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November 2019 Newsletter

10/30/2019

News from Castleton Public Library - November 2019

Notes from Our Director:

It's the time of year to give thanks! Any time this November, stop into the library and write down something that you're grateful for on a paper leaf and we'll add it to our front window. Watch the number of leaves grow all month and see what people in our community are thankful for.

Also, just in time for your holiday shopping, the Friends of Castleton Public Library are holding their annual Barnes & Noble Bookfair Fundraiser. At Barnes & Noble in Colonie Center on Saturday, November 23, you can shop and support your local library at the same time. Be sure to visit the Friends of CPL table at Barnes & Noble before you make your purchases!

See below for a complete list of our November programs. We hope you'll join us!

Best,

Melissa Tacke

November Classes and Events at CPL
Click here to download our November events calendar as a PDF

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.

Mend-A-Bear by Appointment

Make an appointment for free repair of your stuffed animal or dog toy! Call 518-369-2488 for appointment.

Early Literacy Playtime

Fridays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

November 1, 8, 15, 22 (No playtime on 11/29); December 6.

Playing is learning! With a variety of age-appropriate toys and blocks provided, this drop-in playtime is designed for children ages birth to 5 to strengthen their early literacy skills while playing with caregivers & friends.

Rainbow Scratch Art

Saturday, November 2, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Stop in to make cool rainbow scratch art with special paper!

After Dinner Book Club: Educated

Monday, November 4, 7:00 p.m.

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! This month's selection is Educated by Tara Westover.

Recycled Art: Magazine Collages

Tuesday, November 5, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Feeling crafty? Use found words, images, and colors from magazines to make a creative collage!

Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

November 5, 12, 19, 26; December 3.

Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to this evening storytime. Recommended for ages birth-8.

Learn & Play Storytime

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

November 7, 14, 21 (No storytime on 11/28); December 5.

Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement while building their early literacy and motor skills! Join us every Thursday for fun and learning.

Bridge Club

Friday, November 8, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.

Open Mic Night

Friday, November 8, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Musicians and spoken word poets - come share your talents at Open Mic Night! All ages welcome to perform and to watch. A 2nd Friday event.

Knock Hockey

Saturday, November 9, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Play tabletop hockey at the library with your friends or family!

Learn to Make Origami

Tuesday, November 12, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Learn how to make an origami cat, a paper fortune teller, and more! Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Teen Time: Bad Art Night

Thursday, November 14, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Create the most bizarre piece of art that you can using a variety of materials. The creator whose art is deemed the "worst" will win a prize! Plus, we’ll have snacks! For teens in 6th through 12th grade.

Perler Bead Crafts

Friday, November 15, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Have the day off from school? Stop by and make something awesome out of perler beads!

Family Movie Night: Toy Story 4 (G)

Friday, November 15, 6:00 p.m.

Movie lovers of all ages are welcome at our family movie night! Join us for "Toy Story 4" (G). Held upstairs.

Read to Lacey the Therapy Dog

Monday, November 18, 4:00- 5:00 p.m.

Lacey loves for kids to read to her! Kids are invited to stop in to read to Lacey, or just pet her and say hi.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, November 18, 7:00 p.m.

Monthly meeting of the CPL Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Afternoon Book Club: Five-Carat Soul

Tuesday, November 19, 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 Five-Carat Soul by James McBride.

Cool Science: Marshmallow Catapults

Tuesday, November 19, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Make catapults and experiment with the laws of physics using marshmallows!

Legal Clinic

Tuesday, November 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Get a free, private, confidential consultation with an attorney. Appointment required; call 518-435-1770.

Military History Discussion Group

Wednesday, November 20, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Join us to discuss military history. At each meeting, one person will lead by presenting an overview of a book that discusses a topic or era of military history. All eras are open, from ancient times to the present. The topic of the first meeting will be WWI, presented by Michael Hiser.

Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, November 20, 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.

Bridge Club

Friday, November 22, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.

Friends of CPL Barnes & Noble Fundraiser

Saturday, November 23, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 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 presentations! Call the library for complete listing of the day's events.

Thanksgiving Crafts

Tuesday, November 26, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Come down to the library and craft something for your Thanksgiving celebrations!

Legomania!

Wednesday, November 27, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

We’ll have our big Lego bins out for this huge build-a-thon! Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Holidays on the Hudson

Sunday, December 1, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate the holidays with storytime and a craft, a special visit from Santa, and light refreshments! Presented in cooperation with the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson.

After Dinner Book Club - The Locals

Monday, December 2, 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 The Locals by Jonathan Dee.

Bridge Club

Friday, December 6, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.

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October 2019 Newsletter

10/1/2019

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News from Castleton Public Library - October 2019

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Notes from Our Director:

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 fifth annual Free Halloween Costume Giveaway on Saturday, October 19 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 18. Thank you!

Also, don't miss our Halloween Parade and Party, co-sponsored by the library, the Castleton Fire Department, and 52 Hilton on Main. The parade leaves from the library at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, led by a fire truck! The parade ends at the firehouse, where we'll enjoy treats and make a craft. All ages are welcome.

See below for a complete list of our October events!

Best,

Melissa Tacke

October Classes and Events at CPL
Click here to download our October events calendar as a PDF

Mend-A-Bear by Appointment

Make an appointment for free repair of your stuffed animal or dog toy! Call 518-369-2488 for appointment.

Visit with Eddy Alzheimer's Services

Tuesday, October 1, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Are you a caregiver for someone with dementia? Drop in to talk with social workers from Eddy Alzheimer’s Services. Learn about the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Initiative, a program that provides free resources & support to caregivers.

Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.

Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to this evening storytime. Recommended for ages birth-8.

Fun Fall Crafts

Wednesday, October 2, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Celebrate the fall by making a special craft to decorate your home!

Learn & Play Storytime

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.

Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement while building their early literacy and motor skills! Join us every Thursday for fun and learning.

Early Literacy Playtime

Fridays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

October 4, 11, 18, 25; November 1.

Playing is learning! With a variety of age-appropriate toys and blocks provided, this drop-in playtime is designed for children ages birth to 5 to strengthen their early literacy skills while playing with caregivers & friends.

Perler Bead Crafts

Saturday, October 5, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Come make something awesome out of perler beads!

Read to Lacey the Therapy Dog

Monday, October 7, 4:00- 5:00 p.m.

Lacey loves for kids to read to her! Kids are invited to stop in to read to Lacey, or just pet her and say hi.

Monday Mile Community Walk

Mondays at 5:00 p.m.

October 7, 21, 28 (no walk on 10/14 due to Columbus Day).

Location: Intersection of Main Street and Scott Avenue

Let’s walk the Main Street Mile together every Monday (weather permitting)! We’ll meet at the intersection of Main & Scott. All ages welcome (ages 10 & under must be accompanied by adult).

After Dinner Book Club: The Bear & The Nightingale

Monday, October 7, 7:00 p.m.

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! This month's selection is The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden.

Marble Run Fun

Wednesday, October 9, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Design & build a unique maze for a marble to go through, then drop a marble in and watch it work!

Lighthouses of the Hudson River

Wednesday, October 9, 6:00 p.m.

David Chinery provides a look at the history and characteristics of lighthouses of the Hudson River, illustrated with period and contemporary photographs. Discussion includes the river’s “lost” lighthouses, as well as those delighting visitors today.

Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, October 9, 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.

Bridge Club

Friday, October 11, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.

Paint a Mini Pumpkin

Friday, October 11, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Come paint a mini pumpkin to decorate your home for Halloween! A 2nd Friday event.

Legomania!

Saturday, October 12, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

We’ll have our big Lego bins out all day for this huge build-a-thon! Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Afternoon Book Club: World Without Mind: The Existential Threat of Big Tech

Tuesday, October 15, 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 World Without Mind: The Existential Threat of Big Tech by Franklin Foer.

Legal Clinic

Tuesday, October 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Get a free, private, confidential consultation with an attorney. Appointment required; call 518-435-1770.

Create Your Own Games

Wednesday, 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.

Friends of CPL Fundraiser at Recovery Sports Grill

Wednesday, October 16, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Location: Recovery Sports Grill, 279 Troy Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Enjoy a meal out and support the library at the same time! Pick up a voucher at the library before you go.

Family Movie Night: Aladdin (PG)

Friday, October 18, 6:00 p.m.

Movie lovers of all ages are welcome at our family movie night! Join us for "Aladdin" (PG). Held upstairs.

Free Halloween Costume Giveaway

Saturday, October 19, 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 9/1/19 through 10/18/19.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, October 21, 7:00 p.m.

Monthly meeting of the CPL Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Creepy Crawly Bookmarks!

Tuesday, October 22, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Reading anything scary? Stop by the library to decorate a spooky bookmark!

Teen Time: Design Your Own Bookends

Thursday, October 24, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Come design and decorate your own bookends to take home! For teens in grades 6-12.

Bridge Club

Friday, October 25, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.

Halloween Parade & Party

Saturday, October 26, 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 and crafts. Co-sponsored by CPL, Castleton Fire Department, and 52 Hilton on Main.

Cool Science: Music!

Tuesday, October 29, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Join us at the library to learn about how sound works and make your own musical instruments.

Rainbow Scratch Art

Saturday, November 2, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Stop in to make cool rainbow scratch art with special paper!

After Dinner Book Club: Educated

Monday, November 4, 7:00 p.m.

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! This month's selection is Educated by Tara Westover.

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