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March 2019 Newsletter

2/27/2019

News from Castleton Public Library - March 2019

Notes from Our Director:

Our library continues to grow and thrive thanks to the people in our community! Please see our 2018 Annual Report: Your Library, By The Numbers for an at-a-glance guide to Castleton Public Library's performance last year. Have questions, comments, or suggestions? Send me an email, call me at 518-732-0879, or stop into the library and let me know your thoughts!

Have you checked out one of our museum passes lately? Museum passes offer free or reduced admission to a number of area museums. You check passes out just like a library book; passes are loaned for 3 days. We are pleased to add 3 new passes to our collection in 2019: Empire State Aerosciences Museum, Norman Rockwell Museum, and the Empire Pass (New York State Parks).

See below for a full list of our events and classes for the month of March!

Best,

Melissa Tacke

March Classes and Events at CPL
Click here to download our March program calendar

Computer Basics

By appointment, to fit your schedule!

Learn the basics of using a computer or other device in a one-on-one session. Learn what you want to learn, at your own pace! Appointment required; call 518-732-0879.

Mend-A-Bear by Appointment

Make an appointment for free repair of your stuffed animal or dog toy! Call 518-369-2488 for appointment.

Bridge Club

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

Come play bridge with us! We play every 2 weeks. All experience levels welcome.

After Dinner Book Club: The Winter of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck

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

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. This month's selection is John Steinbeck's Winter of Our Discontent.

Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2.

Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to this evening storytime. Recommended for ages birth-8.

Learn & Play Storytime

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4.

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.

Family Movie Night - The Grinch (PG)

Friday, March 8, 6:00 p.m.

Movie lovers of all ages are welcome at our family movie night! Join us for "The Grinch" (PG).

Knock Hockey

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

Bring a friend to the library and play a game of tabletop hockey!

Read to Lacey the Therapy Dog

Monday, March 11, 4:00- 5:00 p.m.

Lacey loves for kids to read to her! Kids are invited to stop in to read to Lacey, or just pet her and say hi.

Hello Yellow Brick Road: Rediscovering & Rebuilding Community

Tuesday, March 12, 6:30 p.m.

Join Michael Hiser for a discussion, drawing from a selected number of relevant books, of how our lives as members of a community have changed over time, some causes and possible effects of those changes, and some suggestions for trying to recapture and build community locally.

Insect Art

Wednesday, March 13, 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Get ready for spring with crafts celebrating some of our favorite outdoor creatures – insects! Make a caterpillar pencil creature and other fun bug-themed crafts!

Friends of CPL Meeting

Wednesday, March 13, 7:00 p.m.

Come get involved with the Friends of Castleton Public Library! The Friends coordinate family-friendly events, volunteer, and raise money to donate to the library for materials and equipment. If you are interested in learning more about the Friends, please consider attending the Friends of CPL meeting at the library.

Teen Time: Poetry Games

Thursday, March 14, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Do you enjoy poetry, or want to try something new? Stop by to enjoy snacks and join us for some fun poetry exercises and games. For teens in 6th-12th grades.

Bridge Club

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

Come play bridge with us! We play every 2 weeks. All experience levels welcome.

Library Board Meeting

Monday, March 18, 7:00 p.m.

Monthly meeting of the CPL Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Afternoon Book Club: Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz

Tuesday, March 19, 1:00 p.m.

Join us the third Tuesday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. This month's selection is Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz.

Perler Beads

Friday, March 22, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Have the day off from school? Stop by and make something awesome out of perler beads!

Recycled Art: Flower Wreaths

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

Stop in to make a pastel flower wreath out of styrofoam egg cartons!

Downsizing Seminar

Saturday, March 23, 11:00 a.m.

For seniors or anyone hoping to simplify their life, this seminar offers information about the downsizing process. Presented by Licensed Assoc. Real Estate Broker Cindy McMahon. Please register; call 518-732-0879.

Spring Renewal Yoga

Monday, March 25, 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.

This is a time for renewal and growth – what has been lying dormant in the winter is now ready to come to light! Join instructor Patricia McCarthy for 75 minutes of yoga to begin your journey into spring. Please bring your own mat. Ages 12+.

Tick & Lyme Disease Prevention

Tuesday, March 26, 1:00 p.m.

Presented by Rensselaer County Department of Health. Learn about how to protect yourself and your family from tick bites and tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme Disease. Please register; call 518-732-0879.

Cool Science: Candy Structures

Tuesday, March 26, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Learn about physics by creating structures using toothpicks and candy! How strong will your structures be?

Legal Clinic

Tuesday, March 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Get a free, private, confidential consultation with an attorney. Appointment required; call 518-435-1770.

Bridge Club

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

Come play bridge with us! We play every 2 weeks. All experience levels welcome.

Early Literacy Class: Sing, Dance & Play!

Saturday, March 30, 10:30 a.m.

Children ages birth to 5 enjoy an interactive class with songs, dance, and movement, followed by playtime!

Duct Tape Crafts

Saturday, March 30, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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

Monday Mile Community Walk

Monday, April 1, 5:00 p.m.

Location: Intersection of Main Street and Scott Avenue

Let’s walk the Main Street Mile together every Monday (weather permitting) starting April 1! We’ll meet at the intersection of Main & Scott. All ages welcome (ages 10 & under must be accompanied by adult).

After Dinner Book Club - Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century

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

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. This month's selection is Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder.

Rainbow Art

Tuesday, April 2, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Decorate your own rainbow with a variety of colorful materials!

So You Want to Be an Entrepreneur

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

Explore the “dos and don’ts” of success with career counselor Tom Denham. Learn to navigate the 3 stages of entrepreneurship & develop an understanding of your business’ core concepts. Please register; call 518-732-0879. Supported by funds from the NYSL Adult Literacy Library Services Program.

Family Movie Night: Mary Poppins Returns (PG)

Friday, April 5, 6:00 p.m.

Movie lovers of all ages are welcome at our family movie night! Join us for "Mary Poppins Returns" (PG).

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CPL 2018 Annual Report

2/27/2019

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2018 Annual Report:
Your Library, by the Numbers

2018 was a great year for CPL. We’re growing - thanks to the people in our community!

We strive to satisfy our community’s educational and recreational needs by providing free and open access to a comprehensive range of materials, services, and classes/events for all ages. We’re always looking for ways to serve you better — please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions.

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