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November 2022 Newsletter

11/1/2022

News from Castleton Public Library - November 2022

Notes from Our Director:

It's the time of year to give thanks! Any time this November, stop into the library and write down something that you're grateful for on a paper leaf and we'll add it to our front window. Watch the number of leaves grow all month and see what people in our community are thankful for.

You can also show your thanks and support to members of our military this month by writing a letter to deployed troops, veterans, new recruits, first responders, or wounded warriors. All ages are welcome to participate. Click here to download guidelines and templates or pick them up at the library. Drop off your letters any time in November!

Also, just in time for your holiday shopping, the Friends of Castleton Public Library are holding their annual Barnes & Noble Bookfair Fundraiser. At Barnes & Noble in Colonie Center on Saturday, November 19, you can shop and support your local library at the same time. When you make your purchases, be sure to tell the cashier you want your purchase to support the Friends of Castleton Public Library.

See below for a complete list of our November events. We hope you'll join us!

Best,

Melissa Tacke, Library Director

Download November events calendar as a PDF

Weekly Events

Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to this evening storytime! Ages birth-8.

Learn & Play Storytime

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

November 3, 10, 17; Dec 1.

Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement while building their early literacy and motor skills!

Our Take-Home Kits

Take & Make Craft Kit: Thanksgiving Crafts

Pick up anytime from Monday, 10/31 through Saturday, 11/26.

Get ready for Thanksgiving with cool crafts you can make at home!

Our Other Events

Write a Letter for Operation Gratitude

Drop your letter off anytime during the month of November!

Show your support for members of our military – write a letter to deployed troops, veterans, new recruits, first responders, or wounded warriors. All ages are welcome to participate. Find guidelines and templates online or pick them up at the library. Drop off your letters any time this month!

Kids' Book Bingo

Wednesday, November 2, 6:00 p.m.

Come play bingo at the library with our special book-themed bingo set. Recommended for ages 7-12. Winners will receive a small prize.

Bridge Club

Friday, November 4, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.

After Dinner Book Club - Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

Monday, November 7, 7:00 p.m.

Join us for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. This month's title is Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor.

Kids Cook: Yogurt Parfaits

Wednesday, November 9, 4:00 p.m.

Join us each month for Kids Cook, where we will have fun making something tasty. This month, kids of all ages are invited to the library to learn how to make a tasty yogurt parfait!

CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, November 14, 6:00 p.m.

Monthly meeting of the library's Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Cool Science: Marshmallow Catapults

Tuesday, November 15, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Create fun popsicle stick catapults and experiment with the laws of physics using marshmallows!

Chair Yoga (Space is Limited; Registration Required)

Wednesday, November 16, 10:00 a.m.

Registration is required: call 518-732-0879 or email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org. With instructor Judi England. Chair yoga is a fun, accessible way to reduce stress and to build flexibility,
balance, and strength. For all levels of ability and challenges. Bring a yoga tie (or a necktie, belt, or a piece of fabric), and wear comfortable clothing. Sponsored by Albany Guardian Society.

Afternoon Book Club - The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

Wednesday, November 16, 1:00 p.m.

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. This month's title is The Time Machine by H.G. Wells. Books available for checkout at the front desk.

Friends of CPL Meeting

Wednesday, November 16, 5:30 p.m.

Want to help support and raise funds for the library? Come join the Friends! All are welcome.

Bridge Club

Friday, November 18, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.

Friends of CPL Barnes & Noble Bookfair

Saturday, November 19, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location: Barnes & Noble, Colonie Center, 131 Colonie Center, Albany, NY 12205

Do your holiday shopping and support your local library at the same time! Be sure to tell the cashier you want your purchase to support the Friends of Castleton Public Library when you check out.

Paper Clip Jewelry

Saturday, November 19, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Use paper clips and decorative tape to make a bracelet, necklace, or other craft!

Thanksgiving Crafts

Tuesday, November 22, 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Come create fun Thanksgiving crafts, perfect for decorating your home or giving to a loved one!

3-D Snowflakes

Monday, November 28, 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Come learn how to make 3-D snowflakes to celebrate the changing season! All ages welcome.

Teen Time: Creative Writing Workshop

Wednesday, November 30, 4:00 p.m.

A creative writing workshop with fun writing exercises and games for teens in 6th-12th grades.

Author Talk & Signing - When Mommy Was a Commie by Jon Sorensen

Thursday, December 1, 6:00 p.m.

Join us after-hours at the library for an author talk and book signing! Local author and award-winning newspaper reporter Jon Sorensen discusses his debut novel, When Mommy was a Commie, a “hilarious romp through Schenectady of the early 1950s, inspired by the outlandish, real-life episodes that took place during the Red Scare.” Copies of the book will be available for purchase at this event.

Bridge Club

Friday, December 2, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.

Holidays on the Hudson

Sunday, December 4, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Join us during this outdoor event to make special ornaments for the Village tree and enjoy the annual tree lighting! We'll also have a special visit from Santa and light refreshments. Co-sponsored by the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson, Castleton Fire Department, COHMSA, and Castleton Public Library.

After Dinner Book Club: Crooked Hallelujah by Kelli Jo Ford

Monday, December 5, 7:00 p.m.

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk starting 11/7. December's title is Crooked Hallelujah by Kelli Jo Ford.

Digital Library Resources

Check Out Our Virtual Storytime Episodes

Did you know that we have a playlist of Virtual Storytime episodes that you can watch anytime? All episodes are created by Miss Joelle, our Youth Services Librarian.
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with us, on your schedule!

For our full Virtual Storytime playlist of 74 episodes, visit tinyurl.com/CPL-storytime

Check Out Our Digital Collections!

The Upper Hudson Library System hosts a great collection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, digital magazines, and streaming video, resources for research, and more! Click here to visit our page about digital resources.

Borrow a WiFi Hotspot

Did you know that we loan WiFi hotspots? They can be borrowed for 14 days -- all you need is your library card! Hotspots are available on a first-come, first-served basis and can only be checked out and returned at CPL. Call 518-732-0879 or email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for more information.

WiFi Inside & Outside Our Building

Our WiFi is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can access the public WiFi on the front lawn, or alongside the building on Stimpson Avenue (the signal is strongest near the front of the building). Just look for the network called "Castleton Public Library." There's no password to connect!

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October 2022 Newsletter

9/27/2022

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News from Castleton Public Library - October 2022

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Notes from Our Director:

We're offering a variety of classes and events for all ages this month, with lots of Halloween fun! We're seeking donations for our Free Halloween Costume Giveaway on Saturday, October 15 from 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. We're currently accepting donations of any clean, used or new costumes, masks, wigs, and accessories for children, teens, and adults. Donations can be dropped off any time during the library's hours of operation through Thursday, October 13. Thank you!

Also, don't miss our Halloween Parade and Party, co-sponsored by the library and the Castleton Fire Department. The parade leaves from the library at 2:00p.m. on Saturday, October 29, led by a fire truck! The parade ends at the firehouse, where we'll enjoy treats and make a craft. All ages are welcome.

See below for a complete list of our October events!

Best,

Melissa Tacke, Library Director

Download October events calendar as a PDF

Weekly Events

Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

October 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov. 1.

Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to this evening storytime! Ages birth-8.

Learn & Play Storytime

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

October 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3.

Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement while building their early literacy and motor skills!

Our Take-Home Kits

Take & Make Craft Kit: Pumpkin Paper Lanterns

Pick up any time from October 3 through Saturday, October 29

Make a paper jack-o'-lantern to get ready for Halloween!

Our Other Events

Guided StoryWalk

Monday, October 3, 10:30 a.m.

Location: We’ll meet at the beginning of the StoryWalk (near the playground) at Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

Join us (weather permitting) to explore the newest StoryWalk book together! October's StoryWalk book is Leaves by Ezra Stein. This book will be up on the StoryWalk all month long!

Kids Cook: Donut Apples

Wednesday, October 12, 4:00 p.m.

Join us each month for Kids Cook, where we will have fun making something tasty. This month, come decorate apple slices with a cream cheese frosting to make a unique type of donut!

Friends of CPL Meeting

Wednesday, October 12, 5:30 p.m.

Want to help support and raise funds for the library? Come join the Friends! All are welcome.

Free Halloween Costume Giveaway

Saturday, October 15, 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.

Browse a selection of donated Halloween costumes, wigs, masks, & accessories; pick out costumes to take home! Donations of clean, gently used items accepted through Thursday, October 13.

Friends of CPL Pasta Dinner & Fundraiser

Saturday, October 15 - Pick up between 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Location: Castleton Fire House, 11 Green Avenue, Castleton, NY 12033

Enjoy a tasty dinner and support the library! Choose baked ziti with meatballs or spaghetti with meatballs. All dinners come with salad and bread. Take out only -- please preorder. Place your preorder and choose your pick-up time by visiting tinyurl.com/CPL-Pasta or by calling 518-466-8051.

Library Board Meeting

Monday, October 17, 7:00 p.m.

Monthly meeting of the Castleton Public Library's Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Cool Science: Marble Maze Challenge

Tuesday, October 18, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Create your own paper plate marble maze and learn about engineering!

Afternoon Book Club - Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do

Wednesday, October 19, 1:00 p.m.

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. This month's title is Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do by Jennifer Eberhardt. Books available for checkout at the front desk.

Teen Time: Halloween Cookies

Wednesday, October 19, 4:00 p.m.

Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to decorate tasty, spooky (or not-so-spooky) Halloween cookies!

Bridge Club

Friday, October 21, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.

Paint a Mini Pumpkin

Saturday, October 22, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Come paint a mini pumpkin to decorate your home for Halloween!

Halloween Crafts

Wednesday, October 26, 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Join us at the library to make fun Halloween crafts!

Halloween Parade & Party

Saturday, October 29, starting at 2 p.m.

Join the walking parade, which begins at the library at 2:00 led by a fire truck! Parade ends at the firehouse, where we’ll enjoy treats and crafts. Co-sponsored by CPL and the Castleton Fire Dept.

Kids' Book Bingo

Wednesday, November 2, 6:00 p.m.

Come play bingo at the library with our special book-themed bingo set. Recommended for ages 7-12. Winners will receive a small prize.

Bridge Club

Friday, November 4, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.

After Dinner Book Club - Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

Monday, November 7, 7:00 p.m.

Join us for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk starting 10/3. This month's title is Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor.

Announcements

We're Seeking Donated Halloween Costumes and Accessories for Giveaway!

The library is seeking donations of Halloween costumes andaccessories such wigs, masks, and makeup for our Halloween Costume Giveaway on Saturday, October 15. Donated items can be new or clean and gently used. Please drop off your donations any time the library is open from now through Thursday, October 13!

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September 2022 Newsletter

8/30/2022

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News from Castleton Public Library - September 2022

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Notes from Our Director:

Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's Summer Reading Program! We hope you enjoyed a summer full of fun and learning. If you haven't turned in your reading record yet, please bring it in! We've already drawn our raffle prize winners, but kids and teens get a special goody bag when they hand in their reading record through Saturday, September 3. Youth who participated online can also stop in to get their goody bags!

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! If you register for a library card for the first time during the month of September, we'll give you a welcome gift. Spread the word to your family and friends! Signing up for a library card is easy -- adults and teens 16+ need to bring their photo ID and proof of current address. Youth under 16 need to bring their parent/guardian in order to sign up.

We're seeking donations for our Free Halloween Costume Giveaway on Saturday, October 15. We're currently accepting donations of any clean, used or new costumes, masks, wigs, and accessories for children, teens, and adults. Donations can be dropped off any time during the library's hours of operation from now through Thursday, October 13. Thank you!

See below for a complete list of our September events. We hope you'll stop in and see us this fall!

Melissa Tacke, Library Director

Download September events calendar as a PDF

Weekly Events

Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

September 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct 4

Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to this evening storytime! Ages birth-8.

Learn & Play Storytime

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6

Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement while building their early literacy and motor skills!

Our Take-Home Kits

Cool Science Kit: Salt Crytals

Pick up any time through September 3

Make your own salt crystals and learn about the science behind the crystallization process! Pick up kit any time through 9/3.

Take & Make Craft Kit: Collage Art

Pick up any time through September 3

Make your own unique collage using pages from magazines and picture books! Pick up kit any time through 9/3.

Take & Make Craft Kit: Paper Bag Puppets

Pick up any time from September 6 through October 1

Get creative and make puppets using paper bags and construction paper! Pick up any time from 9/6-10/1.

Our Other Events

Guided StoryWalk

Tuesday, September 6, 10:30 a.m.

Location: We’ll meet at the beginning of the StoryWalk (near the playground) at Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

Join us (weather permitting) to explore the newest StoryWalk book together! September's StoryWalk book is My Forest is Green by Darren Lebeuf. This book will be up on the StoryWalk all month long!

Sand Art

Tuesday, September 6, 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Make a creative design on cardstock using colored sand and glue! Held outdoors (weather permitting).

Drug Takeback Day

Saturday, September 10, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Drop off unused/expired medication for safe, anonymous disposal. Proper disposal of unused prescription and OTC medications is important to protect both people and the environment. Co-sponsored by Castleton Public Library and the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department.

Friends of CPL Meatball Sub & Dessert Fundraiser

Saturday, September 10, 6:00 p.m.

Location: 110 Green Avenue, Castleton, NY 12033

Out and about for the Village-Wide Garage Sale? Stop at 110 Green Avenue to buy meatball subs, sundaes, and apple crisp to tempt your tastebuds and benefit the library! Music by Scarlet Duo.

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, September 14, 10:00 a.m.

With instructor Judi England. Registration required: call 518-732-0879 or email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org.

Chair yoga is a fun, accessible way to short-circuit stress and build flexibility, balance, and strength. Appropriate for all levels of ability and challenges. Bring a yoga tie (or a necktie, belt, or a piece of fabric), and wear comfortable clothing. Sponsored by the Albany Guardian Society.

Salt Painting

Saturday, September 17, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Create unique artwork using salt, glue, and food coloring! What salt painting designs will you make?

Afternoon Book Club - The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery

Wednesday, September 21, 1:00 p.m.

Join us to discuss The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery. Books available for checkout at the front desk.

Cool Science: Stethoscopes

Wednesday, September 21, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Stethoscopes are an important tool to listen to a person's heart and breathing. Come to the library to make your own simple stethoscope and learn about the science behind how they work!

Fall Fun Crafts

Tuesday, September 27, 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Celebrate the fall by making a special craft to decorate your home!

Teen Time: No-Knit Scarves

Thursday, September 29, 4:00 p.m.

For teens in 6th-12th grades. Get ready for the cold weather by making your own scarf using yarn! This fun project doesn't require any knitting ability.

After Dinner Book Club: Dear Mrs. Bird: A Novel

Monday, October 3, 7:00 p.m.

Join us to discuss Dear Mrs. Bird: A Novel by A.J. Pearce. Books available for checkout at the front desk.

Announcements

September is Library Card Sign-up Month!

A library card gives you access to free books, movies, magazines,
museum passes, digital collections, and more. Don’t have a library card yet? Come sign up this month and we’ll give you a special welcome gift!

Signing up for a library card is easy – adults and teens 16+ need valid
photo ID and a piece of mail showing their current address. Youth
under age 16 need to bring their parent/guardian to sign them up.

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August 2022 Newsletter

8/1/2022

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News from Castleton Public Library - August 2022

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Notes from Our Director:

Summer is still in full swing at CPL! Check out a full list of our remaining summer programs below -- there's a lot going on for kids, teens, and adults before school starts again.

Are you participating in our Summer Reading Club? Be sure to turn in your reading record to us by 6:00 pm on Monday, August 29 (or finish logging your reading online by that date) to be eligible for our Summer Reading raffle prize drawings. We'll be drawing 30 winners for a $30 Amazon gift certificate.

We'll also give kids & teens a special goody bag when they hand in their reading record from August 15 through September 3!

Thank you for joining us for a summer full of fun and learning.

Melissa Tacke, Library Director

Download Summer Reading Club Guide as a PDF

Weekly Events

Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to this evening storytime! Ages birth-8.

Learn & Play Storytime

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

August 4, 11, 18, 25, Sep. 1 (see below for our "special visitors" this month)

Our Take-Home Kits

Cool Science at Home Kit: Flying Bird Balloons

Pick up any time through August 6

Explore the principles of flight as you make your own Flying Bird Balloon! Pick up kit any time through 8/6.

Take & Make Craft Kit: Emoji Faces

Pick up any time through August 6

Use construction paper pieces on a cardstock face to make expressive emojis! Pick up kit any time through 8/6.

Cool Science at Home Kit: Sweet Structures

Pick up from August 8 through August 20

Learn about physics by creating structures using toothpicks and candy! How strong will your structures be? Pick up kit any time from 8/8 through 8/20.

Take & Make Craft Kit: Rainbow Scratch Art

Pick up from August 8 through August 20

Design your own beautiful rainbow scratch art using special paper! Pick up kit any time from 8/8 through 8/20.

Cool Science at Home Kit: Salt Crystals

Pick up from August 22 through September 3

Make your own salt crystals and learn about the science behind the crystallization process! Pick up kit any time from 8/22 through 9/3.

Take & Make Craft Kit: Collage Art

Pick up from August 22 through September 3

Make your own unique collage using pages from magazines and picture books! Pick up kit any time from 8/22 through 9/3.

Our Other Events

Guided StoryWalk

Monday, August 1, 10:30 a.m.

Location: We’ll meet at the beginning of the StoryWalk (near the playground) at Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

Join us (weather permitting) to explore the newest StoryWalk book together! August’s StoryWalk book is Twilight Chant by Holly Thompson. This book will be up on the StoryWalk all month long!

Emoji Pillows

Monday, August 1, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Do you love emojis? Create and decorate your own special emoji pillow! No sewing is required. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

After Dinner Book Club: The Black Hand

Monday, August 1, 7:00 p.m.

Join us to discuss The Black Hand: The Epic War between a Brilliant Detective and the Deadliest Secret Society in American History by Stephan Talty. Books available for checkout at the front desk.

Yoga

Tuesday, August 2, 6:00 p.m.

Join us for a 45-minute yoga session with Patricia McCarthy. Bring your own mat. All skill levels welcome. Ages 12 & up.

New York Raptors

Wednesday, August 3, 6:00 p.m.

Meet birds of prey! Live hawks, owls and falcons will come for a face-to-face exploration of what it takes to be a raptor. Funding for this event provided by Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program.

Clown Storytime

Thursday, August 4, 10:30

Let's get happy and enjoy some giggles! We will read a story together, and then Zippy the Clown will tell us funny jokes and show us how to make balloon animals.

Cool Science: Ice Cream Science

Thursday, August 4, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

In this delicious science experiment, we’ll learn about chemistry while we create a tasty treat to eat when our experiment is finished!

Snow in August

Friday, August 5, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

It may be the summer, but at the library you can make your own “snow” to take home! Held outdoors.

Flower Wreaths

Saturday, August 6, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Use styrofoam egg cartons to make a pretty pastel flower wreath to decorate your home!

Movies in the Park

Saturday, August 6, 8:15 p.m.

Location: Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

Join us for a family movie under the stars at Schodack Island State Park! Call 518-732-0879 for movie title.

Crime Lab Science w/ MiSci

Monday, August 8, 6:00 p.m.

Learn about forensic science and how evolving technology helps scientists, detectives, and other specialists discover the truth about today's criminal cases and mysterious crimes of the past. Recommended for ages 7-13. Registration required - call 518-732-0879. Funding for this event provided by Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program.

Cool Science: The Leak-Proof Bag

Tuesday, August 9, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

If you stab a water-filled plastic bag with a pencil, will it leak? Join us at the library to see what happens and learn about polymers!

Yoga

Tuesday, August 9, 6:00 p.m.

Join us for a 45-minute yoga session with Patricia McCarthy. Bring your own mat. All skill levels welcome. Ages 12 & up.

Meet Lauren Wolk: A Virtual Visit

Wednesday, August 10, 6:00 p.m.

Meet the award-winning author of this summer's Read It Forward book, Beyond the Bright Sea. Tweens and teens ages 10 and up are invited to join us at the library to enjoy snacks and participate in the virtual visit together. Participants can also join the Zoom call from home (email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom link if you're joining from home).

Music Storytime

Thursday, August 11, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for a special musical storytime with Kevin Haran of Kevin's Beginner Guitar Studio!

Marble Fun Run

Thursday, August 11, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Design & build a unique maze for a marble to go through, then drop a marble in and watch it work.

Bridge Club

Friday, August 12, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.

Early Literacy Coding

Friday, August 12, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Young children are invited to learn simple coding with KIBO Robots, Cubetto Block Robots, and the Code&Go Robot Mouse! Recommended for ages 3-8.

Chalk the Walk

Saturday, August 13, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Help bring some color to our front walkway! We have plenty of chalk - bring your imagination.

Movies in the Park

Saturday, August 13, 8:15 p.m.

Location: Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

Join us for a family movie under the stars at Schodack Island State Park! Call 518-732-0879 for movie title.

Edible Art

Monday, August 15, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Create your own unique artistic sculptures and structures out of food and eat them when you’re all finished!

Kaleidoscopes

Tuesday, August 16, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Come make your own homemade kaleidoscope!

Afternoon Book Club - Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl

Wednesday, August 17, 1:00 p.m.

Join us to discuss Save Me the Plums: My Gourmet Memoir by Ruth Reichl. Books available for checkout at the front desk.

Traveling Pond

Wednesday, August 17, 6:00 p.m.

A traveling pond from Dyken Pond will splash its way into our library with live fish, salamanders, frogs, and insects! Funding for this event provided by the Friends of Castleton Public Library.

Police Storytime

Thursday, August 18, 10:30 a.m.

We’ll read a book about police officers, then get to meet a real-life police officer and see his police car! All ages.

Paint & Punch

Thursday, August 18, 6:00 p.m.

Space is limited - please register; call 518-732-0879. Join instructor Noreen Powell to paint a picture while you enjoy refreshments. For adults and teens ages 15+.

Bubbles!

Friday, August 19, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Make unique 3-D bubble wands and see what kinds of bubbles you can create!

Learning About the Monarch Butterfly

Friday, August 19, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

Registration required; please call 518-732-0187. Learn all about the monarch butterfly! Participants will be able to see live monarch caterpillars, and learn all about the monarch butterfly life cycle. The program will end with a short story about butterflies read by Castleton Public Library staff. Recommended for ages 5-12.

Perler Bead Crafts

Saturday, August 20, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Come make something awesome out of perler beads!

Movies in the Park

Saturday, August 20, 8:15 p.m.

Location: Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

Join us for a family movie under the stars at Schodack Island State Park! Call 518-732-0879 for movie title.

Canimals

Monday, August 22, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Use your imagination and our supplies to transform recycled cans into animals!

Cool Science: Earthquakes

Tuesday, August 23, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Using blocks and legos, we will learn about what causes earthquakes and how to build structures that are better able to withstand earthquakes..

Teen Time: Buttons for Your Bag

Wednesday, August 24, 4:00 p.m.

Decorate your own custom buttons to put on your backpack or jacket! For teens going into 6th-12th grades in the fall.

Friends of CPL Music on the Lawn

Wednesday, August 24, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Presented by the Friends of Castleton Public Library. Enjoy live music by Scarlet Duo on the front lawn! The Friends of CPL will also offer refreshments for sale, with all proceeds to benefit the library. All ages.

Apple Storytime

Thursday, August 25, 10:30 a.m.

As summer comes to an end, apple season begins! Learn about how apples grow and taste apples and cider at this yummy storytime.

Summer Reading Finale Party

Thursday, August 25, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

It's time to celebrate all the reading you did this summer! Join us for a life-size Candy Land game and other fun games!

Legomania

Friday, August 26, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

We’ll have lots of Legos out for this all-day build-a-thon!

Bridge Club

Friday, August 26, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.

Knock Hockey

Saturday, August 27, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Play tabletop hockey at the library with your friends or family!

Movies in the Park

Saturday, August 27, 8:15 p.m.

Location: Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

Join us for a family movie under the stars at Schodack Island State Park! Call 518-732-0879 for movie title.

Create a Chain Reaction

Monday, August 29, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Set up a course of ramps, hammers, pendulums, and more, then watch the chain reaction.

Duct Tape Crafts

Tuesday, August 30, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

We have a rainbow of duct tape to match your imagination! Make wallets, bow ties, flowers, and more.

Cool Science: Music

Wednesday, August 31, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Let’s learn all about sound by creating our own homemade musical instruments!

Egg Carton Caterpillars

Friday, September 2, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Create your own creepy, crawly, colorful caterpillar using an egg carton and art supplies!

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July 2022 Newsletter

6/30/2022

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News from Castleton Public Library - July 2022

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Notes from Our Director:

Summer is in full swing at CPL! Have you signed up for our Summer Reading Club yet? Our program is inclusive of all ages -- including babies/toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens, and adults. Join the fun and enter to win a $30 Amazon gift certificate (we'll draw 30 winners). You can sign up all summer long either in the library or online!

A complete listing of our July events and take-home kits is below -- or you can download our Summer Reading Club guide for a full list of our events and take-home kits through the end of the summer.

Planning to visit area museums this summer? Check out one of our museum passes to receive free or reduced admission. Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for information about our museum pass program.

We hope you will join us for a summer full of fun and learning!

Melissa Tacke, Library Director

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Weekly Events

Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

July 5, 12, 19, August 2 (see below for special "Firefighter Storytime" on 7/26)

Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to this evening storytime! Ages birth-8.

Learn & Play Storytime

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

July 14, 21 (see below for our 7/7 & 7/28 "special visitor" storytimes)

Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement while building their early literacy and motor skills! Join us every Thursday for fun and learning.

Our Take-Home Kits

Cool Science at Home Kit: Bouncy Balls

Pick up any time through July 9

Let's learn about polymers and how to make bouncy balls using borax, baking soda, and glue! Pick up kit any time through 7/9.

Take & Make Craft Kit: Paper Mosaic Art

Pick up any time through July 9

Unleash your creativity and make beautiful paper mosaic art! Pick up kit any time through 7/9.

Cool Science at Home Kit: Astronomy

Pick up any time from July 11 through July 23

Are you excited about outer space? Learn about astronomy and make your own constellation viewer! Pick up kit any time from 7/11 through 7/23.

Take & Make Craft Kit: Origami

Pick up any time from July 11 through July 23

Learn how to make fun folded origami creations! Pick up kit any time from 7/11 through 7/23.

Cool Science at Home Kit: Flying Bird Balloons

Pick up any time from July 25 through August 6

Explore the principles of flight as you make your own Flying Bird Balloon! Pick up kit any time from 7/25 through 8/6.

Take & Make Craft Kit: Emoji Faces

Pick up any time from July 25 through August 6

Use construction paper pieces on a cardstock face to make expressive emojis! Pick up kit any time from 7/25 through 8/6.

Our Other Events

Perler Bead Crafts

Friday, July 1, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Come make something awesome out of perler beads!

Bridge Club

Friday, July 1, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.

Chalk the Walk

Saturday, July 2, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Make our sidewalk colorful using sidewalk chalk!

Guided StoryWalk

Location: We’ll meet at the beginning of the StoryWalk (near the playground) at Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

Tuesday, July 5, 10:30 a.m.

Join us (weather permitting) to explore the newest StoryWalk book together! July’s StoryWalk book is Hello, Moon by Julie Downing. This book will be up on the StoryWalk all month long!

Paint Splatter Monsters

Wednesday, July 6, 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Get creative with paint, construction paper, and paper bags to make an awesome monster puppet!

Smoothie Storytime

Thursday, July 7, 10:30 a.m.

Join us to read a story about food and then learn about making smoothies with YouTuber Suzanne Ridgeway from Lettuce Eat.

Cool Science: Elephant Toothpaste

Thursday, July 7, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Learn about chemical reactions by creating a fantastic foamy fountain of "toothpaste" fit for an elephant!

Rainbow Scratch Art

Friday, July 8, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Stop in to make cool rainbow scratch art using special paper!

Marble Fun Run

Saturday, July 9, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Design & build a unique maze for a marble to go through, then drop a marble in and watch it work.

Star Wars Coding

Monday, July 11, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Explore coding in the Star Wars universe! Move a hand to swing lightsabers, levitate X-wings, pilot starships, make Force lightning, and more. Recommended for ages 6-15.

Reptile Adventure

Monday, July 11, 6:00 p.m.

Rescheduled from 6/27. Reptile Adventure presents a hands-on, interactive educational program with live tortoises, lizards, and snakes! Participants will get the opportunity to touch and hold some of the animals, and they'll be able to watch some of them eat. We'll discuss topics including ecology, adaptations, and invasive species. Funding for this event provided by Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program.

Cool Science: Lava Lamps

Tuesday, July 12, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Discover the science behind how lava lamps work, and make your own simple lava lamp!

Yoga

Tuesday, July 12, 6:00 p.m.

Join us for an indoor, 45-minute yoga session with Patricia McCarthy. Bring your own mat. All skill levels welcome. Ages 12 & up.

Teen Time: Record Breaking Challenges

Wednesday, July 13, 4:00 p.m.

Have you ever wondered if you could break a world record? Join us to attempt fun challenges for prizes (even if you don't break a record!). For teens going into 6th-12th grades in the fall.

Hip Dips

Wednesday, July 13, 6:00 p.m.

In this class with Honest Weight Food Co-op, kids and teens will create yummy fruit and veggie dips. We will use a variety of fresh fruits and veggies for our healthy snack. Funding for this event provided by Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program.

Pool Noodle Unicorns

Thursday, July 14, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Are you obsessed with unicorns? Make a unique unicorn using our craft supplies and a pool noodle!

Bridge Club

Friday, July 15, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.

Shrinky Dink Art

Friday, July 15, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join us at the library to make art that we can shrink down and turn into a solid piece of plastic!

Giant Connect Four

Saturday, July 16, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bring a friend or family member to play a game of Connect 4 using our giant set.

Family Magic Show

Monday, July 18, 6:00 p.m.

This exciting show by MagicMan is filled with conjuring, comedy, and audience participation! Funding for this event provided by Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program.

Candy Sushi

Tuesday, July 19, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Unleash your inner sushi chef by crafting candy into edible works of art! Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Yoga

Tuesday, July 19, 6:00 p.m.

Join us for an indoor, 45-minute yoga session with Patricia McCarthy. Bring your own mat. All skill levels welcome. Ages 12 & up.

Afternoon Book Club - Memorial by Bryan Washington

Wednesday, July 20, 1:00 p.m.

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion! This week's selection is Memorial by Bryan Washington. Books available at the front desk.

Friends of CPL Music on the Lawn

Wednesday, July 20, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Presented by the Friends of Castleton Public Library. Enjoy live music by Gone Gray on the front lawn! All ages. The Friends of CPL will be selling refreshments at this event, with all proceeds to benefit the library.

Cool Science: Slime

Thursday, July 21, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Let’s get messy learning about the science behind slime and then making our own slime!

Games on the Lawn

Friday, July 22, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Bring your family or friends to play Giant Connect Four, ladder toss, and other games! Held outdoors, weather permitting.

Legomania!

Saturday, July 23, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

We’ll have lots of Legos out for this all-day build-a-thon!

Foam Paint Fun

Monday, July 25, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Make a unique piece of art using special puffy foam paint!

Firefighter Storytime

Tuesday, July 26, 6:00 p.m.

Join us at the library to read a story about firefighters, then meet firefighters from Castleton Fire Department and see their fire truck!

Yoga

Tuesday, July 26, 6:00 p.m.

Join us for an indoor, 45-minute yoga session with Patricia McCarthy. Bring your own mat. All skill levels welcome. Ages 12 & up.

Cool Science: Unicorn Fizz

Wednesday, July 27, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Join us at the library to do some unicorn-colored science and learn about the chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar.

Pig Storytime

Thursday, July 28, 10:30 a.m.

Come meet a pig! We’ll be reading a story about pigs and then meeting and learning about a therapy pig.

Teen Time: Trivia

Thursday, July 28, 4:00 p.m.

Do you think you have what it takes to win a trivia contest? If you get the most points in our trivia game, you may earn a small prize! For teens going into 6th-12th grades in the fall.

Bridge Club

Friday, July 29, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.

Water Balloon Baseball

Friday, July 29, 1:00 p.m.

Beat the heat with this exciting version of baseball using water balloons — be prepared to get wet! Recommended for ages 7 and up. Held outdoors, weather permitting.

Learn About Your Local Mammals

Friday, July 29, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Location: Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

Learn all about mammals that live near you! Participants will be able to touch and feel mammal pelts and skulls. An environmental educator from Schodack Island State Park will teach participants about each unique mammal. The program will end with a short story about mammals read by Castleton Public Library staff. Recommended for ages 3-12. Registration required; call 518-732-0187.

Tie Dye

Saturday, July 30, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Bring your plain tees, socks, or anything else that needs brightening to the library and twist some color into your life! Held outdoors, weather permitting.

Guided StoryWalk

Location: We’ll meet at the beginning of the StoryWalk (near the playground) at Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

Monday, August 1, 10:30 a.m.

Join us (weather permitting) to explore the newest StoryWalk book together! August's StoryWalk book is Twilight Chant by Holly Thompson. This book will be up on the StoryWalk all month long!

Emoji Pillows

Monday, August 1, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Do you love emojis? Create and decorate your own special emoji pillow! No sewing is required. Recommended for ages 5 and up..

After Dinner Book Club: The Black Hand

Yoga

Tuesday, August 2, 6:00 p.m.

Join us for an indoor, 45-minute yoga session with Patricia McCarthy. Bring your own mat. All skill levels welcome. Ages 12 & up.

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Register for CPL's Summer Reading Club!

6/24/2022

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Registration is now open for Castleton Public Library's Summer Reading Club! All ages can participate.

Register in person at the library anytime! You can register all summer long.

Want to know what's going on this summer with our events and take-home kits? Download a copy of our Summer Reading Club guide, or pick up a copy at the library!

Prefer to record your reading online? Register and track your reading on our READsquared site. If you need some help getting started using READsquared, click here to download a how-to guide. Still have questions? Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call us at 518-732-0879.

Whether you record your reading on paper or online, the more you read, the more chances you earn to win a prize! This year, our prizes are $30 Amazon gift certificates. We'll draw 30 winners! Submit your reading/activity logs by 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 29 to be eligible for our prize drawings. We'll also have special goody bags available to pick up at the library from 8/15-9/3 for all youth participants.

We're looking forward to a fun summer full of reading, exploration, and learning! Have questions about our Summer Reading Club? Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call 518-732-0879.

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June 2022 Newsletter

6/1/2022

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News from Castleton Public Library - June 2022

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Notes from Our Director:

Summer is just around the corner, and we're gearing up for our annual Summer Reading Club! We have many exciting programs to attend and activities to complete, keeping kids and teens engaged and active all summer long.

Over the summer, students risk losing some of the achievement gains they made during the previous school year. Participating in Summer Reading helps maintain reading skills and helps kids and teens stay motivated to learn. We also have an early literacy component of our program to engage babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and help get them ready to read.

And Summer Reading isn't just for kids. We're offering programs that are fun for the whole family, as well as programs for adults. By participating in the Summer Reading Club, children, teens, and adults can also enter to win a $30 Amazon gift certificate!

Summer fun at the library begins on Saturday, June 25 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. when the library hosts our Summer Reading Kickoff. Come sign up for our Summer Reading Program and get a coupon for a free ice cream cone, courtesy of Stewart's Shops! Can't make it to the kickoff? Registration is open all summer long!

We hope you will join us for a summer full of fun and learning! See below for a full list of this month's classes, events, and take-home kits.

Melissa Tacke, Library Director

Download June Calendar as a PDF

Weekly Events

Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5

Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to this evening storytime! Ages birth-8.

Learn & Play Storytime

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement while building their early literacy and motor skills! Join us every Thursday for fun and learning.

Our Take-Home Kits

Cool Science at Home Kit: Skittles Science

Pick up any time through June 24

Explore the science of diffusion using Skittles candies!

Take & Make Craft Kit: Animal Crafts

Pick up any time through June 24

Have fun creating cute animal crafts with this take-home kit!

Cool Science at Home Kit: Bouncy Balls

Pick up any time from June 25 through July 9

Let's learn about polymers and how to make bouncy balls using borax, baking soda, and glue!

Take & Make Craft Kit: Paper Mosaic Art

Pick up any time from June 25 through July 9

Unleash your creativity and make beautiful paper mosaic art!

Our Other Events

Bridge Club

Friday, June 3, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.

Guided StoryWalk

Location: We’ll meet at the beginning of the StoryWalk (near the playground) at Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

Monday, June 6, 10:30 a.m.

Join us (weather permitting) to explore the newest StoryWalk book together! June’s StoryWalk book is The Lost Little Bird by David McPhail. This book will be up on the StoryWalk all month long!

After Dinner Book Club - The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers

Monday, June 6, 7:00 p.m.

Join us for a book discussion! This month's selection is The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers. Books available at the front desk.

Legomania!

Saturday, June 11, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

We’ll have lots of Legos out for this all-day build-a-thon!

Afternoon Book Club - The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell

Wednesday, June 15, 1:00 p.m.

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion! This week's selection is The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War by Malcolm Gladwell. Books available at the front desk.

Bridge Club

Friday, June 17, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.

Crafternoon

Saturday, June 18, 10:00 a.m.

We have lots of craft supplies – bring your imagination and make something awesome! All ages.

Summer Teen Volunteer Sign-Up

Thursday, June 23, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Ages 12 and up can volunteer. If you can’t stop in today, that’s okay! Email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call 518-732-0879 for an application.

Summer Reading Kickoff

Saturday, June 25, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

School is out and Summer Reading is in! Stop by to sign up for our Summer Reading Club and pick up a coupon for a free Stewart’s ice cream cone! Can’t come today? You can sign up for our SRC all summer long!

Reptile Adventure

Monday, June 27, 6:00 p.m.

Meet live tortoises, lizards, and snakes! Participants will get the opportunity to touch and hold some animals, and they’ll be able to watch animals eat fruit & eggs. We’ll also discuss ecology, adaptations, and invasive species. Funding for this event provided by Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program.

Teen Time: Sharpie Tie-Dye

Tuesday, June 28, 4:00 p.m.

Simple, fun tie-dyeing using Sharpies! Bring a t-shirt or other item. For teens going into 6th-12th grades in the fall.

Cool Science: Fireworks in a Jar

Wednesday, June 29, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Make colorful "fireworks" in a jar using food coloring and learn about density and polarity!

Patriotic Crafts

Thursday, June 30, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Get ready for the 4th of July with some fun crafts to celebrate and decorate your home!

Perler Bead Crafts

Friday, July 1, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Come make something awesome out of perler beads!

Chalk the Walk

Saturday, July 2, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Make our sidewalk colorful using sidewalk chalk!

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May 2022 Newsletter

4/29/2022

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News from Castleton Public Library - May 2022

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Notes from Our Director:

Now that it's warmer out, it's a great time to explore the outdoors -- and your library can help!

Bringing your bicycle out of storage and finding that you need to make a repair or inflate a tire? Our bicycle repair station, with basic tools and an air pump, is available for free on the library's front lawn anytime!

Explore underneath the surface of the Earth with our metal detector! We loan a standard metal detector. Borrow one for 14 days using your library card, just like borrowing a book.

You can also borrow fishing poles from the library for 14 days. The library has 5 poles to loan -- each pole is ready to go with line, hook, and a bobber.

We're also pleased to announce that in-person storytimes at the library will return this month! We offer two weekly storytimes for young children:

Pajama Storytime - Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. Geared toward children from birth through age 8.
Learn & Play Storytime - Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Geared toward building the early literacy skills of children from birth through age 5.

See below for a full list of this month's classes, events, and take-home kits.

Happy spring!

Melissa Tacke, Library Director

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Weekly Events

Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.

Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to this evening storytime! Ages birth-8.

Learn & Play Storytime

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2

Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement while building their early literacy and motor skills! Join us every Thursday for fun and learning.

Our Take-Home Kits

Cool Science at Home Kit: Make a Sundial

Pick up any time from May 2 through May 28

Learn about how sundials work by making your own to show the time when it's sunny outside!

Take & Make Craft Kit: Flower Crafts

Pick up any time from May 2 through May 28

Create your own fun flower crafts to decorate your home or give as a gift!

Our Other Events

Guided StoryWalk

Location: We’ll meet at the beginning of the StoryWalk (near the playground) at Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

Monday, May 2nd, 10:30 a.m.

Join us (weather permitting) to explore the newest StoryWalk book together! May’s StoryWalk book is A Peaceful Garden by Lucy London. This book will be up on the StoryWalk all month long!

After Dinner Book Club - Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds

Monday, May 2, 7:00 p.m.

Join us for a book discussion! This month's selection is The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds by Jon Dunn. Books available at the front desk.

Bridge Club

Friday, May 6, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.

Cool Science: Marble Maze Challenge

Wednesday, May 11, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Create your own marble maze and learn about engineering!

Diabetes Prevention Informational Session

Wednesday, May 11, 6:30 p.m.

Presented by the Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley. Learn about a free, scientifically-proven and accessible program designed for adults with pre-diabetes.

Friends of CPL Plant Sale

Saturday, May 14, 10:00-2:00 p.m.

Location: Location: River Rest (Corner of Scott Avenue and Main Street), Castleton, NY 12033

All proceeds benefit the library! An assortment of vegetable plants and flowers will be available.

Teen Time: Candy Sushi

Tuesday, May 17, 4:00 p.m.

For teens in 6th-12th grades. Unleash your inner sushi chef by crafting candy into edible works of art!

Afternoon Book Club: The Empress of Salt & Fortune by Nghi Vo

Wednesday, May 18, 1:00 p.m.

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion! This month's selection is The Empress of Salt & Fortune by Nghi Vo. Books available at the front desk.

Bridge Club

Friday, May 20, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.

Gardening Fun

Saturday, May 21, 11:00 a.m.

Join us at the library for some gardening fun! We will read a story about growing the ingredients for pizza, decorate planters, and then plant basil seeds to take home and watch grow!

Bridge Club

Friday, June 3, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.

Guided StoryWalk

Location: We’ll meet at the beginning of the StoryWalk (near the playground) at Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

Monday, June 6, 10:30 a.m.

Join us (weather permitting) to explore the newest StoryWalk book together! June’s StoryWalk book is The Lost Little Bird by Denise Fleming. This book will be up on the StoryWalk all month!

After Dinner Book Club - The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers

Monday, June 6, 7:00 p.m.

Join us for a book discussion! This month's selection is The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers. Books available at the front desk.

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April 2022 Newsletter

4/4/2022

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News from Castleton Public Library - April 2022

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Notes from Our Director:

Spring is here! Come celebrate the season by borrowing one of our museum passes for a day trip, joining us for our events in the library, or picking up our take-home science and craft kits for kids to enjoy at home.

Looking for something to do during the school break week from April 18-22? We have different activities for kids and teens happening every day that week -- check out our events calendar below to see what's going on!

Also, don't miss the Friends of Castleton Public Library's Breakfast Fundraiser at the Rensselaer Elks Lodge on Saturday, April 9 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. See below for details!

Best,

Melissa Tacke

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Weekly Events

Walking Storytime at Schodack Island State Park

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

April 7, 14, 21, 28.

Location: We’ll meet at the beginning of the StoryWalk (near the playground) at Schodack Island State Park – 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

Children from birth to age 5 are invited to join us for stories, rhymes, and movement while we follow a story along a walking path in the park together. We’ll explore a new book every week!

Drop-In Fun at the Library: Make a Flower Wreath

Stop in anytime through April 9

Use styrofoam egg cartons to make a pretty pastel flower wreath to decorate your home!

Drop-In Fun at the Library: Build with Keva Planks

Stop in anytime from April 11 through April 16

Come make a tower or other exciting structure out of Keva Planks!

Drop-In Fun at the Library: Paper Bag Puppets

Stop in anytime from April 25 through April 30

Get creative at the library and make your own unique paper bag puppet.

Our Take-Home Kits

Cool Science at Home Kit: Floating Ms

Pick up anytime through April 30

Learn about solubility and how it works by making the Ms on M&Ms float off of the candy!

Take & Make Craft Kit: Bug Crafts

Pick up anytime through April 30

Celebrate springtime with insect-themed crafts!

Our Other Events

April StoryWalk Books

Location: Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

The StoryWalk begins near the playground and is available anytime!

Egg by Kevin Henkes will be up from 3/31-4/6
Bark, George by Jules Feiffer will be up from 4/7-4/13
Hello Spring by Shelley Rotner will be up from 4/14-4/20
Surprise in the Meadow by Anna Vojtech will be up from 4/21-4/27
I Am a Bird by Dana Walrath will be up from 4/28-5/1

After Dinner Book Club: Interior Chinatown

Monday, April 4, 7:00 p.m.

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! April's book selection is Interior Chinatown: A Novel by Charles Yu. Books available at the front desk.