Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Explore, enjoy culinary adventures at Derby Neck Library sessions


From viral bites to bold new flavors - explore the food and drinks everyone is talking about.
We're kicking off a new culinary adventure for adults at Derby Neck Library! 

Our first session on Monday, Feb. 2 at 4:30 p.m. will focus on dirty soda. Registration required! Ages 14+ only, please.


Shared from the Library's Facebook page.


Read book of your choice for Seymour Public Library Evening Book Club

SPL Evening Book Club

January 27 @ 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Pick your own book-

This month read and discuss a book of your own choosing!

Mingle starts at 6 p.m. Book discussion starts at 6:30 p.m.

The Library is at 46 Church St., Seymour.

Shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Ansonia Parks & Rec to offer free ice fishing class Feb. 4


Derby Public Library to host talk for seniors on staying safe online


DERBY - Online scams targeting seniors are on the rise and they’re becoming harder to detect. Join us [at Derby Public Library] NEXT TUESDAY Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. for an engaging, hour-long session on how to stay safe online, led by Richard Wilson, CEO of Kyvoo, a Connecticut-based AI company.

Wilson will walk attendees through the latest scam tactics, the technologies behind them, and how to recognize and avoid falling victim.

REGISTER TODAY!: https://derbypubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/15668020


Shared from the Library's Facebook page.


Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Derby Public Library to host LEGO drop-in program Wednesday


 

Ansonia Police arrest man on child porn possession charge

Alexander Beardsley

 ANSONIA - Police arrested Alexander Beardsley, 33, of Prospect Monday on a charge of possession of child pornography. 

The investigation into Beardsley began in 2024 when he was a resident of Ansonia, police said in a release.

During the course of the investigation search warrants were conducted where computers, phones, and various electronic storage devices were seized and examined. 

The examinations resulted in the discovery of over 100 images of child pornography. 

The investigation was led by Det. Mark Clifford with the assistance of the Shelton Police Department, Prospect Police Department, and the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Digital Forensic Unit.

Beardsley was charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, he was held on a $75,000 bond and was to be arraigned today, Jan. 20, at Derby Superior Court.
All arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.
https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553


Shared from the Ansonia PD's Facebook page.


Walnut Hill Community Church in Derby to distribute food Wednesday