Here’s what’s happening at the Derby library!
Salsa: Sweet and Savory Flavors to Get You Dancing!
FROM: Cathy Williams, Library Director
DATE: Monday, June 19 at 6:30 PM
The Derby Public Library will host Salsa: Sweet and Savory Flavors to Get You Dancing on Monday, June 19 at 6:30 PM.
Alissa Monteleone, author of EveryBody Eats and owner of Simply Good Thinking, will discuss the healthy advantages of homemade salsas made with antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables.
Participants, ages 18 and over, will have the opportunity to experiment with new flavor combinations, both sweet and savory, and then taste their creations. Registration is required. For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St. or call 203 736‑1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.
Harcourt Wood Memorial Birthday Celebration
DATE: Monday, June 19 from 11:00 AM to 7:00PM
The Derby Public Library will commemorate the birthday of Holton Harcourt Wood, the young boy in whose memory the Library was built, on Monday, June 19 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
The Library will be decorated with flowers in compliance with Colonel H. Holton Wood’s request, which he made at the dedication of the Library in 1902. At that time he asked that flowers be placed throughout the Library every year on the birth date of his son. His request has been honored ever since.
Several years ago, the Library also added the tradition of commemorating this special day with a birthday cake.
This time honored tradition has become well know over the years, not only throughout the Valley, but well beyond.
It has been written about in the New York Times.
A memorial plaque in Harcourt’s memory is displayed at the front entrance of the library. The public is invited to visit throughout the day for cake and to learn more about the history of the library. For more information, stop by the library at 313 Elizabeth St. or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.
Water Color Painting Workshop (ages 18 and over)
DATE: Monday, June 26 at 6:00 PM
The Derby Public Library will host another popular Water Color Painting Workshop on Monday, June 26 at 6:00 PM. Ages 18 and over are invited to enjoy this fun evening resulting in
fabulous art! Participants will go home with new friends, great memories, and a newly-created masterpiece that will show off your “inner-artist.” No experience? No problem!
Local artist, Rich DiCarlo, from the Valley Arts Council, will guide you step-by-step on this creative journey as you learn the ins and outs of creating your own water color painting. No previous artistic experience necessary – great for beginners or seasoned professionals. Snacks will be provided. It is promised to be a surprisingly easy and fun way to spend an evening!
Registration is required.
For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St. or call 203 736‑1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.
