December 2019 Newsletter

News from Castleton Public Library - December 2019 View this email in your browser Notes from Our Director:  As fall turns to winter and the year comes to a close, it's a great time to visit CPL. Check out a book or a movie to enjoy on a cold winter evening, borrow one of our specialty cake and cookie pans to make holiday treats, or enjoy our classes and events. See below for a complete list of our December events, including a number of fun events for kids during the school break (December 23 - January 3)! Are you interested in helping to build on CPL's continuing success? Do you want to ensure the library's successful future by helping to maintain and improve it? The CPL Board of Trustees is currently seeking a trustee to join the Board. For more information, attend the Board meeting on Monday, December 16 or send a letter of interest to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org.  Best, Melissa Tacke December Classes and Events at CPL Click here to download our December events calendar as a PDF Computer Basics By appointment, to fit your schedule!  Learn the basics of using a computer or other device in a one-on-one session. Learn what you want to learn, at your own pace! Appointment required; call 518-732-0879. Mend-A-Bear by Appointment Make an appointment for free repair of your stuffed animal or dog toy! Call 518-369-2488 for appointment.  Holidays on the Hudson   Sunday, December 1, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the holidays with storytime and a craft, a special visit from Santa, and light refreshments! Presented in cooperation with the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson and the Castleton Fire Department.  After Dinner Book Club - The Locals   Monday, December 2, 7:00 p.m. Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. This month's selection is The Locals by Jonathan Dee. Pajama Storytime   Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. December 3, 10, 17 (no storytime on 12/24 or 12/31); January 7. Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to this evening storytime. Recommended for ages birth-8.  Learn & Play Storytime   Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. December 5, 12, 19, 26. 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.  Early Literacy Playtime   Fridays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. December 6, 13, 20, 27; January 3. Playing is learning! With a variety of age-appropriate toys and blocks provided, this drop-in playtime is designed for children ages birth to 5 to strengthen their early literacy skills while playing with caregivers & friends. Bridge Club   Friday, December 6, 10:30 a.m. Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.  Read to Lacey the Therapy Dog   Monday, December 9, 4:00- 5:00 p.m. Lacey loves for kids to read to her! Kids are invited to stop in to read to Lacey, or just pet her and say hi. Make a Picture Frame   Tuesday, December 10, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Design and decorate a unique popsicle stick frame - perfect for a holiday gift or decoration! Ages 5 and up. Teen Time: Touchscreen Gloves Thursday, December 12, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Come to the library to make your own touchscreen gloves and enjoy snacks! For teens in 6th-12th grades. Castleton-on-Hudson Farmers and Artisans Winter Market Friday, December 13, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.  Location: Castleton Firehouse, 11 Green Avenue, Castleton, NY 12033 Stop at the library’s table at this special Winter Market to make a craft! A 2nd Friday event.  Family Movie Night: Dora and the Lost City of Gold (PG)   Friday, December 13, 6:00 p.m. Movie lovers of all ages are welcome at our family movie night! Held upstairs. Holiday Cookie Swap   Saturday, December 14, 11:00 a.m. Perfect for holiday entertaining! Here’s how it works – BAKE: Bake 4 dozen of your favorite holiday cookies. BRING: Bring cookies in one large container. Please do not separate into portions ahead of time. PRINT: Bring a copy of your recipe to share. SWAP: We’ll divide the cookies equally among the bakers. Yoga for Stress Relief Monday, December 16, 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.  Has winter got you wound up? Join instructor Patricia McCarthy for 75 minutes of yoga with props for deep stretch and rest. A pause for yourself as seasons change! Bring your own mat. Held upstairs. Ages 12+.   Library Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, December 16, 7:00 p.m.   Monthly meeting of the CPL Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Afternoon Book Club: The Fact of a Body: A Murder & a Memoir   Tuesday, December 17, 1:00 p.m. Join us the third Tuesday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. This month's selection is The Fact of a Body: A Murder & a Memoir by Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich. Legal Clinic   Tuesday, December 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Get a free, private, confidential consultation with an attorney. Appointment required; call 518-435-1770. Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting   Wednesday, December 18, 6:00 p.m.  In addition to funding our summer reading program and our museum pass program, the Friends also coordinate family-friendly events, volunteer, and raise money to donate to the library for materials and equipment. If you are interested in learning more about the Friends, please consider attending the Friends of CPL meeting at the library. Bridge Club Friday, December 20, 10:30 a.m. Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. Post Office Storytime   Saturday, December 21, 10:30 a.m. After we enjoy a story at the library, we’ll color postcards, then take a trip to the post office to mail our postcards and learn about the mail! All ages welcome.   Kids Cook!: No-Bake Cookies Saturday, December 21, 2:00 p.m.  Join us for a fun cooking class to learn how to make no-bake cookies! Recommended for ages 5 and up.  Build-It Challenge! Monday, December 23, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Build something unique out of a variety of supplies, including toilet paper rolls, cups, and popsicle sticks!   Cool Science: Marbled Paper Monday, December 23, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.   Learn about color absorption and create a unique piece of paper using food coloring & shaving cream.  Duct Tape Crafts   Thursday, December 26, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. We have a rainbow of duct tape to match your imagination. Drop in to make wallets, flowers and more! New Year's Day Crafts   Friday, December 27, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Ready to get excited for 2020? Stop by to make special New Year's Day crafts to decorate your home! Marble Run Fun   Saturday, December 28, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Design & build a unique maze for a marble to go through, then drop a marble in and watch it work! Pool Noodle Unicorns   Monday, December 30, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Make your own special unicorn using a pool noodle and craft supplies! Recommended for ages 5 and up. Therapy Dog Storytime with Goodie the Therapy Dog   Thursday, January 2, 10:30 a.m. Do you love animals? Meet Goodie the therapy dog at this special storytime! All ages welcome. Paper Clip Jewelry   Thursday, January 2, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Use paper clips and decorative tape to make a bracelet, necklace, or other craft!  Bridge Club Friday, January 3, 10:30 a.m. Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. Perler Bead Crafts Friday, January 3, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Have the day off from school? Stop by and make something awesome out of perler beads! Painting Fun Saturday, January 4, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Do you love painting? Stop by the library to have fun with all kinds of paint! Copyright © 2019 Castleton Public Library, All rights reserved.