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Exciting May & June Library Events: D&D, Crafts, Book Clubs & More!

May 8, 2025
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Exterior view of the Case Memorial Library. A modern building with a sloped roof, white panels, and red brick accents. Flags fly out front on a sunny day, with a curved driveway and lamp posts leading to the entrance.

Teen D&D

Saturday, May 10, 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. Registration is required. Please click here to sign up.

Tween D&D

Monday, May 12 at 5:30 p.m.

Dungeons & Dragons is a cooperative, storytelling tabletop role-playing game where you and other players take on the roles of different characters within a fantasy story.

Grades 3 to 6. Players of all experiences welcome!

Click here to register.

Preschool Storytime

There will be no Preschool Storytime on Monday, May 12.

Preschool Storytime will occur on Monday, May 5 and Monday, May 19.

Take & Make: Origami Frogs

Monday, May 19, All Day Event!

Learn how to make jumping origami frogs! No registration needed.

3D Doodlers

Wednesday, May 21, 4 p.m.

Build models and get creative with our hand-held 3D printers! Registration is required. Click here to register.

Sustainable Decluttering: Clear Your Space, Protect the Planet

Thursday, May 29, 7 p.m. in the Meeting Room

Is your clutter taking over, but you’re just not sure where to start, and you are concerned about the environmental impact of decluttering?

Join Lauren Hass, Certified Professional Organizer and owner of Clutter Kicker, for an informative and motivating session that combines practical organization techniques with eco-friendly resources and solutions. This presentation will inspire you to tackle clutter sustainably, making your life less overwhelming and the world a little greener.

This event is co-sponsored by the Orange Recycling Committee and the Case Memorial Library.

Click here to register and to learn more.

Crochet Club

Saturday, June 7, 10 to 1 in the Conference Room

The Hooked on the Sound (HOTS) Crochet Guild is a non-profit group of enthusiastic crocheters in New Haven county. HOTS meets monthly to share stitch successes, assist with pattern problems, education, and generally having a great time crocheting! Bring any crochet project you are working on or one you may need help with.

All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your own supplies.

No registration needed!

Book Boxes

Adults

Pick-up begins May 19!

Click here to learn more and to register for this popular, curated book service!

Teens

Pick-up begins May 19!

Click here to learn more and to register for this popular, curated book service!

Children

Pick-up begins May 27

Tell about what you like to read and we will pair you with a new favorite!

Space is limited.

Registration is required.

Click here to register and to learn more.

Tweens

Pick-up begins May 27

Tell about what you like to read and we will pair you with a new favorite!

Space is limited.

Registration is required.

Click here to register and to learn more.

May Book Groups

Mystery Book Discussion: Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

Thursday, May 22, 2 p.m.

Join Mystery Discussion leader Donna DiMassa for a discussion of Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.

Click here to register.

The Bookcase: Evening Book Discussion

Thursday, May 22, 7 p.m. on Zoom

Join Bookcase leader Toby Zabinski for a discussion of How to Read a Book by Monica Wood. Books are available at the Circulation Desk.

This discussion will be held on Zoom. You must register to receive the Zoom link.

Click here to register.

Wednesday Book Group

Wednesday, June 18 at 1 p.m.

Grand Central Terminal in New York City is the backdrop for this magical love story of Nora and Joe that takes readers through the Roaring Twenties, World War II, and beyond.

Described as “winsome,” “supernatural,” “charming,” and “otherworldly,” the book is also firmly and realistically set in a Manhattan of the past.

Books available to borrow at the Circulation Desk by May 15.

Registration is now open! Click here to register.

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Events are free and open to the public, except as noted. Registration is required for all events.

To register for events, go to https://casememorial.librarycalendar.com/event/

Phone: 203-891-2170

https://casememoriallibrary.org

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