'Turnback Tuesday' visits Derby Public Library's History Room

The History Room at Derby Public Library

Turnback Tuesday visits the History Room of Derby Public Library. This room houses our historic collection of books to be looked at and used for research.

When the Library was built and opened to the public in February 1903, this room was originally used as the Children’s Room.

There have been many a patron who remembers using this room for hours as a child. Exploring the world of books was as relevant then as it is now. Where else can you travel the world without commercials and never leave your chair?

Comparing these two images, not much has changed. The table and chairs are still here as well as the andirons in the fire place.

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

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 Monday evening's dramatic clouds.

The Lone Gnome to entertain all ages Aug. 9, 30 at Ansonia Library

 The Ansonia Library is at 53 S. Cliff St.

Seymour Public Library to show movie 'About My Father'

SEYMOUR - Join us at 1 p.m. Aug. 9 in the lower level auditorium of Seymour Public Library to watch a movie! 

Light refreshments will be served.

We'll be showing "About My Father" starring Robert De Niro, Sebastian Maniscalco and Leslie Bibb. It is rated PG-13 and its duration is 1 hour,  29 minutes.

Summary: When Sebastian tells his old-school Italian immigrant father Salvo that he is going to propose to his all-American girlfriend, Salvo insists on crashing a weekend with her tony parents.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Get crafty Aug. 9, 23 at Derby Public Library programs

DERBY - Get crafty at Derby Public Library (adults) with easy, but awesome crafting programs led by craft expert Lisa Lupa.

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

Register using the following links (All programs are 6-7:30 p.m.):

Aug. 9 - https://bit.ly/46p2Ftw

Aug. 23 - https://bit.ly/44ogfvy

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Afternoon Tea V on tap Tuesdays at Derby Neck Library

DERBY - Meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday in our Community Room at Derby Neck Library and enjoy a showing on our large-screen TV followed by a discussion of the episode.

Light snacks and flavored teas are served at each meeting.

We are currently watching "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

CT Foodshare truck to visit St. Mary's Church parking lot in Derby

DERBY - The Connecticut Foodshare truck will return to St. Mary’s Church parking lot Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 2:15-3 p.m. 

No income limits, no questions asked....just bring a bag to receive some food.

This is shared from Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Facebook page.