Derby Neck Library to host Tales and Trails at Osborne Homestead Museum

DERBY - For this week's Tales and Trails, meet in front of the Osborne Homestead Museum at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The museum is at 500 Hawthorne Ave.

After reading a caterpillar transformation story, we'll be walking the gardens and looking for butterflies! There is a chance of light rain, so dress appropriately.

Tales and Trails is an all-ages program for light hiking and enjoying the outdoors. We hope to see you there!

Shared from the Derby Neck Library Facebook page.

From the photo archives: Looking at the sky

 Sunset on this date in 2023.

Derby Neck Library to hold Dungeons & Dragons session Thursday

DERBY - Join us [at Derby Neck Library] for the rescheduled session of "How to DND: Character Creation" from 3-4 p.m.Thursday, July 10.

Dive into the exciting world of Dungeons & Dragons and learn how to create your unique character.

Whether you're new to the game or just need help making a character, this session is for you!

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Children ages 5-11 invited to LEGO-building program at Derby Public Library

 

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to host talk on witch trials in CT

SHELTON - Join us [at Plumb Memorial Library] for a discussion on the Connecticut witch trials with historian Jason Scappaticci at  6 p.m. July 29.

There are few people who know that witch trials even took place outside of Salem. However, Connecticut led the way in the prosecution and execution of witches almost 50 years before the Salem Witch Trials began.

The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

'Turnback Tuesday' features components of upright acoustic piano

Turnback Tuesday gives you a look at one of the components in an upright acoustic piano.

This part is called a bridle strap or bridle tape. They are small fabric straps with a leather end, its function is to aid in the movement of other action parts.

Another interesting item in the Library's collection.

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