Seymour Public Library to host 'Learning about Money' for adults Saturday

SEYMOUR -The Seymour Future Business Leaders of America will present a free program from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 at Seymour Public Library called "Learning About Money" ! 

If you have questions about the event email seymourfblacs@gmail.com or call 203-888-3903.

The Library is at 46 Church St. 

Shared from a Facebook event page.

Ansonia Library offers events for adults in February

 

PoundFit

Ruben Wind: Survival & Hope

Not Your Grandma's Craft Night Stories Preserved, Stories Reclaimed

Adult Craft Night: Shamrocks

Breakfast Club

Register for Hoopla HERE!

Morbid Curiosity Book Club to meet Thursday at Derby Neck Libirary

DERBY - The Morbid Curiosity Book Club will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at Derby Neck Library.

An adults-only book club reading into true crime, cults, conspiracies, mortuary science, and more!

The club meets on the last Thursday of the month. The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

Shared from the Library's calendar.

Seymour Recreation basketball league to start Sept. 22 at middle school

 

Adults invited to join Winter Reading Club at Derby Public Library

 

Valley TOPSoccer to host Kickoff Festival in Seymour

FREE PROGRAM - Ansonia and Seymour Soccer programs have partnered up to offer TOPSoccer in the Valley!

US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer is a recreational sports program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities offered only through local US Youth Soccer-affiliated soccer clubs.

TOPSoccer provides people with diverse abilities an opportunity to play soccer in a structured environment that is safe, fun, supportive, and inclusive.

Soccer cleats and shin guards recommended but sneakers are okay too. Balls will be provided, please bring water to drink.

Kickoff Festival is Sunday, Sept. 29 at Seymour Middle School soccer field

Register at ansoniasoccer.org

This is shared from the Ansonia Soccer Club Facebook page.

Derby Public Library posts August newsletter

 

Derby Neck Library seeks sewing machine donation for adult makerspace

 

Learn to make movies on Wednesdays at Derby Neck Library

DERBY - We make movies! Are you interested in taking your first steps as an actor, writer, director, or editor?

Are you an experienced filmmaker looking for fellow artists to help bring your next vision to the screen? Do you just want to have fun and express your creativity with fellow movie-lovers?

Then this group at Derby Neck Library is for you!

Adults and teens welcome.

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Huntington Branch Library to host DIY Spa Night fun

Everyone deserves to be pampered! Ages 12 and up (including adults) are invited to join us for an evening of making bath bombs and lip scrubs. Materials and in-person instructions will be provided. 

We will be making a basic bath bomb; however, if you would like to personalize yours, please feel free to bring pressed flower petals or other added surprises.

Registration is required. Children under the age of 18 MUST have an accompanying adult registered with them.

Register online: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=485932&PK=
or call 203-926-0111.

We will be using a list of ingredients including Epson Salt, Citric Acid, Coconut Oil, Essential Oils, and Food Coloring. We will not be able to accommodate for allergies; please keep this in mind when registering.

Huntington Branch Library is at 41 Church St.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to offer Tai Chi workshops for adults

SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library will offer a special four-week series of Tai Chi workshops for adults starting Aug. 3 at 9 a.m. It will be held in the Library's Main Reading Room upstairs. The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

The class will be taught by Debbie Wooley, a certified instructor with the Health Institute who 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. Registration is required and can be done by calling the Adult Department at Plumb Memorial Public Library at 203-924-1580, ext. 2 or by registering at http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=468819&PK=

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Ansonia Library to host craft night for adults

 

Literacy volunteers offer adult tutoring at American Jobs Center in Derby

 

Seymour Public Library to host virtual cooking class for adults

 

Shelton Library System slates Trivia Night via Zoom

SHELTON - The Plumb Memorial and Huntington Branch libraries will sponsor a virtual Trivia Night Aug. 18 for adults and teens to play at home. 

Players will need a computer or device to access Zoom and a second device like a smart phone or tablet to answer questions on Kahoot.

The Zoom/Kahoot event will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 18; registration is required. You can register in person at either library or by visiting www.sheltonlibrarysystem.org.

Individuals or families and friends are encouraged to play as teams. 

You will need a computer or device with Internet access to play. The trivia game will include a variety of topics of general information, and the three high scoring teams will receive prizes.

For information, call 203-924-1580 or 203-926-0111.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Beacon Falls Public Library offers adult, teen summer reading programs

 

Derby Public Library to host summer reading club for adults

DERBY - Derby Public Library's Adult 2021 Summer Reading Club for ages 18 and over will  begin June 21. 

This year the theme is Tails & Tales! 

Participants complete a paper review form of the books read which will be posted and shared in the library. Readers will receive a participation prize after they submit their first review. 

Weekly raffles will be held for all readers sharing for each particular week. 

Registration begins June 14 at the Adult Circulation Desk or by calling the Reference Desk at 203-736-1482. 

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.  

This is shared from the Library's online newsletter.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton offers book club for adults

Sharing from the library website: 
"Adults re-read (or read for the first time) classic favorites from youth, this month Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. 
"Come debate the merits and values, share tea and snacks, drop in for a reader’s Happy Hour."

Coloring! for adults! offered at Ansonia, Derby Libraries

Fun activity seen as therapeutic for grown-ups
The coloring craze continues to grow in popularity.
And two libraries in the Valley are providing a place for adults to enjoy the creative activity.

In Ansonia:

Think coloring is just for kids? Think again! 
The Ansonia Library will be hosting “Crayons for Grown-Ups” at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19. 
Coloring has recently been touted as the newest stress reliever for adults. Six of the top 20 books on Amazon.com right now are “adult" coloring books. 

The books used have more intricate designs and patterns than those designed for children. 
Materials and refreshments will be provided. 
Come have a fun evening and see what it’s all about! 

For more information, call the Ansonia Library, 203-734-6275. The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St.

In Derby:

The Derby Public Library has started a new monthly group.  

On the first Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m., adults are invited to come and join the coloring craze - it’s not just for kids any more! 

The February session will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1.

Coloring sheets, along with crayons and colored pencils, are provided but you are also welcome to bring your own materials.  

This simple activity provides social, mental health, and creative benefits. Relaxing music and light snacks are included.

No specific skills or preparation needed, just a desire to relax and de-stress.

Registration is requested.  

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

This post is taken from press releases from Mary Ann Capone, Director, Ansonia Library, and Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.