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September 2023 Newsletter

8/30/2023

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News from Castleton Public Library - September 2023
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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 2. 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 14. 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 12. 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 our September Calendar as a PDF
Weekly Events
Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

September 5, 12, 19, 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. 

September 7, 14, 21, 28.


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. 

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.


Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. 
Our Take-Home Kits
Take & Make Craft Kit: Back to School Crafts

Pick up anytime from Tuesday, September 5 through Saturday, September 30.

Make fun crafts to celebrate the beginning of a new school year!
Our Other Events
September StoryWalk @ Schodack Island State Park: From Tree to Sea

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! From Tree to Sea by Shelley Moore Thomas will be up all month long. We change the StoryWalk book each month.

September StoryWalk @ Schodack Town Park: Because of an Acorn

Location: Schodack Town Park, 498 Poyneer Road, Nassau, NY 12123

The StoryWalk begins near the playground and is available anytime when the park is open! 

Enjoy a StoryWalk with your family! Because of an Acorn by Lola Schaefer will be up all month long. We change the StoryWalk book each month.

Flower Wreaths
 
Friday, September 1, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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

Deer Story and Craft at Schodack Island State Park 

Friday, September 1, 3:00 p.m.
 
Location: Riverview Pavilion, Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156


Join an educator from the park and staff from the library to learn all about deer! We'll read a short story about deer, create a deer craft, and be able to touch a real deer hide & skull! Age range 2-12. Pre-registration required -- call 518-732-0187.
Rainbow Scratch Art

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

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

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

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Make a creative design on cardstock using colored sand and glue!
Kids Cook: Fruit and Cheese Kabobs
 
Wednesday, September 6, 4:00 p.m.

In this month's Kids Cook class, we will create tasty fruit and cheese kabobs as well as a delicious dip.
Cool Science: Straw Airplanes
 
Tuesday, September 12, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Make airplanes using straws and hoops, and learn about the science behind how flight works.
Open Mic Night
 
Wednesday, September 13, 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.

Drug Takeback Day
 
Saturday, September 16, 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 Music on the Lawn
 
Saturday, September 16, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Enjoy live music by Scarlett Fever on the front lawn! All ages. The Friends of CPL will be selling meatball subs, hot dogs, apple crisp, and drinks. Presented by the Friends of Castleton Public Library.

Apple Crafts
 
Monday, September 18, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Celebrate this versatile fall fruit by stopping in to create fun apple-themed crafts! All ages welcome.

CPL Board of Trustees Meeting
 
Monday, September 18, 7:00 p.m. 

Monthly meeting of the library’s Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Afternoon Book Club: Intimacies: A Novel by Katie Kitamura
 
Wednesday, September 20, 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 Intimacies: A Novel by Katie Kitamura.

Friends of CPL Meeting

Wednesday, September 20, 5:30 p.m.

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

Special Storytime: Deer

Thursday, September 21, 10:30 a.m.

An environmental educator from Schodack Island State Park will join us for this special storytime all about deer. We’ll learn about the life of a deer and touch a real deer hide and skull!

Teen Time: Washi Tape Crafts

Thursday, September 21, 4:00 p.m.

Create distinctive crafts using washi tape! For teens in 6th-12th grade.

Sponge Painting

Saturday, September 23, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Stop by to make cool sponge art at the library!

Design Your Journal

Wednesday, September 27, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Decorate a notebook using a variety of fun art supplies to create your own custom journal!
Autumn Leaf Absorption Art

Friday, September 29, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Learn about water absorption in this magical leaf-coloring experiment! All ages welcome.

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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August 2023 Newsletter

7/31/2023

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News from Castleton Public Library - August 2023
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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. Or you can download our Summer Reading Club guide for a full list of our events and take-home craft kits through the end of the summer. 

Are you participating in our Summer Reading Club? If not, there's still time to sign up! Be sure to turn in your reading record to us by 6:00 pm on Monday, August 28 (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 $25 Amazon gift certificate.

We'll also give kids & teens a special goody bag when they hand in their reading record from August 14 through September 2!

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

Melissa Tacke, Library Director
Download Summer Reading Guide as a PDF
Weekly Events
Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.

Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to this evening storytime! Ages birth-8. 

Beginner Yoga
 
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. 

August 1 & 8.


Join us for an indoor yoga class geared toward adult beginners, with instructor Barbara Hacker. Please bring your own mat.
Learn & Play Storytime 

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. 

August 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!
Bridge Club

Fridays at 10:30 a.m. 

August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 1. 


Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. 
Our Take-Home Kits
Take & Make Craft Kit: Origami

Pick up anytime from Monday, July 31 through Saturday, August 5.

Learn how to make fun folded origami creations! 
Take & Make Craft Kit: Make a Multi-Colored Crayon

Pick up anytime from Monday, August 7 through Saturday, August 12.

Melt down a variety of crayon pieces to make your own big multi-colored crayon!
Take & Make Craft Kit: Robots & Monsters

Pick up anytime from Monday, August 14 through Saturday, August 19.

Make your own exciting robot or monster out of a tin can or paper tube!
Take & Make Craft Kit: Paper Mosaic Art

Pick up anytime from Monday, August 21 through Saturday, August 26.

Unleash your creativity and make beautiful paper mosaic art!
Take & Make Craft Kit: Kaleidoscopes 

Pick up anytime from Monday, August 28 through Saturday, September 2.

Make your own kaleidoscope and decorate paper discs to explore with your viewer!
Our Other Events
August Schodack Island State Park StoryWalk: Goodnight, Veggies

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! Goodnight, Veggies by Diana Murray will be up all month long. We change the StoryWalk book each month.

August StoryWalk @Schodack Town Park: In the Red Canoe

Location: Schodack Town Park, 498 Poyneer Road, Nassau, NY 12123

The StoryWalk begins near the playground and is available anytime when the park is open! 

Enjoy a StoryWalk with your family! In the Red Canoe by Leslie Davidson will be up all month long. We change the StoryWalk book each month.

Cool Science: Baking Soda Rocket

Tuesday, August 1, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Make a homemade rocket using a plastic bottle, then watch it launch with a combination of baking soda and vinegar! Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Birds of Prey

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

Come see raptors such as owls, hawks, eagles, and falcons with Silent Wings Raptor Rehab and Education. Learn about them, their unique behaviors and the conservation issues that impact them. All ages. Funding for this event provided by Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program.
Special Visitor Storytime: Monarch Migration
 
Thursday, August 3, 10:30 a.m.

An environmental educator from Schodack Island State Park will join us for this special storytime all about monarch migration.
Teen Time: Marbled Mugs
 
Thursday, August 3, 4:00 p.m.

Design your own unique marbled mug using nail polish and hot water! For teens going into 6th-12th grades in the fall.

Edible Art
 
Friday, August 4, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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

Chalk the Walk
 
Saturday, August 5, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Help bring some color to our front walkway! We have plenty of chalk - bring your imagination.

Cool Science: Lava Lamps
 
Monday, August 7, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

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

After Dinner Book Club - Infinite Country: A Novel
 
Monday, August 7, 7:00 p.m. 

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. This month we are reading Infinite Country: A Novel by Patricia Engel. 
Marble Run Fun
 
Tuesday, August 8, 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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

The Science of Dry Ice

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

With MiSci. Explore the states of matter with some super-cold chemical ice! Participants watch as objects freeze before their eyes, bubbles float on an invisible bed, and clouds of gas erupt from the lab table. Learners also observe the process of sublimation, where a solid becomes a gas without first becoming a liquid. Recommended for ages 6-14. Funding for this event provided by Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program.

Special Visitor Storytime: Smoothies

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

We’ll read a story about food, then learn about making fruit smoothies with local YouTuber Suzanne Ridgeway from Lettuce Eat!

Giant Connect Four

Thursday, August 10, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

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

Build with Keva Planks

Friday, August 11, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Drop in and make a tower or other exciting structure using Keva Planks! All ages welcome.

Monarch Story and Craft at Schodack Island State Park 

Friday, August 11, 4:00 p.m.
 
Location: Riverview Pavilion, Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156


Join an educator from the park and staff from the library to learn all about monarch butterflies! We'll read a short story about monarchs, create a monarch craft, and be able to see monarch caterpillars! Age range 2-12. Pre-registration required - call 518-732-0187. 
Sweet Structures

Saturday, August 12, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Using gumdrops and toothpicks, build the biggest, tallest, or weirdest structure you can! Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Dino Discovery

Monday, August 14, 2:00 p.m.

Recommended for ages 4-8. With MiSci. How are dinosaurs different from other animals? What happened to the dinosaurs? What did they eat? What is a fossil? Explore the prehistoric world as you learn how to identify dinosaurs while holding real fossils and creating your own Dino-fossil to take home. Funding for this event provided by Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program.

Tissue Paper Painting
 
Tuesday, August 15, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Make beautiful, unique art using tissue paper and water. Remove the tissue paper to see the design you created!
Afternoon Book Club - Last Call by Elon Green

Wednesday, August 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 Last Call by Elon Green.
Cool Science: Magnetic Paper Plate Maze
 
Wednesday, August 16, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Create your own magnetic maze and learn about how magnets work!
Special Visitor Storytime: Construction
 
Thursday, August 17, 10:30 a.m.

After we read a story about construction, we’ll get to see some real machines, courtesy of the Village of Castleton Department of Public Works!
Teen Time: Galaxy Jars
 
Thursday, August 17, 4:00 p.m.

Create your own beautiful galaxy in a jar using cotton balls and paint! For teens going into 6th-12th grades in the fall.
Snow in August
 
Friday, August 18, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Held outdoors, weather permitting. It may be summer, but at the library you can make your own “snow” to take home!
Knock Hockey
 
Saturday, August 19, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Play tabletop hockey at the library with your friends or family!
Candy Sushi
 
Monday, August 21, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Unleash your inner sushi chef and craft candy into edible art! Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Kids Cook: Marshmallow Fruit Dip
 
Tuesday, August 22, 4:00 p.m.

Create a tasty dip for fruit using marshmallow créme!
Perler Bead Crafts
 
Wednesday, August 23, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Come make something awesome out of perler beads!
Friends of CPL Music on the Lawn
 
Wednesday, August 23, 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy live music by Gone Gray on the front lawn! All ages. The Friends of CPL will be selling meatball subs, hot dogs, strawberry shortcakes, and drinks. Food sales from 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Music from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Presented by the Friends of Castleton Public Library.
Special Visitor Storytime: Police

Thursday, August 24, 10:30 a.m.

We’ll read a book about police officers, then get to meet a real-life officer from the Schodack Police Department and see a police car! All ages welcome.

Cool Science: Paper Cup Telephone

Thursday, August 24, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Create a telephone made from paper cups and string, and learn about how telephones work!
Early Literacy Coding

Friday, August 25, 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.
Paint a Kindness Rock

Saturday, August 26, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Come to the library to paint beautiful rocks to display at home or to leave somewhere to spread happiness!
Pool Noodle Monsters

Monday, August 28, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Create colorful monsters using pool noodle pieces and lots of fun craft supplies!

Cool Science: Water Suspension

Tuesday, August 29, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Watch as water magically remains suspended inside a container! We will learn about how air pressure makes this possible.
Legomania
 
Wednesday, August 30, 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.

We’ll have lots of Legos out for this all-day build-a-thon!
Walking Storytime at Schodack Island State Park

Wednesday, August 30, 2:30 p.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.

Held outdoors, weather permitting. We’ll explore the current StoryWalk book together, then do a craft! 
Apple Storytime

Thursday, August 31, 10:30 a.m.

As summer comes to an end, apple season begins! We’ll read stories about apples, then taste apples and cider.

Teen Time: Magnets

Thursday, August 31, 4:00 p.m.

Create your own unique glass stone magnets with interesting designs! For teens going into 6th-12th grades in the fall.

Flower Wreaths
 
Friday, September 1, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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

Deer Story and Craft at Schodack Island State Park 

Friday, September 1, 4:00 p.m.
 
Location: Riverview Pavilion, Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156


Join an educator from the park and staff from the library to learn all about deer! We'll read a short story about deer, create a deer craft, and be able to touch a real deer hide & skull! Age range 2-12. Pre-registration required -- call 518-732-0187.
Rainbow Scratch Art

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

Stop in to make cool rainbow scratch art using special paper!
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! 
Copyright © 2023 Castleton Public Library, All rights reserved.

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July 2023 Newsletter

6/29/2023

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News from Castleton Public Library - July 2023
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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 $25 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!

Best,

Melissa Tacke, Library Director
Download Summer Reading Guide as a PDF
Weekly Events
Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

July 11, 18, 25; August 1.

Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to this evening storytime! Ages birth-8. 

Beginner Yoga
 
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. 

July 11, 18, 25; August 1. 


Join us for an indoor yoga class geared toward adult beginners, with instructor Barbara Hacker. Please bring your own mat.
Learn & Play Storytime 

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. 

July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3.


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. 

July 7, 14, 21, 28; August 4. 


Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. 
Our Take-Home Kits
Take & Make Craft Kit: Rainbow Scratch Art

Pick up anytime from Monday, July 3 through Saturday, July 8.

Design your own beautiful rainbow scratch art using special paper!
Take & Make Craft Kit: Suncatcher

Pick up anytime from Monday, July 10 through Saturday, July 15.

Celebrate the summer sun by making a colorful suncatcher to hang in your window!
Take & Make Craft Kit: Collage Art

Pick up anytime from Monday, July 17 through Saturday, July 22.

Make your own unique collage using pages from magazines and picture books!
Take & Make Craft Kit: Egg Carton Caterpillar

Pick up anytime from Monday, July 24 through Saturday, July 29.

Create your own creepy, crawly, colorful caterpillar using an egg carton and art supplies!
Take & Make Craft Kit: Origami

Pick up anytime from Monday, July 31 through Saturday, August 5.

Learn how to make fun folded origami creations! 
Our Other Events
July StoryWalk: Hello Summer!

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! Hello Summer! by Shelley Rotner will be up all month long. We change the StoryWalk book each month.

Chalk the Walk
 
Saturday, July 1, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Help bring some color to our front walkway! We have plenty of chalk - bring your imagination.
Canimals
 
Monday, July 3, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Use your imagination and our supplies to transform recycled cans into animals!
After Dinner Book Club - Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari
 
Monday, July 3, 7:00 p.m. 

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. This month we are reading Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari. 
Cool Science: Magic Paper Towels
 
Wednesday, July 5, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

Learn about solubility while making cool art on paper towels - watch as colors rise from one layer of the paper towel to another!

Special Visitor Storytime: Nature Journals
 
Thursday, July 6, 10:30 a.m. 

An environmental educator from Schodack Island State Park will join us for this special storytime about nature journaling, and then we will create our own nature journals.

Teen Time: Yarn Pom Poms
 
Thursday, July 6, 4:00 p.m.

Learn how to make fun yarn ball pom poms and enjoy some snacks! For teens going into 6th-12th grades in the fall.

Foam Paint Fun
 
Friday, July 7, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Make a unique piece of art using special puffy foam paint!

Perler Bead Crafts
 
Saturday, July 8, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Come make something awesome out of perler beads!

Emoji Pillows

Monday, July 10, 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 & up.

Cool Science: Ice Cream Science

Tuesday, July 11, 3:00 - 5:00 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!

Minecraft, Your Craft

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

Do you like Minecraft? Do you want to write adventure stories? Minecraft book author Nick Eliopulos will talk about how he looks to games for inspiration when writing his books, he’ll discuss how Minecraft provides the perfect “building blocks” for exciting stories, and he’ll provide you with a “crafting formula” for creating characters to populate your own stories! Ages 7-12.

Special Visitor Storytime: Dance

Thursday, July 13, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for a special dance-themed storytime with Isabelle School of Dance!

Paper Bag Kites

Thursday, July 13, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Create and decorate a fun, homemade kite using paper bags, string, streamers, and popsicle sticks!

Marble Run Fun

Friday, July 14, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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

Bird Story and Craft at Schodack Island State Park 

Friday, July 14, 4:00 p.m.
 
Location: Riverview Pavilion, Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156


Pre-registration required - call 518-732-0187. Join an educator from the park and staff from the library to learn all about birds! We'll read a short story about birds, create a bird craft, and be able to touch real feathers and skull replicas! Age range 2-12.
Giant Connect Four
 
Saturday, July 15, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bring a friend or family member to play a game of Connect Four using our giant set.
Reptile Adventure
 
Monday, July 17, 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy 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 the Castleton-Schodack Kiwanis Club.
Cool Science: Code Your Name
 
Tuesday, July 18, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Learn about binary code and use colorful beads to make a bracelet or necklace that represents your name in binary code!
Knock Hockey
 
Wednesday, July 19, 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Play tabletop hockey at the library with your friends or family!
Afternoon Book Club - All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque

Wednesday, July 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 All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque.
Special Visitor Storytime: Tri-City ValleyCats
 
Thursday, July 20, 10:30 a.m.

After reading a story about baseball, we’ll get to meet some special visitors from the Tri-City ValleyCats! All ages welcome.
Teen Time: Dungeons & Dragons
 
Thursday, July 20, 4:00 p.m.

Pre-registration required -- call 518-732-0879 or email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org. Join us for a D&D roleplaying adventure! No previous experience necessary. For teens going into 6th-12th grades in the fall. 
Bubbles!
 
Friday, July 21, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Make unique 3-D bubble wands and see what kinds of bubbles you can create!
Tie Dye
 
Saturday, July 22, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Bring your plain tees, socks, or anything else that needs brightening to the library and twist some color into your life!
Family Magic Show
 
Monday, July 24, 6:00 p.m.

This exciting show by MagicMan is filled with conjuring, comedy, and audience participation! Funding for this event provided by Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program.
Kids Cook: M&M Peanut Butter Cookies
 
Tuesday, July 25, 4:00 p.m.

Learn to make delicious, no-bake cookies with mini M&Ms, oats, peanut butter, and honey.
Legomania

Wednesday, July 26, 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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

Walking Storytime at Schodack Island State Park

Wednesday, July 26, 2:30 p.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.

Held outdoors, weather permitting. We’ll explore the current StoryWalk book together, then do a craft! 
Special Visitor Storytime: Bees

Thursday, July 27, 10:30 a.m.

Learn all about bees at this special storytime with Bee Hollow Farm!
Cool Science: Slime

Thursday, July 27, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Get messy learning about the science behind slime, and make your own slime to take home!
Create a Chain Reaction

Friday, July 28, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Using our special kit, set up a course of ramps, hammers, pendulums, and more, then watch the chain reaction.
Crafternoon

Saturday, July 29, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

We have lots of craft supplies – bring your imagination and make something awesome! All ages welcome.

Water Balloon Baseball

Monday, July 31, 1:00 p.m.

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Beat the heat with this exciting version of baseball using water balloons - be prepared to get wet! Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Cool Science: Baking Soda Rocket

Tuesday, August 1, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Make a homemade rocket using a plastic bottle, then watch it launch with a combination of baking soda and vinegar! Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Birds of Prey

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

Come see raptors such as owls, hawks, eagles, and falcons with Silent Wings Raptor Rehab and Education. Learn about them, their unique behaviors and the conservation issues that impact them. All ages. Funding for this event provided by Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program.
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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Register for CPL's 2023 Summer Reading Club!

6/23/2023

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Registration is now open for Castleton Public Library's Summer Reading Club! All ages can participate.

Register in person at the library anytime! You can register all summer long. 

Want to know what's going on this summer with our events and take-home kits? Download a copy of our Summer Reading Club guide, or pick up a copy at the library!

Prefer to record your reading online? Register and track your reading on our READsquared site. If you need some help getting started using READsquared, click here to download a how-to guide. Still have questions? Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call us at 518-732-0879. 

Whether you record your reading on paper or online, the more you read, the more chances you earn to win a prize! This year, our prizes are $25 Amazon gift certificates. We'll draw 30 winners! Submit your reading/activity logs by 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 28 to be eligible for our prize drawings. We'll also have special goody bags available to pick up at the library from 8/14-8/28 for all youth participants. 

We're looking forward to a fun summer full of reading, exploration, and learning! Have questions about our Summer Reading Club? Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call 518-732-0879. 
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June 2023 Newsletter

5/31/2023

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News from Castleton Public Library - June 2023
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Notes from Our Director: 

Summer is just around the corner, and we're gearing up for our annual Summer Reading Club! We have many exciting programs to attend and activities to complete, keeping kids and teens engaged and active all summer long. 

Over the summer, students risk losing some of the achievement gains they made during the previous school year. Participating in Summer Reading helps maintain reading skills and helps kids and teens stay motivated to learn. We also have an early literacy component of our program to engage babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and help get them ready to read. 

And Summer Reading isn't just for kids. We're offering programs that are fun for the whole family, as well as programs for adults. By participating in the Summer Reading Club, children, teens, and adults can also enter to win a $25 Amazon gift certificate! 

Summer fun at the library begins on Saturday, June 24 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. when the library hosts our Summer Reading Kickoff. Come sign up for our Summer Reading Program and get a coupon for a free ice cream cone, courtesy of Stewart's Shops! Can't make it to the kickoff? Registration is open all summer long!

We hope you will join us for a summer full of fun and learning! See below for a full list of this month's classes, events, and take-home kits.

Best,

Melissa Tacke, Library Director
Download June events calendar as a PDF
Download Summer Reading Guide as a PDF
Weekly Events
Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

June 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. 

June 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!
Bridge Club

Fridays at 10:30 a.m. 

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 


Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. 
Our Take-Home Kits
Take & Make Craft Kit: Paper Bag Puppets

Pick up anytime from Tuesday, May 30  through Friday, June 23.

Get creative and make puppets using paper bags and construction paper with this take-home kit.
Take & Make Craft Kit: Patriotic Crafts

Pick up anytime from Saturday, June 24 through Saturday, July 1.

Get ready for the 4th of July with some fun crafts to celebrate and decorate your home!
Our Other Events
June StoryWalk: Chirp

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! Chirp by Mary Murphy will be up all month long. We change the StoryWalk book each month.

Kaleidoscopes

Saturday, June 3, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Drop in to make your own homemade kaleidoscope! All ages welcome.

After Dinner Book Club - Gold Diggers by Sanjena Sathian
 
Monday, June 5, 7:00 p.m. 

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. This month we are reading Gold Diggers by Sanjena Sathian. 
Turtle Story and Craft at Schodack Island State Park 

Friday, June 9, 4:00 pm.
 
Location: Riverview Pavilion, Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156


Join an educator from the park and staff from the library to learn all about turtles! We'll read a short story
about turtles, create a turtle craft, and be able to touch turtle shells and skull replicas! Age range 2-12. Pre-registration required - call 518-732-0187.
Father's Day Crafts 

Friday, June 16, 2:00-6:00 p.m. 

Stop in to make a special craft for Dad, Grandpa, or another special “Dad” in your life!
CPL Board of Trustees Meeting
 
Tuesday, June 20, 7:00 p.m. 

Monthly meeting of the library's Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Afternoon Book Club - A Most Remarkable Creature by Jonathan Meiburg

Wednesday, June 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 A Most Remarkable Creature: The Hidden Life and Epic Journey of the World's Smartest Birds of Prey by Jonathan Meiburg. 
Special Visitor Storytime: Nature is Everywhere
 
Thursday, June 22, 10:30 a.m.

An environmental educator from Schodack Island State Park will join us for a special storytime about exploring the natural world in our own backyards (including a “nature search” of the library lawn)!
Summer Teen Volunteer Sign-Up

Thursday, June 23, 2:00-6:00 p.m. 

Ages 12 and up can volunteer this summer. If you can’t stop by today to sign up, that’s okay! 
Call 518-732-0879 or email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org for an application. 

Summer Reading Club Kickoff

Saturday, June 24, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

School is out and Summer Reading is in! Sign up for our Summer Reading Club and pick up a coupon for a free Stewart’s ice cream cone! Can’t come today? You can sign up for our SRC all summer long!
DIY Scratch Art Paper

Monday, June 26, 12:00-4:00 p.m.

Design your own rainbow scratch art paper using crayons, paint, and dish soap! All ages welcome. 
Cool Science: Fizzing Lemonade

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

Make delicious fizzing lemonade to enjoy and learn about the science behind acid-base reactions.
Firefighter Storytime

Tuesday, June 27, 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy a story about firefighters, then meet firefighters from Castleton Fire Department and see their fire truck!

Legomania

Wednesday, June 28, 12:00-8:00 p.m.

We’ll have lots of Legos out for this all-day build-a-thon!
Walking Storytime at Schodack Island State Park

Wednesday, June 28, 2:30 p.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.

Held outdoors, weather permitting. We’ll explore the current StoryWalk book together, then do a craft! 
Special Visitor Storytime: Therapy Pig

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

Come meet a pig! We’ll enjoy a story about pigs and then meet and learn about a therapy pig.
Games on the Lawn

Friday, June 30, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Bring your family or friends to play Giant Connect Four, ladder toss, and other games!
Chalk the Walk
 
Saturday, July 1, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Help bring some color to our front walkway! We have plenty of chalk - bring your imagination.
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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May 2023 Newsletter

4/27/2023

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News from Castleton Public Library - May 2023
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Notes from Our Director: 

For those of you who reside in the Schodack Central School District, Castleton Public Library has placed a funding proposition on the school district's upcoming ballot.

Click here for more information about the library funding proposition that will appear on the ballot.

The proposition will appear on the ballot at the Schodack Central School District School Budget Vote & Board Election, held in the Maple Hill High School Gym on Tuesday, May 16, from 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Maple Hill is located at 1216 Maple Hill Road, Castleton, NY 12033.

The library will be hosting two Library Funding Proposition Community Information Sessions on Monday, May 8. One session will be held at 1:00 p.m. and another will be held at 6:00 p.m. Sessions will be held in person at the library (85 S. Main Street, Castleton, NY 12033).

Members of the public who have questions about the funding proposition may contact Library Director Melissa Tacke by phone at 518-732-0879 or by email at director@castletonpubliclibrary.org.

Spring is a wonderful time to explore the outdoors -- and your library can help!

May brings the return of our StoryWalk at Schodack Island State Park! The StoryWalk uses pages from a picture book along a walking path so that families can enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. The StoryWalk begins near the playground at Schodack Island State Park. We change the book each month from May through October. 

We also have items you can borrow to help you enjoy the outdoors. Explore underneath the surface of the Earth with our metal detector! Borrow one for 14 days using your library card, just like borrowing a book.  You can also borrow fishing poles from the library for 14 days. The library has several poles to loan -- each pole is ready to go with line, hook, and a bobber. 

Best,

Melissa Tacke, Library Director
Download May events calendar as a PDF
Weekly Events
Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

May 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. 

May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 1.


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. 

May 5, 12, 19, 26; June 2. 


Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. 
Our Take-Home Kits
Take & Make Craft Kit: Dinosaur Crafts

Pick up anytime from Monday, May 1 through Saturday, May 27.

Are you a dinosaur fan? Make awesome dinosaur crafts at home with this kit!
Our Other Events
May StoryWalk - Look and Listen
 
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! Look and Listen by Dianne White will be up all month long. We change the StoryWalk book each month. 
After Dinner Book Club - Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law
 
Monday, May 1, 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 isFuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach. 
Outer Space Crafts
 
Tuesday, May 2, 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Come to the library to make fun crafts that are out of this world! All ages welcome.
Friends of CPL Plant Sale
 
Saturday, May 6, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: River Rest (Corner of Scott Avenue and Main Street), Castleton, NY 12033


All proceeds benefit the library! An assortment of vegetable plants and flowers will be available. 
Library Funding Proposition Community Information Sessions
 
Monday, May 8, 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

The library will offer two informational sessions regarding the library funding proposition that will appear on the Schodack Central School District ballot on May 16.
Mother's Day Crafts

Thursday, May 11, 2:00-6:00 p.m. 

Stop in to make a special craft for Mom, Grandma, or another special "Mom" in your life!
CPL Board of Trustees Meeting
 
Monday, May 15, 7:00 p.m. 

Monthly meeting of the library's Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Cool Science: Straws and Tubes Engineering Challenge

Tuesday, May 16, 3:00-5:00 p.m. 

Learn about engineering and construct something exciting using straws, toilet paper rolls, and tape!

Afternoon Book Club - Seven Days in June: A Novel by Tia Williams

Wednesday, May 17, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. 

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion. This month we are reading Seven Days in June: A Novel by Tia Williams. Books are available at the front desk. 

Friends of CPL Meeting
 
Wednesday, May 17, 5:30 p.m. 

Want to help support and raise funds for the library? Come join the Friends! All are welcome. 
Special Visitor Storytime: Plant a Seed

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

An environmental educator from Schodack Island State Park will join us for this special storytime about how plants grow! Participants will plant a seed to take home and watch it grow!

 
Clay Mosaic Art

Saturday, May 20, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Create a unique mosaic using clay and beads! 

 
Kids Cook: Cream Cheese Wontons
 
Wednesday, May 24, 4:00 p.m. 

Join us to make delicious fried cream cheese wontons in our electric skillet!
Teen Time:  Bookend Painting

Thursday, May 30, 4:00 p.m. 

Decorate bookends for your home book library! For teens in 6th-12 grades.
 
Kaleidoscopes
 
Saturday, June 3, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Drop in to make your own homemade kaleidoscope! All ages welcome. 
After Dinner Book Club - Gold Diggers
 
Monday, June 5, 7:00 p.m.

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. June's title is Gold Diggers by Sanjena Sathian. 
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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Job Opening: Library Assistant (Part-Time) - Apply by 4/28/23

4/11/2023

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Job Opening: Library Assistant, Castleton Public Library (Part-Time)

Click here to download the job announcement as a PDF
 
Primary Duties:
Preparing library materials for circulation, including cataloging library materials.
Coordinating and conducting long-term digitization project, including overseeing project volunteers.
 Preparing, conducting, and assisting with programming for children and adults.
Assisting with collection management, including inventory, weeding, and ordering.
 Assisting with marketing, including online calendar entry, social media posting, and the creation of flyers and brochures.
Providing basic reference service and basic technology training to library patrons, including assistance with public computers.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
a)      Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree; or
b)      Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree and two (2) years of library experience.
 
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in an automated library environment.
 
Pay Rate:  $18.50 per hour.
 
Schedule: Mondays, 12:00-8:00 p.m. and Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (15 hours per week)
 
How to Apply:
Send a letter of interest and resume by email to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org, or by mail to Castleton Public Library, 85 S. Main Street, Castleton, NY 12033, Attn: Melissa Tacke. Applications must be received by Friday, April 28.
 
Rensselaer County Civil Service Commission Official Job Specifications:
Library Assistant
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  The work involves the responsibility for learning and performing various library functions and services at a para-professional level in a Public Library.  The work is performed under the general supervision of the Librarian or Library Director with latitude to operate independently within the range of prescribed responsibilities.  Supervision may be exercised over clerical staff.  A Library Assistant also does related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)
Conducts public programming for both children and adults;
Suggests titles for purchase or discard in a subject area;
Notifies and discusses with patrons overdue, lost or damaged materials;
Answers reference questions for library users and staff;
Instructs public in proper use of library resources;
May provide reference and readers’ advisory services;
Works at the circulation desk;
May conduct tours, book talks, multi-media programs, story and picture book hours;
Locates library material for patrons and staff;
May prepare library exhibits and displays;
Processes and prepares library materials for use;
May perform cataloging of library materials;
May train and supervise clerical and volunteer personnel;
May compile bibliographies;
May perform on-line computer searches.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Working knowledge of modern library service principles, practices and procedures; working knowledge of library materials, including on-line data base systems; ability to express ideas clearly and accurately both orally and in writing; ability to direct the work of others; ability to read and comprehend written material; ability to carry out assignments independently; ability to get along well with others; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.  
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
(a)        Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree; or
(b)        Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree and two (2) years of library experience
ADOPTED: MARCH 25, 1992, CSC Mtg.
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Castleton Public Library Funding Proposition to Voters in the Schodack Central School District

4/5/2023

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In addition to the information and links available on this page, the Castleton Public Library will offer a presentation and Q&A about the funding proposition at the next Library Board Meeting on Monday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is held in person at the library (85 S. Main Street, Castleton, NY 12033).

https://youtu.be/-TCe49E_prU - Short (8 minute) presentation by CPL Director Melissa Tacke about the library funding proposition

https://youtu.be/k5sIg2o6NZg - Short (4 minute) video by President of CPL Board of Trustees Shane Mitchum about the library funding proposition

Members of the public who have questions about the funding proposition may also contact Library Director Melissa Tacke by phone at 518-732-0879 or by email at director@castletonpubliclibrary.org.

Castleton Public Library Funding Proposition to Voters in the Schodack Central School District – Q&A

What is the library asking the community to decide in the May 2023 vote?
Castleton Public Library’s Board of Trustees is asking voters in the Schodack Central School District to consider approving a tax to be paid by property owners in the district to fund a portion of the operating expenses of the library.  

What is the date and location of the vote?
The proposition will appear on the ballot at the Schodack Central School District School Budget Vote & Board Election, held in the Maple Hill High School Gym on Tuesday, May 16, from 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Maple Hill is located at 1216 Maple Hill Road, Castleton, NY 12033.

What is the library funding proposition that will appear on the May 2023 Schodack Central School District ballot?
The language of the funding proposition that will appear on the ballot is as follows: 
          “Pursuant to Education Law, Section 259, shall the Board of Education of the Schodack Central School
          District be authorized to levy and collect an annual tax, separate and apart from the annual school district
          budget, in the amount of one hundred fifty-nine thousand dollars ($159,000), which shall be paid to the
          Castleton Public Library for the support and maintenance of the library; with this appropriated amount to
          be the annual appropriation until thereafter modified by a future vote of the electors of the Schodack
          Central School District?.”


What changes will be made if the vote is passed?
If the proposition is approved, services offered to the community would include:
  • Addition of Sunday hours (to begin January 2024)
  • Addition of a full-time Programming and Outreach Librarian (to begin January 2024). 
  • Expansion of library classes and events for children, teens, and adults
  • Expansion of outreach services in the community 
  • These changes would be in addition to the library’s continuing commitment to provide numerous services including: collections (physical and electronic), public computers and WiFi access, technology help, reference and research assistance, meeting room space, and copy/print/fax services. 

How would the library's funding change if the vote is passed?
If the vote passes, $159,000 of the library’s budget would come from taxes paid by property owners in the Schodack Central School District. The library would reduce our request for an allocation from the Town of Schodack (this would be a reduction from $176,000 for 2023 to $88,000 for 2024). Funding and in-kind services from the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson would remain the same. The library would continue to receive small amounts of income from New York State, Rensselaer County, the Friends of the Castleton Public Library, grants, and donations.

Why is the library pursuing a vote?
Shifting our funding model to voter-approved measures increases transparency, awareness, and community control over the cost of public library services. Under a NYS Board of Regents directive, public libraries are urged to shift tax support from general appropriations by municipalities to a direct public vote. This shift would reduce the Town of Schodack’s appropriations for library services and provide taxpayers with the ability to determine the desired level of public library services. 

How is the library currently funded?
The library’s budget is primarily funded by an appropriation from the Town of Schodack, which is allocated by the Town Board to the Castleton Public Library (for 2023, this amount is $176,000 - 84.2% of our budget). Our other current public funding source is the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson ($14,000 - 6.7% of our 2023 budget. The Village also provides a number of in-kind services to the library, including space, utilities, and administration of payroll and benefits). The library also receives small amounts of income from New York State, Rensselaer County, the Friends of the Castleton Public Library, grants, and donations. 

Why is the library’s funding proposition appearing on the school district ballot?
Castleton Public Library is pursuing a vote on the Schodack Central School District ballot because the majority of our users reside in the school district. 

If the vote is approved, would the library be funded or operated by the school district?
No. The school district would not fund, operate, or govern the library in any way. The school district, in compliance with NYS law, provides the mechanism for the vote to occur. If the vote is approved, the school district will levy and collect the library tax and pay those funds to the library.

How will this affect school taxes?
The vote deals with a proposed library tax that, if approved, would appear on the school tax bill. The vote does not impact school taxes. The school tax funds the school district, while the library tax funds the library. They would appear separately on the same bill and would be paid at the same time, but the school district and the library would remain two separate entities. 

If approved, how will this affect my tax rate in future years?
Any future change in the library tax rate would require voter approval at that time.

Who is eligible to vote?
Voters must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen. Advance registration is not required. However, voters will be asked to swear or affirm that they are residents of the Schodack Central School District and have been for at least 30 days prior to the vote.

If you have questions about the funding proposition, contact CPL Director Melissa Tacke (518-732–0879 or director@castletonpubliclibrary.org). 

Additional Documents:

Funding Proposition Q&A (PDF)

Proposed vs. Current Funding Model

Proposed 2024 Budget

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April 2023 Newsletter

3/31/2023

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News from Castleton Public Library - April 2023
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Notes from Our Director: 

Spring is here! Come celebrate the season by borrowing one of our museum passes for a day trip, or learning and having fun at one of our classes and events for children and teens during the school break from April 7 through April 15. 

Also, please save your returnable bottles and cans for later this month! The Friends of Castleton Public Library is holding their Bottle and Can Drive from Saturday, April 22 through Saturday, April 29. Bring your bottles and cans to the library any time during our open hours that week.  

Looking for something new to check out? Click this link to see what's been added to our collections within the last 30 days. 

Best,

Melissa Tacke, Library Director
Download April events calendar as a PDF
Weekly Events
Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2.

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. 

April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4.


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. 

April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5. 


Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. 
Our Take-Home Kits
Take & Make Craft Kit: Earth Crafts

Pick up anytime from Monday, April 3 through Saturday, April 29.

Celebrate Earth Day by making the fun crafts and decorations in this kit!
Our Other Events
After Dinner Book Club - The Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel 
 
Monday, April 3, 7:00 p.m.

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. This month we are reading The Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel by Laura Dave. 
Spring Crafts

Thursday, April 6, 2:00-6:00 p.m. 

Get excited about warmer weather and growing plants with spring-themed crafts!

Make a Paper Snail

Friday, April 7, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Drop in to celebrate April showers as you create your own toy paper snail. All ages welcome. 

 
Marble Fun Run

Saturday, April 8, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm.
 

Design and build a unique maze for a marble to go through, then drop a marble in and watch it work. 
 
Perler Bead Crafts
 
Monday, April 10, 12:00-6:00 p.m.

Use your imagination to make awesome creations with perler beads. All ages welcome!


 
Cool Science: Polishing Pennies

Tuesday, April 11, 3:00-5:00 p.m. 

Join us to learn about the science that makes a dirty penny shiny again!

Chair Yoga (Seats are Limited; Registration is Required)
 
Wednesday, April 12, 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.
Kids Cook: PB&J Tacos
 
Wednesday, April 12, 4:00 p.m. 

Join us to make delicious bread tacos using peanut butter, jelly, fruit, graham crackers, and honey!
Friends of CPL Meeting
 
Wednesday, April 12, 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 Owls

Thursday, April 13, 10:30 a.m.  

An environmental educator from Schodack Island State Park will join us for this special storytime all about owls. We will dissect mock owl pellets to discover how and what owls eat!

Teen Time: Magazine Bead Jewelry

Thursday, April 13, 4:00 p.m. 

Create unique beads using old magazine pages and glue, then design jewelry using your beads! For teens in 6th-12th grades.
 
Paper Tulips
 
Friday, April 14, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Celebrate spring by making art featuring simple origami tulips! All ages welcome. 
Marshmallow Peeps Slime
 
Saturday, April 15, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Do you like eating Peeps candy? Do you like making slime? Combine both activities by making a special, stretchy slime using Peeps!
 
CPL Board of Trustees Meeting
 
Monday, April 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 - Crying in H Mart: A Memoir 

Wednesday, April 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 Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner. 


 
Duct Tape Crafts

Thursday, April 20, 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Make wallets, bow ties, flowers, and more! All ages welcome. 
Friends of CPL Bottle & Can Drive

Saturday, April 22 through Saturday, April 29

Save us your empties! Bring your returnable bottles and cans to the library during our open hours from 4/22-4/29. All proceeds benefit the Friends of CPL.
Build with Keva Planks
 
Wednesday, April 26, 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Want to build something cool? Drop in and make a tower or other exciting structure out of Keva Planks!
After Dinner Book Club - Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law
 
Monday, May 1, 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 isFuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach. 
Outer Space Crafts
 
Tuesday, May 2, 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Come to the library to make fun crafts that are out of this world! All ages welcome.
Friends of CPL Plant Sale
 
Saturday, May 6, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: River Rest (Corner of Scott Avenue and Main Street), Castleton, NY 12033


All proceeds benefit the library! An assortment of vegetable plants and flowers will be available. 
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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March 2023 Newsletter

2/27/2023

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News from Castleton Public Library - March 2023
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Notes from Our Director: 

Spring is almost here! Stave away cabin fever during the next few weeks by visiting us to borrow a book or movie, stop in for our fun activities for kids, or attend one of our events for adults. We're here to serve you!

Did you know that the Friends of Castleton Public Library are currently seeking volunteers? Some of the Friends' current volunteer opportunities are: 
  • Baking for the Friends' June bake sales at Music at Schodack Town Park. 
  • Helping to create/update a Friends Facebook page, website, and database. 
  • Calling donors to support Friends events. 
  • Serving as a chair or co-chair to assist in planning Friends events. 
  • Assisting during Friends events.
  • Helping to plan during Friends meetings.
  • Interested in volunteering with the Friends of CPL? Call Friends of CPL President Theresa Scandurra at 518-466-8051 or email tscandurra@nycap.rr.com.
Looking for something new to check out? Click this link to see what's been added to our collections within the last 30 days. 

Best,

Melissa Tacke, Library Director
Download March events calendar as a PDF
Weekly Events
Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

March 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. 

March 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!
Bridge Club

Fridays at 10:30 a.m. 

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.


Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. 
Our Take-Home Kits
Take & Make Craft Kit: Crafting Bonanza!

Pick up anytime from Monday, March 6 through Saturday, April 1.

Get creative and make unique art with a variety of craft materials.
Our Other Events
Special Visitor Storytime: All About Turtles
 
Thursday, March 2, 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. 
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.

Bug Crafts

Tuesday, March 9, 2:00-6:00 p.m. 

Get ready for spring with crafts celebrating some of our favorite outdoor creatures – insects!

Special Visitor Storytime: Puppies!

Thursday, March 9, 10:30 a.m.  

Join us for a special puppy-themed storytime featuring local author Diane Capogna and her book Puppy Comes Home. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing at the event.

Create a Chain Reaction

Saturday, March 11, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm.
 

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

 
Afternoon Book Club - Klara and the Sun 

Wednesday, March 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 Klara and the Sun: A Novel by Kazuo Ishiguro.


 
Cool Science: Cold Air Balloon

Wednesday, March 15, 3:00-5:00 p.m. 

Learn about endothermic chemical reactions as we blow up a balloon using baking soda and vinegar!

Friends of CPL Meeting
 
Wednesday, March 15, 5:30 p.m. 

Want to help support and raise funds for the library? Come join the Friends! All are welcome. 
Special Visitor Storytime: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
 
Thursday, March 16, 10:30 a.m.

An environmental educator from Schodack Island State Park will join us for this special storytime all
about being green!
Potato Stamps
 
Friday, March 17, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join us at the library for potato stamps! Learn about the basics of printmaking by designing and carving your own stamp with this easy-to-find root vegetable. All ages welcome.


 
Friends of CPL Breakfast Fundraiser

Saturday, March 18, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Location: Rens. Elks Lodge 2073, 683 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061

Enjoy breakfast while you help benefit the library! Cost is $11.00 for a full breakfast of 2 eggs, bacon or sausage, home fries, pancakes, toast, and a beverage.
CPL Board of Trustees Meeting
 
Monday, March 20, 7:00 p.m. 

Monthly meeting of the library's Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Teen Time: DIY Magnets

Thursday, March 23, 4:00 p.m. 

Come make unique magnets with interesting designs! For teens in 6th-12th grades.



 
Marbled Paper

Saturday, March 25, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Create a unique piece of art using food coloring and shaving cream!

 
Kids Cook: S'more Pops
 
Wednesday, March 29, 4:00 p.m. 

Join us for Kids Cook as we make delicious marshmallow and chocolate pops!
Special Visitor Storytime: All About Trees
 
Thursday, March 30, 10:30 a.m.

An environmental educator from Schodack Island State Park will join us for this special storytime all about trees!
 
Paint & Punch (Seats are limited - please register)
 
Thursday, March 30, 6:00 p.m.

Seats are limited - please register; call 518-732-0879 or email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org. Join instructor Noreen Powell to paint a picture while you enjoy refreshments. For adults and teens ages 15+.
After Dinner Book Club - The Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel 
 
Monday, April 3, 7:00 p.m.

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. This month we are reading The Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel by Laura Dave. 
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! 
Copyright © 2023 Castleton Public Library, All rights reserved.

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