'Turnback Tuesday' highlights history of Derby Public Library

Turnback Tuesday is highlighting the Harcourt Wood Memorial Library/Derby Public Library.

The upcoming month of April is “Passport to CT Libraries.” 
This is a state-wide event that invites everyone to visit as many CT libraries as possible during the month. 

Yes, there will be prizes awarded for the person who visits the most libraries, but more importantly, you get to see some of the most historic and beautiful buildings in our state.

Derby Public Library was built/started in 1901 with the generous donation from the Wood family. Dedicated in December 1902, DPL opened to the public in February 1903. 

This library has stood the test of time the past 124 years, offering not only books but education, entertainment, technology and a quiet place to rest and relax.

Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week. 

Derby Historical Society newsletter features Blizzard of 1888, upcoming events

David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia.

ANSONIA - Derby Historical Society's latest newsletter previews events in March and April and features interesting articles about the Blizzard of 1888. 

Read all about it here.

The historical society is headquartered at 37 Elm St., Ansonia.

From the photo archives: Feathered friend in forsythia

 Striking a pose on a bare forsythia branch on this date in 2022. 

St. Joseph Church in Shelton to host Lenten speaker Tuesday

 

CT Foodshare to visit St. Mary's Church Tuesday in Derby

DERBY - The CT Foodshare truck will return to St. Mary’s Church parking lot Tuesday, March 10 from 2:15-3 p.m. (NO SNOWSTORM THIS TIME!!) 

Tickets will be distributed at 2 p.m. No place-holding with bags and carts. No income limits, no questions asked - just bring a bag to receive some food. Next visit will be March 24.

The church is at 212 Elizabeth St.

Shelton Historical Society to host program on preserving heirlooms

SHELTON -Join Shelton History Center staff as they share tips and tricks for how to best save your family heirlooms. 

Learn how to store important items like linens, photo albums, and more to help them last for years to come.

The program will be held at 1 p.m. March 21 at Huntington Congregational Church.

Shared from a Facebook event page.

Easter Bunny to visit East End Hose Co. 3 firehouse in Derby