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October 2020 Newsletter

9/30/2020

News from Castleton Public Library - October 2020

Notes from Our Director:

Good news -- the library is now open for walk-in service, with limited services and at reduced capacity. Our temporarily reduced hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 1:00-6:00 p.m. Click here for what you'll need to know when visiting the library during this time. We also continue to offer curbside pick-up service for your convenience. Have questions about our services? Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call 518-732-0879.

Are you interested in serving our community and helping to improve our library? The Castleton Public Library's Board of Trustees is currently seeking a trustee to fill a vacancy on the Board. The Board is responsible for guiding funds, policies, and strategic planning for the library. The Board meets monthly; the total time commitment for Trustees is approximately two to three hours per month. To learn more about what it means to serve on our Board of Trustees, please attend the next Board meeting (via Zoom) on Monday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. (email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for meeting connection information) or send a letter of interest and resume to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org.

This month, we have several activities and events for people of all ages -- from our Virtual Book Club, to our monthly Take & Make Crafts and Cool Science at Home kits, to our outdoor events such as Paint a Mini-Pumpkin, a Teen Time Halloween volunteer event, and a Halloween Car Parade! See below for a full list of our October events or download our October events guide as a PDF.

Best,

Melissa Tacke

Download our October Events Calendar as a PDF

Prerecorded Online Events - Available Anytime After Posting Date!

Recycled Art Challenge!

Submit your photos from Oct. 1 through Oct. 22 to enter to win a prize! Click here to watch a video about the Challenge.

We’ll post a video on Tuesday, October 27 to showcase all of the entries.

Let your creativity shine -- use items that you’d normally recycle or throw away to make unique art!
Email your photos of your project to youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org and you’ll be entered to win a $10 Amazon gift certificate (we’ll draw 3 winners randomly!). For all ages. The deadline to send your photos is 10/22. Afterward, we’ll post a video showcasing all of the submissions on our YouTube channel on 10/27: https://tinyurl.com/CPL-YouTube

Virtual Storytime with Miss Joelle

New episodes posted 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28.

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

Cool Science at Home: Floating M&Ms

Kit available for pick-up at the library from 10/5 through 10/30.

In this science exploration, learn about making the Ms in M&Ms float right off of the candy, and the science behind how it works! How-to video and handout will be added to our Cool Science playlist on 10/5. Pick up the kit anytime from 10/5-10/30. Click here for our Cool Science at Home YouTube playlist.

Take & Make Crafts: Halloween Crafts

Kit available for pick-up at the library from 10/5 through 10/30.

Are you excited for Halloween? Celebrate this spooky, candy-filled month with an assortment of fun Halloween crafts! How-to video will be added to our Take & Make Crafts playlist on 10/5. Pick up the kit anytime from 10/5-10/30. Click here for our Take & Make Crafts playlist.

Kids Cook: Make Your Own Bread

New episode posted Tuesday, 10/20.

In this month’s cooking session, learn a quick and easy homemade bread recipe! The video will be added to our Kids Cook playlist on 10/20. Click here for our Kids Cook playlist.

Live Online & In-Person Events

October StoryWalk at Schodack Island State Park

Available any time, all month long!

Families can enjoy a story and the outdoors at the same time with our StoryWalk! The StoryWalk starts near the playground and is available any time the park is open. The StoryWalk is co-sponsored by Castleton Public Library and Schodack Island State Park.

Virtual Book Club: In the Enemy's House

Monday, October 5, 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of In the Enemy's House: The Secret Saga of the FBI Agent and the Code Breaker Who Caught the Russian Spies by Howard Blum . 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.

TED Talk Discussion Series

Wednesday, October 14, 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: Halloween Volunteers

Thursday, October 15, 4:00 p.m.

Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to the library's front yard for a socially distant, in-person Halloween volunteer event! Help design crafts and treat bags to give to children at our Halloween Car Parade later this month. You can help put a smile on someone's face this Halloween! All participants are required to wear face masks. Registration is required; participants must register by 10/14 (the day prior to the event). Email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org to sign up.

Paint a Mini-Pumpkin (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Saturday, October 17, 12:00-4:00 p.m.

Come paint a mini pumpkin to decorate your home for Halloween! All ages welcome. This event will be held outdoors. All participants are required to wear face masks and must stay at their assigned table. Registration for a specific time slot is required; participants must register by 10/16
(the day prior to the event). Email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org to register.

CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, October 19, 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: The Gunners

Monday, October 26, 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of The Gunners by Rebecca Kauffman. 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.

Halloween Car Parade

Saturday, October 31, starting at 2:00 p.m.

This year we’re bringing our annual Halloween parade to you! Stand (socially distanced, please) along the parade route to show off your costume. Firetrucks and cars will travel the parade route with Halloween greetings and candy! The parade route will be posted on the library’s website the week prior to the event. Co-sponsored by CPL and the Castleton Fire Department.

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.

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.

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!

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September 2020 Newsletter

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News from Castleton Public Library - September 2020

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Notes from Our Director:

We're now hiring for a part-time Library Aide! Click here for more information about how to apply. The deadline to apply is Thursday, September 3.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Summer Reading Club! Remember, all youth participants can pick up their special goody bag through Friday, September 11! Call 518-732-0879 to arrange to pick up your child's or teen's goody bag.

Did you miss picking up any of our Cool Science at Home or Take & Make Craft kits this summer? We still have some kits available! Call us at 518-732-0879 or email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org to arrange to pick up any of the following kits:

Summer Art Kit (has crayons, markers, glue, etc.)
Patriotic Crafts
Paper Bag Puppets
Robots & Monsters
Cool Science: Catapults
Summer Suncatchers
Cool Science: Nature Journals
Harry Potter Crafts
Cool Science: Astronomy
Paper Mosaic Art
Cool Science: Bouncy Ball
Pipe Cleaner Crafts
Cool Science: Sweet Structures
Coffee Filter Butterflies
Cool Science: Kaleidoscopes
Paper Bouquets
Egg Carton Caterpillars

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

Best,

Melissa Tacke

Virtual Classes & Events - Available Anytime After Posting Date!

Family Magic Show with MagicMan!

Available All September!

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 month long!

Summer Reading Club Finale Video

Posted on Tuesday, September 1

The Summer Reading Club is over, but we appreciate you spending your summer reading and doing activities with us! Check out this finale video as our way of saying thanks.

Virtual Storytime with Miss Joelle

New episodes posted 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30.

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

Cool Science at Home: Slime!

Kit available for pick-up at the library from 9/4 through 10/2.

In this science exploration, make your own slime and learn about polymers! How-to video and handout will be added to our Cool Science playlist on 9/4. Click here for our Cool Science at Home YouTube playlist.

Take & Make Crafts: Fun Fall Crafts

Kit available for pick-up at the library from 9/4 through 10/2.

Get excited for autumn with an assortment of fall-themed crafts! How-to video will be added to our Take & Make Crafts playlist on 9/4. Click here for our Take & Make Crafts playlist.

Kids Cook: Donut Apples

New episode posted Tuesday, 9/22.

In this month’s cooking session, decorate apple slices to make a unique type of donut! The cooking video will be added to our Kids Cook playlist on Tue., 9/22. Click here for our Kids Cook playlist.

Live Virtual & In-Person Events

Virtual Book Club: Euphoria

Monday, September 14, 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of Euphoria by Lily King. 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.

TED Talk Discussion Series

Wednesday, September 16, 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: Outdoor Book Bingo

Thursday, September 17, 4:00 p.m.

Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to the library's front yard for a socially distant, in-person book bingo event! Lucky winners will be able to win prizes including a free book! All participants are required to wear face masks. Registration is required; participants must register by 9/16 (the day prior to the event). Email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org to sign up.

Drug Takeback Day

Saturday, September 19, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Held outdoors on the front lawn. Drop off unused/expired medication for safe, anonymous disposal. Proper disposal of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications is important to protect people and the environment. Co-sponsored by Castleton Public Library & the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department.

CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, September 21, 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: In the Enemy's House

Digital Library Resources

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