March 2017 Newsletter

News from Castleton Public Library - March 2017 View this email in your browser Notes from Our Director:  We're proud to announce that we've recently revised our mission statement to reflect our ambition in serving you. Our new mission statement, recently approved by our Board of Trustees, is:  Enriching lives, empowering our community, encouraging exploration. In that spirit, we're now offering some new ways to explore your world: Explore area museums. CPL has added 4 new museum passes to our collection! Museum passes are checked out just like a library book, and can be used for free admission to select museums. See a complete list of our museum passes by clicking this link.  Explore your family history. CPL now offers free in-library access to Ancestry Library Edition. Search for and save historical records, and get helpful hints in putting together your family tree. Need help? Our librarians are happy to assist you.  Explore learning a language. The Mango Languages language-learning program offers instruction in 72 languages, from the comfort of your home. All you need to get started is your library card! Click here to get started.  See below for a full list of the programs we're offering this month.  Do you have a suggestion for a program or service you'd like the library to offer? We'd love to hear from you! Best, Melissa Tacke, Library Director March Programs and Events at CPL Click here to download our March events calendar as a PDF Computer Help By appointment, to fit your schedule!  Learn the basics of computer use or ask questions in a one-on-one setting. Please call the library during regular business hours to register (518-732-0879) or email our Director.  Story Hour with Miss Linda Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.  March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.  Join Miss Linda for a story and craft! Recommended for children from birth through age 6.  After Dinner Book Club - The Great Influenza Monday, March 6, 7:00 p.m.  Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion. This month's selection is The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History by John M. Barry. Books are available at the front desk. Pipe Cleaner Crafts Wednesday, March 8, 4:00-7:00 p.m.  Stop by to make a pipe cleaner animal buddy or any other pipe cleaner craft you can imagine!. Perler Bead Crafts Saturday, March 11, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Come make something awesome out of perler beads! Monthly Monday Matinee: Arrival Monday, March 13, 1:00 p.m. Join us the second Monday of each month to enjoy a movie for adults. March’s film the Academy Award-nominated science fiction movie Arrival (PG-13). March Madness Tuesday, March 14, 3:00-7:00 p.m.  Excited for March Madness? Make your own mini basketball hoop to take home and pick up a NCAA tournament bracket. Friends of CPL Meeting Wednesday, March 15, 7:00 p.m. Want to help support and raise funds for CPL? Come join the Friends! All are welcome.   Family Movie Night: Moana Friday, March 17, 6:00 p.m. Movie lovers of all ages are welcome at our Family Movie Night! This month's movie is Disney's Moana (PG).  Library Board Meeting Monday, March 20, 7:00 p.m.  Monthly meeting of the CPL Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Afternoon Book Club - A Spool of Blue Thread Tuesday, March 21, 1:00 p.m.  Join us for the Afternoon Book Club the third Tuesday of each month. This month's selection is A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler. Books are available at the front desk. Pajama Storytime Wednesday, March 22, 6:00 p.m. Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to this evening storytime. Perfect before you head to bed! Cool Science: Lava Lamps! Tuesday, March 28, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Discover how and why lava lamps work, and make one of your own to take home! TED Talk Discussion Series: Mathematics Wednesday, March 29, 6:30 p.m. Join us the last Wednesday of each month for a viewing and discussion of two short TED Talks that share a common theme. March’s theme is “Mathematics.” TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to “ideas worth spreading.” Annual TED Conferences invite the world’s leading thinkers and doers to speak for up to 18 minutes on a variety of topics. Facebook Twitter Website Email Copyright © 2017 Castleton Public Library, All rights reserved.