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April 2021 Newsletter

4/5/2021

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News from Castleton Public Library - April 2021
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Notes from Our Director: 

Spring is here! Looking for extra fun during the school break week this week? Stop in to pick up one of our Spring Break Week Fun Packs (ideal for kids aged 7-12) and this month's new Cool Science at Home, Take & Make Crafts, and Teen Time kits (see below for more information). Kits are available any time we're open, or you can call 518-732-0879 for curbside pickup. 

Now that the weather is warmer, we're reintroducing outdoor events at the library! Our first outdoor event of the year is all-ages Rock Painting on Saturday, April 24 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration for a specific time slot is required -- see below for details and email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org to register. 

The Friends of Castleton Public Library are resuming their in-person fundraising events for the season. They will hold a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Cherrybrook Cafe on Saturday, April 17 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. See below for details. And save the date for the Friends' first-ever Plant Sale on Saturday, May 15 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (we'll have more details about this fundraiser in our May newsletter).

Best, 

Melissa Tacke
Download our April Events Calendar as a PDF
Our Take-Home Kits
Spring Break Week Fun Pack!

Fun Pack available for pick-up at the library through April 10

Looking for extra fun during the school break week? Pick up one of our fun packs, which include a Cool Science experiment, coloring & puzzle sheets, a craft, and a surprise toy!
Cool Science at Home: Grow a Bean

Kit available for pick-up at the library from April 5 through May 1

In this month's science exploration, grow your own bean in a jar and learn about the science behind how beans grow! The how-to video and handout will be added to our Cool Science playlist on 4/5. Pick up the kit anytime from 4/5-5/1. Full Cool Science playlist here: tinyurl.com/CPL-Science

 
Take & Make Crafts: Earth Day Crafts

Kit available for pick-up at the library from April 5 through May 1
 

Celebrate our amazing planet with fun Earth Day Crafts! The how-to video will be added to our Take & Make Crafts playlist on 4/5. Pick up the kit anytime from 4/5-5/1. Full Take & Make Crafts playlist here: tinyurl.com/CPL-Crafts

Teen Time: Blackout Poetry

Available for pick-up at the library from April 5 through May 1 (6th-12th grades only). 
 

Get creative with some fun blackout poetry! Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to pick up a Blackout Poetry Kit at the library any time from 4/5 through 5/1. Then, you can watch a how-to video and see how blackout poetry works!

In-Person and Live Online Events
Coffee & Conversation 

Tuesday, April 13, 1:00 p.m.

Grab your cup of coffee or tea (or your lunch!) and join us for light, friendly discussion. For adults. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.
Friends of CPL Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Saturday, April 17, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Location: Cherrybrook Cafe, 30 S. Main Street, Castleton, NY 12033

Enjoy a delicious breakfast and support the library at the same time!  
CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, April 19, 7:00 p.m.

April meeting of CPL’s Board of Trustees, held virtually. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information. 

Virtual Book Club: The Leavers: A Novel

Tuesday, April 20, 8:00 p.m.

Come discuss The Leavers: A Novel by Lisa Ko. Borrow the eBook or digital audiobook using hoopladigital.com! For adults. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for connection info.
Friends of CPL Meeting

Wednesday, April 21, 7:00 p.m.

Want to help support and raise funds for CPL? Come join the Friends! All are welcome at this virtual meeting. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection info.
Rock Painting (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Saturday, April 24, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Join us for rock painting – painted rocks are great for decorations, gifts, or leaving around the community to spread joy! All ages welcome. This event will be held outdoors. All participants are required to wear face masks at all times and must stay at their assigned table. Registration for a specific time slot is required; participants must register by 4/23 (the day prior to the event). Email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org to register.
Craft & Chat

Thursday, April 29, 8:00 p.m.

Join us with your project and have company while you knit, crochet, quilt, color, or make other art or craft projects. Have a finished product you’d like to show? Feel free to share it! For adults. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.
Friends of CPL Bottle & Can Drive

This fundraiser is ongoing!
Location: 6 Center Redemption, 550 South St., Rensselaer, NY 12144

This fundraiser is super-simple -- when you take your returnable bottles & cans to 6 Center Redemption, let them know that you’d like to donate to the Friends of Castleton Public Library. 

Please do not bring bottle & can donations to the library. Thanks for your support!

Prerecorded Online Events
Virtual Storytime with Miss Joelle

New episode posted every Wednesday - April 7, 14, 21, 28.

Join Miss Joelle for a story and rhymes/songs that you can participate in at home! A new storytime video is posted every Wednesday. All videos are available on-demand to fit your schedule. The complete Virtual Storytime playlist can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CPL-storytime
Kids Cook: Nutella Banana Rolls

Video posted on Tuesday, April 13

I
n this month’s cooking session, we’ll make fun, fruity rolls with tortillas, Nutella, & bananas! The video will be added to our Kids Cook playlist on 4/13. Full Kids Cook playlist: tinyurl.com/CPL-KidsCook
Digital Library Resources
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 Outside Our Building

Our WiFi is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can access the public WiFi at the picnic table 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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March 2021 Newsletter

3/1/2021

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News from Castleton Public Library - March 2021
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Notes from Our Director: 

Our 2020 Annual Report to the community, reflecting our services, programs, and collections is now available! See below for information about how the library was used in 2020. You can also download this report as a PDF. Have any questions or comments about our Annual Report? Send me an email or call the library at 518-732-0879. 

Below our Annual Report is a complete listing of all of our services, take-home kits, and events for the month of March. We're here to serve you!

Best, 

Melissa Tacke

Download our March Events Calendar as a PDF
Our Take-Home Kits
Cool Science at Home: Salt Crystals

Kit available for pick-up at the library from March 1 through April 3

In this month's science exploration, make your own salt crystals and learn about the science behind the crystallization process! How-to video and handout will be added to our Cool Science playlist on 3/1. Pick up the kit anytime from 3/1-4/3. Video here: youtu.be/VKa5yPHtu2c
Take & Make Crafts: Food Fun

Kit available for pick-up at the library from March 1 through April 3
 

Make a variety of fun, food-themed crafts - just don't try to eat them! How-to video will be added to our Take & Make Crafts playlist on 3/1. Pick up the kit anytime from 3/1-4/3. Video here: youtu.be/eVNsXS8ZH0k

Teen Time: Candy Sushi

Available for pick-up at the library from March 1 through April 3 (6th-12th grades only). 
 

Create your own delicious candy sushi at home! Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to pick up a Candy Sushi Kit anytime from 3/1-4/3. Then, you can watch a how-to video to learn how to make it! Video here: youtu.be/oGLtVLMuIfc

Spring Break Week Fun Pack!

Fun Pack available for pick-up at the library from March 15 through April 10

The school break week is coming up soon! Pick up one of our fun packs, which include a Cool Science experiment, coloring & puzzle sheets, a craft, and a surprise toy!
Prerecorded Online Events
Share-a-Joke Challenge

Submit your videos from March 1 through March 29 to enter to win a prize!

Tell us a joke! Send a brief video of you telling one of your favorite jokes to youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org and you’ll be entered to win a $10 Amazon gift certificate (we’ll draw 3 winners randomly!). For all ages. The deadline to send your videos is 3/29. Afterward, we’ll post a video showcasing all of the submissions on our YouTube channel on 4/2.
Virtual Storytime with Miss Joelle

New episode posted every Wednesday - March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.

Join Miss Joelle for a story and rhymes/songs that you can participate in at home! A new storytime video is posted every Wednesday. All videos are available on-demand to fit your schedule. The complete Virtual Storytime playlist can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CPL-storytime
Live Online Events
Coffee & Conversation 

Tuesday, March 9, 1:00 p.m.

Grab your cup of coffee or tea (or your lunch!) and join us for light, friendly discussion. For adults. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.
CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, March 15, 7:00 p.m.

March meeting of CPL’s Board of Trustees, held virtually. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information. 

Kids Cook: Mug Brownies

Video posted on Tuesday, March 16

In this month’s cooking session, we will make quick, delicious chocolate brownies in a mug! The video will be added to our Kids Cook playlist on 3/16. Full Kids Cook playlist: tinyurl.com/CPL-KidsCook

Virtual Book Club: I'll Be Gone In the Dark

Tuesday, March 16, 8:00 p.m.

Let’s discuss I'll Be Gone In the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara. Borrow the eBook or digital audiobook using Hoopla! For adults. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection info.
Friends of CPL Meeting

Wednesday, March 17, 7:00 p.m.

Want to help support and raise funds for CPL? Come join the Friends! All are welcome at this virtual meeting. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection info.
Craft & Chat

Thursday, March 25, 8:00 p.m.

Join us with your project and have company while you knit, crochet, quilt, color, or make other art or craft projects. Have a finished product you’d like to show? Feel free to share it! For adults. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.
Friends of CPL Bottle & Can Drive

This fundraiser is ongoing!
Location: 6 Center Redemption, 550 South St., Rensselaer, NY 12144

This fundraiser is super-simple -- when you take your returnable bottles & cans to 6 Center Redemption, let them know that you’d like to donate to the Friends of Castleton Public Library. 

Please do not bring bottle & can donations to the library. Thanks for your support!

Digital Library Resources
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 Outside Our Building

Our WiFi is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can access the public WiFi at the picnic table 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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February 2021 Newsletter

2/1/2021

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News from Castleton Public Library - February 2021
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Notes from Our Director: 

Looking for some fun this February? There's many reasons this month to Love Your Library! For kids and teens, our February take-home craft and science kits are now available and can be picked up all month long. We also have a Winter Break Week Fun Pack (available for pick-up 2/1 through 2/20) for a little extra fun during the school break week later this month. For adults, we invite you to join us to connect -- virtually -- at book clubs, discussions, and for the first time we are offering an online Intro to American Sign Language class. See this month's program calendar below for information about our offerings this month. 

We're also here for you with books, movies, magazines, and more --  whether you visit us in-person, place a curbside order, or borrow e-content! Click here for what you'll need to know when visiting the library during this time. Have questions about our services? Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call 518-732-0879.  

Best, 

Melissa Tacke
Download our February Events Calendar as a PDF
Our Take-Home Kits
Castleton/Schodack Community Window Art Project: Snowflakes!

Kit available for pick-up at the library through Feb. 27

Let’s create a community-wide snowflake window art project to enjoy this winter with our neighbors! You can make snowflake window art using materials in our Snowflake Window Art kit, or use what you have at home. We’ll have kits available for pick-up any time from now through February 27.
Winter Break Week Fun Pack!

Fun Pack available for pick-up at the library from Feb. 1 through Feb. 20

Want some extra fun stuff to do during your break from school? Pick up one of our fun packs, which include a Cool Science experiment, coloring & puzzle sheets, a craft, and a surprise toy!
Cool Science at Home: Lava Lamps

Kit available for pick-up at the library from Feb. 1 through Feb. 27

In this month's science exploration, make your own lava lamp in a cup and learn about density and polarity! How-to video and handout will be added to our Cool Science playlist on 2/1. Pick up the kit anytime from 2/1-2/27. Full playlist here: tinyurl.com/CPL-Science 
Take & Make Crafts: Valentine Crafts

Kit available for pick-up at the library from Feb. 1 through Feb. 27

Celebrate love and friendship with an assortment of Valentine's Day-themed crafts! How-to video will be added to our Take & Make Crafts playlist on 2/1. Pick up the kit anytime from 2/1-2/27. Full playlist here: tinyurl.com/CPL-Crafts
Teen Time: Origami Kit

Available for pick-up at the library from Feb. 1 through Feb. 27 (6th-12th grades only). 

Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to pick up an Origami Kit any time from 2/1 through 2/27. Learn how to make fun folded origami creations, including hearts and dogs!
Prerecorded Online Events
Virtual Storytime with Miss Joelle

New episode posted every Wednesday - February 3, 10, 17, 24.

Join Miss Joelle for a story and rhymes/songs that you can participate in at home! A new storytime video is posted every Wednesday. All videos are available on-demand to fit your schedule. The complete Virtual Storytime playlist can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CPL-storytime
Favorite Book Photo Challenge

Submit your photos from Feb. 1 through Feb. 22 to enter to win a prize!

What's your favorite book? Take a photo with a copy of your favorite book and email the photo to youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org and you’ll be entered to win a $10 Amazon gift certificate (we’ll draw 3 winners randomly!). For all ages. The deadline to send your photos is 2/22. Afterward, we’ll post a video showcasing all of the submissions on our YouTube channel on 2/26.
Kids Cook: Peanut Butter & Jelly Tacos

Video posted on Tuesday, February 9

In this month’s cooking session, we will make delicious PB&J tacos! The video will be added to our Kids Cook playlist on 2/9. Full playlist: tinyurl.com/CPL-KidsCook

Live Online Events
Coffee & Conversation 

Tuesday, February 9, 1:00 p.m.

Grab your cup of coffee or tea (or your lunch!) and join us for light, friendly discussion. For adults. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.
Introduction to American Sign Language Course

6-week course begins Tuesday, February 16, 4:00 p.m.

Join Colette Steves for a 6-week online course to learn American Sign Language (ASL). Each class is 1 hour. Classes meet Tuesdays from 2/16- 3/23. Classes are cumulative; plan to attend all 6 sessions. For ages 15+. Seats are limited; email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org to register.
CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, February 16, 7:00 p.m.

February meeting of CPL’s Board of Trustees, held virtually. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information. 

Virtual Book Club: America for Beginners: A Novel by Leah Franqui

Tuesday, February 16, 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of America For Beginners by Leah Franqui. Everyone can borrow the eBook or digital audiobook at the same time using Hoopla! For adults. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.
Craft & Chat

Thursday, February 25, 8:00 p.m.

Join us with your project and have company while you knit, crochet, quilt, color, or make other art or craft projects. Have a finished product you’d like to show? Feel free to share it! For adults. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.
Friends of CPL Bottle & Can Drive

This fundraiser is ongoing!
Location: 6 Center Redemption, 550 South St., Rensselaer, NY 12144

This fundraiser is super-simple -- when you take your returnable bottles & cans to 6 Center Redemption, let them know that you’d like to donate to the Friends of Castleton Public Library. 

Please do not bring bottle & can donations to the library. Thanks for your support!

Digital Library Resources
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 Outside Our Building

Our WiFi is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can access the public WiFi at the picnic table 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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January 2021 Newsletter

12/30/2020

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News from Castleton Public Library - January 2021
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Notes from Our Director: 

Happy New Year! The start of a new year is a great time for a fresh start and to explore new opportunities. Want to join a book club this year, or spend more time tapping into your creativity? See this month's program calendar below for information about our offerings this January. 

With a new year also comes new opportunities to step forward as a leader to help your community. CPL's Board of Trustees is currently seeking trustees to fill two vacancies on the Board. The Board is responsible for guiding funds, policies, and strategic planning for the library. The Board meets monthly; the total time commitment for Trustees is approximately two to three hours per month. To learn more about what it means to serve on our Board of Trustees, please attend the next Board meeting (via Zoom) on Tuesday, January 19 at 7:00 p.m. (email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for meeting connection information) or send an email to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org to let us know you're interested. 

Although 2020 was a rough year for many of us, we'd like to share some happy 2020 news! CPL and our staff received some special honors this past year: 
  • In June 2020, CPL was awarded the Youth Program of the Year Award by the Upper Hudson Library System for our "Community Visitors at Storytime" program series in 2019. 
  • In November 2020, our Director was awarded the Mary Bobinski Innovative Public Library Director Award by the New York Library Association. 
  • In December 2020, Library Journal designated CPL as 1 of 262 Star Libraries nationwide, based on metrics such as item loans, visitation, event attendance, and public computer & WiFi use.
Although our library operations continue to be different at the dawn of 2021 due to COVID-19 precautions, all of the staff at CPL continue to do our best to provide excellent service to everyone in our community!

We look forward to serving you in 2021. Click here for what you'll need to know when visiting the library during this time. Have questions about our services? Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call 518-732-0879.  

Best, 

Melissa Tacke
Download our January Events Calendar as a PDF
Our Take-Home Kits
Castleton/Schodack Community Window Art Project: Snowflakes!

Kit available for pick-up at the library from now through Feb. 27

Let’s create a community-wide snowflake window art project to enjoy this winter with our neighbors! You can make snowflake window art using materials in our Snowflake Window Art kit, or use what you have at home. We’ll have kits available for pick-up any time from now through February 27.
Cool Science at Home: Scribble Bots!

Kit available for pick-up at the library from Jan. 4 through Jan. 30

In this month's science exploration, make your own Scribble Bot using a motor, a battery, and crayons! How-to video and handout will be added to our Cool Science playlist on 1/4. Pick up the kit anytime from 1/4-1/30. Full playlist here: https://tinyurl.com/CPL-Science 

Take & Make Crafts: Crafting Bonanza!

Kit available for pick-up at the library from Jan. 4 through Jan. 30

Are you in the mood to make some unique crafts? Engage in open-ended creation with a variety of fun art supplies in our Crafting Bonanza kit. How-to video will be added to our Take & Make Crafts playlist on 1/4. Pick up the kit anytime from 1/4-1/30. Full playlist here: https://tinyurl.com/CPL-Crafts

Teen Time: Magazine Collage Kit

Kit available for pick-up at the library from Jan. 4 through Jan. 30 (6th-12th grades only). 

Make your own unique collage! Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to pick up a Magazine Collage Kit at the library any time from 1/4-1/30.
Prerecorded Online Events - Available Anytime After Posting Date!
Local Music Showcase

Video available now!

Enjoy an "open mic" experience anytime! GypZbilly, Gone Gray, Kevin Haran, and Bill Gonzales play in this local music showcase. Link here:  youtu.be/6QCQIjA_zds

Virtual Storytime with Miss Joelle

New episode posted every Wednesday - 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27.

Join Miss Joelle for a story and rhymes/songs that you can participate in at home! A new storytime video is posted every Wednesday. All videos are available on-demand to fit your schedule. The complete Virtual Storytime playlist can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CPL-storytime
Snowflake Art Challenge

Submit your photos from Jan. 4 through Jan. 22 to enter to win a prize!

Show us your snowflake! Have you picked up one of our Community Window Art Snowflake kits? Decorate your unique snowflake and email photos of your creation on display to youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org and you’ll be entered to win a $10 Amazon gift certificate (we’ll draw 3 winners randomly!). For all ages. The deadline to send your photos is 1/22. Afterward, we’ll post a video showcasing all of the submissions on our YouTube channel on 1/29: https://tinyurl.com/CPL-YouTube
Kids Cook: Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bites

Video posted on Tuesday, January 12

In this month’s cooking session, we will make simple, no-bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bites! The video will be added to our Kids Cook playlist on 1/12. The full Kids Cook playlist is at https://tinyurl.com/CPL-KidsCook

Live Online Events
Coffee & Conversation

Tuesday, January 5, 1:00 p.m.

Grab your cup of coffee or tea (or your lunch!) and join us for light, friendly discussion. For adults. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.
CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, January 19, 7:00 p.m.

December meeting of CPL’s Board of Trustees, held virtually. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information. 

Virtual Book Club: Beneath the Tamarind Tree by Isha Sesay

Tuesday, January 19, 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of Beneath the Tamarind Tree: A Story of Courage, Family, and the Lost Schoolgirls of Boko Haram by Isha Sesay. Everyone can borrow the eBook or digital audiobook at the same time using Hoopla! For adults. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.
Craft & Chat

Thursday, January 28, 8:00 p.m.

Join us with your project and have company while you knit, crochet, quilt, color, or make other art or craft projects. Have a finished product you’d like to show? Feel free to share it! For adults. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.
Friends of CPL Bottle & Can Drive

This fundraiser is ongoing!
Location: 6 Center Redemption, 550 South St., Rensselaer, NY 12144

This fundraiser is super-simple -- when you take your returnable bottles & cans to 6 Center Redemption, let them know that you’d like to donate to the Friends of Castleton Public Library. 

Please do not bring bottle & can donations to the library. Thanks for your support!

Digital Library Resources
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 Outside Our Building

Our WiFi is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can access the public WiFi at the picnic table 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! 
Copyright © 2021 Castleton Public Library, All rights reserved.

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December 2020 Newsletter

11/30/2020

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News from Castleton Public Library - December 2020
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Notes from Our Director: 

We are here for you! Walk-ins are welcome at the library. Please note that the library is operating with limited services and at reduced capacity. Click here for what you'll need to know when visiting the library during this time. We also continue to offer curbside pick-up service for your convenience. Have questions about our services? Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call 518-732-0879.  

Do you love our take-home kits for kids and teens? We're offering even more this month! Starting Monday, 12/7, pick up our Cool Science: Snow Fluff Kit, our Take & Make Crafts: Animal Crafts Kit, and a special Winter Break Week Fun Pack! These kits will be available for easy walk-in or curbside pickup from December 7 through January 2. Especially for teens (6th-12th grades only, please), we're offering a Teen Time: Touchscreen Gloves Kit, also from December 7 through January 2. See below for a full list of our kits and our other events this month. 

When you stop in the library or pick up your curbside order, don't forget to pick up a Castleton/Schodack Window Art Project: Snowflakes kit! It's for all ages to enjoy. We invite everyone in the community to create a snowflake and put it in their window for neighbors to see this winter. Use the materials in the kit, or use what you have at home. We'll have the kits available from November 30 through February 27. Let's see how many window snowflakes we can spot in the community this winter!

Are you interested in serving our community and helping to improve our library? The Castleton Public Library's Board of Trustees is currently seeking trustees to fill two vacancies on the Board. The Board is responsible for guiding funds, policies, and strategic planning for the library. The Board meets monthly; the total time commitment for Trustees is approximately two to three hours per month. To learn more about what it means to serve on our Board of Trustees, please attend the next Board meeting (via Zoom) on Monday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m. (email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for meeting connection information) or send a letter of interest and resume to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org. 

Best, 

Melissa Tacke
Download our December Events Calendar as a PDF
Prerecorded Online Events - Available Anytime After Posting Date!
Virtual Storytime with Miss Joelle

New episode posted every Wednesday - 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30.

Join Miss Joelle for a story and rhymes/songs that you can participate in at home! A new storytime video is posted every Wednesday. All videos are available on-demand to fit your schedule. The complete Virtual Storytime playlist can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/CPL-storytime
Food Art Challenge

Submit your photos from Dec. 7 through Dec. 21 to enter to win a prize!

Make something fun out of your food! Email photos of your creations to youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org and you’ll be entered to win a $10 Amazon gift certificate (we’ll draw 3 winners randomly!). For all ages. The deadline to send your photos is 12/21. Afterward, we’ll post a video showcasing all of the submissions on our YouTube channel on 12/30: https://tinyurl.com/CPL-YouTube
Cool Science at Home: Snow Fluff

Kit available for pick-up at the library from Dec. 7 through Jan. 2 

Do you like playing and building with snow? In this month's science demonstration, we’ll make snow fluff with shaving cream and learn about the science behind real snow! How-to video and handout will be added to our Cool Science playlist on 12/7. Pick up the kit anytime from Dec. 7 through Jan. 2. Full playlist here: https://tinyurl.com/CPL-Science 

Take & Make Crafts: Animal Crafts

Kit available for pick-up at the library from Dec. 7 through Jan. 2

We've got a variety of fun animal crafts that you can make at home! How-to video will be added to our Take & Make Crafts playlist on 12/7. Pick up the kit anytime from Dec. 7 through Jan. 2. Full playlist here: https://tinyurl.com/CPL-Crafts

Teen Time: Touchscreen Gloves Kit

Kit available for pick-up at the library from Dec. 7 through Jan. 2 (6th-12th grades only). 

Do you want to be able to use your phone while wearing gloves? You can make your own touchscreen gloves! Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to pick up a Touchscreen Gloves Kit at the library any time from Dec. 7 through Jan. 2, then watch the how-to video on our YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/CPL-YouTube
Local Music Showcase

Video posted on Monday, December 14

Enjoy an "open mic" experience anytime! Castleton/Schodack musicians play in this local music showcase. Video will be posted to our YouTube channel on 12/14: https://tinyurl.com/CPL-YouTube

Kids Cook: Homemade Butter

Video posted on Tuesday, December 15 

In this month’s cooking session, we will learn how to make our own butter at home! The video will be added to our Kids Cook playlist on 12/15. The full Kids Cook playlist is at https://tinyurl.com/CPL-KidsCook. 

Live Online & In-Person Events
Castleton/Schodack Community Window Art Project: Snowflakes!

Kit available for pick-up at the library from now through Feb. 27

Let’s create a community-wide snowflake window art project to enjoy this winter with our neighbors! You can make snowflake window art using materials in our Snowflake Window Art kit, or use what you have at home. We’ll have kits available for pick-up any time from now through February 27.
Friends of CPL Bottle & Can Drive

This fundraiser is ongoing!
Location: 6 Center Redemption, 550 South St., Rensselaer, NY 12144

This fundraiser is super-simple -- when you take your returnable bottles & cans to 6 Center Redemption, let them know that you’d like to donate to the Friends of Castleton Public Library. 

Please do not bring bottle & can donations to the library. Thanks for your support!

Winter Break Week Fun Pack!

Fun Pack available for pick-up at the library from Dec. 7 through Jan. 2

Want some extra fun stuff to do during your break from school? Pick up one of our fun packs, which include a Cool Science experiment sheet, coloring sheets, puzzle sheets, and a scratch art notepad!

TED Talk Discussion Series

Tuesday, December 8, 8:00 p.m.

We'll watch 2 short TED talks on a shared theme, then discuss. For adults. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.
Virtual Book Club: The Time Machine, by H.G. Wells

Tuesday, December 15, 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of The Time Machine by H.G. Wells. Everyone can borrow the eBook or digital audiobook at the same time using Hoopla! For adults. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.
CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, December 21, 7:00 p.m.

December meeting of CPL’s Board of Trustees, held virtually. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information. 

Digital Library Resources
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 Outside Our Building

Our WiFi is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can access the public WiFi at the picnic table 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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November 2020 Newsletter

11/1/2020

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News from Castleton Public Library - November 2020
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Notes from Our Director: 

Great news -- we'll be returning to our normal hours of operation starting Monday, November 2! Please note that the library is operating with limited services and at reduced capacity. Click here for what you'll need to know when visiting the library during this time. We also continue to offer curbside pick-up service for your convenience. Have questions about our services? Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call 518-732-0879.  

Are you interested in serving our community and helping to improve our library? The Castleton Public Library's Board of Trustees is currently seeking a trustee to fill a vacancy on the Board. The Board is responsible for guiding funds, policies, and strategic planning for the library. The Board meets monthly; the total time commitment for Trustees is approximately two to three hours per month. To learn more about what it means to serve on our Board of Trustees, please attend the next Board meeting (via Zoom) on Monday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. (email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for meeting connection information) or send a letter of interest and resume to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org. 

How can we better serve your needs during this time? We're looking for your feedback about our events and activities for the coming months. Click here to complete a short survey -- we would greatly appreciate your response!

Best, 

Melissa Tacke
Download our November Events Calendar as a PDF
Prerecorded Online Events - Available Anytime After Posting Date!
Build-It Challenge!

Submit your photos from Nov. 2 through Nov. 23 to enter to win a prize!

We’ll post a video on Tuesday, December 1 to showcase all of the entries.


Do you love to build? Build an awesome creation using any kind of materials – Legos, wooden blocks, or anything you have around the house! Email photos of what you built to youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org and you’ll be entered to win a $10 Amazon gift certificate (we’ll draw 3 winners randomly!). For all ages. The deadline to send your photos is 11/23. Afterward, we’ll post a video showcasing all of the submissions on our YouTube channel on 12/1: https://tinyurl.com/CPL-YouTube
Cool Science at Home: Chromatography

Kit available for pick-up at the library from 11/2 through 12/5. 

In this month's science exploration, learn about chromatography. What colors will you reveal in this experiment? How-to video and handout will be added to our Cool Science playlist on 11/2. Pick up the kit anytime from 11/2-12/5. Click here for our Cool Science at Home YouTube playlist. 
Take & Make Crafts: Thanksgiving Crafts

Kit available for pick-up at the library from 11/2 through 12/5.

Get ready for Thanksgiving with an assortment of fun crafts, perfect for decorating your home or giving as a gift to a family member! How-to video will be added to our Take & Make Crafts playlist on 11/2. Pick up the kit anytime from 11/2-12/5. Click here for our Take & Make Crafts playlist. 
Virtual Storytime with Miss Joelle

New episodes posted 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2.

Little ones can enjoy storytime with Miss Joelle anytime! A new storytime is added every Wednesday. Click here for our Virtual Storytime YouTube playlist.
Kids Cook: No-Bake Pumpkin Pie

New episode posted Tuesday, 11/10. 

In this month’s cooking session, we learn how to make a quick, no-bake version of a fall favorite: pumpkin pie! The video will be added to our Kids Cook playlist on 11/10. Click here for our Kids Cook playlist. 
Live Online & In-Person Events
Teen Time: Cocoa & Coloring

Kit available for pick-up at the library from 11/2 through 11/19 (teens in 6th-12th grades only). 

November is the perfect time to drink hot cocoa and relax with some coloring! Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to pick up a Cocoa & Coloring Kit at the library any time from 11/2 through 11/19. For bonus fun: join us for a live virtual session on Thursday, November 19 at 4:00 p.m. where you can sip cocoa, color, and chat. Email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.
Kids' Book Chat: Movies & TV Based on Books

Saturday, November 14, 1:00 p.m.

What is your favorite book that is also a movie or TV show? Was the movie as good as the book? 
Kids ages 8-12 are invited to a live virtual book chat about books made into movies and TV shows. Let's talk about what you've been reading, watching, and listening to recently! Parents can join the discussion too. Email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.
CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, November 16, 7:00 p.m.

Monthly meeting of the CPL Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend. A recording and full transcription of the meeting will be available at a later date. Please email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.
TED Talk Discussion Series

Wednesday, November 18, 8:00 p.m.

Our TED Talk Discussion Series returns -- in virtual form! We'll watch 2 short TED talks on a shared theme, then discuss. For adults. Please email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information. 
Virtual Book Club: Endure

Monday, November 23, 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson. Everyone can borrow the eBook or digital audiobook at the same time using Hoopla! For adults. Please email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information for the discussion. 
Castleton/Schodack Community Window Art Project: Snowflakes!

Kit available for pick-up at the library from 11/30 through 2/28

Did you love this spring’s 518 Rainbow Hunt? Let’s create a community-wide snowflake window art project to enjoy this winter with our neighbors! You can make snowflake window art using materials in our Snowflake Window Art kit, or use what you have at home. We’ll have kits available for pick-up any time from November 30 through February 28.
Digital Library Resources
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 Outside Our Building

Our WiFi is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can access the public WiFi at the picnic table 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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Castleton Public Library Seeking Trustees

10/30/2020

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Are you interested in serving our community and helping to improve our library?

The Castleton Public Library's Board of Trustees is currently seeking two Trustees to fill vacancies on the Board. 

The Board is responsible for guiding funds, policies, and strategic planning for the library.

The Board meets monthly; the total time commitment for Trustees is approximately two to three hours per month.

Trustees must reside in the Town of Schodack or Village of Castleton-on-Hudson.

To learn more about what it means to serve on our Board of Trustees, please attend the next Board meeting (via Zoom) on Monday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. (email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for meeting connection information) or send a letter of interest and resume to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org. 
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October 2020 Newsletter

9/30/2020

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News from Castleton Public Library - October 2020
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Notes from Our Director: 

Good news -- the library is now open for walk-in service, with limited services and at reduced capacity. Our temporarily reduced hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 1:00-6:00 p.m. Click here for what you'll need to know when visiting the library during this time. We also continue to offer curbside pick-up service for your convenience. Have questions about our services? Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call 518-732-0879.  

Are you interested in serving our community and helping to improve our library? The Castleton Public Library's Board of Trustees is currently seeking a trustee to fill a vacancy on the Board. The Board is responsible for guiding funds, policies, and strategic planning for the library. The Board meets monthly; the total time commitment for Trustees is approximately two to three hours per month. To learn more about what it means to serve on our Board of Trustees, please attend the next Board meeting (via Zoom) on Monday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. (email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for meeting connection information) or send a letter of interest and resume to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org. 

This month, we have several activities and events for people of all ages -- from our Virtual Book Club, to our monthly Take & Make Crafts and Cool Science at Home kits, to our outdoor events such as Paint a Mini-Pumpkin, a Teen Time Halloween volunteer event, and a Halloween Car Parade! See below for a full list of our October events or download our October events guide as a PDF. 

Best, 

Melissa Tacke
Download our October Events Calendar as a PDF
Prerecorded Online Events - Available Anytime After Posting Date!
Recycled Art Challenge!

Submit your photos from Oct. 1 through Oct. 22 to enter to win a prize! Click here to watch a video about the Challenge.

We’ll post a video on Tuesday, October 27 to showcase all of the entries.


Let your creativity shine -- use items that you’d normally recycle or throw away to make unique art! 
Email your photos of your project to youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org and you’ll be entered to win a $10 Amazon gift certificate (we’ll draw 3 winners randomly!). For all ages. The deadline to send your photos is 10/22. Afterward, we’ll post a video showcasing all of the submissions on our YouTube channel on 10/27: https://tinyurl.com/CPL-YouTube
Virtual Storytime with Miss Joelle

New episodes posted 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28.

Little ones can enjoy storytime with Miss Joelle anytime! A new storytime is added every Wednesday. Click here for our Virtual Storytime YouTube playlist.
Cool Science at Home: Floating M&Ms

Kit available for pick-up at the library from 10/5 through 10/30. 

In this science exploration, learn about making the Ms in M&Ms float right off of the candy, and the science behind how it works! How-to video and handout will be added to our Cool Science playlist on 10/5. Pick up the kit anytime from 10/5-10/30. Click here for our Cool Science at Home YouTube playlist. 
Take & Make Crafts: Halloween Crafts

Kit available for pick-up at the library from 10/5 through 10/30.

Are you excited for Halloween? Celebrate this spooky, candy-filled month with an assortment of fun Halloween crafts! How-to video will be added to our Take & Make Crafts playlist on 10/5. Pick up the kit anytime from 10/5-10/30. Click here for our Take & Make Crafts playlist. 
Kids Cook: Make Your Own Bread

New episode posted Tuesday, 10/20. 

In this month’s cooking session, learn a quick and easy homemade bread recipe! The video will be added to our Kids Cook playlist on 10/20. Click here for our Kids Cook playlist. 
Live Online & In-Person Events
October StoryWalk at Schodack Island State Park

Available any time, all month long!

Families can enjoy a story and the outdoors at the same time with our StoryWalk! The StoryWalk starts near the playground and is available any time the park is open. The StoryWalk is co-sponsored by Castleton Public Library and Schodack Island State Park. 
Virtual Book Club: In the Enemy's House

Monday, October 5, 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of In the Enemy's House: The Secret Saga of the FBI Agent and the Code Breaker Who Caught the Russian Spies by Howard Blum . Everyone can borrow the eBook or digital audiobook at the same time using Hoopla! For adults. Please email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information for the discussion. 
TED Talk Discussion Series

Wednesday, October 14, 8:00 p.m.

Our TED Talk Discussion Series returns -- in virtual form! We'll watch 2 short TED talks on a shared theme, then discuss. For adults. Please email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information. 
Teen Time: Halloween Volunteers

Thursday, October 15, 4:00 p.m.

Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to the library's front yard for a socially distant, in-person Halloween volunteer event! Help design crafts and treat bags to give to children at our Halloween Car Parade later this month. You can help put a smile on someone's face this Halloween! All participants are required to wear face masks. Registration is required; participants must register by 10/14 (the day prior to the event). Email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org to sign up. 
Paint a Mini-Pumpkin (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Saturday, October 17, 12:00-4:00 p.m.

Come paint a mini pumpkin to decorate your home for Halloween! All ages welcome. This event will be held outdoors. All participants are required to wear face masks and must stay at their assigned table. Registration for a specific time slot is required; participants must register by 10/16 
(the day prior to the event). Email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org to register.
CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, October 19, 7:00 p.m.

Monthly meeting of the CPL Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend. A recording and full transcription of the meeting will be available at a later date. Please email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.
Virtual Book Club: The Gunners

Monday, October 26, 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of The Gunners by Rebecca Kauffman. Everyone can borrow the eBook or digital audiobook at the same time using Hoopla! For adults. Please email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information for the discussion. 
Halloween Car Parade

Saturday, October 31, starting at 2:00 p.m.

This year we’re bringing our annual Halloween parade to you! Stand (socially distanced, please) along the parade route to show off your costume. Firetrucks and cars will travel the parade route with Halloween greetings and candy! The parade route will be posted on the library’s website the week prior to the event. Co-sponsored by CPL and the Castleton Fire Department.
Digital Library Resources
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 Outside Our Building

Our WiFi is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can access the public WiFi at the picnic table 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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September 2020 Newsletter

9/1/2020

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News from Castleton Public Library - September 2020
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Notes from Our Director: 

We're now hiring for a part-time Library Aide! Click here for more information about how to apply. The deadline to apply is Thursday, September 3. 

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Summer Reading Club! Remember, all youth participants can pick up their special goody bag through Friday, September 11! Call 518-732-0879 to arrange to pick up your child's or teen's goody bag. 

Did you miss picking up any of our Cool Science at Home or Take & Make Craft kits this summer? We still have some kits available! Call us at 518-732-0879 or email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org to arrange to pick up any of the following kits: 
  • Summer Art Kit (has crayons, markers, glue, etc.)
  • Patriotic Crafts
  • Paper Bag Puppets
  • Robots & Monsters
  • Cool Science: Catapults
  • Summer Suncatchers
  • Cool Science: Nature Journals
  • Harry Potter Crafts
  • Cool Science: Astronomy
  • Paper Mosaic Art
  • Cool Science: Bouncy Ball
  • Pipe Cleaner Crafts
  • Cool Science: Sweet Structures
  • Coffee Filter Butterflies
  • Cool Science: Kaleidoscopes
  • Paper Bouquets
  • Egg Carton Caterpillars

Did you know that you can visit the library by appointment? Click here for more information! We also continue to offer curbside pick-up service for your convenience. Have questions about our services? Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call 518-732-0879.  

Best, 

Melissa Tacke
Virtual Classes & Events - Available Anytime After Posting Date!
Family Magic Show with MagicMan!

Available All September!

Enjoy an exciting, prerecorded magic show by MagicMan made just for Castleton Public Library, and a prerecorded lesson about how to do a magic trick! These 2 videos are available to enjoy all month long!
Summer Reading Club Finale Video

Posted on Tuesday, September 1 

The Summer Reading Club is over, but we appreciate you spending your summer reading and doing activities with us! Check out this finale video as our way of saying thanks.
Virtual Storytime with Miss Joelle

New episodes posted 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30. 

Little ones can enjoy storytime with Miss Joelle anytime! A new storytime is added every Wednesday. Click here for our Virtual Storytime YouTube playlist.
Cool Science at Home: Slime!

Kit available for pick-up at the library from 9/4 through 10/2. 

In this science exploration, make your own slime and learn about polymers! How-to video and handout will be added to our Cool Science playlist on 9/4. Click here for our Cool Science at Home YouTube playlist. 
Take & Make Crafts: Fun Fall Crafts

Kit available for pick-up at the library from 9/4 through 10/2. 

Get excited for autumn with an assortment of fall-themed crafts! How-to video will be added to our Take & Make Crafts playlist on 9/4. Click here for our Take & Make Crafts playlist. 
Kids Cook: Donut Apples

New episode posted Tuesday, 9/22. 

In this month’s cooking session, decorate apple slices to make a unique type of donut! The cooking video will be added to our Kids Cook playlist on Tue., 9/22. Click here for our Kids Cook playlist. 
Live Virtual & In-Person Events
Virtual Book Club: Euphoria

Monday, September 14, 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of Euphoria by Lily King. Everyone can borrow the eBook or digital audiobook at the same time using Hoopla! For adults. Please email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information for the discussion. 
TED Talk Discussion Series

Wednesday, September 16, 8:00 p.m.

Our TED Talk Discussion Series returns -- in virtual form! We'll watch 2 short TED talks on a shared theme, then discuss. For adults. Please email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information. 
Teen Time: Outdoor Book Bingo

Thursday, September 17, 4:00 p.m.

Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to the library's front yard for a socially distant, in-person book bingo event! Lucky winners will be able to win prizes including a free book! All participants are required to wear face masks. Registration is required; participants must register by 9/16 (the day prior to the event). Email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org to sign up. 
Drug Takeback Day

Saturday, September 19, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Held outdoors on the front lawn. Drop off unused/expired medication for safe, anonymous disposal. Proper disposal of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications is important to protect people and the environment. Co-sponsored by Castleton Public Library & the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department.
CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, September 21, 7:00 p.m.

Monthly meeting of the CPL Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend. A recording and full transcription of the meeting will be available at a later date. Please email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.
Virtual Book Club: In the Enemy's House

Monday, October 5, 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of In the Enemy's House: The Secret Saga of the FBI Agent and the Code Breaker Who Caught the Russian Spies by Howard Blum . Everyone can borrow the eBook or digital audiobook at the same time using Hoopla! For adults. Please email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information for the discussion. 
Digital Library Resources
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 Outside Our Building

Our WiFi is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can access the public WiFi at the picnic table 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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Now Hiring for a Part-Time Library Aide - apply by 9/3/2020

8/17/2020

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Job Opening: Library Aide, Castleton Public Library (Part-Time)

The Castleton Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Aide. The library is currently operating on reduced hours of operation, with this position being scheduled for three 5-hour weekday shifts every other week. When returning to normal mode of operation, the schedule for this position generally includes four 4-hour weekday shifts per week, plus an occasional 6-hour Saturday shift (once every 4 weeks).

Routine Duties:
Helping customers at the front desk, shelving library materials, operating the copier and fax machine, performing routine clerical tasks, assisting with program preparation, and answering the telephone. Full civil service position description is below.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, is detail-oriented, and can efficiently use a computer for work tasks. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Prior library experience is preferred, but not required.

Pay Rate:
$12.22 per hour.

How to Apply:
Send a letter of interest, along with a Rensselaer County employment application (available here) by email to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org, or by mail to Castleton Public Library, 85 S. Main Street, Castleton, NY 12033, Attn: Melissa Tacke. Applications must be received by Thursday, September 3.

Rensselaer County Civil Service Commission Official Job Specifications:
Library Aide
Distinguishing Features of the Class: This position involves performing the duties of charging and discharging materials and related circulation duties at the circulation desk. Additionally, incumbents sort and reshelve library materials as necessary. Performance of related routine clerical tasks may be required. This work requires no prior knowledge of library work as employees are trained on the job. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Library Director, Librarian, or higher-level library employee. Does related work as required.
Examples of Work:
Charges and discharges library materials;
Sorts and reshelves books and library materials;
Logs in and processes all periodicals and prepares current magazines for shelving, maintains back number stacks and routing;
Maintains files of vertical file material and publisher's catalogs;
Maintains use and acquisition statistics;
Responds to routine questions regarding library rules, hours of operation and location of materials;
Responds to requests from library patrons to assist with research, interlibrary requests and the use of computers and audio-visual equipment;
Typing, filing, and data searches as requested by higher level Library Employee;
Assists in periodic inventory of library materials and AV equipment;
Maintains inventory of supplies and suggests items for acquisition;
Assists in preparation of lists of missing books and books to be discarded;
Oversees the general condition and appeal of the library and its displays;
Performs related routine clerical tasks, including changing books, filing cards, writing and forwarding of over-due notices.
Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics: Ability to acquire a working knowledge of library rules and procedures; ability to understand and carry out written and oral directions; ability to deal in a personable and friendly manner with library patrons; accuracy; tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or possession of high school equivalency diploma.
ADOPTED: March 25, 1992. CSC MTG. REVISED: March 18, 2004. CSC MTG.
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