November Newsletter

News from Castleton Public Library - November 2015 View this email in your browser Notes from Our Director:  Are you interested in helping to build on the Castleton Public Library’s continuing success? Do you value the many services that the library provides, from books and movies to programs and more? Do you want to ensure the library’s successful future by helping to maintain and improve it? Join the board of trustees! The Board is currently recruiting new Trustees. For more information, attend a Board meeting or contact [email protected].  This November, we welcome some changes to our public programs. Starting this month, in response to parent preferences, the time of our popular Story Hour with Miss Linda has changed to 10:30 a.m. Our Open Mic Night has been changed to a Sunday evening to make the program more accessible to families in our community. Please come check out these fun programs -- a complete calendar of events for November can be found below.  We have also established a new service -- a Coupon Exchange! Bring coupons you can't use to the library, and browse the Coupon Exchange for coupons you can use. The more people who participate, the better the coupon selection -- and the more money each can save! We are also seeking volunteers to help clip and sort coupons. Please contact the library for more information.  As always, we welcome your suggestions and comments! Give us a call at 518-732-0879 or send an email to [email protected]. Best,  Melissa Tacke, Library Director November Programs and Events at CPL Click here to download the November events calendar as a PDF Bring Your Own Book Club Monday, November 2, 6:30 p.m. Bring a book you've read lately and discuss it with the group! This is a great way to learn about books and authors you might not otherwise encounter. For adults.  LEGO Fun Tuesday, November 3, 4:00-8:00 p.m. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination! Recommended for ages 4 and up.  Story Hour with Miss Linda Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME! November dates: Nov. 5, 12, 19; Dec. 3  Join Miss Linda for story time and crafts! Open to all children and their caregivers; suggested age range 0-6.  Block Party Fridays at 10:00 a.m.  November dates: Nov. 6, 13, 20; Dec. 4  Bring your baby, toddler, or preschooler in for group play with wooden blocks, and help develop their skills in early literacy, math and reasoning, logic, social know-how and more! Recommended for ages 4 and younger.  Family Movie Night - Inside Out (2015) Friday, November 6, 6:00 p.m. Movie lovers of all ages are welcome to join us at our Family Movie Night! This month's movie is Inside Out, released this year.  Beginning Your Genealogy Research Tuesday, November 10, 6:30 p.m. Professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty will help you get started in the pursuit of your family history by offering guidelines for gathering information, conducting effective family interviews, and organizing your research.  Computer Help Selected Fridays at 10:00 a.m.  November dates: Nov. 13, 20.  Computer help by appointment. Learn the basics of computer use or ask questions in a one-on-one setting. Please call the library during regular business hours to register (518-732-0879) or email our Director.  Open Mic Night Sunday, November 15, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Musicians and spoken word poets -- come share your talents at our Open Mic Night! All ages welcome to perform and to watch.  Library Board Meeting Monday, November 16, 7:00 p.m. Monthly meeting of the Castleton Public Library's Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Friendship Bracelets Tuesday, November 17, 3:00-6:00 p.m. Teens and tweens! Bring your friends and make your own unique friendship bracelet. Recommended for ages 9 and up (younger kids are welcome - just bring a grown-up!).  Friends of Castleton Public Library Meeting Wednesday, November 18, 7:00 p.m. Come get involved with the Friends of CPL! All are welcome.  LEGO Fun Thursday, November 19, 2:00-6:00 p.m. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination! Recommended for ages 4 and up.  Friends of CPL Barnes & Noble Fundraiser Saturday, November 21, 10:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Location: Barnes & Noble, Colonie Center, 131 Colonie Center, Albany, NY 12205 Do your holiday shopping and support your local library at the same time. The day will also include stories read aloud and special appearances by fun characters.  Evening Storytime: Strummin' on the Old Banjo Monday, November 23, 6:00 p.m. After reading a story together, we'll learn about the sounds a banjo makes and sing songs with local musicians! Recommended for ages 0-8.  Thanksgiving Crafts Tuesday, November 24, 4:00-8:00 p.m. Come down to the library and craft something for your Thanksgiving celebrations! Medicare 101 Monday, November 30, 6:00 p.m.  Stop Learn about the choices you have regarding Medicare. Topics include original Medicare, prescription plans, Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage Plans.  LEGO Fun Tuesday, December 1, 4:00-8:00 p.m. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination! Recommended for ages 4 and up.  Wii at the Library Saturday, December 5, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Come play Wii with us! Facebook Twitter Website Email Copyright © 2015 Castleton Public Library, All rights reserved.