Derby Public Library offers variety of resources for teens

DERBY - With libraries across the country celebrating "Teen-Tober" this month and with school back in full swing, just a reminder to our YA/Teens that Derby Public Library has a plethora of helpful resources for your academic and real-world aspirations:

They include online databases/apps such as:

- LearningExpress Library™ - for improved proficiency in math, science, technology and social studies; for SAT prep; to expand computer & workplace skills

- College Droid for students interested in pursuing academics after high school

- Teen Book Cloud - an online collection of e-books, enhanced novels, graphic novels, videos and audio books with an amazing range of content for all reading levels.

- Mango(R) - to prepare teens for realistic conversations and communication in over 70 world languages.

Plus, our on-site Teen Zone is replete with YA fiction and non-fiction books, dedicated PCs, free Wi-Fi, and mobile device workstations.

And, of course, there are always our ongoing Game Times and Advisory Board Meetings to help teens decompress and have a say in what programs they'd like to see held at DPL.

So feel free to stop by or give our YA/Teen Librarian, Tony DeLos, a call at (203) 736-1482 or email us at dplreference@biblio.org to take full advantage of everything DPL has to offer for Young Adults.

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Tickets still available to support Salvation Army's Red Kettle Kick-off Breakfast

As a longtime member of the Greater Valley Salvation Army Advisory Board in Ansonia I've witnessed the great work the Salvation Army continues to do in our community. 

Please consider purchasing a ticket for $35 and joining us at our Red Kettle Kick-Off Breakfast on Nov. 14.

Greater Valley Salvation Army to kick off red kettle season at breakfast in Shelton

 

Teens invited to advisory board meeting at Derby Public Library

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all young adults 12-17 to a Teen Advisory Board meeting at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 27. Attendees are encouraged to voice their ideas for improving and expanding young adult library services and teen

programming. 

Focus will include participant input that contributes to the library fulfilling its mission of quality-of-life enhancements in: knowledge; entertainment; and citizenship. 

For more information stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

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

Salvation Army's Camp CONNRI in Ashford taking registration for summer fun

ANSONIA - As a Salvation Army Advisory Board member I'm spreading the word about Camp CONNRI, situated on 272 acres in Ashford, CT.

The faith-based camp is for ages 7-12.

For information about sending your child to Camp CONNRI contact Capt. Cheryl McCollum at the Ansonia Corps, 26 Lester St., 203-736-0707.

Salvation Army Greater Valley recognizes volunteers with Ansonia Armory luncheon

Capt. Cheryl McCollum

ANSONIA - As a Salvation Army Advisory Board member I was honored to be a part of a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Friday at the Ansonia Armory. 

Capt. Cheryl McCollum deserves plaudits for organizing the upbeat event. It was held to recognize volunteers in the food pantry, bell ringers who stand next to the iconic red kettles to collect funds during holiday season, and many more.

McCollum presented certificates of appreciation to them as well as to community partners such as several supermarkets that regularly donate food to the pantry.

McCollum presents certificate of appreciation to Gregory Gatison, who accepted it for the James H. Wilkins Lodge of Ansonia.

Our Advisory Board has four members and McCollum emphasized she is always seeking individuals willing to serve on the board. Please consider doing so!

The Salvation Army Greater Valley Corps is located at 26 Lester St. 

For information, call 203-736-0707. 

Derby Public Library to host Teen Summer Club via Zoom

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to this season’s virtual Teen Summer Club, Tails & Tales! 

Interested patrons should sign up at the library’s Calendar of Events, with registration opening June 14 and club programming starting June 23. 

Club members will gather via Zoom with meeting links to be emailed after registration for each event. 

The eight-week summer club will include Maker Space Grab-n-Go activities, as well as Teen Advisory Board meetings, Game Nights, Classic Graphic Novel read-n-shows, Audiobook SYNC chats, and member reviews of books, articles, and websites. 

Active participants will earn credits toward weekly prizes. 

For more information call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

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

Derby Public Library slates Teen Advisory Board meetings in January

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to a Virtual Teen Advisory Board Meeting from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 6 and 20.

Attendees are encouraged to voice their ideas for improving and expanding young adult library services and teen programming. 

Focus will include participant input that contributes to the library fulfilling its mission of quality-of-life enhancements in: knowledge; entertainment; and citizenship. Zoom access link will be provided via email three days prior to meeting date. 

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

For more information call 203-736-1482.

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

Salvation Army in Ansonia provides for Valley needy

Last Friday I posted a photo of workers at the Salvation Army headquarters at 26 Lester St., Ansonia praying before a food distribution. 

My husband and I are Advisory Board members and we're working to give the community a better understanding of what the Salvation Army does for needy residents of the Valley.

Here is a collection photos from Friday morning, when 33 clients were served in 45 minutes during a well-organized distribution.

Volunteers Brenda Tennyson, left, and Danielle Welch unload a Salvation Army vehicle filled with food donated from area stores.

Danielle Welch arranges pastries for distribution.

Friday is bread and pastry distribution day, but donations last week also included yogurt, cheese, milk, meat, juice, and fresh produce. 

A client who agreed to be photographed selects food.