'Turnback Tuesday' features view overlooking Derby, Shelton

Turnback Tuesday has a view overlooking Derby and Shelton from Derby Hill. The image faces west, with the Naugatuck and Housatonic Rivers both visible.

To the extreme right of the image, you can see what is now the Route 34 bridge going over the Naugatuck River. Next to that, marked with the green arrow, is St. Michael's Church. The home with the blue arrow is believed to be 68 Bank St., and the house with the red arrow is 69 Bank St.

The flat-topped building on the left is believed to have been where 57 Derby Ave. is now.

This image was taken sometime between 1907 and 1914 because St. Michael's Church was completed in 1907 and the school and rectory were not built until 1914.

Any confirmation of the information provided would be appreciated.

Photo is courtesy of the Berman Family.

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

Beacon Falls Public Library to host presentation on bobcats at senior center

BEACON FALLS - Learn how to coexist with our neighbor the bobcat in a presentation at Beacon Falls Senior Center, 57 N. Main St.

 Local wildlife expert Paul Colburn will join us with this informative talk and answer your questions about wild cats.

Call Beacon Falls Public Library to RSVP at 203-729-1441 or register on Eventbrite.

This presentation focuses on the history of bobcats in Connecticut, an overview of bobcat habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and current research efforts. 

Bobcat artifacts are shared with the audience. Mountain lions are discussed.

Colburn is a 2015 graduate of the Connecticut Master Wildlife Conservationist Program and a certified Master Wildlife Conservationist. 

The MWCP is a Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection adult education program that trains volunteers in the fields of wildlife management, natural history and interpretation. Colburn is a dedicated advocate for wildlife and is passionate about sharing his knowledge with others. 

He is particularly focused on teaching the basics of living responsibly with wildlife. He has provided hundreds of wildlife presentations for a wide variety of public and private organizations in all corners of the state. 

He is a graduate of Wesleyan University and served honorably in the United States Army.

This is shared from the Beacon Falls Public Library Facebook page.

Shelton Libraries Junior Friends to collect clothing at Plumb Memorial Library

 

This is shared from Teens at Plumb Library Facebook page.

Derby Public Library to host discussion of 'Lessons in Chemistry'

January Book Discussion: "Lessons in Chemistry"
Jan. 25, 1-2 p.m.
Please register at https://bit.ly/47wBeNA

Laugh-out-loud funny, shrewdly observant, and studded with a dazzling cast of supporting characters, "Lessons in Chemistry" is as original and vibrant as its protagonist. 

A gifted research chemist, absurdly self-assured and immune to social convention in 1960s California whose career takes a detour when she becomes the unlikely star of a beloved TV cooking show. 

Now streaming on APPLE TV+ SERIES.

Multiple copies of the book will be available at the main circulation desk.

This is shared from Derby Public Library's Facebook page.

St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Shop in Derby closed today, to reopen Wednesday

DERBY - We [at St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Shop and Food Bank] are closed today!

What a great opportunity to clean the nest and gather household items and clothing you no longer need! We'll be open our normal hours Wednesday 9:30-2:30 to receive donations.

**All those with food appointments for today will be contacted tomorrow to reschedule!**

The shop is located at 237 Roosevelt Drive.

This is shared from the organization's Facebook page.

Rochelle to meet with constituents Friday at Valley Diner in Derby