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November 2021 Newsletter

10/30/2021

News from Castleton Public Library - November 2021

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 20, you can shop and support your local library at the same time. When you make your purchases, be sure to tell the cashier you want your purchase to support the Friends of Castleton Public Library.

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

Best,

Melissa Tacke

Download November Calendar as a PDF

Weekly Events

Walking Storytime at Schodack Island State Park

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

November 4 & 18; December 2 (no storytime on 11/11 or 11/25).

Location: We’ll meet at the beginning of the StoryWalk (near the playground) at Schodack Island State Park – 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

Children from birth to age 5 are invited to join us for stories, rhymes, and movement while we follow a story along a walking path in the park together. We’ll explore a new book every week!

Drop-In Fun at the Library: Rainbow Scratch Art

Stop in anytime from November 1 though November 6

Make cool rainbow scratch art with special paper!

Drop-In Fun at the Library: Marble Run

Stop in anytime from November 8 through November 13 (closed 11/11)

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

Drop-In Fun at the Library: Decorate a Journal

Stop in anytime from November 15 through November 20

Transform a blank journal and make it your own with fun decorations and designs!

Drop-In Fun at the Library: Legomania!

Stop in anytime from Nov. 22-Nov. 27 (closing at 4:00 p.m. on 11/24; closed 11/25-11/26)

We’ll have lots of Legos out for this week-long build-a-thon!

Drop-In Fun at the Library: Paper Mosaic Art

Stop in anytime from November 29 through December 4

Unleash your creativity and make beautiful paper mosaic art!

Our Take-Home Kits

Cool Science at Home Kit: Catapults

Pick up anytime from Monday, 11/1 through Saturday, 11/27

Make catapults at home with our kit and learn about the science behind force and motion!

Take & Make Craft Kit: Thanksgiving Crafts

Pick up anytime from Monday, 11/1 through Saturday, 11/27

Get ready for Thanksgiving with fun crafts, perfect for decorating your home or giving to a loved one!

Our Other Events

November StoryWalk Books

Location: Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

The StoryWalk begins near the playground and is available anytime!

Enjoy a StoryWalk with your family! Yellow Time by Lauren Stringer will be up from 11/4-11/17. Because of an Acorn by Lola and Adam Schaefer will be up from 11/18-12/1.

Write a Letter for Operation Gratitude

Drop your letter off anytime during the month of November!

Show your support for members of our military – write a letter to deployed troops, veterans, new recruits, first responders, or wounded warriors. All ages are welcome to participate. Click here to download guidelines and templates or pick them up at the library. Drop off your letters any time this month!

After Dinner Book Club: Mama's Last Hug

Monday, November 1, 7:00 p.m.

Join us for a book discussion! This month's selection is Mama's Last Hug: Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us About Ourselves by Frans de Waal. Held indoors. Books available at the front desk.

Bridge Club

Friday, November 5, 10:30 a.m.

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

Teen Time: Make Your Own Touchscreen Gloves

Wednesday, November 10, 4:00 p.m.

Come to the library to make your own touchscreen gloves! For teens in 6th-12th grades.

CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, November 15, 7:00 p.m.

Monthly meeting of the library's Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Afternoon Book Club: America for Beginners

Wednesday, November 17, 1:00 p.m.

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion! This month's selection is America for Beginners: A Novel by Leah Franqui. Books available at the front desk.

Friends of CPL Meeting

Wednesday, November 17, 7:00 p.m.

Want to help support and raise funds for CPL? Come join the Friends! All are welcome.

Bridge Club

Friday, November 19, 10:30 a.m.

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

Friends of CPL Barnes & Noble Bookfair

Saturday, November 20, 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! Be sure to tell the cashier you want your purchase to support the Friends of Castleton Public Library when you check out.

Make a Winter Bird Feeder

Saturday, November 20, 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Join us on the library lawn to make your own simple bird feeder. Hang it up outside your home to help keep the local birds fed during the winter months! This event will be held outdoors. In case of inclement weather, events will be cancelled. If you’re unsure of the impact of weather on an outdoor event, please give us a call at 518-732-0879 before you travel to the library.

Bridge Club

Friday, December 3, 10:30 a.m.

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

Holidays on the Hudson

Sunday, December 5, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Join us during this outdoor event to make special ornaments for the Village tree and enjoy the annual tree lighting! We'll also have a special visit from Santa and light refreshments. Co-sponsored by the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson, Castleton Fire Department, Castleton Public Library, and COHMSA.

After Dinner Book Club: Tin Man

Monday, December 6, 7:00 p.m.

Join us for a book discussion! December's book selection is Tin Man: A Novel by Sarah Winman. Books available at the front desk.

Friends of CPL Bottle & Can Drive

This fundraiser is ongoing!
Location: 6 Center Redemption, 550 South St., Rensselaer, NY 12144

This fundraiser is super-simple -- when you take your returnable bottles & cans to 6 Center Redemption, let them know that you’d like to donate to the Friends of Castleton Public Library.

Please do not bring bottle & can donations to the library. Thanks for your support!

Digital Library Resources

Check Out Our Virtual Storytime Episodes!

Did you know that we have a playlist of Virtual Storytime episodes that you can watch anytime? All episodes are created by Miss Joelle, our Youth Services Librarian.
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with us, on your schedule!

For our full Virtual Storytime playlist of 74 episodes, visit tinyurl.com/CPL-storytime

Access Ancestry Library Edition at Home!

Through the end of 2021, you can use Ancestry Library Edition from the comfort of home -- all you need is your library card! Visit uhls.org/ancestry.htm to get started.

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 [email protected] for more information.

WiFi Inside & Outside Our Building

Our WiFi is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can access the public WiFi 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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Halloween Car Parade - Sat., 10/30 at 2:00 pm!

10/15/2021

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This year we’re bringing our annual Halloween parade to you! Stand along the parade route to show off your costume. Firetrucks and cars will travel the parade route with Halloween greetings and candy! We'll hold the parade rain or shine.

Click here to download the parade route as a PDF, or see below for image.

Co-sponsored by CPL, Castleton Fire Department, and Castleton-on-Hudson Main Street Association.

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Write a Letter for Operation Gratitude!

10/6/2021

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Show your support for members of our military – write a letter to deployed troops, veterans, new recruits, first responders, or wounded warriors. All ages are welcome to participate. Download guidelines and templates in the links below or pick them up at the library.

Click here for guidelines and children's templates for letters to active members of the military and veterans.

Click here for guidelines and children's templates for letters to first responders.

Drop off your letters at the library any time during the month of November, and we will send them in to Operation Gratitude.

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November 2021 Newsletter

Halloween Car Parade - Sat., 10/30 at 2:00 pm!

Write a Letter for Operation Gratitude!

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