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April 2020 Newsletter

3/29/2020

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

As I send this email to you, the library is closed until further notice. Our book drop is also closed until we reopen. We ask that you please keep items at home until we reopen. All due dates will be extended through the extent of the closure. 

For the most up-to-date information about library operations, when we will reopen, and any temporary changes to our services when we reopen, please visit our website: www.castletonpubliclibrary.org.

If you aren't already following us on Facebook, we encourage you to do so -- we are posting links to fun and educational content for children and adults every day while we are closed!

All of us at CPL miss seeing our patrons and look forward to reopening the library when it is prudent to do so. In the meantime, please enjoy the resources and digital collections listed below. If you need any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us -- email me at director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call 518-732-0879. 

Best,

Melissa Tacke
Library Resources Available During Closure
We're Here to Help!

Our staff are available to respond to your questions and to troubleshoot issues connecting to digital resources. Send an email to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call 518-732-0879.  
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! 
OverDrive (digital books, audiobooks, and magazines)

The Upper Hudson Library System hosts a great collection of ebooks and digital audiobooks, digital magazines, and streaming video on OverDrive. It's easier than ever to enjoy them on your desktop computer or mobile device. All you need is your library card. Learn more on the UHLS OverDrive Getting Started page. 

Don't have a library card? Get a temporary barcode for digital access here: https://sierra.uhls.org/selfreg

Here are some other helpful links for getting started using OverDrive: 
https://tinyurl.com/OD-help
https://tinyurl.com/OD-Video
Flipster (digital magazines)

Use Flipster to read the complete contents of our most popular digital magazines on your computer or mobile device. There is no separate account to set up - your library card grants you access from wherever you are. Titles include People, The New Yorker, Consumer Reports Buying Guide, Martha Stewart Living, and Real Simple.

Don't have a library card? Get a temporary barcode for digital access here: https://sierra.uhls.org/selfreg
Ancestry Library Edition (genealogy / family history)

Ancestry Library Edition brings the world’s most popular consumer online family history resource to your library. Its 7,000 databases deliver an unprecedented online collection of individuals from North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and more.

Don't have a library card? Get a temporary barcode for digital access here: https://sierra.uhls.org/selfreg
AudioBookCloud (digital audiobooks for all ages)

The AudioBookCloud offers free digital access to audiobooks for all ages! No library card is needed.
Romance Book Cloud

Looking for steamy romance? Read to your heart's content through the Romance Book Cloud. No library card is needed.
Teen Book Cloud (Young Adult eBooks)

Teens, are you looking for something new to read? The Teen Book Cloud includes graphic novels, fiction, non-fiction, and more! No library card is needed. 
Tumble Book Library (eBooks for kids grades K-6)
 
Check out the Tumble Book Library! TumbleBooks offers a great collection of children's eBooks geared toward grades K-6 that you can access at home. No library card is needed. 
TumbleMath (math eBooks for grades K-6)

Check out TumbleMath! TumbleMath offers a great collection of math resources geared toward grades K-6 that you can access at home. No library card is needed.
NOVEL NY (News and magazine articles, encyclopedias, & more)

NOVEL NY gives communities across New York State online access to the full text of hundreds of journals, newspapers, and other references. No library card required when accessing from anywhere in New York State. 
New York Heritage (local history resources)

New York Heritage is a portal for learning more about the people, places and events that contributed to the making of New York State. No library card is required. 
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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources

3/25/2020

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Here are some links and phone numbers Castleton/Schodack residents may find helpful as we manage life during the COVID-19 outbreak.  (Updated June 22, 2020)


CPL's Coronavirus Response

Copies of the documents below are also available in the library. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about CPL's reopening or safety processes, contact our Director, Melissa Tacke, by email at director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or by phone at 518-732-0879.  

CPL Phased Reopening Plan

CPL's NY Forward Safety Plan


Coronavirus Facts

World Health Organization (WHO)

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

NYS Department of Health

NYS Office of Mental Health - COVID-19 Resources

Rensselaer County Department of Health

 

Public Institutions in Castleton/Schodack

Town of Schodack - COVID-19 Closing and Cancellations

Village of Castleton

Schodack Central School District

The Anchor Food Pantry

Castleton Public Library - Resources Available During Closure

CDTA COVID-19 Service Changes


Phone Numbers

NYS Novel Coronavirus Hotline: 1-888-364-3065

NYS Coronavirus Emotional Support Line 1-844-863-9314

Connect to Local Help (United Way): 2-1-1

Rensselaer County Health Department: 518-270-2655

Rensselaer County Department of Mental Health (Unified Services): 518-270-2800

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

National Grid Customer Service: 1-800-642-4272

National Grid Gas Emergency: 1-800-892-2345

National Grid Power Outage: 1-800-867-5222
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Digital Collections - Read, Watch, & Listen!

3/25/2020

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[UPDATED JUNE 24, 2020]

Borrow Digital Books, Digital Audiobooks, Magazines, and Video
To borrow digital materials, all you need is your library card number! If you're not sure what your card number is, please call us at 518-732-0879 or email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org. 

Don't have a library card? Don't worry! You can instantly get a barcode for temporary digital access here: https://sierra.uhls.org/selfreg

OverDrive
The Upper Hudson Library System hosts a great collection of ebooks and digital audiobooks, digital magazines, and streaming video on OverDrive. It's easier than ever to enjoy them on your desktop computer or mobile device. Learn more on the UHLS OverDrive Getting Started page. 

Here are some helpful links for getting started using OverDrive: 
https://tinyurl.com/OD-help
https://tinyurl.com/OD-Video

Don't have a library card? Don't worry! You can instantly get a barcode for temporary digital access here: https://sierra.uhls.org/selfreg


Hoopla
Hoopla offers simultaneous use to more than 750,000 eBooks, digital audiobooks, comics, music albums, movies and TV! All items are available instantly on demand -- no waiting or needing to place a request! Please note that checkouts are limited to 5 per person, per month. Download the Hoopla app for your mobile device or visit https://www.hoopladigital.com to get started. 

Don't have a library card? Don't worry! You can instantly get a barcode for temporary digital access here: https://sierra.uhls.org/selfreg

For help with Hoopla, please visit the Hoopla Help Page. Here's a short video about getting started using Hoopla: https://vimeo.com/327938418
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Tumblebooks
The Tumblebooks suite offers eBooks for kids, teens, and adults and audiobooks for everyone! No library card required. 

Tumble Book Library - K-6 children's ebooks

Tumble Math - K-6 math ebooks

Teen Book Cloud - grades 7-12 ebooks

AudioBookCloud - all ages audio books

Romance BookCloud - steamy Romance novels for adults


Audible (kids titles only)
Audible 
is temporarily offering free access to children's audiobooks. No library card required!


Flipster
Use Flipster to read the complete contents of our most popular digital magazines on your computer or mobile device. There is no separate account to set up - your library card grants you access from wherever you are. Titles include People, The New Yorker, Consumer Reports Buying Guide, Martha Stewart Living, and Real Simple. 

Don't have a library card? Don't worry! You can instantly get a barcode for temporary digital access here: https://sierra.uhls.org/selfreg


Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg is an online library of over 60,000 free eBooks and audiobooks. No library card needed! Choose among free epub and Kindle eBooks, download them or read them online. You will find the world's great literature here, with focus on older works for which U.S. copyright has expired. Thousands of volunteers digitized and diligently proofread the eBooks, for enjoyment and education.


Planet eBook
Planet eBook offers over 80 free classic eBooks that can be downloaded to different devices! No library card required. 


Internet Archive
Internet Archive offers free access to books, movies, software, and music for all ages. No library card required. 



Research Your Family History/Genealogy
Ancestry Library Edition
Ancestry Library Edition is temporarily being offered remotely -- all you need is your library card! Click here to get started. 

Don't have a library card? Don't worry! You can instantly get a barcode for temporary digital access here: https://sierra.uhls.org/selfreg


Explore NYS History and Do Research

New York Heritage
New York Heritage's digital collections provide consolidated access to historical, scholarly, and cultural materials that reflect New York State history. Several public libraries in Albany and Rensselaer counties have begun digitizing their local history resources to make them even more accessible. New York Heritage is an invaluable research portal for anyone interested in learning more about New York State.

NOVEL NY 
NOVEL NY
gives communities across New York State online access to the full text of hundreds of journals, newspapers, and other references. No library card required when accessing from anywhere in New York State. 


Language Learning
Duolingo
Duolingo
is a fun, easy to use, self-paced language learning program with courses in 35 languages! No library card required. 
 

Ask Us Questions
Have questions or concerns? We're here to help! Please call us at 518-732-0879 or email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org. 
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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Resources & Responses

3/13/2020

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​Learn More about Novel Coronavirus:
New York State Department of Health
Rensselaer County Health Department
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
World Health Organization (WHO)
MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine)
Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus (Child Mind Institute)
7 Simple Tips on How to Talk to Kids About the Coronavirus (Save the Children)

Castleton Public Library's Response to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Updated 3/13/20:

Many people are concerned about the impact of COVID-19 in our area. In responding to a new virus in the community, our response may change quickly and with little notice. We ask for your patience and understanding as we move forward.

The information given below is a list of practices that CPL will maintain until further notice.

• All library classes and events and all public use of the Community Room (other than the Village of Castleton election) is cancelled through 4/4. At that time, we will assess whether to extend the cancellations. 

• The library's interior front door will remain open during the hours we are open, to eliminate a common touch point.
 

• CPL staff will disinfect commonly-used hard surfaces twice daily.  

• Seating in the library has been reduced to create social distance and discourage gathering in groups. 

• All toys have been temporarily removed from the children's area and will remain in storage until further notice. 

• Staff will look up patron accounts to minimize touching of physical library cards. 

• The loaning of museum passes is suspended until further notice. 

• As long as two staff members are on hand in the library, we will temporarily offer a "curbside pickup" option for items on hold. Call 518-732-0879 or email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org to lean more about this service! 

• Signage encouraging proper hand-washing is posted in the restroom. 

• Signage regarding general health practices is posted on the front door of the building.

• Information about the library's response to COVID-19 is posted at the front desk and on our website/social media.

• CPL will follow the guidance and actions of government (federal, state, county, town/village), local school districts, and the Upper Hudson Library System in determining whether any of the library's modes of operation shall be temporarily changed in response to health concerns.
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