Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to show 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale'

Join us for Friday Films!

SHELTON - The Plumb Memorial Library offers a free bimonthly “Friday Films” series on Fridays at 1 p.m.

The films will be viewed in the downstairs Meeting Room. The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

The film for March 27 is "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale."

No registration is required and light refreshments will be served.

'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby High School memories

Turnback Tuesday remembers all those Red Raiders fans. As the story goes according to Bill Pucci, early on, the Derby nickname was The Crimson. When the football team was treated to a game at Yale in the 1930s, one of the teams that played was called the Red Raiders. After much discussion, it was decided that Derby would also adopt this name.

Derby High School students have a history of pride and fond memories of their time at school. Nothing reflects that more than the incredible students who graciously allowed Derby Public Library to borrow their personal Derby High School uniforms and memorabilia.

A huge thank you to all who helped with the display.

Photo here is a Red Raider football helmet used by David Ahearn '83. The helmet is a recent donation to the Library for our historic collection.

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

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton creating American flag 'quilt'

 

SHELTON - America is like a quilt; many pieces, colors, and stories, all held together by a common thread. 

Plumb Memorial Library is creating an American flag “quilt” display in the downstairs lobby to celebrate the diverse stories that make up our community and our country.

Share your family’s story, culture, or heritage! You can include a drawing, photo, recipe, memory, or a story about an ancestor who overcame challenges or followed their dream to America.

Stop by the library to pick up a “fabric swatch,” or bring your story on a piece of paper (8” high x 6” wide), and we’ll add it to the quilt. Contributions can be anonymous if you prefer.

Come help us stitch together the many stories that make up the American experience!

For more information: https://sheltonlibrarysystem.org/flag-quilt-display.../... 

Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Hilltop Hose Co. 5 to hold Easter Egg Hunt at Ansonia Nature Center

 

Save the date: Paranormal investigator to present talk at Seymour Public Library

SEYMOUR - Join the one and only Jeff Belanger [at Seymour Public Library] for a wicked good time. He will take you through a twisted tale of ghosts, monsters, and the oddities we have all come to know and love from New England. This is a Must!

May 6 at 6 p.m.
No registration required!
Free to all

The Library is at 46 Church St.

Learn to identify, cut invasive plants April 4 at Ansonia Nature Center

ANSONIA - Join Ranger Maria [at the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center April 4] to learn how to identify, cut, and treat invasive plants overtaking some of the most diverse areas of our forest.

Meet at the Visitor Center at 9:30 a.m. Bring loppers, hand clippers, or pruning saws if you have them (loaners available). Wear long sleeves and pants, sturdy gloves, and bring water and a snack.

We’ll work until 11:30 a.m., followed by our signature soup-and-bread lunch.

Free — Registration Required

No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to help! 12 years and older welcome! Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The nature center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.

Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../woodland-invasives-what-to... 

Shared from a Facebook event page.

Hotchkiss Hose Co. 1 in Derby to hold annual Easter flower sale