Derby Public Library accepting scholarship essays

DERBY - The Derby Public Library is now accepting submissions for its Annual Scholarship Prize of $500.  

It is open to all high school seniors living in Derby who are 

planning to further their education, regardless of where they go to school.  

The Library Board of Directors will choose the winner based on an essay explaining the role of libraries in their life. The award will be presented at the Library Board of Directors 

meeting June 21.  
In addition to the monetary prize, the winner’s name will be added to the Scholarship Prize Plaque located in the Young Adult Department.  
High school seniors may submit their entry directly to the Library Director now through June 2.  

For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., or call 203-736-1482.


This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Students rehearse 'Fiddler on the Roof' at Ansonia Middle School

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ANSONIA - About 30 students from four area schools are rehearsing the classic musical, 'Fiddler on the Roof,' Ansonia Middle School teacher Lisa Nicolari said this week.

Performances will be at 7 p.m. April 20, 21, 26, and 27 at Ansonia Middle School, 115 Howard Ave. 

Tickets are $10 at the door.  
Snacks will be available for sale during intermission. 


The show is a production of Bright Light Musicals, LLC.







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Derby Public Library slates May cookbook book club meeting

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has started a new book club – The Cookbook Book Club! 

It meets on the first Monday of every month. The May meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 1.  

A different theme is picked for each month. Participants select a cookbook from the Library’s large collection to peruse and choose a tantalizing recipe.  
They then select one recipe to make and bring to the meeting for all to share. After eating, the group rates the recipes and reviews the cookbooks.  
The theme for May is Spring Desserts.  

If you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes, then this is the club for you! 

The Library will provide beverages and all paper products and utensils.  
Registration is required.  

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St.,  call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 


This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.     

Written Words Bookstore in Shelton to host veteran's talk Saturday

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Sat • 04/01/2017 1:00pm
 Lieutenant Colonel Guy Beardsley, USA, Retired, will be here to discuss his experiences in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Open to the public!

American Legion Post 16 in Shelton to sponsor walk for Children's Medical Center

Seymour Community Services slates trip to Atlantic City

Derby Public Library to host discussion on mystery novel

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled its next Lunchtime Book Discussion for 12:30 p.m. April 26.

The selected title is the best-selling novel, The Woman in 

Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware.  

Travel journalist Lo Blacklock has been given the assignment of a lifetime when she receives a press pass for a weeklong luxury cruise from London to the Norwegian fjords.  
But on the first evening aboard, she witnesses a woman being thrown overboard.  
Her claims, however, are quickly dismissed by the ship’s crew. 
Lo’s original assignment to chronicle the ship’s maiden voyage is quickly overshadowed by her obsession with solving the mystery, despite any evidence of foul play, entangling her in a web of deception and danger.  

Participants are asked to bring a sandwich and a friend as they “chat and chew.” Dessert and beverages will be provided.  

Registration is requested.  

For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.  


This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.