Monday, August 14, 2023

The Children's Room at the Ansonia Library to hold story time Friday


 The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St., Ansonia. 

Tweens can eat pizza while creating art at Ansonia Library program

 

Derby Neck Library hosts Video Game Club on Tuesdays


DERBY - Youth can join us Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. for the Derby Neck Library’s Video Game Club! 

Playing a host of multiplayer games on the library’s game systems (Xbox Series S, Playstation 4, Switch, Dreamcast, etc.), players will be able to experience fun yet competitive play.

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave. 


This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Story time slated in Shelton for kids who are entering kindergarten


SHELTON - Do you know a kid that will be starting kindergarten this year? We at Huntington Branch Library have a program JUST for THEM!

Ready for Kindergarten Story Time with Captain Killian!
This special program is meant especially for children that will be starting kindergarten this fall! Join Captain Killian as he reads "Pirates Don't Go To Kindergarten" by Lisa Robinson, gives each child their pirate name, and teaches them a sea shanty!

***This program is meant for children entering kindergarten only; please do not register if this does not apply to your child. Caregivers must remain with children for the duration of the program. ***

The Library is at 41 Church St.


Shared from the Huntington Branch Library Kids and Teens Facebook page.


First United Methodist Church in Ansonia to show Mario Bros. movie Saturday



ANSONIA - Come join us at First United Methodist Church for S'mores and glow sticks, starting at 8:30 p.m. Saturday.
At 9 p.m. The Super Mario Bros 2023 movie will begin. Admission is free.
Bring your family and friends and don't forget lawn chairs or a blanket
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First United Methodist Church is at 47 Franklin St.



Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky




... while floating along Lake Housatonic on a beautiful afternoon last week. 
The weather was great, and the company was even better! The top photos were from around noontime and the ones below are from about five hours later. 







A big thank you goes to our friends who hosted a relaxing and memorable afternoon! 


Create art out of recycled books at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton


SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library will host a  crafting class with Vanessa Fasanella at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
We'll be recycling discarded books and turning them into a scrapbook, travel memento, or photo album. 
When we cut, paint, and decorate, and add photo corners and headings, we will transform a book into a personal work of art. 
Join us to repurpose library discards and hardcovers.
The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

Registration required. Register online or call (203) 924-1580.



This is shared from Shelton Library System website.   


Get crafty at Derby Public Library program


DERBY - Get Crafty at Derby Public Library (Ages 18+) on Aug. 23.
Easy, but awesome crafting programs are led by craft expert Lisa Lupa.
The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

Register using the following link (Program is from 6-7:30 p.m.)

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.


Sheba Chapter #1 in Ansonia slates school supply giveaway


 

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton offers tai chi for adults on Wednesdays


SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library is offering Tai Chi workshops for adults. 
They are held on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. in the Library’s Meeting Room. 
The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

The class will be taught by Debbie Wooley, a certified instructor with the Health Institute has been practicing Tai Chi for the past 10 years and been teaching it for five years.
Debbie will be teaching the Tai Chi for Arthritis method which uses the Sun style. Each class will begin and end each class with a series of warm up and cool down exercises. 

There is no prerequisite to participate in this class. No equipment is necessary and participants may do this seated if they feel more comfortable.

The program is free and open to the public.

This is shared from the Library's website.

Rochelle to meet with constituents Friday at Valley Diner in Derby


 

Derby Neck Library to host Sit and Social Snack Time



DERBY - Parents with little ones are invited to join us at Derby Neck Library after our morning program for snack time in our Community Room! 
We’ll have an activity and guest speaker on a variety of topics, followed by a period of free play and socialization. 
Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Come learn alongside other parents and give your child (and yourself) a chance to socialize with others!

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's website.