Naugatuck Valley Health District: No COVID-19 associated deaths

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

Today's moon is in waxing gibbous phase with 74 percent illumination. Full moon is July 5.

Derby High School to offer free sports physicals

'Turnback Tuesday' highlights Bank Street in E. Derby

Turnback Tuesday visits Bank Street in East Derby this week. 
The house on the right is #31 (the original Derby Bank in 1809) and the one on the left is #34. If you look closely you can see many features of the day when this photo was taken. 
For example, a hitching post, stepping stone for a carriage, shutters on windows. Also this photo looks like it was taken in the spring. Not much in the way of leaves on the trees. 
The more you look at a photo, the more the story comes out. 
The five homes you see in the forefront are still standing today.


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

Shelton Library System to host Animal Crossing program for teens

Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page:

"Teens 13 and older can join Miss Jessica [from 2-2:30 p.m. Thursday] on the Nintendo Switch to play Animal Crossing.
***Teens must have their own Nintendo Switch, a copy of the game Animal Crossing, and Internet access on the Switch to participate.***

"Patrons must register with an email address and Animal Crossing username to receive a Zoom meeting ID and password where the program will begin.
"Once patrons have checked into the Zoom meeting, Miss Jessica will begin the Animal Crossing part of the program with the teens that have registered.

"Teens can travel virtually to Miss Jessica's Animal Crossing island to share items, recipes, flowers, and more with one another! Program will run 15-30 minutes."

Registration link: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=414799&PK=

Virtual Teen Maker Space slated at Derby Public Library

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to a virtual Teen Maker Space at 3 p.m. July 9.

The Whitney Water Center’s science educator Lisa DeFrancesco will explain and demonstrate the concept of Surface Tension.

Registration for this online Zoom gathering is accessible on the Events Calendar of the library’s webpage at www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

Make-Ahead Breakfasts

On July 23 from 3-4 p.m., the Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to a virtual Teen Maker Space where attendees will learn about the convenience and time saving aspects of Make-Ahead Breakfasts. 

This event will address the challenges to preparing breakfasts on the go, look at food preparation to save time, and discover more ideas for morning meals. 

Certified dietitian Siddhi Sheth will discuss tips for making balanced breakfasts, as well as demonstrate a few items for members to prepare on their own. 

To register and receive a materials list for this online Zoom gathering, visit the Events Calendar of the library’s webpage at www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

Both programs are part of the DPL Teen Summer Club - Imagine Your Story! 

For more information call 203-736-1482.

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