Rochelle to Host "Future Fair" Nov. 2

                      

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)

Shelton students learn about media, arts careers

SHELTON - Shelton Intermediate School hosted its first JAM (Journalism/Arts/Media) day  Wednesday to celebrate journalism, arts and media in the community.  

 The day provided students with the opportunity to learn about various careers related to the fields of journalism, performance and visual arts, and media.  

Guest speakers included Gary Scarpa, the director of Center Stage Theatre in Shelton; Bob Moseley, author of "Out of Bounds;" David Merrill, artist; Seth Davis, CBS Sports College Basketball Studio Analyst, Sports Illustrated senior writer, and author; Sean Barker, Sports Editor of The New Haven Register, Middletown Press, The Register – Citizen of Torrington; Joseph Morelli – Scholastic Sports Editor of The New Haven Register; Fred Ruggio, Editor of Shelton Life Community and Business News; and Aleta Miner, Associate Editor of Shelton Life Community and Business News.

      The seventh and eighth graders listened to the presenters speak about their experiences in their related fields and the paths that led them to success. 


This post is taken from a press release from Shelton Intermediate School housemaster Carolyn Ivanoff.