Oxford Public Library to host virtual wreath-making activity

OXFORD - The Oxford Public Library will host a virtual adult craft night at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Participants can make a “Winter Scarf Wreath” design for a door hanger for after the holidays.
Materials are provided; space is limited to 10.

For information contact Dawn Higginson, 203-888-6944 ext. 2,  dhigginson@oxfordlib.org.

There are 4 spaces available.

Derby Neck Library to offer 3D-printed models to decorate

DERBY - Looking for a new hobby to pass the winter months? Why not try decorating some 3D-printed models?! 

Derby Neck Library is hosting a 3D-printing activity from 10 a.m. to  8 p.m. Monday and each month there will be a a different theme for you to choose a model from. 

We'll print it on our 3D printer, then you can pick it up via curbside pickup, bring it home, and paint it! 

Send us a picture of your completed work of art for a chance to make a request for a personal print job!

This month's theme is Among Us! You'll get your own little bean that comes apart with guts and all! 

Give us a call at 203-734-1492 or send us a message on Facebook to make your request for one of these options. 

These figures are made-to-order, prepped, sanded, and primed, so there is at least a 48-hour lead time between when your order is confirmed and when you can pick it up. 

After your new friend is ready, we'll contact you to schedule your curbside pickup!

For info on curbside pick-up, please click here: https://derbynecklibrary.org/update/

To see a time-lapse of the 3D printing process, click here: https://www.facebook.com/52838817108/videos/192632342404975 

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook event page.

Recuperation journey: Full moon Day 2

Today the moon is 100 percent illumination. On Thursday it will be in waning gibbous phase, illuminated 98 percent.

Have a peaceful evening!

Shelton Library System offers Animal Crossing for Teens, Tweens

Tweens/teens 11+ can join Miss Jessica at 2 p.m. Thursday on her Animal Crossing island to trade fossils/DIYs, dive for creatures, fish, catch bugs, and more!

***Patrons must have a Nintendo Switch, a copy of Animal Crossing, and an active internet connection for the Nintendo Switch in order to participate***

Register here: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661...

This is shared from the Library's Facebook post.

Ansonia Police seek suspect in purse snatching in Stop & Shop parking lot

 

ANSONIA - Police responded to a report of a purse snatching at 11:55 a.m. Monday in the parking lot of Stop & Shop, 100 Division St., Lt. Patrick Lynch said Wednesday in a release. 

The female victim was in the parking lot putting groceries in her car when a male approached and grabbed her purse. 

After a brief struggle, the male was able to take the purse from the victim. 

The male suspect fled in a black 2008 Lexus IS with Massachusetts registration 6NS242, the car had been previously reported stolen to the Orange Police Department. 

The male suspect was described as a black male in his 20s, 5’6” tall wearing dark clothing, Lynch said. There was a possible three more people in the stolen Lexus.

 

The department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from the Ansonia Police Department.

Drive-by food drive at St. Jude Church in Derby to support St. Vincent De Paul pantry

 

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

... at 7:10 a.m. 

Have a great Wednesday!