November 2023 Newsletter

News from Castleton Public Library - November 2023 View this email in your browser 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. See below for a complete list of our November events. We hope you'll join us!  Best,  Melissa Tacke, Library Director Download our November Calendar as a PDF Weekly Events Pajama Storytime Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. November 7, 14, 21, 28. Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to this evening storytime! Ages birth-8.  Learn & Play Storytime  Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.  November 2, 9, 16, 30. Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement while building their early literacy and motor skills! Bridge Club Fridays at 10:30 a.m.  November 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1. Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.  Our Take-Home Kits Take & Make Craft Kit: Thanksgiving Crafts Pick up anytime from Monday, October 30 through Saturday, November 25. Make fun Thanksgiving crafts to give as gifts or to decorate your home. Our Other Events Duct Tape Crafts   Thursday, November 2, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Make wallets, bow ties, flowers, and more! All ages welcome. Marble Run Fun   Saturday, November 4, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Design & build a unique maze for a marble to go through, then drop a marble in and watch it work! After Dinner Book Club - Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor   Monday, November 6, 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 book is Remote Controlby Nnedi Okorafor. Open Mic Night   Wednesday, November 8, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Musicians & poets - come share your talents! If your instrument requires an amplifier, please bring one with you. All ages welcome to perform and to watch. Kids Cook: Mini Pumpkin Pie   Thursday, November 9, 4:00 p.m. Join us for this month's Kids Cook class and make a tasty, no-bake Mini Pumpkin Pie! Cards for Veterans   Friday, November 10, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. In celebration of Veterans Day, kids and adults are invited to come create cards and letters that we'll send to veterans. We'll have art supplies available to make your card super-special! CPL Board of Trustees Meeting   Monday, November 13, 7:00 p.m. Monthly meeting of the library’s Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Cool Science: Skittles Science Wednesday, November 14, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Explore the science of diffusion and make cool color patterns using Skittles candies! Afternoon Book Club - Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny   Wednesday, November 15, 1:00 p.m. Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. This month's book is Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny. Special Storytime: Hibernation Thursday, November 16, 10:30 a.m. An environmental educator from Schodack Island State Park will join us for this special storytime about how some animals hibernate in the winter. Make Your Own Puzzle Friday, November 17, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Looking for something to do on your day off from school? Stop in to color your own design on a blank puzzle you can take home and put together! Yarn Pom Poms Saturday, November 18, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Learn to make your own cute pom poms using yarn! Thanksgiving Crafts   Tuesday, November 21, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Come create fun Thanksgiving crafts, perfect for decorating your home or giving to a loved one! 3-D Snowflakes Monday, November 27, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Come learn how to make 3-D snowflakes to celebrate the changing season! All ages welcome. Teen Time: Make Your Own Touchscreen Gloves   Thursday, November 30, 4:00 p.m. Create your own touchscreen gloves that you can wear while using your phone or tablet! No sewing skills required. For teens in 6th-12th grades. Holidays on the Hudson Sunday, December 3, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Join us 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, and Castleton Public Library. After Dinner Book Club - The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben   Monday, December 4, 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 book is The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate by Peter Wohlleben.  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.  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 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!  Copyright © 2023 Castleton Public Library, All rights reserved.