Derby Public Library slates Virtual Family Bingo Night

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites family members of all ages to a Virtual Family Bingo Night at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22. 

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

Households will be contacted to coordinate game materials pickup. 

For more information call 203-736-1482. 

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

Naugatuck Valley Health District offers disposal pouches for unwanted meds

SEYMOUR - The Naugatuck Valley Health District shared the following post on Monday, International Overdose Awareness Day:

"If you have unused or unwanted medication, please call NVHD at 203-881-3255 x100 to request a free Deterra safe medication disposal pouch be mailed to your house.

"They are easy to use and make it safe to dispose of unwanted pills, liquid and/or medicated patches at home!" 

Derby Police seek info on shooting of male, 17, near athletic complex

DERBY - Derby Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning, according to a post on the department's Facebook page.

At approximately 1 a.m., police were called to the area of Chatfield Street near the new Ryan sports complex on a report of several gunshots. Police later located a 17 year-old juvenile who was shot several times and was walking near Griffin Hospital.

The male was transferred to Yale New Haven Hospital and is in stable condition.

Anyone with any information is asked to please contact the Derby Police Department at 203-735-7811. All calls may remain confidential.

Shelton Library System to offer Story Explorers in September via Zoom

Story Explorers via Zoom

Tuesdays and Wednesdays in September

SHELTON - Kids can join Miss Jessica as she reads a story from the Huntington Branch Library's collection.

Attendees must register with an email address to receive a Zoom meeting ID and password.

Register today: http://engagedpatrons.org/events.cfm?siteid=2661

Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook event page.