Storyteller to present 'Wicked Strange New England' at Ansonia Library

 

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to host program on AI

Learn Everything You Need to Know about AI with Mike Ingber

Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St.
 Thursday, Aug. 20
 6 p.m.

Registration required. There are three ways to register.
Online: https://sheltonlibrarysystem.org/.../20260820-learn.../
In-person at the Reference Desk.
Phone: (203) 924-1580 ext 5102

Designed for adults of all experience levels, this program will explore real-world applications of artificial intelligence through live demonstrations and practical examples.

Topics will include Windows dictation tools, creating and summarizing documents in Microsoft Word, using Amazon image search to identify products, and making the most of Google Search and AI- powered search features. 

Participants will also learn about emerging AI assistants such as Gemini and Microsoft Copilot, along with useful smartphone features including voice dictation, predictive text, song identification, and image search tools.

Whether you are curious about artificial intelligence or interested in discovering ways technology can work more efficiently for you, this program will offer helpful insights and hands-on examples that participants can begin using right away. 

Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Kids invited to learn about Colonial times at Derby Public Library program

Presented by the Derby Historical Society, this special event at Derby Public Library will showcase an assortment of fascinating artifacts and everyday treasures from long ago.

Possible examples may include toys, tools, clothing, and household items once used by early Americans, along with a few surprises from the past.

After exploring history up close, children will craft their own whirligig (a colorful spinning toy inspired by those enjoyed centuries ago) and take part in traditional games that once brought laughter and joy to colonial children.

So gather your family and join us for a celebration filled with wonder, creativity, and old-fashioned fun as we mark America's 250th anniversary together!

Recommended for school aged children and older (geared for ages 7+), but all are welcome!

Registration required to reserve supplies, but all are welcome while supplies last!.

Please register each child separately so we know how many friends to expect!

https://derbypubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendars?cid=21324...

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

Learn about monarch butterflies at Seymour Community Center program

 

Ansonia Senior Center to host presentation on discount card program

 

Munch & Learn Monday at Derby Neck Library program

Munch & Learn: Valley Community Gardens
Monday, June 15·11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

On the third Monday of every month, parents with little ones are invited to join us [at Derby Neck Library] after our morning program for snack time in our Children’s Room! 

We’ll have an activity and guest speaker on a variety of topics, followed by a period of free play and socialization. 

Light refreshments will be served.

Come learn alongside other parents and give your child (and yourself) a chance to socialize with others!
Today's topic: Valley Community Gardens

Be sure to sign up for our Youth Mailing List here to stay in the loop on cancelations and other important info!

The Library is at 313 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.

Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse in Ansonia to offer before school program

 

Derby Public Library to host Mommy and Me program May 8

Derby Public Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.
 

Historian to discuss America in 1930s at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton

SHELTON - Join us at Plumb Memorial Library for a presentation on the 1930s with guest speaker Jason Scappaticci.

Date: May 13
 Time: 6 p.m.
 Location: Plumb Memorial Library Meeting Room, 65 Wooster St., Shelton

America in the 1930s: The United States in the 1930s is known mainly for one thing, the Great Depression. 

While it is true that America was ravaged by the Great Depression, it was also a time of many other firsts in America and the creation of the America we live in. Come and learn more about the 1930s.

The program is free and open to the public.
Registration required. There are three ways to register.
Online: https://sheltonlibrarysystem.org/events/20260513-the-1930s/
In-person at the Reference Desk.
Phone: (203) 924-1580 ext. 5102

Tales and Tunes Tuesday on tap at Derby Neck Library

DERBY - Join us at 2 p.m. tomorrow [at Derby Neck Library] for a live performance of K-Pop Demon Hunters, a storytelling sing-along experience like no other! 

This is a bonus program offering for Spring Break.

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

Talk at Seymour Public Library to feature history of Charter Oak

 

Shelton Historical Society to host program on preserving heirlooms

SHELTON -Join Shelton History Center staff as they share tips and tricks for how to best save your family heirlooms. 

Learn how to store important items like linens, photo albums, and more to help them last for years to come.

The program will be held at 1 p.m. March 21 at Huntington Congregational Church.

Shared from a Facebook event page.

Plumb Memorial Library talk in Shelton to feature women in American Revolution

Women Who Made a Difference in Ripton Parish, Connecticut

Join Mary Rozsa of the Ripton Parish Chapter of the DAR as she examines the Unsung Heroes – the women who fought and supported our troops in the American Revolution.

Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton

Date: March 31, 2 p.m.

Register online: https://sheltonlibrarysystem.org/.../20260331-unsung.../

or call 203-924-1580.

Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library talk to feature women's attire in Revolutionary times

 

Griffin Center for Healthy Living in Derby to host diabetes prevention program

DERBY - The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will host a session of its free diabetes prevention program this March to help empower individuals to lower their risk for the chronic health condition.

Living Healthy to Prevent Diabetes is a free, six-week program that helps individuals develop a structured lifestyle change program that can cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58%, and, with sustained behavior, continues to lower risk for years to follow. 

This program incorporates key components of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s Prevent T2 Lifestyle Change curriculum with a focus on promoting healthy eating and physical activity for individuals diagnosed with prediabetes.

There will be a session on Wednesdays March 4, 11, 18, and 25, and April 1 and 8 from 1:30-3 p.m. at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St.

At weekly meetings, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist Carolyn Gundell, MS, CDCES, will guide participants in learning about healthy eating, weight management, physical activity, coping skills, healthy lifestyle goal setting and stress management.

This free wellness program is part of Griffin’s commitment to improve community wellness through free education, guidance and assistance in preventing and managing chronic disease. Griffin’s mission is to empower individuals to make choices that change their lifestyles for the better, and to go beyond caring for individuals when they are not well by building a meaningful relationship, guiding, and coaching them to maximize their quality of life.

Register at www.griffinhealth.org/living-healthy-to-prevent-diabetes or contact The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up or for more information.

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Griffin Health, Agency on Aging to host healthy eating demos in March

DERBY – Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut will host an interactive healthy eating program for Valley seniors this March.

Griffin Health Executive Chef Michael Rizzio will lead Nutrition with Chef, a free discussion of how to create simple and nutritious meals with common kitchen ingredients and demonstration of how to prepare a vegetable pinwheel. 

Griffin Health caregivers will also offer free blood pressure screenings and consultation. 

The presentations are scheduled for March 2 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Seymour Senior Center, March 5 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Ansonia Senior Center, March 12 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Oxford Senior Center, March 25 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at  Shelton Senior Center, and March 26 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Derby Neck Library.

These offerings are part of the AgeWell program, which is co-sponsored by Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut to increase access to care and prevent disease in the Valley senior community through a series of health screenings and healthy living education sessions each month. Periodically, this program provides nutritiously balanced and delicious foods for attendees.

Registration is required to attend the AgeWell events. 

To sign up, contact the location (Seymour Senior Center: 203- 888-0406 ext. 1; Ansonia Senior Center: 203-736-5933; Oxford Senior Center: 203-881-5231; Shelton Senior Center: 203-924-9324; and Derby Neck Library: 203-734-1492).

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Griffin Hospital workshops to offer free weight-loss program

DERBY - The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will offer free workshops in March to help individuals lose weight through lifestyle change.

Weight-Loss Toolkit – A Well-Being Program is a free, evidence-based healthy eating and active living course for adults based on Eating Smart, Being Active©. This six-week program provides tools and tips for sustained weight loss, such as creating individualized meal plans and proven weight-loss exercises.

There will a session on Wednesdays March 4, 11, 18 and 25, and April 1, and 8 from 5:30-7 p.m. and another session on Mondays March 23 and 30, and April 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 10-11:30 a.m. Both sessions will be held at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St.

Based on the latest research findings from the American Dietary Guidelines and written by educators at Colorado State University, Weight-Loss Toolkit educates and empowers participants to lead a healthy life through concepts for physical activity, food preparation, cooking and shopping skill development, and food safety. 

Nutrition education for chronic disease management is integrated into every class.

To register or for more information, visit griffinhealth.org/weight-loss-toolkit or contact The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Historian to discuss WWII spymistresses at Seymour Public Library

 

Learn about skin care Jan. 31 at Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center

ANSONIA - Learn about balms, scrubs, and salves designed for cold-weather care using soothing, environmentally friendly ingredients at 1 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Ansonia Nature Center.

Ranger Dawn will guide you through creating natural winter skin-care products using soothing, environmentally friendly ingredients. 

Each participant will take home a product that Ranger Dawn swears by for dealing with winter dry skin! MATERIALS FEE $20. 

Registration required. Limited space for this adult only program. The nature center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.

Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../winter-skin-care-workshop... 

Shared from the nature center's Facebook page.

Adam's House in Shelton to offer parenting through grief program