January 2020 Newsletter

News from Castleton Public Library - January 2020 View this email in your browser Notes from Our Director:  Happy New Year! The dawning of a new year is a great time for a fresh start and to explore new opportunities. Want to learn a new game, get creative, or explore your family history? We have programs this month to help you attain your goals! See this month's program calendar below for more information.  Looking to join a book club in the new year? We have two monthly book clubs for adults at the library:  The After Dinner Book Club meets the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Books are available at the front desk starting 4 weeks prior to the discussion date. Check out what we'll be reading in 2020!  The Afternoon Book Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Books are available at the front desk starting 4 weeks prior to the discussion date. Check out what we'll be reading in 2020!  For those with young children, the new year is also a great time to explore our weekly early-learning programs for little ones: Pajama Storytime, offered every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m., is geared toward children from birth to age 8 to enjoy stories and make a simple craft. Little ones are welcome to wear their PJs or bring a stuffed animal friend! Learn & Play Storytime, offered every Thursday at 10:30 a.m., helps little ones from birth to age 5 build their early literacy and motor skills through stories, rhymes, music, movement, and play. Bring your little one and help strengthen the skills they need to become ready to read -- and have fun too!  Early Literacy Playtime, offered every Friday from 10:00-11:00 a.m., is designed for children ages birth to 5 to strengthen their early literacy skills while playing with caregivers & friends. A variety of age-appropriate toys are provided, including blocks, dolls, vehicles, puzzles, shape sorters, musical instruments, and dinosaurs! We look forward to serving you in 2020!  Best, Melissa Tacke January Classes and Events at CPL Click here to download our January 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.  Therapy Dog Storytime with Goodie the Therapy Dog   Thursday, January 2, 10:30 a.m. Do you love animals? Meet Goodie the therapy dog at this special storytime! All ages welcome. Learn & Play Storytime   Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 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.  Paper Clip Jewelry   Thursday, January 2, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Use paper clips and decorative tape to make a bracelet, necklace, or other craft!  Early Literacy Playtime   Fridays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. January 3, 10, 17, 31 (no playtime on 1/24 - library closed). 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. Bridge Club Friday, January 3, 10:30 a.m. Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. Perler Bead Crafts Friday, January 3, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Have the day off from school? Stop by and make something awesome out of perler beads! Painting Fun Saturday, January 4, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Do you love painting? Stop by the library to have fun with all kinds of paint! After Dinner Book Club - Dodge City by Tom Clavin   Monday, January 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 selection is Dodge City: Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, and the Wickedest Town in the American West by Tom Clavin. Pajama Storytime   Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. January 7, 14, 21, 28. Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to this evening storytime. Recommended for ages birth-8.  Word Games   Wednesday, January 8, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Stop by with a family member or friend to play giant Boggle, Bananagrams, and more! Winter Edible Art   Friday, January 10, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Make winter-inspired sculptures you can eat! All ages welcome. A 2nd Friday event. Read to Lacey the Therapy Dog   Monday, January 13, 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. Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition Tuesday, January 14, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Discover your family history using Ancestry Library Edition! Registration required; call 518-732-0879. Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting   Wednesday, January 15, 7:00 p.m.  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, January 17, 10:30 a.m. Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.  Kids Cook!: Yogurt Parfaits Saturday, January 18, 2:00 p.m.   Join us to learn how to make a tasty yogurt parfait! Recommended for ages 5 and up.  Afternoon Book Club: Varina by Charles Frazier    Tuesday, January 21, 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 Varina by Charles Frazier. Winter Animal Crafts Tuesday, January 21, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Celebrate animals that live in cold climates by making some fun winter animal crafts! Legal Clinic   Tuesday, January 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Get a free, private, confidential consultation with an attorney. Appointment required; call 518-435-1770. Library Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, January 21, 7:00 p.m.   Monthly meeting of the CPL Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Military History Discussion Group: The Birth of the U.S. Navy   Wednesday, January 22, 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 this meeting will be the birth of the U.S. Navy, presented by Scott VanNederynen.  Cool Science: Scribblebots! Tuesday, January 28, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.    Create your own “robot” that creates cool marker designs, and learn about how circuits work. Teen Time: TV Trivia   Wednesday, January 29, 4:00 p.m. Compete to claim the title of TV trivia champion! Snacks will be available. For teens in 6th-12th grades. Bridge Club Friday, January 31, 10:30 a.m. Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. Family Movie Night: Abominable (PG) Friday, January 31, 6:00 p.m.  Movie lovers of all ages are welcome at our Family Movie Night! Held upstairs.  Take Your Child to the Library Day   Saturday, February 1, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Learn about all the fun you can have with us (plus – pick up a special goodie bag to take home!). Drop in for a special storytime at 10:30, and drop in from 11:30-4:00 to make your own library card holder! Copyright © 2020 Castleton Public Library, All rights reserved.