Kids to create art Wednesday at Derby Public Library program

After listening to a book by Lois Ehlert, make a multi-color garden using only three different colored markers.

Presented by the Regional Water Authority, this hands-on program combines storytelling and creativity for a fun-filled experience!

Recommended for school aged children and older (geared for ages 7+).

Registration required to reserve supplies.

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.

Tales and Tunes on tap today at Derby Neck Library

 The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.

Tales and Tunes slated Thursday at Derby Neck Library

 The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.

Shelton History Center to host Harvest Fun Fest Sunday

 

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.

Trinity Episcopal Church in Seymour to host All In Theater Workshops

 

Eat, drink, and be scary Sunday at Shelton History Center fun fest

 

Shelton History Center to host old-fashioned Harvest Fun Fest

 

Seymour Recreation slates summer camps

 

Derby Historical Society hiring part-time docents to conduct tours, bring history alive

 

Ansonia Nature Center to host Tellabration event Saturday for families

Karianna Rosenberg

Tellabration is a mammoth storytelling event - and that’s no Tall Tale! 

It is a storytelling phenomenon, made up of dozens of storytelling happenings all over the world. Its purpose is to introduce adults, as well as children, to the pleasures of the oral art of storytelling. It is one of the programs offered by The Connecticut Storytelling Center, based in New London.

The Ansonia Nature Center will host a Tellabration for families at 2 p.m. this Saturday featuring performer Karianna Rosenberg.

Karianna guides listeners deep into their imaginations through her poetic and vivid imagery of world folk tales, myths, heroine and hero journeys, trickster tales, and nature stories. She also offers a growing number of personal stories about traveling adventures, her many marvelous wildlife encounters, and her original teaching stories. 

Karianna has a unique ability to engage all of the senses as she takes her listeners on magical journeys to better understand and connect with themselves, other cultures, and the rest of the natural world. 

A full listing of Tellabration sites in Connecticut with dates and times can be found by logging onto http://www.connstorycenter.org. and clicking on “Tellabration” or by calling The Connecticut Storytelling Center at 860-934-8165. 

Registration is required for this FREE family program at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org. The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.

This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature Center.

Oxford Public Library to host author/storyteller in virtual lecture

 

Derby Public Library to host storytelling program Monday via Zoom

DERBY- Storytelling is a learned skill, applicable in a wide range of situations from professional settings to family celebrations. 

Learn how to do it successfully at 6:30 p.m. Monday from a 4-time Moth champion storyteller in an online program hosted by Derby Public Library.

* learn tips and tricks for effective storytelling
* examine your life for experiences to transform into stories
* tell stories that will have your audience captivated
* never dread giving a toast again!

Terry Wolfisch Cole is a four-time Moth champion storyteller and the founder of Tell Me Another, a true live storytelling show based near Hartford. 

Listen to Terry’s championship story and learn how to tell your own, with flair and style.

Register https://bit.ly/3cJVrGv to receive Zoom link. 

This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.

Derby Public Library to host virtual presentation about history of American music

DERBY - Derby Public Library will present “A Journey through the Roots of American Popular Music” by Jon Waterman at  6:30 p.m. April 19. 

It is a unique performance experience combining music history, storytelling, and original songs inspired by his research. 

Waterman successfully transforms fascinating tales from history into an evening-length performance that feels personal, contemporary, and politically relevant. 

A must see for anyone interested in American history or American music!

Register here https://bit.ly/3fc0p0v for Zoom link and password.

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

Derby Neck Library hosts Checkers Library TV fun for kids

Checkers the Inventor includes stories, crafts, science experiments, special guests, and so much more!
New episodes are posted every Monday at 3 p.m. to our Facebook page for the general public and Google Classroom for Derby students, classroom code auxndrb

*For safety reasons, the Google Classroom is only open to students and teachers in the Derby Public School System at this time.

This is shared from a Derby Neck Library Facebook event page.

Ansonia Nature Center to host hikes, pie workshop, storytelling, more

Photo from Center's website.

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Road, will offer a variety of fun activities in November.

NATURE’S CHILD: Turkey Time – Nov. 6, 10 a.m.

A colorful and fun natural craft, a short hike, and a story will fill up our morning as we learn about this big and colorful wild bird. 

Tuition: $7 per child ($5 for family-level FANCI members and Ansonia residents). Please pre-register for this class for preschoolers and their adult caregivers.

THANKS FOR GIVING POTLUCK – Nov. 7, 1 p.m.

Current volunteers – watch for your invitation.

PET LOSS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP –  Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

See Oct. 11 listing for description.

VETERANS DAY HIKE – Nov. 11, 1 p.m.

Ranger Jessica will be our tracker this afternoon. Learn to identify overlooked signals that animals of the eastern forest leave behind which most of us never notice. Become an animal sign detective. Good for scouts, and students 8 years and up.  Adults and children with adults, please register in advance.  Free.

BATS IN OUR BELFRY (Natural History Series) –  Nov. 13, 7 p.m.

Do bats strike fear into your heart? Whether your answer is nay or yea, come to learn about the important role bats play in our environment and how to safely get them out of your home. Jenny Dickson, a Connecticut D.E.E.P. biologist, will share her extensive knowledge and photographs. Meet the Nature Center’s bat ambassador. 

This Natural History Series is dedicated to the memory of Noble S. Proctor, Ph.D., whose lifelong love of nature began during his childhood exploring the woodlands, streams and valleys of Ansonia.  See the article in the Friends’ Focus. Free; please pre-register.

IT’S ONLY NATURAL - Making Gifts out of Natural Materials –  Nov. 14, 1 p.m.

Making gifts out of natural materials is fun! Join our friend Kathy Gambacini to create fun and unusual gifts for the upcoming holiday season. Please register for this free event for all ages.

APPLE PIE WORKSHOP –  Nov. 21, 1 p.m.

Want to know how to make an apple pie from scratch?  Bring your apron, paring knife, and favorite rolling pin if you have one.  We’ll supply the rest.  Take home one pie ready for baking.  

TUITION: $10 per person.  This workshop with Alison and Dawn is for adults and kids 12 years and older.  Workshop space is limited, so pre-registration is required (before Nov. 18).

FULL BEAVER MOON HIKE –  Nov. 21, 6 p.m.

For both the colonists and the Algonquin tribes, this was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. This full moon was also called the Frost Moon. Join the Nature Center’s rangers, who will lead this unique hike designed for families. $1 per person.  Please register in advance.  Bad weather cancels.

TELLABRATION – Nov. 22, 2 p.m.

Join us for an enjoyable Sunday afternoon as storyteller Karianna Rosenberg guides her listeners on a magical journey through their imaginations with her folk and nature stories in Spanish and English. 

Karianna serves as resident storyteller, dancer and outdoor educator for Two Coyotes Wilderness School and is a member of the Connecticut Storytelling Center, League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling, and The Healing Story Alliance. Free.

This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center.