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August 2020 Newsletter

7/29/2020

News from Castleton Public Library - August 2020

Notes from Our Director:

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.

Our Summer Reading Club is still going strong! Have you signed up yet? It's not too late!

All ages can participate!
You can register online at our READsquared site, at the library (by appointment), or by phone (518-732-0879).
Need some help getting started on READsquared? Click here to download a how-to guide. Still have questions? Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call us at 518-732-0879.
You can start recording your reading and activities back to the first official day of our Summer Reading Club - Saturday, June 27. You can register and log your reading all summer long!
Once you've registered, be sure to pick up a Summer Art Kit at the library! The art kit includes markers, crayons, scissors, glue, and a glue stick.
Prefer to record on paper? Download a copy of our summer activities and reading records, or pick up a copy at the library!
Whether you record your reading online or on paper, 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 31 to be eligible for our prize drawings.
We'll also have special goody bags available to pick up at the library at the end of the program for all youth participants! You can pick up your goody bag from August 17 - September 11.

Have questions about our services, or our Summer Reading Club? Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call 518-732-0879.

Best,

Melissa Tacke

Virtual Events & Meetings - Live

Virtual Book Club: The Alchemist

Monday, August 3, 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of The Alchemist by Paul Coelho. 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.

Parent/Child Book Club: Masterminds

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

Parents and children are invited to participate together in a special middle grade book discussion on Zoom. We will be talking about Masterminds by Gordon Korman. Available as an eBook or digital audiobook in Hoopla! Email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org to register for the discussion.

Introduction to Google Apps Suite

Thursday, August 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Learn about the free productivity suite known as the Google Apps Suite with educator Nathaniel Heyer. Learn what tools are available free with a Google or Gmail account, how to import and edit documents and files created in other software tools, and best practices for making use of Google's apps. We'll take a short tour of 4 of the most popular tools - Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms. This session will be held online via GoToMeeting. Advance registration is required - email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org to register. Funding for this class is provided by a UHLS Adult Literacy Grant.

TED Talk Discussion Series

Wednesday, August 12, 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.

New York Raptors!

Thursday, August 13, 6:00 p.m.

Come face to face with birds of prey! This live, all-ages virtual event with Southern Vermont Natural History Museum will feature hawks, owls and falcons as part of an up-close exploration of what it takes to be a raptor. Email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information. Funding for this event provided by Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program.

CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, August 17, 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: What Unites Us

Monday, August 24, 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism by Dan Rather & Elliot Kirschner. 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.

Teen Time: Teen Book Club

Thursday, August 27, 4:00 p.m.

Did you read anything interesting this summer? Did you read the Teen Read It Forward book? Looking for back to school recommendations? Teens going into 6th-12 grades in the fall are invited to join a virtual book discussion. Please email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.

Digital Organization Workshop

Thursday, August 27, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Take a guided tour of the best apps for getting organized, making deadlines, collaborating on projects, saving time, and maximizing efficiency. Led by educator Nathaniel Heyer, this session will be held online via GoToMeeting. Advance registration is required - email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org to register. Funding for this class is provided by a UHLS Adult Literacy Grant.

Virtual Classes & Events - Available Anytime After Posting Date!

Family Magic Show with MagicMan!

Available All Summer Long!

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 summer long!

Storytime With a Special Visitor

New episodes posted 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29.

Join us for a special storytime series, as we read stories and introduce different visitors from around our community. There will be a new storytime with a different visitor every Saturday through August 29! Click here for the complete Storytime with a Special Visitor series playlist.

Cool Science at Home!

New episodes posted 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31.

Explore science learning at home with Miss Joelle. New videos will be added every Monday all summer long! Click here for our Cool Science at Home YouTube playlist.

Virtual Storytime with Miss Joelle

New episodes posted 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26; 9/2.

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

Take & Make Crafts

New episodes and kits available for pick-up at the library starting 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28.

We'll offer a weekly craft kit for pick-up from the library that links to a short how-to video. We'll have a new kit each Friday all summer long! Click here for the Take & Make Crafts playlist.

Kids Cook

New episode (Dips) posted Tuesday, August 18.

Explore the world of cooking with Miss Joelle! We add a new video once per month. Click here for our Kids Cook YouTube playlist.

Teen Video Challenge

Up for a challenge? Teens going into 6th-12th grades in the fall are invited to submit a short library/reading themed video! The creators of winning videos will receive small prizes. See a short video here about the challenge guidelines! Send your video submissions to youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org by Wednesday, August 19.

Summer Reading Club Finale Video

Posted on Tuesday, September 1

The Summer Reading Club is over, but thank you for spending your summer reading with us! Check out our YouTube channel for a closing “thank you” video from our staff — we’ll post in on Tuesday, September 1.

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.

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!

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.

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News from Castleton Public Library - July 2020

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Notes from Our Director:

Did you know that you can now visit the library by appointment? Click here for more information! We also continue to offer curbside pick-up service for your convenience.

Our Summer Reading Club is in full swing!

All ages can participate!
You can register online at our READsquared site, at the library (by appointment), or by phone (518-732-0879).
Need some help getting started on READsquared? Click here to download a how-to guide. Still have questions? Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call us at 518-732-0879.
You can start recording your reading and activities back to the first official day of our Summer Reading Club - Saturday, June 27. You can register and log your reading all summer long!
Once you've registered, be sure to pick up a Summer Art Kit at the library, while supplies last! The art kit includes markers, crayons, scissors, glue, and a glue stick.
Prefer to record on paper? Download a copy of our summer activities and reading records, or pick up a copy at the library!
Whether you record your reading online or on paper, 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 31 to be eligible for our prize drawings.
We'll also have special goody bags available to pick up at the library at the end of the program 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.

We hope you and your loved ones stay safe, healthy, and connected this summer!

Best,

Melissa Tacke

Virtual Events & Meetings - Live

TED Talk Discussion Series

Wednesday, July 1, 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.

Parent/Child Book Club: Hello, Universe

Tuesday, July 7, 6:00 p.m.

Parents and children are invited to participate together in a special middle grade book discussion on Zoom. We will be talking about Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly. Available as an eBook or digital audiobook in Hoopla! Email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org to register for the discussion.

Virtual Book Club: Why We Swim

Monday, July 13, 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of Why We Swim by Bonnie Tsui. Please email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information for the discussion.

Everyone can borrow the eBook or digital audiobook at the same time using Hoopla!

Teen Time: Creative Writing Workshop

Thursday, July 16, 4:00 p.m.

Teens going into 6th-12th grades in the fall are invited to a virtual creative writing workshop with fun writing exercises and games! Please email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.

CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, July 20, 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, July 22, 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: Virtual Clue

Thursday, July 30, 4:00 p.m.

Teens going into in 6th-12th grades in the fall are invited to play a virtual game of Clue! There will be small prizes for winners! Please email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.

Virtual Classes & Events - Available Anytime After Posting Date!

Family Magic Show with MagicMan!

Virtual Storytime with Miss Joelle

New episodes posted 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29.

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

Teen Time: Video Challenge

Info posted on 7/2.

Up for a challenge? Teens going into 6th-12th grades in the fall are invited to submit a short book/reading themed video! The creators of winning videos will receive small prizes. We’ll post a video about the guidelines on our YouTube channel on 7/2! Send your video submissions to youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org by Wednesday, August 19.

Take & Make Crafts

New episodes and kits available for pick-up at the library starting 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31.

We'll offer a weekly craft kit for pick-up from the library that links to a short how-to video. We'll have a new kit each Friday all summer long! Click here for the Take & Make Crafts playlist.

Cool Science at Home!

New episodes posted 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27.

Explore science learning at home with Miss Joelle. New videos will be added every Monday all summer long! Click here for our Cool Science at Home YouTube playlist.

Storytime With a Special Visitor

New episodes posted 7/11, 7/18, 7/25; 8/1.

Join us for a special storytime series, as we read stories and introduce different visitors from around our community. There will be a new storytime with a different visitor every Saturday from July 11 through August 29! Click here for the complete Storytime with a Special Visitor series playlist.

Kids Cook

New episode (Mini Pizzas) posted Tuesday, July 21.

Explore the world of cooking with Miss Joelle! We add a new video once per month. Click here for our Kids Cook YouTube playlist.

Digital Library Resources

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