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February 2023 Newsletter

1/31/2023

News from Castleton Public Library - February 2023

Notes from Our Director:

We're currently seeking community feedback about the library as part of our long-range planning process. Please help us by completing this short survey. Be sure to respond by Wednesday, February 15! Whether you use Castleton Public Library a lot, a little, or not at all, your feedback is valuable and will help us to serve our community better.

We're also pleased to share our 2022 Annual Report with the community! The purpose of this report is to share some highlights about how Castleton Public Library performed last year. Check it out here:

Click here to see the report as an image.

Click here to download the report as a PDF.

Have any questions or comments about our Annual Report? Send an email to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call the library at 518-732-0879.

Below is a complete listing of all of our take-home kits and events for the month of February. There's so many reasons this month to Love Your Library -- we're here to serve you!

Best,

Melissa Tacke, Library Director

Download February events calendar as a PDF

Weekly Events

Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

February 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.

February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2.

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.

February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3.

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

Our Take-Home Kits

Take & Make Craft Kit: Winter Animal Crafts

Pick up anytime through Saturday, February 4.

Enjoy creating cute winter animal crafts at home with our kit!

Take & Make Craft Kit: Hearts and Crafts

Pick up anytime from Monday, February 6 through Saturday, March 4.

This month's kit is all about hearts! Enjoy creating fun heart crafts that also make great gifts!

Our Other Events

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Saturday, February 4, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Visit to learn about all the fun you can have with us (and 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!

After Dinner Book Club - Go Tell It on the Mountain

Monday, February 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 title is Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin.

Valentine's Day Crafts

Thursday, February 9, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Get ready for Valentine's Day by making some fun crafts! Make crafts to give to someone you love and to decorate your home!

Giant Connect Four

Saturday, February 11, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bring a friend or family member to play a game of Connect 4 using our giant set.

Afternoon Book Club - The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness

Wednesday, February 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 title is The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness by Meghan O'Rourke.

Paper Bag Books

Wednesday, February 15, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Drop in at the library to create and decorate your own special book made from paper bags! All ages welcome.

Friends of CPL Meeting

Wednesday, February 15, 5:30 p.m.

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

Paper Plate Twisting Art

Saturday, February 18, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Create unique art using paper plates and paint in a cool color mixing activity! For all ages.

Cool Science: Invisible Ink

Tuesday, February 21, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Create a secret message or drawing using invisible ink and then reveal it! Learn the science behind how the invisible ink and revealing solution work.

CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, February 21, 7:00 p.m.

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

Kids Cook: Mini Pizzas

Wednesday, February 22, 4:00 p.m.

Kids and teens are invited to the library to create custom mini pizzas!

Special Visitor Storytime: All About Turtles

Thursday, February 23, 10:30 a.m.

An environmental educator from Schodack Island State Park will join us for this special storytime all about turtles! Children will get to see and touch real turtle shells, bones, and skulls.

Teen Time: No-Sew T-Shirt Bag

Thursday, February 23, 4:00 p.m.

Bring an old T-shirt to turn into a cool bag you can use! For teens in 6th-12th grades.

Styrofoam Stamps

Friday, February 24, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Learn the basics of stamp making with a material you can find just about anywhere. All ages welcome.

Rainbow Scratch Art

Saturday, February 25, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Drop in to make cool rainbow scratch art using special paper!

Pipe Cleaner Crafts

Tuesday, February 28, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Stop by to make a pipe cleaner monster, animal, or any other pipe cleaner craft you can imagine! All ages.

After Dinner Book Club - Plunder: A Memoir of Family Property and Nazi Treasure by Menachem Kaiser

Monday, March 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 Plunder: A Memoir of Family Property and Nazi Treasure by Menachem Kaiser.

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 director@castletonpubliclibrary.org 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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Explore Our Book Clubs!

1/11/2023

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Did you know that Castleton Public Library offers two book clubs for adults?

Both book clubs meet monthly. The book clubs alternate between reading fiction and non-fiction titles. Copies of the books are available for checkout at the library's front desk starting 4 weeks before the discussion date.

The After Dinner Book Club meets the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Click here to download the 2023 After Dinner Book Club dates and book titles as a PDF.

The Afternoon Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
Click here to download the 2023 Afternoon Book Club dates and book titles as a PDF.

Have questions about our book clubs? Send an email to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call 518-732-0879.

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January 2023 Newsletter

12/30/2022

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News from Castleton Public Library - January 2023

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Notes from Our Director:

Happy New Year! The start of a new year is a great time for a fresh start and to explore new opportunities. Want to join a book club this year, or spend more time tapping into your creativity? See this month's program calendar below for information about our offerings this January.

We're currently seeking community feedback about the library as part of our long-range planning process. Please help us by completing this short survey! Whether you use Castleton Public Library a lot, a little, or not at all, your feedback is valuable and will help us to serve our community better.

We look forward to serving you in 2023! Have questions about our services? Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call us at 518-732-0879.

Best,

Melissa Tacke, Library Director

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Weekly Events

Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.

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.

January 5, 12, 19, 26; February 2.

Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement while building their early literacy and motor skills!

Our Take-Home Kits

Take & Make Craft Kit: Animal Crafts

Pick up anytime from Mon., 1/2 through Sat., 2/4.

Enjoy creating cute winter animal crafts at home with our kit!

Our Other Events

Candy Sushi

Monday, January 2, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Unleash your inner sushi chef and craft candy into edible art! Recommended for ages 8 and up.

After Dinner Book Club - The Disordered Mind: What Unusual Brains Tell Us About Ourselves

Monday, January 2, 7:00 p.m.

Join us for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. This month's title is The Disordered Mind: What Unusual Brains Tell Us About Ourselves by Eric R. Kandel.

Marble Fun Run

Saturday, January 7, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

Winter Crafts

Wednesday, January 11, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Come to the library to make fun, winter-inspired crafts to decorate your home! For all ages.

Special Visitor Storytime: Mammals

Thursday, January 12, 10:30 a.m.

An environmental educator from Schodack Island State Park will join us for this special storytime all about mammals! Children will get to see and touch real mammal pelts and skulls.

Bridge Club

Friday, January 13, 10:30 a.m.

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

CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, January 17, 7:00 p.m.

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

Afternoon Book Club - The Vanishing Half

Wednesday, January 18, 1:00 p.m.

Join us for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. This month's title is The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

Teen Time: Edible Art

Wednesday, January 18, 4:00 p.m.

Create cool artistic sculptures and structures out of different types of food and then eat them! For teens in 6th-12th grades.

Friends of CPL Meeting

Wednesday, January 18, 5:30 p.m.

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

Special Visitor Storytime: All About Birds

Thursday, January 26, 10:30 a.m.

An environmental educator from Schodack Island State Park will join us for this special storytime all about mammals! Children will get to see and touch real mammal pelts and skulls.

Kids Cook: Granola Pinwheels

Wednesday, January 26, 4:00 p.m.

In this class, we’ll make tasty granola pinwheel wraps with tortillas, granola, peanut butter, and nutella!

Bridge Club

Friday, January 27, 10:30 a.m.

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

Zine Workshop

Monday, January 30, 5:00 p.m.

Learn the basics of zine-making and go home with your own DIY zine. We will have materials to make different kinds of zines as well as stamps and other printing materials to decorate the inner pages. Come with ideas and fun topics to share with the workshop! For teens and adults ages 12 and up.

Cool Science: Chromatography Butterfly

Tuesday, January 31, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Discover the colors hidden within black markers while learning about chromatography and making a
unique butterfly craft

Take Your Child to the Library Day

After Dinner Book Club - Go Tell It on the Mountain

Monday, February 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 title is Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin.

Digital Library Resources

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December 2022 Newsletter

11/30/2022

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News from Castleton Public Library - December 2022

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Notes from Our Director:

As fall turns to winter and the year comes to a close, it's a great time to visit CPL. Check out a book or a movie to enjoy on a cold winter evening, borrow one of our specialty cake and cookie pans to make holiday treats, or enjoy our classes and events. See below for a complete list of our December events, including a number of fun events for kids during the school break (December 26 - January 2)!

Are you interested in helping to build on CPL's continuing success? Do you want to ensure the library's successful future by helping to maintain and improve it? The CPL Board of Trustees is currently seeking a trustee to join the Board. For more information, attend the Board meeting on Monday, December 19 or send a letter of interest to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org.

Best,

Melissa Tacke, Library Director

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Weekly Events

Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

December 6, 13, 20, 27

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.

December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement while building their early literacy and motor skills!

Our Take-Home Kits

Take & Make Craft Kit: Make a Snowman

Pick up anytime from Monday, 11/28 through Friday, 12/30.

Celebrate the beginning of winter by making a snowman craft to decorate your home!

Our Other Events

Author Talk & Signing - When Mommy was a Commie by Jon Sorensen

Thursday, December 1, 6:00 p.m.

Join us after-hours at the library for an author talk and book signing! Local author and award-winning newspaper reporter Jon Sorensen discusses his debut novel, When Mommy was a Commie, a “hilarious
romp through Schenectady of the early 1950s, inspired by the outlandish, real-life episodes that took place during the Red Scare.” Copies of the book will be available for purchase.

Bridge Club

Friday, December 2, 10:30 a.m.

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

Holidays on the Hudson

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

Join us to make special ornaments for the Village tree and enjoy the annual tree lighting! We also will 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 Castleton-on-Hudson Main Street Association.

After Dinner Book Club - Crooked Hallelujah by Kelli Jo Ford

Monday, December 5, 7:00 p.m.

Join us for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. This month's title is Crooked Hallelujah by Kelli Jo Ford.

Crafts for Adults: Felt Flowers

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

Join us at the library to learn how to make felt daisies, peonies, and more! Using felt, hot glue, and floral wire, you can create something beautiful that won’t wilt. For adults and teens ages 15+.

Unicorn Slime!

Saturday, December 10, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Learn how to make colorful, shiny unicorn slime and bring your own slime home to enjoy!

Beginner Yoga

Tuesday, December 13, 6:30 p.m.

Yoga geared toward adult beginners, with instructor Barbara Hacker. Please bring your own mat.

Kids Cook: Homemade Butter

Wednesday, December 14, 4:00 p.m.

Join us each month for Kids Cook, where we will have fun making something tasty. This month, kids of all ages are invited to the library to learn how to make homemade butter and enjoy it fresh with some crackers!

Bridge Club

Friday, December 16, 10:30 a.m.

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

Holiday Cookie Swap

Saturday, December 17, 11:00 a.m.

Perfect for entertaining! Here’s how it works – BAKE: Bake 4 dozen of your favorite holiday cookies. BRING: Bring cookies in one container. Please do not separate into portions ahead of time. PRINT: Bring a copy of your recipe to share. SWAP: We’ll divide the cookies equally among the bakers.

CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, December 19, 7:00 p.m.

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

Cookie Decorating

Tuesday, December 20, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Join us to decorate tasty cookies to celebrate the winter holiday season! All ages welcome.

Afternoon Book Club - Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang

Wednesday, December 21, 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 title is Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang. Books available for checkout at the front desk.

Friends of CPL Meeting

Wednesday, December 21, 5:30 p.m.

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

Perler Bead Crafts

Monday, December 26, 12:00-6:00 p.m.

Use your imagination to make awesome creations with perler beads!

Cool Science: Lava Lamps

Tuesday, December 27, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Discover the science behind how lava lamps work, and make your own simple lava lamp!

Beading Bonanza

Wednesday, December 28, 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Stop by the library to make bracelets, necklaces, and other creative beaded crafts!

Winter Bird Feeder Storytime

Thursday, December 29, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for a special storytime and activity! Listen to stories about winter birds and then make your own simple bird feeder. Hang it up outside to help keep the local birds fed during the winter months!

Teen Time: Cocoa and Coloring

Thursday, December 29, 4:00 p.m.

Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to relax with hot cocoa, light refreshments, and coloring sheets!

New Year's Day Crafts Crafts

Friday, December 30, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Ready to get excited for 2023? Stop by to make special New Year's Day crafts to decorate your home!

Bridge Club

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

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

Candy Sushi

Monday, January 2, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Unleash your inner sushi chef and craft candy into edible art! Recommended for ages 8 and up.

After Dinner Book Club - The Disordered Mind: What Unusual Brains Tell Us About Ourselves by Eric R. Kandel

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November 2022 Newsletter

11/1/2022

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News from Castleton Public Library - November 2022

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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.

You can also show your thanks and support to members of our military this month by writing 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 in November!

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 19, 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, Library Director

Download November events calendar as a PDF

Weekly Events

Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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 3, 10, 17; Dec 1.

Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement while building their early literacy and motor skills!

Our Take-Home Kits

Take & Make Craft Kit: Thanksgiving Crafts

Pick up anytime from Monday, 10/31 through Saturday, 11/26.

Get ready for Thanksgiving with cool crafts you can make at home!

Our Other Events

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. Find guidelines and templates online or pick them up at the library. Drop off your letters any time this month!

Kids' Book Bingo

Wednesday, November 2, 6:00 p.m.

Come play bingo at the library with our special book-themed bingo set. Recommended for ages 7-12. Winners will receive a small prize.

Bridge Club

Friday, November 4, 10:30 a.m.

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

After Dinner Book Club - Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

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

Join us for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. This month's title is Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor.

Kids Cook: Yogurt Parfaits

Wednesday, November 9, 4:00 p.m.

Join us each month for Kids Cook, where we will have fun making something tasty. This month, kids of all ages are invited to the library to learn how to make a tasty yogurt parfait!

CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, November 14, 6:00 p.m.

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

Cool Science: Marshmallow Catapults

Tuesday, November 15, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Create fun popsicle stick catapults and experiment with the laws of physics using marshmallows!

Chair Yoga (Space is Limited; Registration Required)

Wednesday, November 16, 10:00 a.m.

Registration is required: call 518-732-0879 or email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org. With instructor Judi England. Chair yoga is a fun, accessible way to reduce stress and to build flexibility,
balance, and strength. For all levels of ability and challenges. Bring a yoga tie (or a necktie, belt, or a piece of fabric), and wear comfortable clothing. Sponsored by Albany Guardian Society.

Afternoon Book Club - The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

Wednesday, November 16, 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 title is The Time Machine by H.G. Wells. Books available for checkout at the front desk.

Friends of CPL Meeting

Wednesday, November 16, 5:30 p.m.

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

Bridge Club

Friday, November 18, 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 19, 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.

Paper Clip Jewelry

Saturday, November 19, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Use paper clips and decorative tape to make a bracelet, necklace, or other craft!

Thanksgiving Crafts

Tuesday, November 22, 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 28, 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Come learn how to make 3-D snowflakes to celebrate the changing season! All ages welcome.

Teen Time: Creative Writing Workshop

Wednesday, November 30, 4:00 p.m.

A creative writing workshop with fun writing exercises and games for teens in 6th-12th grades.

Author Talk & Signing - When Mommy Was a Commie by Jon Sorensen

Thursday, December 1, 6:00 p.m.

Join us after-hours at the library for an author talk and book signing! Local author and award-winning newspaper reporter Jon Sorensen discusses his debut novel, When Mommy was a Commie, a “hilarious romp through Schenectady of the early 1950s, inspired by the outlandish, real-life episodes that took place during the Red Scare.” Copies of the book will be available for purchase at this event.

Bridge Club

Friday, December 2, 10:30 a.m.

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

Holidays on the Hudson

Sunday, December 4, 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, COHMSA, and Castleton Public Library.

After Dinner Book Club: Crooked Hallelujah by Kelli Jo Ford

Monday, December 5, 7:00 p.m.

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk starting 11/7. December's title is Crooked Hallelujah by Kelli Jo Ford.

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October 2022 Newsletter

9/27/2022

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News from Castleton Public Library - October 2022

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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 Free Halloween Costume Giveaway on Saturday, October 15 from 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. 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 Thursday, October 13. Thank you!

Also, don't miss our Halloween Parade and Party, co-sponsored by the library and the Castleton Fire Department. The parade leaves from the library at 2:00p.m. on Saturday, October 29, 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, Library Director

Download October events calendar as a PDF

Weekly Events

Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

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

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.

October 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3.

Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement while building their early literacy and motor skills!

Our Take-Home Kits

Take & Make Craft Kit: Pumpkin Paper Lanterns

Pick up any time from October 3 through Saturday, October 29

Make a paper jack-o'-lantern to get ready for Halloween!

Our Other Events

Guided StoryWalk

Monday, October 3, 10:30 a.m.

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.

Join us (weather permitting) to explore the newest StoryWalk book together! October's StoryWalk book is Leaves by Ezra Stein. This book will be up on the StoryWalk all month long!

Kids Cook: Donut Apples

Wednesday, October 12, 4:00 p.m.

Join us each month for Kids Cook, where we will have fun making something tasty. This month, come decorate apple slices with a cream cheese frosting to make a unique type of donut!

Friends of CPL Meeting

Wednesday, October 12, 5:30 p.m.

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

Free Halloween Costume Giveaway

Saturday, October 15, 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.

Browse a selection of donated Halloween costumes, wigs, masks, & accessories; pick out costumes to take home! Donations of clean, gently used items accepted through Thursday, October 13.

Friends of CPL Pasta Dinner & Fundraiser

Saturday, October 15 - Pick up between 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Location: Castleton Fire House, 11 Green Avenue, Castleton, NY 12033

Enjoy a tasty dinner and support the library! Choose baked ziti with meatballs or spaghetti with meatballs. All dinners come with salad and bread. Take out only -- please preorder. Place your preorder and choose your pick-up time by visiting tinyurl.com/CPL-Pasta or by calling 518-466-8051.

Library Board Meeting

Monday, October 17, 7:00 p.m.

Monthly meeting of the Castleton Public Library's Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Cool Science: Marble Maze Challenge

Tuesday, October 18, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Create your own paper plate marble maze and learn about engineering!

Afternoon Book Club - Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do

Wednesday, October 19, 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 title is Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do by Jennifer Eberhardt. Books available for checkout at the front desk.

Teen Time: Halloween Cookies

Wednesday, October 19, 4:00 p.m.

Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to decorate tasty, spooky (or not-so-spooky) Halloween cookies!

Bridge Club

Friday, October 21, 10:30 a.m.

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

Paint a Mini Pumpkin

Saturday, October 22, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Come paint a mini pumpkin to decorate your home for Halloween!

Halloween Crafts

Wednesday, October 26, 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Join us at the library to make fun Halloween crafts!

Halloween Parade & Party

Saturday, October 29, starting at 2 p.m.

Join the walking parade, which begins at the library at 2:00 led by a fire truck! Parade ends at the firehouse, where we’ll enjoy treats and crafts. Co-sponsored by CPL and the Castleton Fire Dept.

Kids' Book Bingo

Wednesday, November 2, 6:00 p.m.

Come play bingo at the library with our special book-themed bingo set. Recommended for ages 7-12. Winners will receive a small prize.

Bridge Club

Friday, November 4, 10:30 a.m.

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

After Dinner Book Club - Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

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

Join us for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk starting 10/3. This month's title is Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor.

Announcements

We're Seeking Donated Halloween Costumes and Accessories for Giveaway!

The library is seeking donations of Halloween costumes andaccessories such wigs, masks, and makeup for our Halloween Costume Giveaway on Saturday, October 15. Donated items can be new or clean and gently used. Please drop off your donations any time the library is open from now through Thursday, October 13!

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September 2022 Newsletter

8/30/2022

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News from Castleton Public Library - September 2022

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Notes from Our Director:

Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's Summer Reading Program! We hope you enjoyed a summer full of fun and learning. If you haven't turned in your reading record yet, please bring it in! We've already drawn our raffle prize winners, but kids and teens get a special goody bag when they hand in their reading record through Saturday, September 3. Youth who participated online can also stop in to get their goody bags!

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! If you register for a library card for the first time during the month of September, we'll give you a welcome gift. Spread the word to your family and friends! Signing up for a library card is easy -- adults and teens 16+ need to bring their photo ID and proof of current address. Youth under 16 need to bring their parent/guardian in order to sign up.

We're seeking donations for our Free Halloween Costume Giveaway on Saturday, October 15. 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 from now through Thursday, October 13. Thank you!

See below for a complete list of our September events. We hope you'll stop in and see us this fall!

Melissa Tacke, Library Director

Download September events calendar as a PDF

Weekly Events

Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

September 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct 4

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.

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6

Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement while building their early literacy and motor skills!

Our Take-Home Kits

Cool Science Kit: Salt Crytals

Pick up any time through September 3

Make your own salt crystals and learn about the science behind the crystallization process! Pick up kit any time through 9/3.

Take & Make Craft Kit: Collage Art

Pick up any time through September 3

Make your own unique collage using pages from magazines and picture books! Pick up kit any time through 9/3.

Take & Make Craft Kit: Paper Bag Puppets

Pick up any time from September 6 through October 1

Get creative and make puppets using paper bags and construction paper! Pick up any time from 9/6-10/1.

Our Other Events

Guided StoryWalk

Tuesday, September 6, 10:30 a.m.

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.

Join us (weather permitting) to explore the newest StoryWalk book together! September's StoryWalk book is My Forest is Green by Darren Lebeuf. This book will be up on the StoryWalk all month long!

Sand Art

Tuesday, September 6, 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Make a creative design on cardstock using colored sand and glue! Held outdoors (weather permitting).

Drug Takeback Day

Saturday, September 10, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Drop off unused/expired medication for safe, anonymous disposal. Proper disposal of unused prescription and OTC medications is important to protect both people and the environment. Co-sponsored by Castleton Public Library and the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department.

Friends of CPL Meatball Sub & Dessert Fundraiser

Saturday, September 10, 6:00 p.m.

Location: 110 Green Avenue, Castleton, NY 12033

Out and about for the Village-Wide Garage Sale? Stop at 110 Green Avenue to buy meatball subs, sundaes, and apple crisp to tempt your tastebuds and benefit the library! Music by Scarlet Duo.

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, September 14, 10:00 a.m.

With instructor Judi England. Registration required: call 518-732-0879 or email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org.

Chair yoga is a fun, accessible way to short-circuit stress and build flexibility, balance, and strength. Appropriate for all levels of ability and challenges. Bring a yoga tie (or a necktie, belt, or a piece of fabric), and wear comfortable clothing. Sponsored by the Albany Guardian Society.

Salt Painting

Saturday, September 17, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Create unique artwork using salt, glue, and food coloring! What salt painting designs will you make?

Afternoon Book Club - The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery

Wednesday, September 21, 1:00 p.m.

Join us to discuss The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery. Books available for checkout at the front desk.

Cool Science: Stethoscopes

Wednesday, September 21, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Stethoscopes are an important tool to listen to a person's heart and breathing. Come to the library to make your own simple stethoscope and learn about the science behind how they work!

Fall Fun Crafts

Tuesday, September 27, 3:00-6:00 p.m.

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

Teen Time: No-Knit Scarves

Thursday, September 29, 4:00 p.m.

For teens in 6th-12th grades. Get ready for the cold weather by making your own scarf using yarn! This fun project doesn't require any knitting ability.

After Dinner Book Club: Dear Mrs. Bird: A Novel

Monday, October 3, 7:00 p.m.

Join us to discuss Dear Mrs. Bird: A Novel by A.J. Pearce. Books available for checkout at the front desk.

Announcements

September is Library Card Sign-up Month!

A library card gives you access to free books, movies, magazines,
museum passes, digital collections, and more. Don’t have a library card yet? Come sign up this month and we’ll give you a special welcome gift!

Signing up for a library card is easy – adults and teens 16+ need valid
photo ID and a piece of mail showing their current address. Youth
under age 16 need to bring their parent/guardian to sign them up.

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August 2022 Newsletter

8/1/2022

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News from Castleton Public Library - August 2022

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Notes from Our Director:

Summer is still in full swing at CPL! Check out a full list of our remaining summer programs below -- there's a lot going on for kids, teens, and adults before school starts again.

Are you participating in our Summer Reading Club? Be sure to turn in your reading record to us by 6:00 pm on Monday, August 29 (or finish logging your reading online by that date) to be eligible for our Summer Reading raffle prize drawings. We'll be drawing 30 winners for a $30 Amazon gift certificate.

We'll also give kids & teens a special goody bag when they hand in their reading record from August 15 through September 3!

Thank you for joining us for a summer full of fun and learning.

Melissa Tacke, Library Director

Download Summer Reading Club Guide as a PDF

Weekly Events

Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

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.

August 4, 11, 18, 25, Sep. 1 (see below for our "special visitors" this month)

Our Take-Home Kits

Cool Science at Home Kit: Flying Bird Balloons

Pick up any time through August 6

Explore the principles of flight as you make your own Flying Bird Balloon! Pick up kit any time through 8/6.

Take & Make Craft Kit: Emoji Faces

Pick up any time through August 6

Use construction paper pieces on a cardstock face to make expressive emojis! Pick up kit any time through 8/6.

Cool Science at Home Kit: Sweet Structures

Pick up from August 8 through August 20

Learn about physics by creating structures using toothpicks and candy! How strong will your structures be? Pick up kit any time from 8/8 through 8/20.

Take & Make Craft Kit: Rainbow Scratch Art

Pick up from August 8 through August 20

Design your own beautiful rainbow scratch art using special paper! Pick up kit any time from 8/8 through 8/20.

Cool Science at Home Kit: Salt Crystals

Pick up from August 22 through September 3

Make your own salt crystals and learn about the science behind the crystallization process! Pick up kit any time from 8/22 through 9/3.

Take & Make Craft Kit: Collage Art

Pick up from August 22 through September 3

Make your own unique collage using pages from magazines and picture books! Pick up kit any time from 8/22 through 9/3.

Our Other Events

Guided StoryWalk

Monday, August 1, 10:30 a.m.

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.

Join us (weather permitting) to explore the newest StoryWalk book together! August’s StoryWalk book is Twilight Chant by Holly Thompson. This book will be up on the StoryWalk all month long!

Emoji Pillows

Monday, August 1, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Do you love emojis? Create and decorate your own special emoji pillow! No sewing is required. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

After Dinner Book Club: The Black Hand

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

Join us to discuss The Black Hand: The Epic War between a Brilliant Detective and the Deadliest Secret Society in American History by Stephan Talty. Books available for checkout at the front desk.

Yoga

Tuesday, August 2, 6:00 p.m.

Join us for a 45-minute yoga session with Patricia McCarthy. Bring your own mat. All skill levels welcome. Ages 12 & up.

New York Raptors

Wednesday, August 3, 6:00 p.m.

Meet birds of prey! Live hawks, owls and falcons will come for a face-to-face exploration of what it takes to be a raptor. Funding for this event provided by Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program.

Clown Storytime

Thursday, August 4, 10:30

Let's get happy and enjoy some giggles! We will read a story together, and then Zippy the Clown will tell us funny jokes and show us how to make balloon animals.

Cool Science: Ice Cream Science

Thursday, August 4, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

In this delicious science experiment, we’ll learn about chemistry while we create a tasty treat to eat when our experiment is finished!

Snow in August

Friday, August 5, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

It may be the summer, but at the library you can make your own “snow” to take home! Held outdoors.

Flower Wreaths

Saturday, August 6, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Use styrofoam egg cartons to make a pretty pastel flower wreath to decorate your home!

Movies in the Park

Saturday, August 6, 8:15 p.m.

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

Join us for a family movie under the stars at Schodack Island State Park! Call 518-732-0879 for movie title.

Crime Lab Science w/ MiSci

Monday, August 8, 6:00 p.m.

Learn about forensic science and how evolving technology helps scientists, detectives, and other specialists discover the truth about today's criminal cases and mysterious crimes of the past. Recommended for ages 7-13. Registration required - call 518-732-0879. Funding for this event provided by Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program.

Cool Science: The Leak-Proof Bag

Tuesday, August 9, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

If you stab a water-filled plastic bag with a pencil, will it leak? Join us at the library to see what happens and learn about polymers!

Yoga

Tuesday, August 9, 6:00 p.m.

Join us for a 45-minute yoga session with Patricia McCarthy. Bring your own mat. All skill levels welcome. Ages 12 & up.

Meet Lauren Wolk: A Virtual Visit

Wednesday, August 10, 6:00 p.m.

Meet the award-winning author of this summer's Read It Forward book, Beyond the Bright Sea. Tweens and teens ages 10 and up are invited to join us at the library to enjoy snacks and participate in the virtual visit together. Participants can also join the Zoom call from home (email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom link if you're joining from home).

Music Storytime

Thursday, August 11, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for a special musical storytime with Kevin Haran of Kevin's Beginner Guitar Studio!

Marble Fun Run

Thursday, August 11, 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.

Bridge Club

Friday, August 12, 10:30 a.m.

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

Early Literacy Coding

Friday, August 12, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Young children are invited to learn simple coding with KIBO Robots, Cubetto Block Robots, and the Code&Go Robot Mouse! Recommended for ages 3-8.

Chalk the Walk

Saturday, August 13, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Help bring some color to our front walkway! We have plenty of chalk - bring your imagination.

Movies in the Park

Saturday, August 13, 8:15 p.m.

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

Join us for a family movie under the stars at Schodack Island State Park! Call 518-732-0879 for movie title.

Edible Art

Monday, August 15, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Create your own unique artistic sculptures and structures out of food and eat them when you’re all finished!

Kaleidoscopes

Tuesday, August 16, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Come make your own homemade kaleidoscope!

Afternoon Book Club - Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl

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

Join us to discuss Save Me the Plums: My Gourmet Memoir by Ruth Reichl. Books available for checkout at the front desk.

Traveling Pond

Wednesday, August 17, 6:00 p.m.

A traveling pond from Dyken Pond will splash its way into our library with live fish, salamanders, frogs, and insects! Funding for this event provided by the Friends of Castleton Public Library.

Police Storytime

Thursday, August 18, 10:30 a.m.

We’ll read a book about police officers, then get to meet a real-life police officer and see his police car! All ages.

Paint & Punch

Thursday, August 18, 6:00 p.m.

Space is limited - please register; call 518-732-0879. Join instructor Noreen Powell to paint a picture while you enjoy refreshments. For adults and teens ages 15+.

Bubbles!

Friday, August 19, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Make unique 3-D bubble wands and see what kinds of bubbles you can create!

Learning About the Monarch Butterfly

Friday, August 19, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

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

Registration required; please call 518-732-0187. Learn all about the monarch butterfly! Participants will be able to see live monarch caterpillars, and learn all about the monarch butterfly life cycle. The program will end with a short story about butterflies read by Castleton Public Library staff. Recommended for ages 5-12.

Perler Bead Crafts

Saturday, August 20, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Come make something awesome out of perler beads!

Movies in the Park

Saturday, August 20, 8:15 p.m.

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

Join us for a family movie under the stars at Schodack Island State Park! Call 518-732-0879 for movie title.

Canimals

Monday, August 22, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Use your imagination and our supplies to transform recycled cans into animals!

Cool Science: Earthquakes

Tuesday, August 23, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Using blocks and legos, we will learn about what causes earthquakes and how to build structures that are better able to withstand earthquakes..

Teen Time: Buttons for Your Bag

Wednesday, August 24, 4:00 p.m.

Decorate your own custom buttons to put on your backpack or jacket! For teens going into 6th-12th grades in the fall.

Friends of CPL Music on the Lawn

Wednesday, August 24, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Presented by the Friends of Castleton Public Library. Enjoy live music by Scarlet Duo on the front lawn! The Friends of CPL will also offer refreshments for sale, with all proceeds to benefit the library. All ages.

Apple Storytime

Thursday, August 25, 10:30 a.m.

As summer comes to an end, apple season begins! Learn about how apples grow and taste apples and cider at this yummy storytime.

Summer Reading Finale Party

Thursday, August 25, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

It's time to celebrate all the reading you did this summer! Join us for a life-size Candy Land game and other fun games!

Legomania

Friday, August 26, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

We’ll have lots of Legos out for this all-day build-a-thon!

Bridge Club

Friday, August 26, 10:30 a.m.

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

Knock Hockey

Saturday, August 27, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

Movies in the Park

Saturday, August 27, 8:15 p.m.

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

Join us for a family movie under the stars at Schodack Island State Park! Call 518-732-0879 for movie title.

Create a Chain Reaction

Monday, August 29, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Set up a course of ramps, hammers, pendulums, and more, then watch the chain reaction.

Duct Tape Crafts

Tuesday, August 30, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

We have a rainbow of duct tape to match your imagination! Make wallets, bow ties, flowers, and more.

Cool Science: Music

Wednesday, August 31, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Let’s learn all about sound by creating our own homemade musical instruments!

Egg Carton Caterpillars

Friday, September 2, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Create your own creepy, crawly, colorful caterpillar using an egg carton and art supplies!

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July 2022 Newsletter

6/30/2022

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News from Castleton Public Library - July 2022

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Notes from Our Director:

Summer is in full swing at CPL! Have you signed up for our Summer Reading Club yet? Our program is inclusive of all ages -- including babies/toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens, and adults. Join the fun and enter to win a $30 Amazon gift certificate (we'll draw 30 winners). You can sign up all summer long either in the library or online!

A complete listing of our July events and take-home kits is below -- or you can download our Summer Reading Club guide for a full list of our events and take-home kits through the end of the summer.

Planning to visit area museums this summer? Check out one of our museum passes to receive free or reduced admission. Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for information about our museum pass program.

We hope you will join us for a summer full of fun and learning!

Melissa Tacke, Library Director

Download Summer Reading Club Guide as a PDF

Weekly Events

Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

July 5, 12, 19, August 2 (see below for special "Firefighter Storytime" on 7/26)

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.

July 14, 21 (see below for our 7/7 & 7/28 "special visitor" storytimes)

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.

Our Take-Home Kits

Cool Science at Home Kit: Bouncy Balls

Pick up any time through July 9

Let's learn about polymers and how to make bouncy balls using borax, baking soda, and glue! Pick up kit any time through 7/9.

Take & Make Craft Kit: Paper Mosaic Art

Pick up any time through July 9

Unleash your creativity and make beautiful paper mosaic art! Pick up kit any time through 7/9.

Cool Science at Home Kit: Astronomy

Pick up any time from July 11 through July 23

Are you excited about outer space? Learn about astronomy and make your own constellation viewer! Pick up kit any time from 7/11 through 7/23.

Take & Make Craft Kit: Origami

Pick up any time from July 11 through July 23

Learn how to make fun folded origami creations! Pick up kit any time from 7/11 through 7/23.

Cool Science at Home Kit: Flying Bird Balloons

Pick up any time from July 25 through August 6

Explore the principles of flight as you make your own Flying Bird Balloon! Pick up kit any time from 7/25 through 8/6.

Take & Make Craft Kit: Emoji Faces

Pick up any time from July 25 through August 6

Use construction paper pieces on a cardstock face to make expressive emojis! Pick up kit any time from 7/25 through 8/6.

Our Other Events

Perler Bead Crafts

Friday, July 1, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Come make something awesome out of perler beads!

Bridge Club

Friday, July 1, 10:30 a.m.

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

Chalk the Walk

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

Make our sidewalk colorful using sidewalk chalk!

Guided StoryWalk

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.

Tuesday, July 5, 10:30 a.m.

Join us (weather permitting) to explore the newest StoryWalk book together! July’s StoryWalk book is Hello, Moon by Julie Downing. This book will be up on the StoryWalk all month long!

Paint Splatter Monsters

Wednesday, July 6, 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Get creative with paint, construction paper, and paper bags to make an awesome monster puppet!

Smoothie Storytime

Thursday, July 7, 10:30 a.m.

Join us to read a story about food and then learn about making smoothies with YouTuber Suzanne Ridgeway from Lettuce Eat.

Cool Science: Elephant Toothpaste

Thursday, July 7, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Learn about chemical reactions by creating a fantastic foamy fountain of "toothpaste" fit for an elephant!

Rainbow Scratch Art

Friday, July 8, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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

Marble Fun Run

Saturday, July 9, 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.

Star Wars Coding

Monday, July 11, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Explore coding in the Star Wars universe! Move a hand to swing lightsabers, levitate X-wings, pilot starships, make Force lightning, and more. Recommended for ages 6-15.

Reptile Adventure

Monday, July 11, 6:00 p.m.

Rescheduled from 6/27. Reptile Adventure presents a hands-on, interactive educational program with live tortoises, lizards, and snakes! Participants will get the opportunity to touch and hold some of the animals, and they'll be able to watch some of them eat. We'll discuss topics including ecology, adaptations, and invasive species. Funding for this event provided by Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program.

Cool Science: Lava Lamps

Tuesday, July 12, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Discover the science behind how lava lamps work, and make your own simple lava lamp!

Yoga

Tuesday, July 12, 6:00 p.m.

Join us for an indoor, 45-minute yoga session with Patricia McCarthy. Bring your own mat. All skill levels welcome. Ages 12 & up.

Teen Time: Record Breaking Challenges

Wednesday, July 13, 4:00 p.m.

Have you ever wondered if you could break a world record? Join us to attempt fun challenges for prizes (even if you don't break a record!). For teens going into 6th-12th grades in the fall.

Hip Dips

Wednesday, July 13, 6:00 p.m.

In this class with Honest Weight Food Co-op, kids and teens will create yummy fruit and veggie dips. We will use a variety of fresh fruits and veggies for our healthy snack. Funding for this event provided by Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program.

Pool Noodle Unicorns

Thursday, July 14, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Are you obsessed with unicorns? Make a unique unicorn using our craft supplies and a pool noodle!

Bridge Club

Friday, July 15, 10:30 a.m.

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

Shrinky Dink Art

Friday, July 15, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join us at the library to make art that we can shrink down and turn into a solid piece of plastic!

Giant Connect Four

Saturday, July 16, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bring a friend or family member to play a game of Connect 4 using our giant set.