Seymour Public Library to host Zoom program on 1964 World's Fair

SEYMOUR - Suzanne Garvey is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting hosted by Seymour Public Library.

Topic: '64/65 New York World’s Fair -  Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85238026859?pwd=U0lwMlRadnVvenk5dE9IT3hWWG1xUT09 Meeting ID: 852 3802 6859 

Passcode: Fair

This is shared from the Library's Facebook event page.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 

The clouds have been beautiful in recent days. 

Rochelle offers information on SNAP replacement benefits after tropical storm

 

Did your food spoil during the power outage resulting from Tropical Storm Isaias? There's assistance available.

If you are a SNAP recipient who lost power in the storm and your food has spoiled, you can request replacement benefits. Call the Department of Social Services Benefit Center at 1-855-626-6632 or complete and mail in the request forms, linked below, before Sept. 3, 2020.  Request for Replacement SNAP Benefits W-1225 Request for Replacement SNAP Benefits (in Spanish) W-1225S Proof of Food Loss W-1226 Proof of Food Loss (in Spanish) W-1226SIf you are not a SNAP recipient, there are options in our community to help you if you need support replacing spoiled food. Valley Community Gardens: Visit valleyunitedway.org/grow-your-own for a list of community gardens in our area Food pantries: Click here for a list of food pantries in our region, or visit 211ct.org/foodpantries or call 2-1-1 (option 3) TEAM, Inc: TEAM, Inc. can help connect you to food, diapers, medical transportation, housing assistance, and other basic needs. Visit www.teaminc.org, email info2@teaminc.org or call 203-736-5420

This is shared from a press release from Rochelle's office.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

The moon today is in waxing crescent phase, 25 percent illumination.

Derby Public Library slates AAA program on Zoom to help parents of teen drivers

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites parents of student drivers to a free AAA Virtual Educational Program at 7 p.m. Sept. 14.

The presentation will show parents how to help their teen drivers avoid common new-driver mistakes. 

Zoom access link will be provided via email three days prior to meeting date. 

Sign up at the library’s Events Calendar at 
www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

For more information call 203-736-1482.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

'Turnback Tuesday' memory features Housatonic Dam collapse in 1891

Sharing from a Facebook memory from this date in 2016:

This “Turnback Tuesday” photo was taken in 1891, just after the Housatonic Dam collapse on January 22 of that year. 

Due to faulty construction, a buildup of ice combined with a heavy freshet washed away approximately 250 feet of the dam. 

This photo was taken on the Derby side of the river, most likely along Roosevelt Drive.

Derby Public Library staff continues to share local history information and photos each week! 

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

The moon today is in waxing gibbous phase, 16 percent illumination.