Derby Public Library to start reading club in January

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites you to start off the New Year right by joining its Winter Reading Club, "Snow" Bound for Books.  


This reading club for adults ages 18 and over will begin Jan. 4 and run through March 4.

As participants read books of their choice, they will be asked to anonymously complete a very brief written questionnaire to share with fellow readers.

Readers will have the option of doing this either online by 

using the LitKeeper software, or the traditional written way.  All reviews will be posted and shared. 

Readers will receive a participation prize upon submitting their first review.

Weekly raffles will be held for all readers sharing for each

particular week.  
A “spring thaw” celebration for all club members will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 7.

All attendees will have a chance to win a grand prize raffle.

You can register in person at the adult circulation desk or by phone.  

For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., or call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 


This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Ansonia tree lighting slideshow shared

My husband, Ralph, Ansonia Cultural Commission chairman, created this slideshow with photos taken by yours truly and Darlene Zawisza, who takes care of the City of Ansonia's website and Facebook page. The annual tree lighting was last Friday night.

Here's the link:


https://youtu.be/5wlHd89SlSg


Enjoy!

Derby artist teaches step-by-step watercolor class at library

20 enjoy learning to paint winter scene

Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo offered a free class in watercolor techniques Monday night at Derby Public Library. 

I've taken the class in the past so I can attest it's fun and definitely educational!

DiCarlo simplifies the subject matter by showing students that what they are about to paint is made up of several simple shapes.

This is DiCarlo's watercolor painting that the class used as a model.


These photos are posted in the order they were taken.

Below are a few of the paintings created that night.

As you can see, everyone has his or her own style. I think they did a great job! Using water colors can be a challenge.

DiCarlo will teach another class at the library in January at a time and date to be announced.