The staff at the Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, have come up with some interesting activities for all ages this month.
Read through the listings and when you find something that intrigues you, register for it right away. Take my word for it, they often fill up very quickly.
Connected Cooking: Pride Month Gumdrops
June 5-10
Celebrate Pride Month with this tasty take-home food kit! Make your own flavored rainbow gumdrops at home! This kit includes most ingredients needed to make rainbow gumdrops as well as information on Pride Month, Pride flags, and a list of books for all ages curated by our librarians featuring characters and authors who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. This kit is generously funded by the Friends of the Library. Connected Cooking is a series created by the Case Memorial Library to foster community connection and share diverse cultures through food.
Click here to register. [4 spaces remaining]
Oscar Film: Triangle of Sadness
Monday, June 5, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 7, 1 p.m.
A fashion model celebrity couple joins an eventful cruise for the super-rich. 2h 27m. R.
Click here to register for Monday, June 5, 7 p.m.
Click here to register for Wednesday, June 7, 1 p.m.
Mystery Book Discussion
Thursday, June 8, 1 p.m.
Join librarian Samantha for a discussion of The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware.
Registration is required. This is an in-person event. Check for available copies at the Circulation Desk.
Click here to register. [12 spaces remaining]
Preschool Playtime
Saturday, June 10, 10:30 a.m.
Come play at our homemade obstacle course designed just for preschoolers! We’ll build with blocks, go through tunnels, and jump in and out of hula hoops while going around and around. This event will be held on the back lawn if weather permits; otherwise, it will be in the Meeting Room.
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Tween D&D Session #0
Monday, June 12, 5:30 p.m.
Are you ready to be a hero? Join Librarian Andi for a summer workshop on the popular tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons. Players will come together to learn how to play, build characters, and have fun. Players of all experience levels are welcome! Registration is required.
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Words from the Front
Thursday, June 15, 7 p.m.
A dramatic reading by Nancy A. Herman & Lynda Sorensen is based on a collection of text messages, Facebook messages, emails, and interviews that have been exchanged in real-time from the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia after the invasion in 2022.
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Summer Reading Kickoff: The Power of a Story
Saturday, June 17, 10:30 a.m.
The stories come to life on the faces of the audience in this innovative performance, an inspiring fusion of theatre and visual arts. StoryFaces is an exciting and unusual storytelling show in which volunteers are brought on stage and face painted to illustrate stories as Christopher tells them, captivating the audience with folktales and his uniquely animated original stories. You will be amazed! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Take and Make: Juneteenth Flag
June 19-24
Create a flag in honor of our new state holiday and learn more about this long-standing celebration! Summer take and makes are available in the children’s room on a first-come, first-serve basis. No registration is required. This craft will become available on June 19th and can be picked up at the desk in the children’s room.
Adult Book Box
June 19-24
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. Don’t forget to complete the Google Form in your confirmation email to complete your registration.
Click here to register.
Teen Book Box
June 19-24
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. Don’t forget to complete the Google Form in your confirmation email to complete your registration.
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Music Mondays with Al deCant
Monday, June 19, 10:30 a.m.
Explore music with Orange’s own Singing Principal, Al deCant! This program will take place on most Mondays during our Find Your Voice summer reading program. Registration is required, siblings are welcome. This program series is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Click here to register.
Oscar Movie: Tár
Monday, June 19, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 21, 1 p.m.
Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors and the very first female director of a major German orchestra. 2h 38m. R.
Click here to register for Monday, June 19, 7 p.m.
Click here to register for Wednesday, June 21, at 1 p.m.
Summer STEAM: Circuit Quizzes
Tuesday, June 20, 3 p.m.
Create your own quiz about anything you want, then electrify it! When
you match the correct answers, the light bulb will light up, making you
brighter in every way. Registration is required.
Click here to register.
Community Book Sale
Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Conducted in our basement by the Friends of the Library.
Events are free and open to the public, except as noted.
Phone: 203-891-2170
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