Seymour Public Library mystery book club to discuss crime novel Feb. 12

New Year, New Book Club!
Join our Mystery Book Club!

Seymour Public Library is at 46 Church St.

'Turnback Tuesday' features book from 1900, "The Salt Box House'

Turnback Tuesday is sharing a portion of the “Salt Box House.”

This peg, as it states, was used in the house itself when it was built in 1758.

The book “The Salt Box House” was written in 1900 by Miss Jane DeForest Shelton. She describes the house after the last occupant had passed away. Miss Shelton felt the house seemed to lose heart when Miss Mary died.

This book is available to borrow at Derby Public Library.

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

New book features history of The Sterling Company in Derby

ANSONIA - The Derby Historical Society today announced its newest book about Derby history, "The Sterling Company". 

This hardcover, color book is the first comprehensive look at the fascinating history of the factory. 

It shows how the vision of a Connecticut native and the business savvy of a Massachusetts entrepreneur advanced the manufacture of parlor organs and pianos from humble beginnings to become a premier contributor to the music industry and, in the process, made a significant impression on the industrial, economic, and cultural development of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. 

The book contains rare images and memorabilia from the records of the Derby Public Library, Derby Historical Society, and the author’s personal collection.

The book is currently available for sale at the David Humphreys House Museum Gift Shop open Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

The House is at 37 Elm St.

Call 203-735-1908 for information.

[Please note that the house and gift shop are closed the weeks of Christmas and New Year holidays.]

This is shared from the Derby Historical Society's Facebook page.

 

Bestselling author to speak Tuesday at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton

An Evening with Author Kristan Higgins

Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton
Date/Time: Oct. 29, 5:30 p.m.

Register online: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=537365&PK=
or call 203-924-1580.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Huntington Branch Library to host talk about Connecticut creature folklore

SHELTON - Join author Patrick Scalisi and artist Valerie Ruby-Omen for a talk about their book, Connecticut Cryptids at the Huntington Branch Library. 

Pat and Val did extensive research on creature folklore from throughout the state. 

They’ll explain the concepts of “cryptozoology” and “cryptids,” followed by a live storytelling session on the chapter specific to the Shelton area (yes, there are cryptids lurking all up and down the Naugatuck Valley!). 

There will also be time for questions and a chance to purchase signed books and prints from the creators.

The Library is at 41 Church St.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Author, motivational speaker to present talk Sunday at Derby Neck Library

 

Derby Public Library to host bilingual story walk

DERBY - Derby Public Library will host a Bilingual Story Walk (Spanish/English) for all ages in the children's room from Wednesday, May 8 to Wednesday, May 29. The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

The event features the book "Con Pollo" by Jimmy Fallon and Jennifer Lopez.

Registration not required.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Author to discuss book on resilience, recovery at Griffin Hospital in Derby

 

Children to learn cooking at Plumb Memorial Library event in Shelton

Book Bites

Ages: Grades 5 and 6
Day/Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton

Join Miss Maura as we make culinary cuisine based on a book we read!
May's monthly book is: This Is How I Roll by Debbi Michoko Florence. 

Once your child has registered, please borrow a copy of our book to read at home. Then the day of our program, we will discuss the book and try to make sushi with veggies, rice and shrimp, and also candy sushi too!

This is a hands-on food program at the library. Recipes, food, cooking instruments and direction will be provided. Caregivers must remain in Plumb Memorial Library during this hands-on food program.

Register online https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=519016&PK=
or call 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System
Facebook page.

Derby Public Library to host author's tribute to The Beatles

**Beatles Tribute Program** 

Please register at https://bit.ly/3uarniU

Author, entertainer, and impresario Charles Rosenay returns to the Library at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12 to talk about his new book, "Celebrities, Actors, Athletes, Mods & Rockers: The Book of Top 10 Beatles Lists."

A multimedia presentation with visuals and recordings along with the author reading and book-signing PLUS a live musician - a Paul McCartney soundalike - to perform a set of acoustic Beatles music!

Derby Public Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Child of Holocaust survivors to speak at Ansonia Library

 

Interfaith minister to discuss her book at Seymour Congregational Church event

 

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton slates play time for preschoolers

Ages: 3-5 years old
Date/Time: 10/6,10/20, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (ONE registration is for BOTH listed dates)
Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St.

Register online ( http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661... ) or call 203-924-1580.
Registration is required for children only.

Join Miss Maura for a library playdate! We will read a picture book as a group then it's you and your child's turn to play with our library toys and meet some new friends too!

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Author Gary Scarpa to discuss his new book at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton

SHELTON - Retired Shelton High School teacher and author Gary Scarpa will talk about his new book, 'What Are the Chances?' Wednesday at Plumb Memorial Library.

Sharing from Scarpa's Facebook post:

"Mia, Franki, and I will be talking about my latest book with our good friend Liz Kennard (as moderator) from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. -- and I will be signing books in the hour before the talk (5-6) and the hour after the talk (7-8).

"Bring your own book or buy one at the event! We’d love to see you!"

Plumb Memorial Library is at 65 Wooster St.

Author to speak about book, 'We Fought at Gettysburg' at Seymour Historical Society

NHSO musician to present at Derby Public Library Saturday

Remy Taghavi

Creating Musical Readers Series by New Haven Symphony Orchestra

DERBY - Derby Public Library will host a Creating Musical Readers program at 9:15 a.m. this Saturday, April 15.

The NHSO series is geared to ages 4-10 and focuses on a different musician/instrument each month plus a story.

Bassoonist Remy Taghavi and his book, Ralph’s Secret Weapon will be featured.

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

Register at http://bit.ly/3GAM0HY

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Scientist to discuss her book, 'The Alchemy of Us' at Derby Public Library

DERBY - Award-winning scientist and science communicator Ainissa Ramirez, Ph.D. will share insights from her book, "The Alchemy of Us" at 6:30 p.m. April 12 at Derby Public Library.

Winner of the CT Book Award and finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize, "The Alchemy of Us" unfolds how simple inventions shaped society and our lives. 

Ramirez will illuminate how everyday objects around us had a hand in changing language, politics, and even our bodies.

Ramirez received her bachelor's degree from Brown University and her Ph.D. from Stanford, both in materials science and engineering. 

She began her career as a scientist at Bell Labs and later taught at Yale as an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. She now focuses her energy as a "science evangelist" with a mission of making science understandable to audiences of all ages.

Register @ http://bit.ly/3mbemlh

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.

Oxford Public Library to host Story Time Theater fun for kids

 

Shelton Historical Society slates annual meeting at Huntington Congregational Church

The annual meeting will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 29 at Huntington Congregational Church. 

It will begin with a brief business meeting before turning the podium over to guest speaker Jean Jones. 

Based on their book, "Jones Tree Farm Remembrances and Recipes," Jean and her grandson, Jackson, will discuss Christmas Tree Farm Stories from the past and present, and their family heritage, with inspiration from Charles Dickens.

A copy of the anniversary book will be available for sale after the presentation. (Cash or check only, please).

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Ansonia Library to host Creating Musical Readers program, trombonist performance

ANSONIA - Come learn all about the trombone from New Haven Symphony Orchestra's Scott Cranston this Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Ansonia Library! It's gonna be a toot!

The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St.

This is shared from The Children's Room at the Ansonia Library Facebook page.