Explore the Universe, Dive into History, and More at the Case Memorial Library This March
The Seven Wonders of the Universe
Thursday, February 29, 7 p.m.
In the sky above our head, there are wonders too numerous to count. But what could we choose as the seven most remarkable objects visible, either with just our eyes or with a simple pair of binoculars or a small telescope? Seven objects which we might call “The Seven Wonders of the Universe.” Joe Rao was Chief Meteorologist for News 12 Westchester for 21 years, garnering 8 Emmy Nominations. Registration is required to receive the link for this Zoom event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Oscar Film: Oppenheimer
Monday, March 4, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, March 6, 1 p.m.
The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.
Click here to register for Monday, March 4, 6 p.m.
Click here to register for Wednesday, March 6, 1 p.m.
Take and Make: St. Patrick's Day Candy Marshmallow Lollipops
March 11-16
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a tasty sweet! You'll need bowls, spoons, a microwave, and wax paper or a similar non-stick surface. We'll provide green candy melts, marshmallows, lollipop sticks, and special sprinkles. This take and make is available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
Make & Take Workshop: Pysanky
Monday, March 11, 7 p.m.
Turn an egg into a work of art using a wax resist method similar to batik in this beginner's pysanky workshop with Librarian Rebecca Harlow. Participants will be provided all supplies, tools, and instructions needed to make their own beautiful Ukrainian Easter egg. This workshop will use candles, beeswax, chicken eggs, and permanent dyes.
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The Bookcase Evening Discussion Group
Thursday, March 14, 7 p.m.
Join Bookcase leader Toby Zabinski for a discussion of Go As A River by Shelley Read on Zoom. Set amid Colorado’s wild beauty, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story of a resilient young woman whose life is changed forever by one chance encounter. A tragic and uplifting novel of love and loss, family and survival—and hope. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
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Book Sale
Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Conducted in our basement by the Friends of the Library.
Adult Book Box
March 18-23
Free book box service for adults. Each month that you register you will pick up a box containing two hand-selected books for you to borrow as well as some other surprises for you to keep. After registering, you should receive a confirmation email with a link to a Google Form. Please be sure to complete this form to finalize your registration and personalize your book box. Please note: You must register and complete the form each month you wish to receive a book box.
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Teen Book Box
March 18-23
Free book box service for teens in grades 7-12. Each month that you register you will pick up a box containing two hand-selected teen books for you to borrow as well as some treats and other surprises for you to keep. After registering, you should receive a confirmation email with a link to a Google Form. Please be sure to complete this form to finalize your registration and personalize your book box. Please note: You must register and complete the personalization form each month you wish to receive a book box.
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Oscar Film: Killers of the Flower Moon
Monday, March 18, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, March 20, 1 p.m.
When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one - until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery.
Click here to register for Monday, March 18, 6 p.m.Click here to register for Wednesday, March 20, 1 p.m.
Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Group
Saturday, March 23, 2:30 p.m.
Go on adventures! Fight monsters! Save the world! Claim loot! Dungeons & Dragons is a cooperative, storytelling tabletop roleplaying game where you and other players take on the roles of different characters within a fantasy story. This program runs monthly. Drop-ins are welcome and strongly encouraged to bring a LEVEL 3 character sheet (in the event that a player does not have one, a premade character sheet will be provided). Minimal knowledge of D&D gameplay is required for this session. Please note: This is a continuation of a prior session.
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Ban This Book Club!
Monday, March 25, 7 p.m.
Join Librarian Rebecca Harlow for a discussion of Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout. Police were called after a teen checked out Storm and Fury from their high school library in Florida. The activists who filed the report called the novel "pornography" and reported that the librarian had committed a third-degree felony. Join us as we discuss this as a work of literature as well as an object of censorship.
Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Registration is required. Click here to register.
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Events are free and open to the public, except as noted.
Phone: 203-891-2170
