Derby Neck Library to host presentation on literacy volunteers

DERBY - Derby Neck Library will host a presenter from the Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven at 6:30 p.m. Nov.18. 

Stop by to learn about their agency’s free services and how to become a volunteer.

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Happy Veterans Day

 

It's time to apply for TEAM Toys 4 Kids 2022

Shared from TEAM's Facebook page:

Parents & Guardians - it's time to apply for TEAM Toys 4 Kids 2022! 

The application is once again fully online this year. We can't wait to help you Make Magic Happen!
Link here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T7K3M6M

American Legion Post 16 to hold ceremony at Veterans Park in Shelton

“What we now call ‘Veterans Day’ began as ‘Armistice Day.’ It is historically significant that this day continues to be observed on the month, day, and hour that the guns fell silent at the end of World War I, on November 11, 1918, at 11:00 AM.”

To mark Veterans Day in Shelton, American Legion Sutter-Terlizzi Post 16 will conduct its annual Veterans Day Program today, November 11.

Ceremonies are open to the public and will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Shelton. This ceremony will be followed by a service at 11:30 a.m. at Post 16, 295 Old Bridgeport Ave. All are welcome to join in the ceremony at the Post.

American Legion Post 16 of Shelton strives to be a hub for patriotic programs, youth activities, and veterans helping veterans.

New members are always welcome join American Legion Post 16.

This is shared from the Post's Facebook page.

Quarry Walk in Oxford to collect donations for Seymour/Oxford Food Bank

 

Derby Police seek information about fatal motorcycle accident

DERBY - The victim of a fatal motorcycle accident Wednesday is identified as a 16 year-old Oxford resident, police said today on the department's Facebook page.

Witness accounts, video surveillance, and physical evidence revealed the juvenile was operating the motorcycle in a reckless manner and was ejected after losing control.

He sustained significant injuries and was transported to Griffin Hospital where he was immediately pronounced deceased.

The juvenile did not have a driver’s license and the motorcycle was determined to be stolen, police said.

Anyone with any additional information is asked to call the Derby Police Department at (203) 735-7811.

Derby Public Library to close Friday to observe Veterans Day

DERBY - Derby Public Library will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.

Outside book drops will be open to return items. The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

Enjoy the great selection of eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and TV shows using our online resources found on our website (www.derbypubliclibrary.org), Libby, OverDrive and Hoopla.

Using Hoopla you may borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music anywhere you have a screen – your computer, your phone, your car, even your smart TV!

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.