September 2018 Newsletter

News from Castleton Public Library - September 2018 View this email in your browser Notes from Our Director:  Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's Summer Reading Program! We hope you enjoyed a summer full of fun and learning.  Are you interested in helping to build on the Castleton Public Library’s continuing success? Do you want to ensure the library’s successful future by helping to maintain and improve it? Consider joining the Board of Trustees! The Board is currently recruiting new Trustees to fill two Board vacancies. For more information, attend the Board meeting on Monday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. or send an email to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org.  From September 1 through November 30, we're proud to be part of the Upper Hudson Library System's Library Expedition! The goal of the Expedition is to encourage people to visit all 36 of the public library branches in Albany and Rensselaer County. Explore our area, have fun, and earn prizes! Stop into the library to learn more.   See below for a complete list of our September programs. We hope you'll stop in and see us this fall!  Best, Melissa Tacke September Classes and Events at CPL Click here to download our September 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. September StoryWalk at Schodack Island State Park Location: Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.  Stop by Schodack Island State Park any time in September to participate in our StoryWalk. The walk is on a loop path that begins near the playground. Each month a new story will be featured. This month's story is Two Little Birds by Mary Newell DePalma. Foam Paint Fun   Tuesday, September 4, 3:00-6:00 p.m. Stop in and get creative with our fun foam paint! Ages 3 and up. Pajama Storytime   Tuesday, September 4, 11, 18, 25; October 2, 6:00 p.m. Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to our evening storytime. Recommended for ages birth-8.  Learn & Play Storytime   Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. September 6, 13, 20, 27; October 4, 10:30 a.m. Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement while building their early literacy and motor skills!  CPL @ Castleton-on-Hudson Farmers' and Artisans Market   Friday, September 7, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Location: Intersection of Scott Avenue and Main Street, Castleton, NY 12033 Visiting the Farmer’s Market? Stop by our table and learn about what’s going on at the library. We’ll also have a fun craft that kids can make! Friends of CPL Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser   Saturday, September 8, 8:00-10:00 a.m. Location: Applebee’s Restaurant, 594 N. Troy Road, Rensselaer, NY 12144 Cost: $8.00 per person  Enjoy breakfast and help benefit the library! Meal includes 3 pancakes, 2 slices of bacon, and a beverage. Giant Games on Main Street!   Saturday, September 8, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: Intersection of Scott Avenue and Main Street, Castleton, NY 12033 Come down for Main Street Day and enjoy games, music, food, and more. We’ll be on the grass at the intersection of Scott and Main – come play giant versions of some of our favorite games!  Read to Lacey   Monday, September 10, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Kids – read aloud to Lacey the therapy dog! Reading time with Lacey is first-come, first-served. Monday Mile Community Walk Mondays at 5:00 p.m. September 10, 17, 24; October 1. (no walk on 9/3 due to Labor Day)  Location: Intersection of Main Street and Scott Avenue Let’s walk the Main Street Mile together (weather permitting)! The walk will begin and end at the intersection of Main Street and Scott Avenue. All ages welcome (children age 10 and under must be accompanied by adult).  Mend-A-Bear Monday, September 10, 6:00-7:00 p.m.  Drop in with your stuffed animals or dog toys for free mending by Kathy Meyer. Build with Keva Planks Thursday, September 13, 2:00-6:00 p.m.   Want to build something cool? Drop in and make a tower or other exciting structure out of Keva Planks! CPL @ Castleton-on-Hudson Farmers' and Artisans Market   Friday, September 14, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Location: Intersection of Scott Avenue and Main Street, Castleton, NY 12033 Visiting the Farmers’ Market? Stop by our table and learn about what’s going on at the library. We’ll also have a fun craft for kids to make! Family Movie Night: Show Dogs   Friday, September 14, 6:00 p.m. All ages are welcome at our Family Movie Night! This month's movie is Show Dogs (PG) Drug Takeback Day   Saturday, September 15, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Drop off your unused or expired medication for safe and anonymous disposal. Proper disposal of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications is important to protect both people and the environment. Co-sponsored by Castleton Public Library and the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department. Library Board of Trustees Meeting   Monday, September 17, 7:00 p.m. Monthly meeting of the CPL Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Afternoon Book Club: The Story Hour by Thrity Umrigar   Tuesday, September 18, 1:00 p.m. Join us the third Tuesday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. September's selection is The Story Hour by Thrity Umrigar. Legal Clinic   Tuesday, September 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Get a free, private, confidential consultation with an attorney. Appointment required; call 518-435-1770.   Perler Bead Crafts   Wednesday, September 19, 12:00-6:00 p.m. Have the day off from school? Come make something awesome out of perler beads! Knitting Group   Wednesday, September 19, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Join us the third Wednesday of each month to knit and chat. Beginners welcome! Friends of CPL Monthly Meeting   Wednesday, September 19, 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. Teen Time: Candy Sushi   Thursday, September 20, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Unleash your inner sushi chef & craft candy into edible works of art! For teens in 6th-12th grades.   Putting Your Garden to Bed   Monday, September 24, 6:00 p.m.  Master Gardener Pat Mulligan discusses how to prepare your garden now, so you have less work and a better chance of your garden looking great next spring! Please register; call 518-732-0879. Cool Science: Marshmallow Catapults   Tuesday, September 25, 4:00-6:00 p.m. This month, we'll make catapults and experiment with the laws of physics using marshmallows! TED Talk Discussion Series: Music   Wednesday, September 26, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a viewing and discussion of TED Talks that share the common theme of “Insects.” For adults. After Dinner Book Club - Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places by Colin Dickey   Monday, October 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 Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places by Colin Dickey. ICAN: What Is It and How Can It Help Me?   Wednesday, October 3, 2:00 p.m. Presented by Legal Aid Society of NENY. The Independent Consumer Advocacy Network (ICAN) assists people in enrolling in and using managed care plans that provide long-term care services, such as home attendant services or nursing home care. Please register; call 518-732-0879. Learn to Sew: Pajama Pants   Wednesday, October 3, 6:00-8:00 p.m. For adults. Learn to sew an elastic-waisted pair of pajama pants with instructor Pat Wood. Please bring your own sewing machine, if you have one. Registration is limited; call 518-732-0879 to register. Copyright © 2018 Castleton Public Library, All rights reserved.