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Turnback Tuesday reminds us of the wealth of information and research materials available at the Derby Public Library. Published in 1935, "The Pictorial and History of the Lower Naugatuck Valley," written by Leo T. Malloy, is a treasure trove of information.
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This week the Derby Public Library has thirteen new books. New items include Whistler, A Pair of Aces, Road Trip, Clive Cussler, Stuart Woods' Deep Water, Crisis of the Common Good, The Windsor Affair, Blunt Instrument, and She Walks at Night. wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?p=1643-…
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Turnback Tuesday: Derby Savings Bank. Started in 1846, 168 Main Street, Derby. 11 years later, moved to the Main/Caroline Sts. In 1923, moved to Main/Olivia Sts. Finally in 1976, to Main/Elizabeth Sts, where Derby City Hall is today.
Image is a coin bank given to customers.
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DPL now has expanded time slots for
**Free 1-on-1 Job Search/Tech Support**
with Tech/Ref Librarian, Marc Weissman
- Résumé/Cover Letter/Interview
- Networking, Online Search
- Mobile Devices
- MS Office, AI
- Computer Skills
Contact Marc at 203-736-1482 or mweissman@biblio.org
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This week the Derby Public Library has nine new books. New items include The Divorce, The Final Target, Stop Letting Everything Affect You, KPop Demon Hunters, Ghalen, How to AI, and The Mindful Art of Space Making. wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?p=1643-…
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Turnback Tuesday remembers the Derby Red Raiders of 1985. The team was CT Class “S” State Football Champions with a record of 10 Wins and 2 Losses. We're sure you'll recognize the names/faces of these distinguished champions. This plaque was graciously donated to DPL.
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This week the Derby Public Library has five new books. New items include The Doomsday Detectives, Lifeboat 5, Ultrawild, and Recommended Reading. wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?p=1643-…
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Turnback Tuesday remember those who served this country in good and prosperous times as well as the dark and scary times. Men and women from all corners, backgrounds and ages of this country joined each other to protect us all and continue to do so.
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This week the Derby Public Library has 122 new books. New items include Our Perfect Storm, The Last Mandarin, The Foursome, American Patriarch, Maintain, The Mountains We Call Home, Jane Whitefield, Spenser, Elvis Cole and Joe Pike, and The Husband Trap. wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?p=1643-…
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This week the Derby Public Library has 31 new books. New items include Refugee, Baby Botanicals, How to Catch a Garden Gnome, The Calamity Club, In the Garden, Explore the National Parks With Dr. Seuss's Lorax, and My Little Chick. wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?p=1643-…
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This week the Derby Public Library has eighteen new books and five new movies. New items include 26 Beauties, The Things We Never Say, Song Sung Blue, All Creatures Great & Small, Hamnet, Mercy, and FounderÆs Fire. wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?p=1643-…
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Turnback Tuesday is highlighting a Minstrel Show held at the Ansonia Synagogue in the Jewish Community Center. The Jewish Community Center started in 1932 to meet the social needs of all Valley Jews. This image was taken approximately 1949 - 1950.
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This week the Derby Public Library has 22 new books. New items include The King Is Coming, Stripped Down, Chasing the Clouds Away, The National Road, Elegy in Blue, Clawed and Dangerous, Kill for a Million, Magnitude, and Mrs. Benedict Arnold. wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?p=1643-…
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Looking for a job or a career change? Tech/Ref Librarian, Marc Weissman, provides FREE, 1-on-1, comprehensive job search support.
- Wed, May 6 & 20 @ 5 PM - 5:30 PM - 6 PM
- Thurs, May 14 & 28 @ 10 AM - 10:30 AM -11 AM
Contact Marc at (203) 736-1482 or mweissman@biblio.org
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🎉 Need help with your mobile device? Curious about AI? Our Tech Librarian, Marc Weissman, has *Tech Time Tuesdays!**
📅 May 5, 12, 19 & 26 ⏰ *3 PM, *3:30 PM & *4 PM
💡 *30 mins, 1-on-1 appts—set up email, explore apps, learn computer skills. (203) 736-1482 mweissman@biblio.org
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**From Family Tree to Family Talk**
Curious about your family history? DPL offers free access to Ancestry.com through the CT State Library at bit.ly/4mMtOiJ. Then use Mango Languages to learn the language of your ancestors at bit.ly/4vSw0JM
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Celebrate the grand finale of National Library Week with our exciting Book Buffet - with a musical twist!
All ages welcome! Free snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Registration required.
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Derby Public Library continues to celebrate both Jazz Awareness Month (JAM) and National Poetry Month.
DPL has a "note-worthy" abundance of books, CDs & DVD's that feature renowned jazz artists. We also highlight the legacy of poets on social media and supports all genres.
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This week the Derby Public Library has 31 new books. New items include The Mother-Daughter Book Club, A Woman's Place, Mad Mabel, Paradox, Chicka Chicka Peep Peep, How to Hatch, Luck, Books Good Enough for You, The Chick-O-Saurus, and Secrets of the Dead. wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?p=1643-…
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STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) comes to life as participants build their own creations. This event will feature a fresh assortment of Legos, blocks, toothpicks, magnatiles & more along w/ idea books to spark creativity. ALL are welcome & NO registration.
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