Fall into Fun at Case Memorial Library: Events for All Ages
The Bookcase: Evening Discussion
Thursday, September 12, 7 p.m.
This program is via Zoom. Attend from anywhere! Join Bookcase leader Toby Zabinsky for a discussion of We Begin at the End by Chris Whittaker.
Duchess Day Radley is a thirteen-year-old self-proclaimed outlaw. Rules are for other people. She is the fierce protector of her five-year-old brother, Robin, and the parent to her mother, Star, a single mom incapable of taking care of herself, let alone her two kids. Walk has never left the coastal California town where he and Star grew up. He may have become the chief of police, but he’s still trying to heal the old wound of having given the testimony that sent his best friend, Vincent King, to prison decades before. And he’s in overdrive protecting Duchess and her brother. Now, thirty years later, Vincent is being released. And Duchess and Walk must face the trouble that comes with his return. We Begin at the End is an extraordinary novel about two kinds of families―the ones we are born into and the ones we create. Registration is required to attend. You can sign up here!
Tween D & D - Session 0
Saturday, September 14, 2:30 p.m.
For children in grades 3 through 6!
Want to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons? Need a new character? Just want to brush up on your skills after a summer away? Join Librarian Andi for an info-session about D&D, learn the rules and mechanics, and create your own custom-made level 1 character for a quick combat session. Players of all experience levels welcome! Register here.
Mystery Book Club
Thursday, September 19, 2:30 p.m.
Join Mystery Discussion leader Donna DiMassa and librarian Rebecca Harlow for a discussion of The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger. In 1958, a small Minnesota town is rocked by the murder of its most powerful citizen, pouring fresh fuel on old grievances in this dazzling standalone novel. Registration is required. Sign up here!
Fall Film: The Boys in the Boat
Wednesday, September 25 at 1 p.m.
A 1930s-set story centered on the University of Washington's rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings. 2 hr. 3 min. | PG-13. Register here.
Ozobots
Wednesday, September 25 at 4 p.m.
Learn how to code an Ozobot and put the robot through a test of mazes and races! Registration is required. Sign up here!
Take & Make: Cotton Stems
Pick-up beginning September 30 through October 5
Create a bouquet of “cotton stems” from crepe paper and wool roving with this take-home craft kit. Instructions and most supplies will be provided. You must provide scissors. A glue gun is helpful, but not necessary to complete this project. Registration is now open. Click here to register!
Ban This Book Club: Oryx and Crake
Monday, October 7 at 7 p.m.
Join librarian Rebecca Harlow as we discuss Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood as a work of literature and an object of censorship. This book has been banned or challenged in 6 states. In August 2024, it was one of 13 books banned statewide by Utah’s state board of education, allegedly for its “objective sensitive material.” It was included in a BBC list of the 100 Most Inspiring Novels and The Guardian’s list of 100 Best Novels of the 21st century. A novel of the future, Oryx & Crake “explores a world that has been devastated by ecological and scientific disasters.” Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. Register here!
Programs for Little Ones!
Preschool Storytime
Weekly on Mondays at 10:30 starting September 9
Music, movement, and literacy for our preschool friends! Join us as we get ready for the school years. There will be a craft after the storytime session. Ages 3-5. Registration is required and opens on August 19.
Lapsit Storytime
Weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 starting September 10
Little ones and their caregivers are invited to explore books, sing songs, and practice interactive nursery rhymes with Ms. Angela! This program includes optional group playtime. For babies and toddlers up to age two! Registration is required and opens on August 20.
Toddler Storytime
Weekly on Wednesdays at 10:30 starting September 11
Get the wiggles out with Ms. Angela! Stories, music, dancing, and more fill this high-energy storytime for toddlers and their grownups. This program includes an optional group playtime. Ages 18 months to 3 years. Registration is required and opens on August 21.
Adult Book Boxes: September
Registration is now open. Click here!
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 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.
Teen Book Boxes: September
Registration is now open. Click here!
Free book box service for 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 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.
Children's Book Bags
Registration is now open. Click here!
Tell about what you like to read and we will pair you with a new favorite! Space is limited. Registration is required. All registered patrons must fill out the additional survey via Google Form sent to their email in order to receive a bag. The link to the survey will be sent along with your confirmation email.
Tween Book Bags
Registration is now open. Click here!
Tell about what you like to read and we will pair you with a new favorite! Space is limited. Registration is required. All registered patrons must fill out the additional survey via Google Form sent to their email in order to receive a bag. The link to the survey will be sent along with your confirmation email.
Plant & Mushroom Foraging Walk
Wednesday, September 18, 5:30 p.m.
Join Amy Demers of CT Foraging Club and learn how to start your wild plant and mushroom foraging journey in CT safely and sustainably. We will take a 1.5-hour-long walk at Racebrook Tract and stop at various plants and mushrooms to discuss identification and edible and medicinal uses. The walk will be easy (~1.5 miles total).
We will meet at the parking lot at Racebrook Tract (Racebrook Road entrance) at 5:30 p.m. and begin promptly. Registration is required and will open on August 28 at 7 a.m. Space is limited!
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Events are free and open to the public, except as noted.
Phone: 203-891-2170
