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May 2022 Newsletter

4/29/2022

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News from Castleton Public Library - May 2022
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Notes from Our Director: 

Now that it's warmer out, it's a great time to explore the outdoors -- and your library can help!

Bringing your bicycle out of storage and finding that you need to make a repair or inflate a tire? Our bicycle repair station, with basic tools and an air pump, is available for free on the library's front lawn anytime! 

Explore underneath the surface of the Earth with our metal detector! We loan a standard 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 5 poles to loan -- each pole is ready to go with line, hook, and a bobber. 

We're also pleased to announce that in-person storytimes at the library will return this month! We offer two weekly storytimes for young children: 
  • Pajama Storytime - Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. Geared toward children from birth through age 8. 
  • Learn & Play Storytime - Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Geared toward building the early literacy skills of children from birth through age 5. 
See below for a full list of this month's classes, events, and take-home kits.

Happy spring! 

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

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

May 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. 

May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2

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: Make a Sundial

Pick up any time from May 2 through May 28

Learn about how sundials work by making your own to show the time when it's sunny outside!

Take & Make Craft Kit: Flower Crafts

Pick up any time from May 2 through May 28

Create your own fun flower crafts to decorate your home or give as a gift! 
Our Other Events
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.

Monday, May 2nd, 10:30 a.m.  


Join us (weather permitting) to explore the newest StoryWalk book together! May’s StoryWalk book is A Peaceful Garden by Lucy London. This book will be up on the StoryWalk all month long!
After Dinner Book Club - Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds

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

Join us for a book discussion! This month's selection is The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds by Jon Dunn. Books available at the front desk.

Bridge Club

Friday, May 6, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. 
 
Cool Science: Marble Maze Challenge

Wednesday, May 11, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Create your own marble maze and learn about engineering!
 
Diabetes Prevention Informational Session

Wednesday, May 11, 6:30 p.m.

Presented by the Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley. Learn about a free, scientifically-proven and accessible program designed for adults with pre-diabetes.
Friends of CPL Plant Sale

Saturday, May 14, 10:00-2:00 p.m.

Location: 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. 

Teen Time: Candy Sushi

Tuesday, May 17, 4:00 p.m.

For teens in 6th-12th grades. Unleash your inner sushi chef by crafting candy into edible works of art!
Afternoon Book Club: The Empress of Salt & Fortune by Nghi Vo
 
Wednesday, May 18, 1:00 p.m.

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion! This month's selection is The Empress of Salt & Fortune by Nghi Vo. Books available at the front desk.

Bridge Club

Friday, May 20, 10:30 a.m.

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

Saturday, May 21, 11:00 a.m. 

Join us at the library for some gardening fun! We will read a story about growing the ingredients for pizza, decorate planters, and then plant basil seeds to take home and watch grow!
 
Bridge Club

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

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

Monday, June 6, 10:30 a.m.  


Join us (weather permitting) to explore the newest StoryWalk book together! June’s StoryWalk book is The Lost Little Bird by Denise Fleming. This book will be up on the StoryWalk all month!
After Dinner Book Club - The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers

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

Join us for a book discussion! This month's selection is The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers. Books available at the front desk.

Digital Library Resources
Check Out Our Virtual Storytime Episodes

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

For our full Virtual Storytime playlist of 74 episodes, visit tinyurl.com/CPL-storytime
Check Out Our Digital Collections!

The Upper Hudson Library System hosts a great collection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, digital magazines, and streaming video, resources for research, and more! Click here to visit our page about digital resources. 
Borrow a WiFi Hotspot

Did you know that we loan WiFi hotspots? They can be borrowed for 14 days -- all you need is your library card! Hotspots are available on a first-come, first-served basis and can only be checked out and returned at CPL. Call 518-732-0879 or email 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 © 2022 Castleton Public Library, All rights reserved.

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April 2022 Newsletter

4/4/2022

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News from Castleton Public Library - April 2022
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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, joining us for our events in the library, or picking up our take-home science and craft kits for kids to enjoy at home. 

Looking for something to do during the school break week from April 18-22? We have different activities for kids and teens happening every day that week -- check out our events calendar below to see what's going on! 

Also, don't miss the Friends of Castleton Public Library's Breakfast Fundraiser at the Rensselaer Elks Lodge on Saturday, April 9 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. See below for details!

Best, 

Melissa Tacke
Download April Calendar as a PDF
Weekly Events
Walking Storytime at Schodack Island State Park

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

April 7, 14, 21, 28.

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

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

Drop-In Fun at the Library: Make a Flower Wreath

Stop in anytime through April 9

Use styrofoam egg cartons to make a pretty pastel flower wreath to decorate your home!
Drop-In Fun at the Library: Build with Keva Planks

Stop in anytime from April 11 through April 16

Come make a tower or other exciting structure out of Keva Planks!

Drop-In Fun at the Library: Paper Bag Puppets

Stop in anytime from April 25 through April 30

Get creative at the library and make your own unique paper bag puppet. 
Our Take-Home Kits
Cool Science at Home Kit: Floating Ms

Pick up anytime through April 30

Learn about solubility and how it works by making the Ms on M&Ms float off of the candy!
Take & Make Craft Kit: Bug Crafts

Pick up anytime through April 30

Celebrate springtime with insect-themed crafts!
Our Other Events
April StoryWalk Books
 
Location: Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

The StoryWalk begins near the playground and is available anytime! 
  • Egg by Kevin Henkes will be up from 3/31-4/6
  • Bark, George by Jules Feiffer will be up from 4/7-4/13
  • Hello Spring by Shelley Rotner will be up from 4/14-4/20
  • Surprise in the Meadow by Anna Vojtech will be up from 4/21-4/27
  • I Am a Bird by Dana Walrath will be up from 4/28-5/1
After Dinner Book Club: Interior Chinatown

Monday, April 4, 7:00 p.m.

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! April's book selection is Interior Chinatown: A Novel by Charles Yu. Books available at the front desk.

Bridge Club

Friday, April 8, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. 
 
Friends of CPL Breakfast Fundraiser

Saturday, April 9, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

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

Enjoy breakfast while you help benefit the library! Cost is $10 for a full breakfast of 2 eggs, bacon or sausage, home fries, pancakes, toast, and a beverage. 

Perler Bead Crafts

Monday, April 18, 12:00-6:00 p.m.

Come make something awesome out of perler beads!
 
CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, April 18, 7:00 p.m.

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

Cool Science: Grow a Rainbow

Tuesday, April 19, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Come learn how chromatography works as you make your own paper towel rainbow!
 
Afternoon Book Club: The Case Against Sugar
 
Wednesday, April 20, 1:00 p.m.

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion! This month's selection is The Case Against Sugar by Gary Taubes. Books available at the front desk.

Teen Time: Galaxy Jars

Wednesday, April 20, 4:00 p.m.

Create your own beautiful galaxy in a jar using cotton balls and paint! For teens in 6th-12th grades. 
Friends of CPL Meeting

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

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

Foam Paint Fun

Thursday, April 21, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Make a unique piece of art using special puffy foam paint!
Giant Connect Four

Friday, April 22 & Saturday, April 23 - Stop in anytime to play!

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

Friday, April 22, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. 
 
Friends of CPL Bottle & Can Drive

Monday, April 25 through Saturday, April 30

Save us your empties! Bring your returnable bottles and cans to the library any time from 4/25 through 4/30. All proceeds benefit the Friends of CPL. 

After Dinner Book Club - Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds

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

Join us for a book discussion! This month's selection is The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds by Jon Dunn. Books available at the front desk.

Digital Library Resources
Check Out Our Virtual Storytime Episodes!

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

For our full Virtual Storytime playlist of 74 episodes, visit tinyurl.com/CPL-storytime
Check Out Our Digital Collections!

The Upper Hudson Library System hosts a great collection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, digital magazines, and streaming video, resources for research, and more! Click here to visit our page about digital resources. 
Borrow a WiFi Hotspot

Did you know that we loan WiFi hotspots? They can be borrowed for 14 days -- all you need is your library card! Hotspots are available on a first-come, first-served basis and can only be checked out and returned at CPL. Call 518-732-0879 or email 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 © 2022 Castleton Public Library, All rights reserved.

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Job Opening (Part-Time) - Library Assistant - apply by 3/28/22

3/14/2022

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​Job Opening: Library Assistant, Castleton Public Library (Part-Time)
 
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:
  1. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree; or
  2. 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:  $17.50 per hour. 

Schedule: 12 hours per week. Specifics of schedule will be discussed during interview process. 
 
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 Monday, March 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 QUALIFICAITONS:  
(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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Mask update

3/7/2022

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Effective 3/7/22, Castleton Public Library follows CDC guidance and monitors the Rensselaer County's COVID-19 Community Level regarding masks in indoor spaces:

If the COVID-19 Community Level is low or medium, masks are optional for staff and patrons. 
If the COVID-19 Community Level is high, masks are required for everyone age 2+ while inside the library. 

We will continually monitor the CDC's COVID-19 Community Level for Rensselaer County, as well as other federal, state, and county public health guidance. 

If you have any questions or concerns about this issue, please contact our Director, Melissa Tacke, at 518-732-0879 or by sending an email to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org. 




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March 2022 Newsletter

3/3/2022

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News from Castleton Public Library - March 2022
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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 drop-in events 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 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
Download March Calendar as a PDF
Weekly Events
Walking Storytime at Schodack Island State Park

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.

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

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

Drop-In Fun at the Library: Legomania

Stop in anytime through March 5

We’ll have lots of Legos out for this week-long build-a-thon! 
Drop-In Fun at the Library: Egg Carton Caterpillars

Stop in anytime from March 7 through March 12

Create your own caterpillar craft using an egg carton!

Drop-In Fun at the Library: Giant Connect Four

Stop in anytime from March 14 through March 19

Bring a friend or family member to play a game of Connect 4 using our giant set. 
Drop-In Fun at the Library: Rainbow Scratch Art
 
Stop in anytime from March 21 through March 26

Make cool rainbow scratch art using special paper!

Drop-In Fun at the Library: Create a Chain Reaction

Stop in anytime from March 28 through April 2

Set up a course of ramps, hammers, pendulums, and more, then watch the chain reaction. 
Our Take-Home Kits
Cool Science at Home Kit: Build a Bridge

Pick up anytime through April 2

Learn about the science behind how bridges work! Can you construct a strong and sturdy bridge?
Take & Make Craft Kit: Collage Art

Pick up anytime through April 2

Use pages from magazines and picture books to create your own unique art!
Our Other Events
March StoryWalk Books
 
Location: Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

The StoryWalk begins near the playground and is available anytime! 
  • River Story by Meredith Hooper will be up from 3/3-3/16
  • Squirrel's Family Tree by Beth Ferry will be up from 3/17-3/23
  • Egg by Kevin Henkes will be up from 3/24-3/30
  • Bark, George by Jules Feiffer will be up from 3/31-4/7
After Dinner Book Club: Elephant in the Room

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

Join us for a book discussion! This month's selection is The Elephant in the Room: One Fat Man's Quest to Get Smaller in a Growing America by Tommy Tomlinson. Books available at the front desk.

Bridge Club

Friday, March 11, 10:30 a.m.

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

Afternoon Book Club: Conversations With Friends
 
Wednesday, March 16, 1:00 p.m.

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion! This month's selection is Conversations With Friends: A Novel by Sally Rooney. Books available at the front desk.

Friends of CPL Meeting

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

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

CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, March 21, 7:00 p.m.

Monthly meeting of the library's Board of Trustees. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom link. 

Teen Time: Crafternoon

Wednesday, March 23, 4:00 p.m.

De-stress with some crafts! Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to the library to get creative with craft materials such as perler beads, duct tape, and more!
Bridge Club

Friday, March 25, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. 
 
After Dinner Book Club: Interior Chinatown

Monday, April 4, 7:00 p.m.

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! April's book selection is Interior Chinatown: A Novel by Charles Yu. Books available at the front desk.

Friends of CPL Bottle & Can Drive

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

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

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

Digital Library Resources
Check Out Our Virtual Storytime Episodes!

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

For our full Virtual Storytime playlist of 74 episodes, visit tinyurl.com/CPL-storytime
Check Out Our Digital Collections!

The Upper Hudson Library System hosts a great collection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, digital magazines, and streaming video, resources for research, and more! Click here to visit our page about digital resources. 
Borrow a WiFi Hotspot

Did you know that we loan WiFi hotspots? They can be borrowed for 14 days -- all you need is your library card! Hotspots are available on a first-come, first-served basis and can only be checked out and returned at CPL. Call 518-732-0879 or email 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 © 2022 Castleton Public Library, All rights reserved.

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February 2022 Newsletter

1/31/2022

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News from Castleton Public Library - February 2022
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Notes from Our Director: 

We're pleased to share our 2021 Annual Report with the community! The purpose of this report is to share some highlights about how Castleton Public Library performed last year. View the report as an image below, or click here to download the report as a PDF.

Have any questions or comments about our Annual Report? Click here to send me an email or call the library at 518-732-0879. 

Below our Annual Report 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

Download February Calendar as a PDF
Weekly Events
Walking Storytime at Schodack Island State Park

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

February 3, 10, 17, 24.

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

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

Drop-In Fun at the Library: Emoji Faces

Stop in anytime through February 5

Use construction paper face pieces on a cardstock face to make expressive emojis!

Drop-In Fun at the Library: Valentine's Day Cards

Stop in anytime from February 7 though February 12

Valentine’s Day is almost here! Make a card for someone you love. 
Drop-In Fun at the Library: Build with Wooden Blocks
 
Stop in anytime from February 14 through February 19

Stop by and build structures with our wooden blocks.

Drop-In Fun at the Library: Marble Run

Stop in anytime from February 22 through February 26 (closed Feb. 21)

Make your own exciting robot or monster out of a tin can or paper tube!
Drop-In Fun at the Library: Legomania

Stop in anytime from February 28 through March 5

We’ll have lots of Legos out for this week-long build-a-thon! 
Our Take-Home Kits
Cool Science at Home Kit: Growing Gummy Bears

Pick up anytime through February 26

Learn about osmosis by leaving gummy bears in water overnight. How big will your bears grow?
Take & Make Craft Kit: Valentine Crafts

Pick up anytime through February 26

Celebrate love and friendship with Valentine's Day themed crafts!
Winter Break Fun Pack

Pick up anytime through February 26

Geared toward ages 7-12. Want some extra fun stuff to do during your break from school? Pick up one of our Fun Packs, which include a Cool Science experiment, coloring sheets, puzzle sheets, candy, and a toy!
Our Other Events
February StoryWalk Books
 
Location: Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

The StoryWalk begins near the playground and is available anytime! 
  • Explorers of the Wild by Cale Atkinson will be up from 2/3-2/9
  • River Story by Meredith Hooper will be up from 2/10-2/16
  • Sheep Take a Hike by Nancy Shaw will be up from 2/17-2/23
  • Owlet's First Flight by Mitra Modarressi will be up from 2/24-3/2
Take Your Child to the Library Day

Saturday, February 5, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Visit to learn about all the fun you can have with us (plus – pick up a special goodie bag to take home!). We'll also have a kid-friendly drop-in outdoor activity from 11:30-2:30 (weather permitting).

After Dinner Book Club: Dominicana

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

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! February's book selection is Dominicana: A Novel by Angie Cruz. Books available at the front desk.

Teen Time: Love Rocks

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

Want to make a unique Valentine's Day craft? Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to the library to paint "love rocks." Love rocks make a great gift for a friend or Valentine's Day decoration at home!
Bridge Club

Friday, February 11, 10:30 a.m.

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

Afternoon Book Club: Wintering
 
Wednesday, February 16, 1:00 p.m.

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion! This month's selection is Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May. Books available at the front desk.

Friends of CPL Meeting

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

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

CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, February 22, 7:00 p.m.

Monthly meeting of the library's Board of Trustees. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom link. 

Bridge Club

Friday, February 25, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. 
 
Friends of CPL Bottle & Can Drive

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

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

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

After Dinner Book Club: Elephant in the Room

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

Join us for a book discussion! This month's selection is The Elephant in the Room: One Fat Man's Quest to Get Smaller in a Growing America by Tommy Tomlinson. Books available at the front desk.

Digital Library Resources
Check Out Our Virtual Storytime Episodes!

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

For our full Virtual Storytime playlist of 74 episodes, visit tinyurl.com/CPL-storytime
Check Out Our Digital Collections!

The Upper Hudson Library System hosts a great collection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, digital magazines, and streaming video, resources for research, and more! Click here to visit our page about digital resources. 
Borrow a WiFi Hotspot

Did you know that we loan WiFi hotspots? They can be borrowed for 14 days -- all you need is your library card! Hotspots are available on a first-come, first-served basis and can only be checked out and returned at CPL. Call 518-732-0879 or email 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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Our 2021 Annual Report

1/21/2022

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We're pleased to share our 2021 Annual Report with the community!

Click here to download the Annual Report as a PDF, or view it as an image below. 

If you have questions or concerns about our Annual Report, please contact Library Director Melissa Tacke at 518-732-0879 or by email at director@castletonpubliclibrary.org. We always appreciate feedback and suggestions about library services.  
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January 2022 Newsletter

12/28/2021

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News from Castleton Public Library - January 2022
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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. 

With a new year also comes a job opening at CPL. We are currently seeking a part-time Library Aide. Click here for more information about the position and details on how to apply. Please submit your application by Thursday, January 13. 

We look forward to serving you in 2022. Have questions about our services? Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org or call us at 518-732-0879.  

Best, 

Melissa Tacke
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Weekly Events
Walking Storytime at Schodack Island State Park

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

January 6, 13, 20, 27; February 3.

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

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

Drop-In Fun at the Library: Suncatchers

Stop in anytime through January 8

Brighten up your winter by stopping in to make a colorful suncatcher for your window.
Drop-In Fun at the Library: Snap Circuits

Stop in anytime from January 10 though January 15

Explore the world of electronics by playing with our Snap Circuits set!
Drop-In Fun at the Library: Kaleidoscopes
 
Stop in anytime from January 18 through January 22 (closed Jan. 17)

Come make your own homemade kaleidoscope!

Drop-In Fun at the Library: Marble Run

Stop in anytime from January 24 through January 29

Design & build a unique maze for a marble to go through, then drop a marble in and watch it work.
Drop-In Fun at the Library: Emoji Faces

Stop in anytime from January 31 through February 5

Use construction paper face pieces on a cardstock face to make expressive emojis!

Our Take-Home Kits
Cool Science at Home Kit: Film Canister Rocket

Pick up anytime through January 29

Create your own explosive film canister rocket and learn about Newton's Laws of Motion!
Take & Make Craft Kit: Crafting Bonanza

Pick up anytime through January 29

Get creative and make unique art with a variety of craft materials.
Our Other Events
January StoryWalk Books
 
Location: Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

The StoryWalk begins near the playground and is available anytime! 
  • Hiking Day by Anne Rockwell will be up from 1/6-1/12
  • Five Busy Beavers by Stella Partheniou Grasso will be up from 1/13-1/19
  • Birds by Carme Lemniscates will be up from 1/20-1/26
  • In the Red Canoe by Leslie Davidson will be up from 1/27-2/2
  • Explorers of the Wild by Cale Atkinson will be up from 2/3-2/9
After Dinner Book Club: Bad Blood

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

Join us for a book discussion! This month's selection is Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou. Books available at the front desk.

Teen Time: Duct Tape Crafts

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

Create your own unique duct tape designs! For teens in 6th-12th grades. 
Bridge Club

Friday, January 14, 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 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: Mexican Gothic
 
Wednesday, January 19, 1:00 p.m.

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion! This month's selection is Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Books available at the front desk.

Friends of CPL Meeting

Wednesday, January 19, 5:30 p.m.

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

Bridge Club

Friday, January 28, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. 
 
After Dinner Book Club: Dominicana

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

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! February's book selection is Dominicana: A Novel by Angie Cruz. Books available at the front desk.

Friends of CPL Bottle & Can Drive

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

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

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

Digital Library Resources
Check Out Our Virtual Storytime Episodes!

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

For our full Virtual Storytime playlist of 74 episodes, visit tinyurl.com/CPL-storytime
Check Out Our Digital Collections!

The Upper Hudson Library System hosts a great collection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, digital magazines, and streaming video, resources for research, and more! Click here to visit our page about digital resources. 
Borrow a WiFi Hotspot

Did you know that we loan WiFi hotspots? They can be borrowed for 14 days -- all you need is your library card! Hotspots are available on a first-come, first-served basis and can only be checked out and returned at CPL. Call 518-732-0879 or email 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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Now Hiring - Library Aide (Part-Time) - Apply by 1/13

12/28/2021

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Job Opening: Library Aide, Castleton Public Library (Part-Time)
 
The Castleton Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Aide. Schedule generally includes four 4-hour weekday shifts per week, plus an occasional 6-hour Saturday shift (once every 4 weeks). 
 
Routine Duties: 
Helping customers at the front desk, shelving library materials, operating the copier and fax machine, performing routine clerical tasks, assisting with program preparation, and answering the telephone. Full civil service position description is below. 
 
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, is detail-oriented, and can efficiently use a computer for work tasks. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Prior library experience is preferred, but not required.
 
Pay Rate: 
$14.10 per hour. 
 
Schedule:
The hours for the position are generally as follows:
Mondays – 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Tuesdays – 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Wednesdays – 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Fridays – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturdays – One Saturday every 4 weeks, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 
How to Apply: 
Send a letter of interest, along with a Rensselaer County employment application (available here), 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 Wednesday, January 12.
 
Rensselaer County Civil Service Commission Official Job Specifications:
Library Aide
Distinguishing Features of the Class: This position involves performing the duties of charging and discharging materials and related circulation duties at the circulation desk. Additionally, incumbents sort and reshelve library materials as necessary. Performance of related routine clerical tasks may be required. This work requires no prior knowledge of library work as employees are trained on the job. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Library Director, Librarian, or higher-level library employee. Does related work as required.
Examples of Work:
Charges and discharges library materials;
Sorts and reshelves books and library materials; 
Logs in and processes all periodicals and prepares current magazines for shelving, maintains back number stacks and routing; 
Maintains files of vertical file material and publisher's catalogs; 
Maintains use and acquisition statistics; 
Responds to routine questions regarding library rules, hours of operation and location of materials; 
Responds to requests from library patrons to assist with research, interlibrary requests and the use of computers and audio-visual equipment; 
Typing, filing, and data searches as requested by higher level Library Employee; 
Assists in periodic inventory of library materials and AV equipment; 
Maintains inventory of supplies and suggests items for acquisition; 
Assists in preparation of lists of missing books and books to be discarded;
Oversees the general condition and appeal of the library and its displays;
Performs related routine clerical tasks, including changing books, filing cards, writing and forwarding of over-due notices.
Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics: Ability to acquire a working knowledge of library rules and procedures; ability to understand and carry out written and oral directions; ability to deal in a personable and friendly manner with library patrons; accuracy; tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or possession of high school equivalency diploma.
ADOPTED: March 25, 1992. CSC MTG. REVISED: March 18, 2004. CSC MTG.
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December 2021 Newsletter

12/3/2021

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News from Castleton Public Library - December 2021
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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 events. See below for a complete list of our December events and take-home kits!

Best, 

Melissa Tacke
Download December Calendar as a PDF
Weekly Events
Walking Storytime at Schodack Island State Park

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

December 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30. 

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

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

Drop-In Fun at the Library: Paper Mosaic Art

Stop in anytime through December 4

Unleash your creativity and make beautiful paper mosaic art!
Drop-In Fun at the Library: Snowflake Art

Stop in anytime from December 6 though December 11

Using a paper plate as your base, make a snowflake using a variety of supplies.
Drop-In Fun at the Library: Build with Keva Planks
 
Stop in anytime from December 13 through December 18

Want to build something cool? Come make a tower or other exciting structure out of Keva Planks!

Drop-In Fun at the Library: Make a Magazine Collage

Stop in anytime from December 20 through December 23

Use pages from magazines to make your own unique art!
Drop-In Fun at the Library: Create a Chain Reaction

Stop in anytime from December 27 through December 30

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

Our Take-Home Kits
Cool Science at Home Kit: Frozen Oobleck

Pick up anytime through December 30

Make frozen, slimy oobleck to play with and learn about solids, liquids, and non-Newtonian fluids!
Take & Make Craft Kit: Snowflake Crafts

Pick up anytime through December 30

Celebrate winter by making a beaded snowflake ornament and a coffee filter snowflake craft!
Winter Break Fun Pack

Pick up anytime from December 6 through December 30

Want some extra fun stuff to do during your break from school? Pick up one of our Fun Packs, which include a Cool Science experiment sheet, coloring sheets, puzzle sheets, candy, and a toy!
Our Other Events
December StoryWalk Books
 
Location: Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156.

The StoryWalk begins near the playground and is available anytime! 
  • A Bed for Bear by Clive McFarland will be up from 12/2-12/8.
  • Finding Wild by Megan Lloyd will be up from 12/9-12/15.
  • The Squirrels' Busy Year by Martin Jenkins will be up from 12/16-12/22.
  • Owlet's First Flight by Mitra Modarressi will be up from 12/23-12/29.
  • Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer will be up from 12/30-1/6.   
Bridge Club

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

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

Holidays on the Hudson

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

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

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

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

CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, December 14, 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 Feather Thief
 
Wednesday, December 15, 1:00 p.m.

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion! This month's selection is The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century by Kirk Johnson. Books available at the front desk.

Teen Time: DIY Spa

Wednesday, December 15, 4:00 p.m.

Treat yourself by making your own sugar scrub and bath salts! For teens in 6th-12th grades.
Friends of CPL Meeting

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

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

Bridge Club

Friday, December 17, 10:30 a.m.

Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. 
 
Introduction to American Sign Language Course

6-session course begins Monday, January 3, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Join Colette Steves for a 6-week online course to learn American Sign Language (ASL). Each class is 1 hour. Classes meet Mondays from 1/3-2/14 (no class on 1/17). Classes are cumulative; plan to attend all 6 sessions. For ages 15+. Seats are limited; email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org to register.
After Dinner Book Club: Bad Blood

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

Join us for a book discussion! This month's selection is Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou. Books available at the front desk.

Friends of CPL Bottle & Can Drive

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

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

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

Digital Library Resources
Check Out Our Virtual Storytime Episodes!

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

For our full Virtual Storytime playlist of 74 episodes, visit tinyurl.com/CPL-storytime
Access Ancestry Library Edition at Home!

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

The Upper Hudson Library System hosts a great collection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, digital magazines, and streaming video, resources for research, and more! Click here to visit our page about digital resources. 
Borrow a WiFi Hotspot

Did you know that we loan WiFi hotspots? They can be borrowed for 14 days -- all you need is your library card! Hotspots are available on a first-come, first-served basis and can only be checked out and returned at CPL. Call 518-732-0879 or email 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 © 2021 Castleton Public Library, All rights reserved.

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