to the Library from the photographer John Caporale.
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
My Sister's Place Thrift Store and Donation Center is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia.
All purchases support BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.
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