February Newsletter

News from Castleton Public Library - February 2016 View this email in your browser Notes from Our Director:  Feel the library love this month at CPL! In celebration of Valentine's Day, stop in during the week of February 8-13 to make a "Blind Date with a Book." Our librarians will select a variety of books for children, teens, and adults, and wrap them in red wrapping paper with a little information about the book on the outside. You won’t know the "identity" of your blind date until you check it out. We'll also have sweet treats to give out that week! The following week, February 15-19, CPL will host a number of winter break programs for kids and teens. Come create, play, and build at your library! A full list of February programs can be found below.  Also during the month of February, we will remove $1.00 in overdue fines from your account for each nonperishable food item or personal care item you bring to the library to donate to the Anchor food pantry. This offer is for overdue fines, and does not apply to charges for lost items. It's a great way to clear up any fines you have, while you help others in the community.  Do you have any suggestions or comments about the library? We'd love to hear from you. Stop by, give us a call at 518-732-0879, or send an email to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org. Best,  Melissa Tacke, Library Director February Programs and Events at CPL Click here to download the February events calendar as a PDF Computer Help By appointment, to fit your schedule!  Learn the basics of computer use or ask questions in a one-on-one setting. Please call the library during regular business hours to register (518-732-0879) or email our Director.  American Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, February 1, 1:00-6:00 p.m. Help save lives - donate blood. Appointments recommended; contact 518-732-0879, email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org, or visit www.redcrossblood.org.  Bring Your Own Book Club Monday, February 1, 6:30 p.m. Bring a book you've read lately and discuss it with the group! This is a great way to learn about books and authors you might not otherwise encounter. For adults.  LEGO Fun Tuesday, February 2, 4:00-8:00 p.m. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination! Recommended for ages 4 and up.  Story Hour with Miss Linda Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.  February 4, 11, 18, 25; March 3.   Join Miss Linda for story time and crafts! Open to all children and their caregivers; suggested age range 0-6.  Block Party Fridays from 10:00-11:00 a.m.  February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 4.  Bring your baby, toddler, or preschooler in for group play with wooden blocks, and help develop their skills in early literacy, math and reasoning, logic, social know-how and more!  Take Your Child to the Library Day Saturday, February 6, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. February 6th is Take Your Child to the Library Day! Come down and visit the library and learn about all the fun things you can do with us (plus – it’s National Ice Cream Day, so we’ll do some ice cream themed crafts while you’re here!). Blind Date with a Book February 8-13 Looking for something new to read? Make a "Blind Date with a Book." Our librarians will select a variety of books for children, teens, and adults, and wrap them in red wrapping paper with a little information about the book on the outside. You won’t know the "identity" of your blind date until you check it out.  Legal Clinic Tuesday, February 9, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Need help with a legal issue? Get a free, private, and confidential consultation with an experienced attorney. Sponsored by The Legal Project. Appointment required; contact Jennifer Latte at 518-435-1770 or email jguillot@legalproject.org. Family Movie Night - Goosebumps (2015) Friday, February 12, 6:00 p.m. Movie lovers of all ages are welcome to join us at our Family Movie Night!  Hearts & Crafts Saturday, February 13, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Stop in anytime to make a Valentine's Day craft for someone special in your life! Collage Self Portraits Tuesday, February 16, 12:00-8:00 p.m. WINTER BREAK PROGRAM! Drop in anytime to make a distinctive collage portrait of yourself or a friend with bits of paper. Library Board Meeting Tuesday, February 16, 7:00 p.m. Monthly meeting of the Castleton Public Library's Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Flipbooks Wednesday, February 17, 12:00-8:00 p.m. WINTER BREAK PROGRAM! Learn the art of animation through flipbooks. Come to the library to build your own animated masterpiece. Friends of CPL Meeting Wednesday, February 17, 7:00 p.m. Come get involved with the Friends of CPL! All are welcome.  Wii at the Library Thursday, February 18, 2:00-5:00 p.m. WINTER BREAK PROGRAM! Stop by the library to hang out and play Wii.  LEGO Fun Thursday, February 18, 2:00-6:00 p.m. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination! Recommended for ages 4 and up.  Open Mic Night Sunday, February 21, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Musicians and spoken word poets -- come share your talents at our Open Mic Night! All ages welcome to perform and to watch.  Snap Circuits Tuesday, February 23, 4:00-8:00 p.m. Snap Circuits make learning electronics easy and fun! Drop in and play with our kits and make them light up, make music, and spin. Color Me Calm: Coloring for Grown-Ups Monday, February 29, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Coloring for adults? Absolutely! It's a relaxing, stress-relieving, and fun way to spend an hour or two. We'll also have soothing music and herbal tea to help you unwind.  Facebook Twitter Website Email Copyright © 2016 Castleton Public Library, All rights reserved.