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October 2018 Newsletter

9/26/2018

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News from Castleton Public Library - October 2018
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Notes from Our Director: 

We're currently hiring for a part-time Library Aide! Details about the position can be found here. Be sure to apply by Friday, October 5! 

We're offering a variety of classes and events for all ages this month, with lots of Halloween fun!  We're seeking donations for our fourth annual Free Halloween Costume Giveaway on Saturday, October 13 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. We're currently accepting donations of any clean, used or new costumes, masks, wigs, and accessories for children, teens, and adults. Donations can be dropped off any time during the library's hours of operation through Friday, October 12. Thank you!

Also, don't miss our Halloween Parade and Party, co-sponsored by the library and the Castleton Fire Department. The parade leaves from the library at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, led by a fire truck! The parade ends at the firehouse, where we'll enjoy treats, crafts, and games. All ages are welcome.  

See below for a complete list of our October programs!

Best,

Melissa Tacke
October Classes and Events at CPL
Click here to download our October 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.
October 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 October 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 A Bed for Bear by Clive McFarland.
Monday Mile Community Walk

Mondays at 5:00 p.m.

October 1, 15, 22, 29 (no walk on 10/8 due to Columbus 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). 
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.
Pajama Storytime
 
Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 


Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to our evening storytime. Recommended for ages birth-8. 
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.
Learn & Play Storytime
 
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

October 4, 11, 18, 25; November 1. 


Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement while building their early literacy and motor skills! 
Fun Fall Crafts
 
Wednesday, October 10, 3:00-8:00 p.m.

Celebrate the fall by making a special craft to decorate your home!
Emergency Preparedness: Get Your Go-Bag Ready!
 
Wednesday, October 10, 6:00 p.m.

Learn to prepare for natural & man-made disasters with RensCo Health Dept. Register; call 518-732-0879.
Teen Time: Paper Clip Jewelry
 
Thursday, October 11, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Enjoy snacks & create a necklace or bracelet using paper clips & washi tape! For teens in 6th-12th grades.
Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition
 
Thursday, October 11, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Discover your family history using Ancestry Library Edition! Registration required; call 518-732-0879.
Free Halloween Costume Giveaway
 
Saturday, October 13, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Browse a selection of donated Halloween costumes, wigs, masks, and accessories & pick out costumes to take home!  Donations of clean, gently used items accepted from 9/1/18 through 10/12/18.
Read to Lacey the Therapy Dog

Monday, October 15, 4:00-5:00 p.m. 

Kids – read aloud to Lacey the therapy dog! Reading time with Lacey is first-come, first-served.
Library Board Meeting

Monday, October 15, 7:00 p.m.  

Monthly meeting of the CPL Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Afternoon Book Club: The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester
 
Tuesday, October 16, 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 The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester.
Create Your Own Games
 
Tuesday, October 16, 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Do you like to play games? What about creating your own?! Come to the library to make (and play) Balloon Ping Pong, Post It Sudoku, and more! Recommended for ages 8 and up.  
Legal Clinic
 
Tuesday, October 16, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

Get a free, private, confidential consultation with an attorney. Appointment required; call 518-435-1770.
Knitting Group
 
Wednesday, October 17, 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,October 17, 7:00 p.m.

Come get involved with the Friends of Castleton Public Library!

In addition to funding our summer reading program and our museum pass program, the Friends also 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.
Paint a Mini Pumpkin
 
Friday, October 19, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Have the day off from school? Come paint a mini pumpkin to decorate your home for Halloween!  
Family Movie Night - Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
 
Friday, October 19, 6:00 p.m. 

All ages are welcome at our Family Movie Night! This month's movie is Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (PG). 
Cool Science: Spooky Sounds
 
Tuesday, September 23, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

We’ll learn about how sound works by using a plastic cup to make crazy noises, such as chicken sounds!
 
Duct Tape Crafts
 
Thursday, October 25, 3:00-6:00 p.m.

We have a rainbow of duct tape to match your imagination. Drop in to make wallets, flowers and more!
Halloween Parade & Party
 
Saturday, October 27, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Join the parade, which begins at the library at 2:30 led by a fire truck! Parade ends at the firehouse, where we’ll enjoy treats, crafts, and games. Co-sponsored by Castleton Public Library and Castleton Fire Dept.
Preserving Family Photographs and Documents
 
Monday, October 29, 7:00 p.m.

Learn about free & low-cost ways to preserve your family photographs and documents. 
TED Talk Discussion Series: Economics
 
Tuesday, October 30, 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a viewing and discussion of TED Talks that share the common theme of “Economics.” For adults. 
Make a Bookmark!
 
Thursday, November 1, 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Come color your own customized bookmark!
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Job Posting: Library Aide (Part-Time)

9/19/2018

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Job Opening: Library Aide, Castleton Public Library (Part-Time)
 
The Castleton Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Aide for approximately 16 hours per week. Schedule generally includes three or four 4-hour weekday shifts per week, plus an occasional 6-hour Saturday shift (once every 4 weeks). 
 
Routine Duties: 
Helping customers at the front desk, shelving library materials, operating the copier and fax machine, performing routine clerical tasks, assisting with program preparation, and answering the telephone. Full civil service position description is below. 
 
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, is detail-oriented, and can efficiently use a computer for work tasks. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Prior library experience is preferred, but not required.
 
Pay Rate: 
$10.50 per hour. 
 
How to Apply: 
Send a letter of interest, along with a Rensselaer County employment application (available here), by email to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org, or by mail to Castleton Public Library, 85 S. Main Street, Castleton, NY 12033, Attn: Melissa Tacke. Applications must be received by Friday, October 5.
 
Rensselaer County Civil Service Commission Official Job Specifications:
Library Aide
Distinguishing Features of the Class: This position involves performing the duties of charging and discharging materials and related circulation duties at the circulation desk. Additionally, incumbents sort and reshelve library materials as necessary. Performance of related routine clerical tasks may be required. This work requires no prior knowledge of library work as employees are trained on the job. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Library Director, Librarian, or higher-level library employee. Does related work as required.
Examples of Work:
Charges and discharges library materials;
Sorts and reshelves books and library materials; 
Logs in and processes all periodicals and prepares current magazines for shelving, maintains back number stacks and routing; 
Maintains files of vertical file material and publisher's catalogs; 
Maintains use and acquisition statistics; 
Responds to routine questions regarding library rules, hours of operation and location of materials; 
Responds to requests from library patrons to assist with research, interlibrary requests and the use of computers and audio-visual equipment; 
Typing, filing, and data searches as requested by higher level Library Employee; 
Assists in periodic inventory of library materials and AV equipment; 
Maintains inventory of supplies and suggests items for acquisition; 
Assists in preparation of lists of missing books and books to be discarded;
Oversees the general condition and appeal of the library and its displays;
Performs related routine clerical tasks, including changing books, filing cards, writing and forwarding of over-due notices.
Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics: Ability to acquire a working knowledge of library rules and procedures; ability to understand and carry out written and oral directions; ability to deal in a personable and friendly manner with library patrons; accuracy; tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or possession of high school equivalency diploma.
ADOPTED: March 25, 1992. CSC MTG. REVISED: March 18, 2004. CSC MTG.
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