Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Taste the Book program for children slated at Derby Public Library


 

📖🥒 Taste the Book Series: Where every story comes to life with a book, a craft, and a delicious tasting experience! ðŸ¥’📖

Join us for an Earth Day story time featuring The Planet in a Pickle Jar by Martin Stanev, and discover how Grandma has been preserving all the important things on our planet. 
Then, create your own "planet in a pickle jar" using recycled water bottles, glitter, and more. Enjoy a tasty pickle sampling while you read, create, and play. It’s the perfect blend of stories, crafts, and pickled treats!

Read it, Make it, Taste it - Taste the Book and experience the story in every way!

Recommended for ages 3-10, but all are welcome!
Registration required. Inform us of any allergies and/or dietary restrictions upon registering.
Please register each child separately so we know how many friends to expect!

https://derbypubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendars?cid=21324...


The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

Valley YMCA in Ansonia to hold Healthy Kids Day April 18


Shared from the Valley YMCA Facebook page.
 

Derby Neck Library to present movie matinee for kids Thursday



Treat the family to a movie theater experience without losing all of your coins!
We've got the big screen and speakers, popcorn, candy, and drinks, all free of charge.

We'll be showing The Super Mario Bros. Movie, rated PG. We hope to see you there!


Derby Neck Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby. 

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Wingo NIght in Shelton to support micro-grant for women-owned businesses



WIN Council WINGO Night

May 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Courtyard by Marriott, 780 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton.

Get ready for a night where "B-12" isn't just a vitamin—it’s your ticket to supporting local entrepreneurs!

The WIN Council is hosting an upbeat, high-energy Wingo Night - a fun twist on Bingo - to fuel their annual Micro-Grant for women-owned businesses in the Valley.

While the cause focuses on empowering women, this party is open to everyone (21+)! Whether you're a bingo pro or a first-timer, come enjoy a lively atmosphere packed with delicious food, exciting prizes, and a cash bar to keep the good vibes flowing.


'Turnback Tuesday' features advertisement for Sterling Piano Co.



Turnback Tuesday remembers the Sterling Piano Co. 
This beautiful card is but a sample of what they used for images in their advertising. This image reminds us of spring, with a beautiful young lady holding flowers.

They used series of images like birds, children holding instruments and Aesop Fables to name a few. 
These cards would then be printed on with the name of the business selling the pianos in their shop.

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

Derby Public Library to host cooking class for kids Wednesday


Derby Public Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.
 

Great Hill UMC in Seymour to hold baked potato fundraiser Saturday


 

The church is at 225 Great Hill Road in Seymour.