Saturday, November 22, 2025

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Storage building on Caroline Street


This week's "Turnback Tuesday" is a photo of the Peterson-Hendee Co. storage warehouse that used to be located on Caroline Street.

It was used to store flour, grain, and animal feed and also served as a mill. The president of the company was one John R. Peterson.

On July 13,1908 there was a fire in one of the nearby apartments that damaged the building, though the warehouse remained mostly intact. The warehouse remained open until 1930.


[First posted on this date in 2016.]


Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Derby Neck Library to host 'Leftover Remix: Thanksgiving Edition' Sunday




DERBY - Give your leftovers a delicious second act with Leftovers Remix: Thanksgiving Edition at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Derby Neck Library!

Learn how to transform extra turkey, stuffing, and sides into creative new meals like savory hand pies, festive pizzas, and Thanksgiving nachos. Plus, discover how to turn your turkey bones and trimmings into rich, homemade bone broth—the perfect base for cozy soups all winter long. 
Save money, reduce waste, and have fun reinventing your holiday feast!

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

Shared from the Library's website.

Bingo Night to support St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby

Santa to visit Story Time at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton


2 sessions on Dec. 20
Ages: 1-9 years old
“Story Time with Santa” will include:
Santa reading some festive books, singing some seasonal songs plus participants will decorate an ornament & of course meet Santa and take a picture or two!
2 Sessions:
Please only register your child for ONE session. Each child participating must register separately.
Session #1: 9:15-9:45 a.m.
OR
Session #2: 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Registration opens at noon Tuesday, 11/25 here on FB.
Link in comments OR by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.
The Library is at 65 Wooster St., Shelton.

📌REMINDER: Please only register your child for 3 children’s library programs per month at Plumb Memorial Library. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program. ~Thank You.
This program is generously sponsored by the Shelton Library Board.


Shared from Miss Maura's Programs' Facebook page.

Friday, November 21, 2025

Hand sewing workshop slated at Huntington Branch Library


SHELTON - Adult patrons can join us at the Huntington Branch Library from 1-2 p.m. Dec. 20 for an introductory hand sewing and mending workshop run by our very own Rebecca!

An introduction to the basics of hand sewing: in this session we will discuss the supplies and techniques to get started in the art of hand sewing and mending. 
All materials will be provided, registration required!

Register here: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661...

Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.