Monthly Archives: March 2011
Thanks for a great program-
130 people attended the fantastic 'A Tale of Poland' program at the Branch last night. Thank you to Baltyk Deli for the donated food, Helena and Vincent Knapczyk for sharing the personal stories of deportation to Siberia, the Orleta troupe for the wonderful dancing, and Marzanna Olewicz for helping us put our Polish programming season [...]
Yesterday’s Headlines: Dateline Shelton
Municipal historian Bob Novak looks back at Shelton and the valley – 100 years ago, 75 years ago and 25 years ago. Who and what were in the news? What efforts are being made to keep some of the past alive? Share some dessert and learn about what went on in your own backyard. At [...]
A Tale of Poland
Food, dance, and stories at the Branch on Wednesday, March 30th, at 6:30PM. Experience the rich culture of Poland through the harrowing real-life adventures of Helen and Vincent Knapczyk, the dance of the Orleta troupe, and the food of the Baltic Deli.
Author Jason Alster
Local author Alster will talk about his book relating his story of moving to Israel and back. He will have books for sign and sale. At the Branch, Wednesday, March 23 at 6:30PM.
Tell Us What You Think
Please take a moment to fill out a survey about the Shelton Library System. You can link to the survey here.
How do libraries stack up?
Check out this stunning set of statistics about library usage from the OCLC here.
“Worm Moon” A Native American Spring Celebration
Plumb Memorial Library on March 19th at 10:00AM Hear some wonderful Native American stories and music with Ms Kathi. Kids Preschool through Grade 2 will learn about the history behind “Worm Moon”, a time when the signs of spring are connected to the sightings of earthworms. Space is limited, register beginning March 5.
Grand Gathering of the Green
Join us at the Branch for children’s stories, sing-along fun, and finish off the evening with a family film. You are welcome to bring a “picnic” supper – we’ll supply a wee bit o’ Irish soda bread and beverages. A great time for ages 1 – 100. Wednesday, March 9th at 6:00PM.
