Thursday, August 15, 2013

Travel to a simpler time in Valley at Derby library program

DERBY -The Derby Public Library welcomes Rob Novak, Jr.,  local historian, at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9 to discuss Yesterday’s Headlines.


Novak has presented local history in fun, interactive formats for both general and specialized audiences for more than 20 years.
He is past director of the Derby Historical Society and City of Shelton’s Municipal Historian.

Novak has authored four books through Arcadia Publications, and also has been a popular historical columnist.

Participants will be taken back to 1913, 1938, and 1963 to see what was happening locally 100, 75, and 50 years ago in the Valley.  

Registration is requested.
For 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.

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