Meet & Greet with Derby Author

Derby Public Lirbrary Hosts Summer Events

DERBY- The Derby Public Library welcomes Shawn Peterson, author of PEZ: From Austrian

Invention to American Icon, on Monday, July 24 at 6:30 PM.  

 

Shawn is the company archivist and historian at PEZ Candy, Orange, CT where he also manages the visitor center.  Come and learn how receiving Pez dispensers in Easter baskets and Christmas stockings as a kid, led to becoming his life’s work, 26 years later.  PEZ brand is available in over 80 countries, selling more than 65 million dispensers annually and inspiring collectors and fans worldwide.  Join the world’s first and only official PEZ historian for an inside look at the world’s most cherished interactive candy.  Copies of the book will be available for purchase. 

 

Registration is requested.  For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St. or call 203 736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

 

The Derby Public Library has scheduled its next Lunchtime Book Discussion for

Wednesday, July 26 at 12:30 PM.  The selected title is the compelling novel Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly.  

 

Spanning more than twenty years in the lives of three women and based on real people and events, Kelly’s debut novel brings historical facts to life.Caroline is a former Broadway actress and New York socialite who works with the French consulate.  Herta is an ambitious young German doctor, and Kasia is a 15-year-old Polish girl just getting involved in the resistance.  As WWII progresses, circumstances draw these women together, resulting in a story that will linger well after the book ends.  

 

The author will skype in for the discussion. 

 

Dessert and beverages will be provided.  Registration is requested.  For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St. or call203 736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.  

 

The American Job Search Career Coach returns to the Derby Public Library on Friday,

July 21 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  

 

During both the morning session, 10-12, and the  afternoon session, 1-3, instructors will be offering the class, Using Social Networking in Your Job Search.  Both sessions will explain very useful tools that job seekers need today.  Social Networking has become one of the most popular ways of landing your next “big” job by creating useful connections on-line.  These connections make it easier to look for a job on-line through your created network.  The classes are free and open to the public. 

Registration is requested but walk-ins will be welcomed on a first come first served basis.  The American Job Search Career Coach is operated by Career Resources.  For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St. or call 736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

 

(This is a press release from Derby Public Library)

Paranormal Activity Happening at Seymour Public Library

Ed Quinlan to discuss new book, 'The Justice Imperative,' at Derby Neck Library

DERBY >> Author Ed Quinlan will appear Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. at the Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., to discuss his new book for the Malta Justice Initiative, “The Justice Imperative.”

The Malta Justice Initiative works as an advocacy group for the incarcerated and seeks to educate the public about the need for criminal justice reforms. Quinlan will focus on Connecticut’s rates of incarceration and re-incarceration issues.

This is s free program open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call the library at 203-734-1492.

Shelton store to host tea with best-selling author

SHELTON – Written Words Bookstore will host a tea with New York Times bestselling author Marie Bostwick at 3 p.m. Sunday.

Photo from author's website

This is the final tea in the store’s spring author series. It will be held at Stockbridge’s Cheesecakes & Café, 509 Howe Ave.

Cost is $30 a person, which includes a copy of Apart at the Seams, and a full tea service. The book is the sixth in Bostwick’s “Cobbled Court Quilt” series.

Reservations and prepayment requested. 

Book presented for signing must be purchased from Written Words Bookstore.

For information call 203-944-0400.

This is a press release from Written Words Bookstore in Shelton.

Author to speak to Shelton Historical Society's reading circle

SHELTON - Claude Clayton Smith, author of Red Men in Red Square, will share recollections of his

trip to Russia with Chief Big Eagle of the Golden Hill Paugusett tribe. 

The presentation will be offered by the Shelton Reading Circle, a monthly book discussion program of the Shelton Historical Society, and will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. May 30.

Guests will meet in the Wilson Barn at the Shelton History Center at 70 Ripton Road.

Refreshments will be served.

Copies of the book can be reserved at the Shelton History Center by calling 203-925-1803.

 In the book, the author and Chief Big Eagle describe a remarkable journey they took to meet with Indianites - a group of Russians who study, preserve, and live Native American culture.
Their destination is a pow-wow, larger than any held in the United States at that time, in Leningrad.

The authenticity is surprising: from teepees to music to handmade Native American clothing. The Chief is impressed and readers will be, too.  

Is it possible that in the near future, people interested in experiencing Native American culture will have to travel to Russia?


This is a press release from Tracey Tate, executive director, Shelton Historical Society. 

Derby Neck offers movies, games, book discussion, birthday celebration

DERBY - Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., hosts Dinner and a Movie at 5:30 p.m. May 1 for adults ages 18 and older.  
Watch a high-definition recent movie on our large screen and enjoy a free pizza dinner at intermission. 
This program occurs each month. This month’s feature film will be interesting and entertaining.

Ancient Games

The Library presents Ancient Games at 6 p.m. May 6.
This free program for teens and adults offers instruction in the games of Go, Mahjong, Parcheesi, and Mancala.  All game boards and pieces are provided by the library. 
Bring a friend or relative and enjoy new fun strategy challenges. 

Music and Movement

At 6:30 p.m. May 14 join Miss Kathi for the monthly children’s program, Bedtime Music and Movement.  Wear your pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal to dance and sing along with you.

Photo from website

Celebrating Frances Kellogg; author to sign books

At 6 p.m. May 15 join the Library staff in celebrating the birthday of our donor, Frances Osborne Kellogg. 
Vicki Kain, noted Derby author of “Travels with Judy,” which chronicles her journeys in the U.S. with her dog, will describe her writing and sign copies of her book. 

After her presentation,  the library will host an open-mic session for participants to read from their original works—poetry, prose, non-fiction, sketches, or such. 
Birthday cake to celebrate Kellogg will be served to round out the evening.  

Women's group

Women’s Forum, a discussion group for women focusing on literature, history, and current issues will be held at 12:30 p.m. May 19. This month we discuss two short stories by Noel Coward—“Traveler’s Joy” and “Stop Me if You’ve Heard This.”  
Free copies of the two stories are available at the library. Come enjoy the brisk, biting, and sometimes whimsical humor of  Coward.  Feel free to bring a light lunch. Free coffee and tea. 

 Teen movie

All teens and tweens are invited to Teen Movie Night at 5:30 p.m. May 20.
Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave.  This month’s feature is “I Frankenstein” shown in high definition on a large screen.  
A free pizza supper is served at intermission. Registration is required as seating is limited. 

Tech Talks

At 10:30 a.m. May 21 the Library will host Tech Talks.
This month’s topic is Internet Searching - featuring some basic tips on refining your searches as well as a highlight of some new technological features.  Registration is required.

Read to canines

Children are invited to the  Library at 6 p.m. May 21 to read to Thor and Bailey, two listening dogs.  
This monthly program called B.A.R.K. (Be a Reading Kid), which promotes good reading skills in children. 
Each child registered has a 15-minute session; call the library at 203-734-1492 to register your child.

For information or to register for any programs, call 203-734-1492.


This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.

Derby Neck Library to host local author

DERBY - The public is invited at 6 p.m. Feb. 18 to Derby Neck Library when Andrew L. Cota, Jr. will discuss his new book, “Through the Lens of an Old Man.” 

Cota is a former U.S. Marine and former Derby police chief. He is a 1966 graduated of Derby High School.

His book is an exploration of the human condition through the interactions of the physical, spiritual, and psychological.
Free refreshments will be served.

For information and to register, call the library, 203-734-1492.


This is a press release from Derby Neck Library.

Author to discuss diners in talk at Derby library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library welcomes Garrison Leykam at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24 to discuss his book, Classic Diners of Connecticut.  

More than 100 diners dot the 20,000 miles of roadways in Connecticut.
This book celebrates the buildings, local recipes, and diner lingo, as well as stories that make each diner unique. 

One of the diners featured, Tony’s Diner in Seymour, still keeps pictures of the 1955 flood to always remember the tragedy the diner overcame.  
More stories of triumph, comfort and community fill the pages in this celebration of Connecticut diners.  
Leykam is not only an author, but also the reality television host and producer of Diners that aired on CPTV.  He currently hosts the online radio program Those Diner and Motorcycle Guys which has more than a million listeners.

Registration is requested.
For more 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.

Family Day slated at Shelton store

Bridgeport history focus of book talk

SHELTON - Crosby Commons will host a lecture and book signing with Jeffrey C. Williams, author of  "Home of Happy Dancers - The Story of Bridgeport Connecticut's Ritz Ballroom" from 1-1:45 p.m. July 10 in the Gallery at Crosby Commons. 

Crosby Commons is located at Wesley Village, 580 Long Hill Ave.
The event is free; books will be available for a nominal fee.

For information contact Mary Ann Milano, activities director, 203-225-5018 or at: mamilano@umh.org.

The above is from a press release from Crosby Commons.