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Harcourt Wood Memorial Established 1902

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Happy New Year!

Dec. 24, 1902 “The Harcourt Wood Memorial Library will be presented to the city and dedicated Dec. 27. This library is to be known as the Public Library and not the Harcourt Wood Memorial Library. While it is chartered under both names, Col. and Mrs. Wood have requested that it be known as the Public Library, as it has been shown by experience the people take a more lasting interest in a library when the fact that it is a memorial is not constantly brought to their attention. Col. and Mrs. Wood desire that the people shall feel the library belongs to them and that the number using it grow larger each day.”

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Pearl Harbor Day struck on a sleepy Sunday on December 7, 1941. The sneak attack on Pearl Harbor was a complete surprise, considering the U.S. had remained neutral in World War II. Pearl Harbor newspaper accounts described that shocking event for the record books and outlined how, within minutes of the Japanese attack, seven of eight battleships took major hits from bombs and torpedoes. Thankfully, the facilities, as reported by Pearl Harbor newspapers, remained mostly undamaged. President Franklin Roosevelt read a war message to Congress, resulting in Congress voting a full declaration of War on Japan. Immediate action was taken in response toJapan’s “unprovoked and dastardly attack”. The Pacific War’s front line became a chain of American outposts strung along a 10,000 mile arc from the Arctic Circlealmost to the Equator. As a result, American industry promised two battleships for every one sunk, and a dozen bombs for every one from the enemy. Several local men were in the vicinity of Pearl Harbor when the attack occurred and their families and friends anxiously awaited word about them:James J. McKeon from Derby, aboard the USS St. Louis off of Honolulu;Michael E. Panciotti from Derby, stationed with a heavy artillery squad in Honolulu;Raymond T. Gagliardi from Derby, on duty in the Pacific stationed at Pearl Harbor;Aviation Chief Machinist Mate Algot Segerstrom from Shelton, in Maui;Angelo Terlizzi from Shelton, aboard the USS San Francisco, a gunner;Gerald Randall from Shelton, in the Pacific on the USS Ash;James DuBail from Shelton, in Pearl Harbor with the Navy andCivilian Royal Wheeler, in charge of a sugar plantation in Honolulu. Fortunately, none of these men is listed on the Pearl Harbor Casualty List. The Aircraft Observation and Air Raid Precaution Corps was to have a meeting Dec. 8th at the local observation post. They were activated on a 24 hour basis already. Defense industries were to be more closely protected, increasing guards and implementing various recommendations by the FBI. Mayor Cornelius F. Caldwell of Derby announced that in the event of an air emergency the fire truck sirens would sound continuously for five minutes and the Derby Police Car would drive through the city streets with the siren open. Mayor Caldwell asked that people remain indoors and away from windows and extinguishlights on in home and in cars. In Ansonia, 8 Strokes = Air Raid Alarm! Eight fast strokes consecutively on the Ansonia fire alarm would constitute an air raid alarm for Ansonia. Mayor Andrew F. Nolan announced the strokes would be rapid to distinguish them from the National Guard Call, eight long strokes repeated by factory whistles. December 7th, 1941 was certainly a day of infamy.

LOCAL HISTORYMary A. Bisaccia

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-- Virginia O’Hanlon

I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus.Papa says, “If you see it in The Sun, it’s so.”Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus?

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What better way to get into the true holiday spirit than with Victorian Carolers, cookies, punch, and free raffles! That is exactly what you will find at the Library on Monday, December 14. The refreshments will be available throughout the day and the festivities will wind down in the evening with a spirited old-fashioned sing-along, led by the CT Yuletide Carolers. Many have made this one of their annual holiday traditions. I hope you will too! Speaking of the true holiday spirit, the Library is once again happy to be a drop off site for TEAM, Inc. Toys 4 Kids. Your holidays are sure to be brighter when you help to brighten the holidays for local area children. Please consider being a part of this wonderful community effort. In case you haven’t heard . . . coloring is not just for kids anymore. More and more adults are coloring as a way to relax and unwind. It is also a great way to exercise your fine motor skills and strengthen your brain’s ability to focus. In an effort to help you cope with any holiday stress, the Library will be providing coloring sheets and colored pencils for this simple DIY activity. Let the coloring begin! As always, I encourage you to look over our inside calendar so you will not miss out on any of our great presentations including two local area author visits. Some new things to look forward to in the new year . . . Monday Movie Classics, Knit Night, and more! Also, our Winter Reading Club returns with a new theme and prizes! Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote the letter below to the editor of New York Sun in September, 1897. The response from newsman Francis Pharcellus Church has since become history’s most reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing in part or whole in dozens of languages in books, television shows, movies, articles, and other editorials. During thisholiday season, I think it is worth reprinting once again.

Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no VIRGINIAS. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You may tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God! He lives and lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.

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Special Events

Registration is requested for all programs. Local History Info Sessions, Resume “Right-ing”, Sports Talk & Tech Time are on a drop-in basis.

Reoccurring Programs in November

November 25 - Closing at 12:30 pmNovember 26 & 27 - Closed in

Observance of Thanksgiving

MONDAYS:11/2, 11/9, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Teen Chess Club (ages 12-17). All levels invited to learn & improve strategy with Mr. Julio Maldonado. 11/16, 11/23, 11/30

TUESDAYS: 11/3, 11/10, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Local History Info Session. November’s topic: Monuments to Derby Veterans. Research assistance 11/17, 11/24 will also be available on topics such as genealogy, prominent local figures & more.

WEDNESDAYS: 11/4 6:30 pm Resume “Right-ing” session. Participants can either start from scratch or bring copies of their existing resumes and cover letters for review and optimizing.

11/4, 11/18, 10:00 am - Noon Local History Info Session. November’s topic: Monuments to Derby Veterans. Research assistance 11/25 will also be available on topics such as genealogy, prominent local figures & more. 1:00 pm Wednesday Movie Matinees (18+). Newly released DVDs will be shown and light snacks provided. 11/4, 11/18 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm YA Wednesdays (ages 12-17).Nintendo Wii, board games, and Lego.

11/4, 11/18 10:00 am Baby Steps (birth to 24 mo.). Opportunity for a parent/caregiver to bond with their young child through interactive play. Older siblings are welcome to join us.

11/18 6:30 pm Tech Time: Bring Your Tech-Related Questions!

THURSDAYS: 11/5, 11/12, 10:00 am Time for Twos (24-36 mo.) stories, songs, finger plays and a simple craft for toddler and parent(s). 11/19 Caregivers welcome. 11/19 10:00 am Tech Time: Bring Your Tech-Related Questions!

FRIDAYS: 11/6, 11/13, 10:00 am Preschool Story Time (ages 3-6). Join us for stories, songs, intruments, literacy games and a craft. Children 11/20 are encouraged to attend this story time independently while a caregive remains in the Children’s Room area.

2-MONDAY: 10:30 am Turn it Up! (ages 3-6) presented by Sandi Schuchmann. Join us for a Music & Movement program. 6:30 pm Author Visit - The Haunted House Diaries: The True Story of a Quiet Connecticut Town in the Center of a Paranormal Mystery by William J. Hall. An investigation into the unknown.3-TUESDAY: 6:30 pm Recycle, Repurpose, Resue Craft Class (18+) Grab n’ Growl. Materials provided.5-THURSDAY: 3:30 pm Lego Time (ages 4-11). All level of building skills invited. Materials supplied. 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Teen Talk: On-Line Safety (ages 12-17). Uncover & help avoid pitfalls of the internet & social media. 9-MONDAY: 6:30 pm Author Visit: Brass Valley -- The Fall of an American Industry by Emery Roth II.10-TUESDAY: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Teen Maker Space (ages 12-17). Explore your creativity with 3-D printing.13-FRIDAY: 10:00 am - Noon American Job Search Career Coach presents Create a Great Resume. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The workshop is free and open to the public. Learn how to create or improve upon your current resume.14-SATURDAY: 10:30 am Spa Day Fun (ages 9-14). Make beauty products found in a spa -- chocolate bubble bath and more. 12:30 pm Lego Time (ages 4-11). All level of building skills invited. Materials supplied. 17-TUESDAY: 4:00 pm After School STEAM Program (grs. 2-5) presented by The Science Lab: Kitchen Science.30-MONDAY: 6:30 pm Cooking Demo: Say Cheese for the Holidays! (18+) cooking demo presented by Stacey Ference.

November 11 - Closed in Observance of Veterans Day

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Reoccurring Programs in December

TUESDAYS: 12/1, 12/8, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Local History Info Session. December’s topic: History of Holiday Decorations in Derby. 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 Research assistance will also be available on topics such as genealogy, prominent local figures & more.

Special Events

1-TUESDAY: 4:00 pm Read to Payson (ages 5-11) Share a book with Payson, our volunteer therapy dog. 6:00 pm Watercolor Painting Workshop (ages 18+) presented by Rich DiCarlo.3-WEDNESDAY: 3:30 pm Lego Time (ages 4-11). All level of building skills invited. Materials supplied.8-TUESDAY: 6:30 pm Holiday Gingerbread Progam (ages 4-10). Story, craft & gingerbread man cookie decoration. 6:30 pm Yesterday’s Headlines: Local History Program presented by Rob Novak, Jr. 12-SATURDAY: 10:30 am Spa Day Fun (ages 9-14). Join in the fun! Hand & nail care, nail art, and duct tape bracelet creation. 12:30 pm Quilling Workshop (ages 9-14) presented by Michelle Novak. Create holiday snowflakes.14-MONDAY: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm Annual Holiday Open House -- All Welcome! 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm The Connecticut Yuletide Carolers stroll throughout the Library inviting all to sing-along.15-TUESDAY: 4:00 pm After School STEAM Program (grs. 2-5) presented by The Science Lab: Marshallow Builders. 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Teen “Baker” Space - Holiday Treats Decorating (ages 12-17). All materials supplied.18-FRIDAY: 10:00 am - Noon American Job Search Career Coach presents Job Search Assistance. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The workshop is free and open to the public.28-MONDAY: 11:00 am Lego Time (ages 4-11). All level of building skills invited. Materials supplied.29-TUESDAY: 1:00 pm Winter Bingo (ages 5-11). Make your own bingo card with winter theme & play bingo to win prizes!

Registration is requested for all programs. Local History Info Sessions, Resume “Right-ing”, Sports Talk & Tech Time are on a drop-in basis.

December 24 - Closing at 12:30 pmDecember 25 & 26 - Closed in Observance of Christmas

WEDNESDAYS:12/2 6:30 pm Resume “Right-ing” session. Participants can either start from scratch or bring copies of their existing resumes and cover letters for review and optimizing

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm YA Wednesdays (ages 12-17).Nintendo Wii, board games and Lego. 12/2, 12/9 10:00 am Baby Steps (birth to 24 mo.). Opportunity for a parent/caregiver to bond with their young child through interactive play. Older siblings are welcome to join us.

12/2, 12/9, 10:00 am - Noon Local History Info Session. December’s topic: History of Holiday Decorations in Derby. 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 Research assistance will also be available on topics such as genealogy, prominent local figures & more. 1:00 pm Wednesday Movie Matinees (18+). Newly released DVDs will be shown and light snacks provided. 12/9 12:30 pm Special Lunchtime Holiday Book Discussion, The Mistletoe Promise by Richard Paul Evans. Bring a bag lunch. Dessert and beverage provided.

12/16 6:30 pm Tech Time: Bring Your Tech-Related Questions!

FRIDAYS:12/4, 12/11 10:00 am Preschool Story Time (ages 3-6). Join us for stories, songs, intruments, literacy games and a craft. Children are encouraged to attend this story time independently while a caregive remains in the Children’s Room area.

December 31 - Closing at 12:30 pmJanuary 1 & 2 - Closed in Observance

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THURSDAYS: 12/3, 12/10 10:00 am Time for Twos (24-36 mo.) stories, songs, finger plays and a simple craft for toddler and parent(s). Caregivers welcome.

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Teen Maker in Clay (ages 12-17). Learn how to mold & paint clay into holiday ornaments with Rich DiCarlo.

12/17 10:00 am Tech Time: Bring Your Tech-Related Questions!

MONDAYS: 12/7, 12/14 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Teen Chess Club (ages 12-17). All levels invited to learn & improve strategy with Mr. Julio Maldonado.

Warm Holiday sounds will once again fill the Library on December 14 when the CT Yuletide Carolers return to the Library.

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Greetings Teen Zone fans! Well, there’s precious little that rivals the holiday season in New England. So naturally over the next couple of months our focus will be on helping you capture the wonders of the season with holiday activities of decorating, gift making, and more! Of course the time in between those exciting seasonal undertakings is when you should turn to the Teen Zone and DPL for resources to keep you engaged, productive and satisfied on a multitude of levels. Pick up a copy of our newly revised Electronic Resources brochure to learn how to access all of our online databases. Discover Hoopla Digital, lynda.com and more to help keep you entertained, edified and educated!Although laptops, tablets and smartphones are the tools of the day, they may also present some challenges that could have lasting consequences on the lives of the unsuspecting and ill-prepared. So as a service to our teen patrons we are offering a program that will update attendees on social media’s latest pitfalls. Join us on Thursday, Nov 5 at 3:30 PM as John Saccu of the Derby Youth Bureau examines the “ins and outs” of Social Networks-On-Line Safety/Digital Smarts & Protecting Your On-Line Reputation. Technology and teen MakerSpace themes continue when we provide an Introduction to 3-D Printing on Tuesday, Nov 10 at 3:30 PM. Attendees will observe a demonstration and explore some design tools and aspects of the 3-D printer interface. A special note here – you will have to attend this presentation if you hope to use the printer during future programs. The closer we get to the holidays, the more seasonal flavor we inject into our MakerSpace programming! Rich DiCarlo leads a two-session Teen Maker In Clay workshop on Thursdays, Dec 3 and 10, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Participants will shape unique ornaments at session one and complete their creations with paint at session two. Teen holiday programming will be capped off with a special BakerSpace on Dec 15, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. That’s when participant artistry will be applied to a variety of baked goods. This will be followed by snacking on the finished products! Of course, devotees of Teen Chess Club and YA Wednesdays will also be welcomed at their regular times. The dates did have to be tailored due to holiday schedules, so check our Reoccurring Programs pages inside this newsletter. Happy Holidays and see you ‘round the Zone!

Library iCONN Grows While many of our patrons are already familiar with the state-wideiCONN database – located at www.iconn.org or accessible via the Library website at www.derbypubliclibrary.org - some may not be aware that the iCONN site has been revamped in recent months.It has been redesigned to be more user-friendly and to include a much larger array of databases and services beyond those simply regarding books or digital media. For example, a greater focus on education is immediately evident as resources and periodicals delineated specifically for elementary, middle and high school students have been designated. Direct access from iCONN to the Medline database, for example, gives those interested in pursuing or perhaps already enrolled in a medically-related curriculum additional help. Access to a greater number of national and global periodicals is now also available, in addition to the many CT-based references already in place. Based on the sheer number of Library patrons who faithfully scan our in-house microfilm for genealogy research, iCONN can further supplement this information by offering a database called HeritageQuest. What is unique about the links found there is that ancestry data can be pin-point searched and collected based on known ethnicity or via the Social Security office or even from data on file at Ellis Island’s immigration registry. And by the end of the year, a new Statewide Library Catalog will be available, once again making it easier for you to locate that hard to find book, CD, magazine or movie from any library in the State. The name of the new catalog is “findIT CT” and the name of the new ILL system is “requestIT CT.”

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Congratulations to the winners of our Library Card Sign-up raffle! Our campaign to reach every student in the Derby elementary and middle schools was a success with a great response from both those who already owned a library card and those who were applying for their first one. It is said that the most important school supply of all is a library card! We just couldn’t wait for the new year to introduce something new to engage our young patrons. . . our DIY (Do It Yourself) Station. So many families are facing time constraints in their daily routines, often making it difficult to attend a library program scheduled for a specific day or time. Our DIY Station accommodates the need for flexibility, allowing your child to participate in an activity here at the Library any time during regular Library hours. How does it work? A small area in the Children’s Room will have signage designating “DIY Station” where you will find 2 or 3 different activities each month for children up to age 11. For example, a seasonal themed guessing jar, an I Spy container game, scavenger hunt, or a puzzle or coloring sheet are among the featured activities planned, all of which can be completed independently at a time that is convenient for you during your visit to the Library. There will be a description and instructions for each activity, but staff will be available to gladly assist and answer any questions you may have. Younger children may need assistance from an adult, but think of the sense of accomplishment as you both finish a scavenger hunt together! Many of the activities will qualify participants for a reward upon completion. During the month of December we will be trying to “catch the gingerbread man” (a paper cutout) who will be “running” to a different location in the Children’s Room each week. Will he be hiding in the non-fiction stacks? Or maybe he is among the holiday books on display? Put your thinking cap on and let the fun begin! Stop in when it’s convenient for you to check out what is happening at the DIY Station. We welcome your feedback on this new venture so please share any ideas or thoughts you may have. There is something for everyone when it comes to programs this holiday season with events taking place on Saturdays, after school, evenings and weekdays. Gingerbread Fun is a family evening story and craft time on Tuesday, December 8 for children ages 4-10. We will be listening to a story and decorating our own gingerbread man cookies. On Saturday, December 12 at 12:30 PM we are hosting a Quilling Workshop for 9-14 year olds with participants creating snowflakes. Looking for something a little relaxing but yet hands-on for your tween or young teen? We are offering a Spa Fun Workshop series on Saturdays, November 14 and December 12 where everyone will be making several beauty products often found at the spa. Attendees at both of these workshops will come away with some great gift giving ideas. We encourage children in grades 2-5 to join our after school STEAM program taking place on the third Tuesday of every month throughout the school year. We will feature Kitchen Science on Tuesday, November 17 at 4:00 and Marshmallow Builders on December 15. Each month a new theme will be the focus covering topics such as simple machines, weather, and more with hands-on activities and experiments. What a fun and creative way to learn! Try your luck and win books along with other prizes during Winter Bingo taking place during the school holiday break on Tuesday, December 29. Kids age 5-11 will be making their own bingo card from a collection of winter-themed words. Last, but not least, check the newsletter calendar for a complete listing of our ongoing programs including our Read to a Therapy Dog, Weekly Story Times, and Lego Time.

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