Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to show 'A Complete Unknown'

SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library is offering a free bimonthly “Friday Films” series on Fridays at 1 p.m. 

The movie tomorrow [June 6] is A Complete Unknown, a biographical drama about Bob Dylan. 

Films are shown in the downstairs meeting room. No registration is required and light refreshments will be served.

The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library to show 'A Complete Unknown' Wednesday

SEYMOUR - It's free movie Wednesday at Seymour Public Library! Relax and enjoy a free movie! Show time is at 1 p.m. tomorrow.

The drama focuses on Bob Dylan's early life and his rise in the 60s' music scene.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

Author reading/book signing at Derby Neck Library postponed

DERBY - The reading and signing for our esteemed reference librarian Pat Sweeney's new biography of Frances Osborne Kellogg, previously scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 8, has been POSTPONED. 

The event will take place on a future date, TBD. Stay tuned for more information!

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

Derby Public Library discussion on Zoom to focus on Fred Rogers' biography

DERBY - Join us on Zoom for a Lunchtime Book Discussion hosted by Derby Public Library at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 30. 

The featured book for September is “The Good Neighbor" by Maxwell King.  

The first full-length biography of Fred Rogers, it tells the story of this utterly unique and enduring American icon. "The Good Neighbor" is the definitive portrait of a beloved figure, cherished by multiple generations.

 

Books will be available to download on Hoopla Digital, RB Digital, and Overdrive, which can be found at www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

Registration is required for this program online. To download Zoom, visit your app store or download from Zoom.us to register for a free account.  

Once you have registered for this program, a link and password will be emailed to you three (3) days prior to the event. 

Book discussions will be held virtually until further notice.

This is a press release from Kathy Wilson, head of adult circulation, Derby Public Library.

Derby Neck Library to show movie about Elton John

DERBY - The monthly Dinner and a Movie for adults 18+ will be Rocketman at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This biographical film tells the story of singer/songwriter ELTON JOHN and stars TARON EGERTON in the lead role. 

It provides insights into his troubled childhood, his rise to stardom, and his addiction struggles.

Doors close at 5:45 p.m. No registration is required so bring your friends for a really fun evening.

*Info shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Author to address Derby Historical Society's annual meeting at church

The Gen. David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia.

DERBY - The Ansonia-based Derby Historical Society will hold its annual meeting at 2 p.m. March 11 (snow date March 18) at First Congregational Church, 137 Derby Ave.

Sharing information from the society's Facebook page:

"The meeting will begin with a brief business portion to elect our Officers and Board of Directors followed by an update on our Restoration Project of the General David Humphreys House & Museum. 
"The General David Humphreys House is our link to the American Revolution. It serves as our home base for many public events and our award-winning “A Day in 1762,” a hands-on colonial history educational program for students in the Valley towns and beyond. 

"Our presenter this year is author Robert Hubbard, who just finished a biography of Israel Putnam, based on the original biography of Putnam by David Humphreys. Mr. Hubbard will present and discuss his book with our guests."

Ansonia Library to host talk by biographer of extraordinary warhorse

ANSONIA - When the U.S. Marine Fifth Regiment’s Recoilless Rifle Platoon acquired a small Korean pony to haul ammunition up the steep hills to the front lines, they got a real-life warhorse. 

The courageous and indomitable horse called Reckless stood with her buddies for two years during the Korean War, saving lives, raising spirits, and winning the love and respect of all who knew her.

The story of Reckless and her war duty, as well as her hero’s welcome after the Korean War, are recounted by Connecticut author Janet Barrett.

Barrett interviewed more than 60 Marines who knew Reckless in Korea, and put their stories together as the first full-length biography of this remarkable horse: They Called Her Reckless: A True Story of War, Love, and One Extraordinary Horse.

Barrett shares the story of Reckless at 6 p.m. May 19 at Ansonia Library, 53 S. Cliff St.
This program is free and open to all. 

For more information, call the library, 203-734-6275.


This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.