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Spooky Stories, Festive Crafts, and Family Films at the Case Memorial Library

October 21, 2024
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Case Memorial Library in Orange, Connecticut. A large, modern building with a glass facade. A flagpole flies a flag in front of the building.

Fall Film: Origin

Wednesday, October 23, 1 p.m.

Based on the book Caste by Isabel Wilkerson, this is the story of the unspoken system that has shaped America and chronicles how lives today are defined by a hierarchy of human divisions.  2 hr. 19 min. | PG-13  Register here.

Children's Make & Take: Trick or Treat Bags

Thursday, October 24, 5 p.m.

Get ready for Halloween by making your very own trick-or-treat bag!  We’ll have bags for our first 48 participants, but you can also bring your own.  Use patches, fabric markers, and Halloween stencils to make a custom bag.  Join us in the Children's Room!

Registration is not required, but bag supplies are limited and registrants will be prioritized.  Register here.

Paranormal Tales with Joe Franke of the Warren Legacy Foundation

Monday, October 28, 6 p.m.

Join renowned paranormal expert Joe Franke as he takes you on a journey through the world of the supernatural.  With over four decades of experience, Joe will share spine-tingling stories of his encounters with ghosts, demons, poltergeists, and exorcisms.  Drawing from his early days as a student of the legendary Ed and Lorraine Warren, Joe will delve into recent spikes in paranormal phenomena.  Brace yourself as he unveils the haunting details of a terrifying long-time ongoing case in Enfield, Connecticut, and its adverse effects on all involved.  This experience will leave you questioning the boundary between the living and the dead.  Registration is required.  This event is not recommended for children.

Make & Take: Egg Carton Turkeys

November 4 through 9; While Supplies Last!

Make a colorful feathered turkey!  We’ll supply you with the egg carton piece, feathers, paint, and face decorations.  Feel free to add extra decorations, and make sure your glue and paintbrush are handy.  Available while supplies last on a first come, first served basis.

Make & Take: Election Day Buttons

Tuesday, November 5; ONE DAY ONLY!

It’s Election Day!  Children in 6th grade and under can drop by the children’s room and use our button maker to create a “Future Voter” or “USA” flag pin!  No registration required.

Fall Film: Ferrari

Wednesday, November 6, 1 p.m.

It is the summer of 1957 and ex-racer Enzo Ferrari is in crisis.  Meanwhile, his drivers’ passion to win pushes them to the edge, as they launch into Italy’s most treacherous race, the Mille Miglia.  2 hr. 10 min. | R  Register here.

The Bookcase Evening Book Discussion

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Join Toby as you discuss Amy Harmon’s book Where the Lost Wander.  In this epic and haunting love story set on the Oregon Trail, a family and their unlikely protector find their way through peril, uncertainty, and loss.  Registration coming soon!

Programs for Little Ones!

Preschool Storytime

Weekly on Mondays at 10:30

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. 

Lapsit Storytime

Weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30

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! 

Toddler Storytime

Weekly on Wednesdays at 10:30

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. 

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Events are free and open to the public, except as noted.

Phone: 203-891-2170

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