Ansonia Library displays kindergartners' artwork

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Library is displaying artwork during the month of April that was created by the Julia Day Kindergarten class.  

Photo from website

The pieces on display showcase the students' take on original pieces by Vincent Van Gogh, Wassily Kandinsky, and Paul Mondrian.  
The children studied lines, shapes, textures, colors, and different artistic techniques.

The art display is featured in the Reference Room.

Library hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. 

The library is at 53 S. Cliff St. 


This is a press release from the library. 

Ansonia school to host 'play date'

ANSONIA - Julia Day Nursery & Kindergarten is having a play date “Come and Play at Julia Day” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 3.

 This is a free morning of activities including: art, science, blocks, dramatic play, music, writing, book area, and much more in three classrooms.

Be ready to explore and discover outside activities with sand play, dramatic play, climbing, etc. on a uniquely designed playground. 

A free snack and book will also be available to all the children. The activities are appropriate for children ages 2-7 years old.

Julia Day is located at 76 Central St. This is the school's 97^th year of caring for children and the first activity leading to its 100^th anniversary party.

For more information contact Sharon Kelley, executive director, at 203-736-2554 or juldaynursery@sbcglobal.net.
 Applications are currently being accepted for summer and fall enrollment.

This is a press release from Sharon Kelley, executive director, Julia Day. 

Ansonia child's thoughtfulness commended

Ansonia resident Ava Naclerio, 6, talks to Ansonia Animal Control Officer Jean Roslonowski Tuesday morning at the shelter. 
Ava, who just completed kindergarten at Julia Day Nursery and Kindergarten in Ansonia, collected food, toys and blankets for cats and dogs. She decorated a cardboard donation box and and collected items at school for about three weeks, said her mother, Rayna Naclerio. 
With them is Harley, who is ready to be adopted. Patricia Villers/Register


Meeting Ava on Tuesday made me smile. It's clear she cares about animals.
I'm sure her parents are very proud!