St. Mary's Church Hispanic Choir to perform Monday at Derby Public Library

Christmas Carols & Songs of the Three Kings (in Spanish)

Monday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m.

Please register at 203-736-1482 or dplreference@biblio.org

Join us for this very unique program as Hispanic Choir “Magnificat” from St Mary’s Church, Our Lady Queen of the Apostles - led by Director Raul Chico - treat attendees to carols and songs of the Three Kings in Spanish. Learn about the history of the group and the songs’ meanings during this 30-minute performance.

Villancicos y canciones de los Reyes Magos en Español

Lunes 6 de enero de 2024 a las 19 horas

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Coro Hispano “Magnificat” de la iglesia Santa Maria, Parroquia Nuestra Señora Reina de los Apóstoles - Raúl Chico, Director. Acompáñenos a escuchar villancicos y canciones de los Reyes Magos en español. Conozca la historia del grupo y el significado de las canciones durante esta actuación de 30 minutos.

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Klarides-Ditria posts new state laws effective Jan. 1

Friends and neighbors, I just wanted you to know that several new laws took effect on January 1st that could have an impact on you, your business, or our community. I have highlighted some of them below. An expanded list, along with summaries, can be accessed here. A summary of some new laws include: COERCED DEBT I supported this bill, which seeks to end control tactics used by abusers to keep victims of domestic violence tied to them. I hope this legislation will help victims gain financial security for their long-term safety by providing them with critical consumer protections. ELECTION SECURITY AND TRANSPARENCY Portions of this legislation take effect in the new year, specifically a provision about absentee ballots. One requires a clear and conspicuous notation of the year for which an absentee ballot application’s use is authorized. Also in the new year, the Secretary of the State may annually authorize a search of voter registration records to identify electors registered in more than one town or more than once in the same town. That list may be compiled and transmitted to the registrars in those towns. STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE Portions of this bill took effect over the summer, but the rest becomes active in the new year. This bill expands the student loan payment tax credit for qualified employers that make eligible student loan payments on a qualified employee’s behalf, not just on loans the Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) issued. It also establishes requirements an employer must follow when filing for a credit refund or exchange with the Department of Revenue Services (DRS).

Sincerely,

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Library's local history room

This week’s “Turnback Tuesday” features the Local History Room at Derby Public Library. 

It was originally called the Children’s Room back when the Library was dedicated in memory of Harcourt Wood in 1902. 

Children spent hours exploring the world of books here. The long table with built-in lights remains, albeit electrified for easier reading.

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

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

 Good morning! Better late than never. 

 Have a great second day of the year.