Lower Naugatuck Valley Community Events Calendar

In honor of the life and contributions of Charles J. Beaver (b.1890), the Osborne Homestead Museum will be showcasing his archaeological and wildlife artifacts during his birth month of September.

Join Kate for a DIY Zone program where you’ll learn how to use the various tools and equipment and even get some hands-on practice! Registration is required. Ages 14+.

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Calling all parents in Waterbury! The leading children's resale store, Once Upon A Child®, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new location at 835 Wolcott St.

BHcare Family Support Network

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Derby Neck Library - Bring your little one in-person for some artistic exploration of various art mediums! One session will feature finger painting, while another will have stamps, and then another will have chalk. Your child will get to experiment with all sorts of artwork!

Derby Neck Library - Enjoy a showing on our large-screen TV. Following the show, we will stay on for a discussion. Light, individually wrapped snacks and flavored teas are served at each meeting.

Derby Neck LIbrary has all your favorite family board games like Uno, Yahtzee, Qwirkle, and Clue, and all the exciting video games available on the library’s various gaming systems, including the Switch, Xbox, Playstation 4, and more.

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Derby Neck Library - Miss Sarah will be on hand to assist you with any project you’d like to complete. We have a LEGO wall, a programmable robot, snap circuits, origami, pixel art, ingredients for slime–you name it, we can make it happen!

This course combines art history with hands-on illustration projects.

YA's enjoy playing tabletop and laptop games as well as PS4 and Wii video games.

Derby Neck Library - We make movies! Are you interested in taking your first steps as an actor, writer, director, or editor?

Derby Neck Library - Intended for adults practicing their English language skills through guided conversation.

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Derby Neck Library - Bilingual storytime for speakers of all languages!

In honor of the life and contributions of Charles J. Beaver (b.1890), the Osborne Homestead Museum will be showcasing his archaeological and wildlife artifacts during his birth month of September.

Tweens and teens are invited to drop in, grab some popcorn, and watch dubbed episodes of anime on the library’s big screen! We’ll have coloring, free popcorn, and we’ll even be drawing some of our favorite characters!

Join Miss Krissy in our Makerspace every Thursday for a read-a-loud from a title in our “Choose Your Adventure” collection! These unique books put the plot in the hands of the readers by offering various choices to make. Will we make it to the top of Mount Everest, or survive in the Jurassic period? YOU get to decide! Snacks will be provided. This program is targeted at ages 10+, but all are welcome!

After many years of research and writing, Pat Sweeney has finished her biography of Frances Osborne Kellogg. An author’s reading and book signing will take place in the Community Room on Thursday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m. Copies will be available at that time. For details, call Pat at 203-734-1492.

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Calling all parents in Waterbury! The leading children's resale store, Once Upon A Child®, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new location at 835 Wolcott St.

scavenger hunts- prize eligibility

Guess # of items in the jar.

multi-activity DIY for all ages

In honor of the life and contributions of Charles J. Beaver (b.1890), the Osborne Homestead Museum will be showcasing his archaeological and wildlife artifacts during his birth month of September.

In honor of the life and contributions of Charles J. Beaver (b.1890), the Osborne Homestead Museum will be showcasing his archaeological and wildlife artifacts during his birth month of September.

The Derby Neck Library Needlers’ Club meets to exchange tips on crocheting, knitting and needlepoint. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to attend. It’s a great way to learn some great skills!

In honor of the life and contributions of Charles J. Beaver (b.1890), the Osborne Homestead Museum will be showcasing his archaeological and wildlife artifacts during his birth month of September.

See list under the full details section of this form.

scavenger hunt- prize eligibility

Guess # of items in the jar

multi-activity DIY for all ages

Derby Neck Library - Fun fingerplays, stories, and games aimed at early literacy, language development, and socialization!

Join Derby Neck Library on Mondays after school from 4:00 to 5:30pm for the library’s Pokémon Trading Card Game Club!

Learn to render light on form, value, texture, perspective, proportion, and composition.

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Calling all parents in Waterbury! The leading children's resale store, Once Upon A Child®, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new location at 835 Wolcott St.

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Derby Neck Library presents a special story and playtime just for babies and toddlers!

He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment.

Derby Neck Library - Enjoy a showing on our large-screen TV. Following the show, we will stay on for a discussion. Light, individually wrapped snacks and flavored teas are served at each meeting.

Don’t forget to register for this incredibly moving virtual chat with New York Times bestselling author Garrett Graff! An expert at capturing the human drama, Graff will speak about his body of work with particular focus on his oral histories, The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 and When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day.

Derby Neck LIbrary has all your favorite family board games like Uno, Yahtzee, Qwirkle, and Clue, and all the exciting video games available on the library’s various gaming systems, including the Switch, Xbox, Playstation 4, and more.

The consultation session is an open forum to discuss and promote positive ideas and solutions to social, emotional, and behavioral concerns experienced by early childhood providers. It is open to early childhood educators, infant, toddler, preschool, and home childcare providers. There is no fee. An attendance certificate will be available.

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Derby Neck Library - Join us as we explore two short stories and engage in lively conversations, copies of the two stories will be available at the library prior to each meeting.

Derby Neck Library - Miss Sarah will be on hand to assist you with any project you’d like to complete. We have a LEGO wall, a programmable robot, snap circuits, origami, pixel art, ingredients for slime–you name it, we can make it happen!

Derby Neck Library - We make movies! Are you interested in taking your first steps as an actor, writer, director, or editor?

Check out the detailed list of Derby Public Library Offerings

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Guess # of items in the jar

multi-activity DIY for all ages

Optimize existing resumes/cover letters or create them from scratch!

Silver Sluggers - a new baseball season is in full swing.

Derby Neck Library - Bilingual storytime for speakers of all languages!

In honor of the life and contributions of Charles J. Beaver (b.1890), the Osborne Homestead Museum will be showcasing his archaeological and wildlife artifacts during his birth month of September.

Join us in our Community Room for snacks and tabletop games like Survive!, Settlers of Catan, Twister, Jenga, foosball, pool, and more! We’ll also have devices available to play online and browser-based games like Jackbox, Garticphone, skribbl.io, Magic: The Gathering Arena Online, Among Us, Blooket–whatever you can think of!

Join Miss Krissy in our Makerspace every Thursday for a read-a-loud from a title in our “Choose Your Adventure” collection! These unique books put the plot in the hands of the readers by offering various choices to make. Will we make it to the top of Mount Everest, or survive in the Jurassic period? YOU get to decide! Snacks will be provided. This program is targeted at ages 10+, but all are welcome!

Afraid of having your identity stolen online? Need help filling out online college applications? Looking to save money by using a restaurant's app? Come learn how a Digital Navigator can help YOU!

Get your groove on with free square dance lessons

Free dance lessons: get your groove on!

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Guess # of items in the jar.

multi-activity DIY for all ages

In honor of the life and contributions of Charles J. Beaver (b.1890), the Osborne Homestead Museum will be showcasing his archaeological and wildlife artifacts during his birth month of September.

Calling all parents in Waterbury! The leading children's resale store, Once Upon A Child®, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new location at 835 Wolcott St.

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Guess # of items in jar.

multi-activity DIY for all ages

Fall Gardening-cool weather crops, pest management, feeding, mulching & more!

Author Joseph M. DiRienzo will launch his newly released book: "350 Years of Derby History".

In honor of the life and contributions of Charles J. Beaver (b.1890), the Osborne Homestead Museum will be showcasing his archaeological and wildlife artifacts during his birth month of September.

The Derby Neck Library Needlers’ Club meets to exchange tips on crocheting, knitting and needlepoint. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to attend. It’s a great way to learn some great skills!

Historian and author Richard Worth will give a presentation on the forgotten leaders of the American Revolution.

In honor of the life and contributions of Charles J. Beaver (b.1890), the Osborne Homestead Museum will be showcasing his archaeological and wildlife artifacts during his birth month of September.

Join Kate for a DIY Zone program where you’ll learn how to use the various tools and equipment and even get some hands-on practice! Registration is required. Ages 14+.

Draw and paint mushrooms!

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Derby Neck Library's music and movement program targeted to ages Birth – 5.

On the third Monday of every month, parents with little ones are invited to join us after our morning program for snacktime in our Children’s Room! We’ll have an activity and guest speaker on a variety of topics, followed by a period of free play and socialization. Light refreshments will be served.

Parents with little ones are invited to join us after our morning program for snacktime in our Children’s Room!

Join Derby Neck Library on Mondays after school from 4:00 to 5:30pm for the library’s Pokémon Trading Card Game Club!

See list under the full details section of this form.

scavenger hunt- prize eligibility

Guess # of items in the jar

multi-activity DIY for all ages

Derby Neck Library - Bring your little one in-person for some artistic exploration of various art mediums! One session will feature finger painting, while another will have stamps, and then another will have chalk. Your child will get to experiment with all sorts of artwork!

Derby Neck Library - Enjoy a showing on our large-screen TV. Following the show, we will stay on for a discussion. Light, individually wrapped snacks and flavored teas are served at each meeting.

Derby Neck LIbrary has all your favorite family board games like Uno, Yahtzee, Qwirkle, and Clue, and all the exciting video games available on the library’s various gaming systems, including the Switch, Xbox, Playstation 4, and more.

See list under the full details section of this form.

Calling all parents in Waterbury! The leading children's resale store, Once Upon A Child®, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new location at 835 Wolcott St.

scavenger hunt- prize eligibility

Guess # of items in the jar

multi-activity DIY for all ages

Join us as New York Times bestselling author and philosopher Nate Klemp helps us explore pathways back to openminded living when he talks to us about the core tenets in his new book Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World.

Derby Neck Library - Miss Sarah will be on hand to assist you with any project you’d like to complete. We have a LEGO wall, a programmable robot, snap circuits, origami, pixel art, ingredients for slime–you name it, we can make it happen!

This month on Wednesdays, you’re invited to play Roblox with Miss Sarah and your library friends! This program is aimed at kids 7 and older. If you have never played Roblox before, you will need to have your parent/guardian set up your account before the program.

The Reading Room is reserved for use by the Friends of the Derby Neck Library for their monthly meeting, weather-permitting. Anyone interested in joining is also welcome to drop in and see what it’s all about–visit the Friends’ website for more info.

Young adults can enjoy playing tabletop and laptop games as well as PS4 and Wii video games.

Derby Neck Library - We make movies! Are you interested in taking your first steps as an actor, writer, director, or editor?

The Seymour Public Library welcomes back the historian John Cilio. Mr. Cilio will have a talk on America's first native school of painting-- the Hudson River School. Join John Cilio for a presentation that delves into the lives, locations and symbolism of these painters. Registration is not necessary for this program.

Ansonia Animal Control Officer, Jeanie Roslonowski, leads a craft class for ages 18 and over.

Check out the detailed list of Derby Public Library Offerings

scavenger hunt- prize eligibility

Guess # of items in the jar

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Derby Neck Library - Bilingual storytime for speakers of all languages!

In honor of the life and contributions of Charles J. Beaver (b.1890), the Osborne Homestead Museum will be showcasing his archaeological and wildlife artifacts during his birth month of September.

This teen programming series is all about bad movies, bad art, and bad taste! This program is targeted to ages 12+ and the gaming and entertainment content will reflect that. No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancellations by clicking here.

Join Miss Krissy in our Makerspace every Thursday for a read-a-loud from a title in our “Choose Your Adventure” collection! These unique books put the plot in the hands of the readers by offering various choices to make. Will we make it to the top of Mount Everest, or survive in the Jurassic period? YOU get to decide! Snacks will be provided. This program is targeted at ages 10+, but all are welcome!

Taylor, Rihanna, Ariana, Beyonce, Miley, or Gaga... which queen of pop music will reign supreme? Find out during our first-ever Musical Bingo Night! Choose your favorite singer, then check off her songs as they come up on our shuffled playlist. The winner of this event will receive a $10 Spotify Premium gift card. This event is for adults only. Registration is suggested, but not required. Please call the Circulation Desk or speak to Kate for additional details.

Get your groove on with free square dance lessons

Free dance lessons: get your groove on!

Check out the detailed list of Derby Public Library offerings

scavenger hunts- prize eligibility

Guess # of items in the jar.

multi-activity DIY for all ages

In honor of the life and contributions of Charles J. Beaver (b.1890), the Osborne Homestead Museum will be showcasing his archaeological and wildlife artifacts during his birth month of September.

In honor of the life and contributions of Charles J. Beaver (b.1890), the Osborne Homestead Museum will be showcasing his archaeological and wildlife artifacts during his birth month of September.

The Derby Neck Library Needlers’ Club meets to exchange tips on crocheting, knitting and needlepoint. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to attend. It’s a great way to learn some great skills!

If you knew your future, would you try to fight fate? If you were told you only had a certain amount of time left to live, would you do things differently? Would you try to dodge your destiny? Join us as we chat with mega-bestselling author Liane Moriarty about her newest novel Here One Moment. Moriarty’s Here One Moment is a brilliantly constructed tale that looks at free will and destiny, grief and love, and the endless struggle to maintain certainty and control in an uncertain world.

Calling all parents in Waterbury! The leading children's resale store, Once Upon A Child®, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new location at 835 Wolcott St.

In honor of the life and contributions of Charles J. Beaver (b.1890), the Osborne Homestead Museum will be showcasing his archaeological and wildlife artifacts during his birth month of September.

Join us for a reading from Connecticut poet David Vasquenza. Mr. Vasquenza is the founder of WINS For Life. He has led a multifaceted career in education, human services, coaching, and motivational public speaking. His career has been focused on a commitment to assisting others with their physical, intellectual, social, and moral development, while providing individual empowerment, team development and group leadership training.

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scavenger hunt- prize eligibility

Guess # of items in the jar

multi-activity DIY for all ages

Derby Neck Library - Fun fingerplays, stories, and games aimed at early literacy, language development, and socialization!

Join Derby Neck Library on Mondays after school from 4:00 to 5:30pm for the library’s Pokémon Trading Card Game Club!

See list under the full details section of this form.

scavenger hunt- prize eligibility

Guess # of items in the jar

multi-activity DIY for all ages

Derby Neck Library presents a special story and playtime just for babies and toddlers!

IF is a film suited for the entire family, about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone's imaginary friends

Derby Neck Library - Enjoy a showing on our large-screen TV. Following the show, we will stay on for a discussion. Light, individually wrapped snacks and flavored teas are served at each meeting.

We have answers and solutions for you…

Derby Neck LIbrary has all your favorite family board games like Uno, Yahtzee, Qwirkle, and Clue, and all the exciting video games available on the library’s various gaming systems, including the Switch, Xbox, Playstation 4, and more.

Stop in at the library to read to dogs and Be A Reading Kid (B.A.R.K.)! We are so excited to welcome certified therapy dogs Spirit and Brian back to the Derby Neck Library. Both pups love children and are fantastic listeners. Reading aloud to a dog provides an attentive audience and may boost a child’s confidence in their reading skills.

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Derby Neck Library - Miss Sarah will be on hand to assist you with any project you’d like to complete. We have a LEGO wall, a programmable robot, snap circuits, origami, pixel art, ingredients for slime–you name it, we can make it happen!

Young adults to voice ideas for teen programs, materials and resources.

Review and optimize existing resumes or create one from scratch.

Join Miss Sarah for our first-ever Teen Art Hour and use your imagination to create illustrations and comics, or just doodle with your friends! Bring whatever pencils and paper you’re comfortable with, or use the supplies we have on hand.

Derby Neck Library - We make movies! Are you interested in taking your first steps as an actor, writer, director, or editor?

The Seymour Library welcomes Campbell Harmon. Campbell Harman will bring the writer Edgar Allan Poe to life with talks about his life and reading from his works.

Discover St. Joseph High School at our Information Session

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Calling all parents in Waterbury! The leading children's resale store, Once Upon A Child®, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new location at 835 Wolcott St.

scavenger hunt- prize eligibility

Guess # of items in the jar

multi-activity DIY for all ages

Optimize existing resumes/cover letters or create them from scratch!

Derby Neck Library - Bilingual storytime for speakers of all languages!

In honor of the life and contributions of Charles J. Beaver (b.1890), the Osborne Homestead Museum will be showcasing his archaeological and wildlife artifacts during his birth month of September.

A brilliant debut novel by Shelby Van Pelt about a widow’s unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus reluctantly residing at the local aquarium.

A brilliant debut novel about a widow’s unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus reluctantly residing at the local aquarium.

Join us for a discussion of home fire prevention and safety tips with the local Fire Marshall. The American Red Cross will also be scheduling appointments for their Home Fire Preparedness Campaign where they will install free smoke alarms within your home.

Join us in our Community Room for snacks and tabletop games like Survive!, Settlers of Catan, Twister, Jenga, foosball, pool, and more!

Join Miss Krissy in our Makerspace every Thursday for a read-a-loud from a title in our “Choose Your Adventure” collection! These unique books put the plot in the hands of the readers by offering various choices to make. Will we make it to the top of Mount Everest, or survive in the Jurassic period? YOU get to decide! Snacks will be provided. This program is targeted at ages 10+, but all are welcome!

An adults-only book club reading into true crime, cults, conspiracies, mortuary science, and more! September's book will be The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel. Copies are available on the table near the Community Room door.

Check out the detailed list of Derby Public Library offerings

scavenger hunts- prize eligibility

Guess # of items in the jar.

multi-activity DIY for all ages

In honor of the life and contributions of Charles J. Beaver (b.1890), the Osborne Homestead Museum will be showcasing his archaeological and wildlife artifacts during his birth month of September.

Submit artwork to become 2025 Connecticut's Historic Gardens Day Poster Winner!

In honor of the life and contributions of Charles J. Beaver (b.1890), the Osborne Homestead Museum will be showcasing his archaeological and wildlife artifacts during his birth month of September.

The Derby Neck Library Needlers’ Club meets to exchange tips on crocheting, knitting and needlepoint. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to attend. It’s a great way to learn some great skills!

Historian and author Richard Worth will tell a story of colonial America through the eyes and writings of leading—now largely unremembered—politicians, fur traders, interpreters, and peacemakers who shaped the colonial period.

Submit artwork to become 2025 Connecticut's Historic Gardens Day Poster Winner!

In honor of the life and contributions of Charles J. Beaver (b.1890), the Osborne Homestead Museum will be showcasing his archaeological and wildlife artifacts during his birth month of September.

Join Kate for a DIY Zone program where you’ll learn how to use the various tools and equipment and even get some hands-on practice! Registration is required. Ages 14+.

Submit artwork to become 2025 Connecticut's Historic Gardens Day Poster Winner!

See list under the full details section of this form.

Calling all parents in Waterbury! The leading children's resale store, Once Upon A Child®, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new location at 835 Wolcott St.

scavenger hunt- prize eligibility

Guess # of items in the jar

multi-activity DIY for all ages

Derby Neck Library's music and movement program targeted to ages Birth – 5.

On the last Monday of every month, teens are invited to the YA space for a Bring Your Own Book Club! Join Miss Krissy for games and snacks as we talk about books we’ve read (or, books we’ve found) and search through them for text to take way out of context. No registration required!

Join Derby Neck Library on Mondays after school from 4:00 to 5:30pm for the library’s Pokémon Trading Card Game Club!

Every five years, the New Haven Free Public Library (NHFPL) has crafted a Strategic Framework—a roadmap of initiatives designed to bring our Mission, Vision, and Values to life. These frameworks are built on the insights and ideas shared by you, the residents of New Haven and visitors to NHFPL, to meet the city's informational, cultural, and educational needs.

Derby Neck Library - Read shorter novels by award-winning authors.