July 2019 Newsletter

News from Castleton Public Library - July 2019 View this email in your browser Notes from Our Director:  Summer is in full swing at CPL! Have you signed up for our Summer Reading Program yet? Our program is inclusive of all ages -- including babies/toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens, and adults. Join the fun and enter to win a number of great raffle prizes. You can sign up all summer long!  A complete listing of our July programs is listed below -- or you can check out our Summer Reading Program guide for a full list of our programs through the end of the summer.  Looking for something new to read? Check out new items added to our collection within the last 30 days.  Best,  Melissa Tacke July Classes and Events at CPL Click here to download our Summer Reading Program Guide 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.  Cool Science: Astronomy   Tuesday, July 2, 4:00-6:00 p.m.  Are you excited about outer space? Let’s learn about astronomy, make constellation viewers, and use cookies to  create the phases of the moon! Pajama Storytime   Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.  Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to this evening storytime. Recommended for ages birth-8.  Patriotic Crafts Wednesday, July 3, 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Get ready for the 4th of July with some fun crafts to celebrate and decorate your home! Early Literacy Playtime   Fridays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. July 5, 12, 19, 26. 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, July 5, 10:30 a.m. Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.  Recycled Art: Egg Carton Caterpillars   Friday, July 5, 12:00-6:00 p.m. Create your own creepy, crawly, colorful caterpillar using an egg carton and art supplies! Knock Hockey   Saturday, July 6, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.  Bring a friend to the library and play a game of tabletop hockey! Rainbow Scratch Art   Monday, July 8, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Stop in to make cool rainbow scratch art with special paper! Read to Lacey the Therapy Dog   Monday, July 8, 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. Monday Mile Community Walk   Mondays at 5:00 p.m. July 8, 15, 22, 29. Location: Intersection of Main Street and Scott Avenue Let’s walk the Main Street Mile together every Monday (weather permitting)! We’ll meet at the intersection of Main & Scott. All ages welcome (ages 10 & under must be accompanied by adult). Family Magic Show   Monday, July 8, 6:00 p.m. This exciting show by MagicMan is filled with conjuring, comedy, & audience participation! Funding for this event provided by Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program.  Cool Science: The Leak-Proof Bag   Tuesday, July 9, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. If you stab a water-filled plastic bag with a pencil, will it leak? Join us to see what happens & learn about polymers!   Yoga   Tuesday, July 9, 6:00 p.m. With instructor Patricia McCarthy of Wellness North. Class will be held upstairs. Please bring your own mat. Ages 12 +.   Make a Kaleidoscope   Wednesday, July 10, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Explore the world of color by making your own kaleidoscope! Traveling Pond   Wednesday, July 10, 6:00 p.m. A traveling pond from Dyken Pond will splash its way into our library with live fish, salamanders, frogs, and insects! Funding for this event provided by the Castleton-Schodack Kiwanis Club. Music Storytime Thursday, July 11, 10:30 a.m. Join us for a special storytime with local musician Kevin Haran! All ages welcome.  Build with Keva Planks Thursday, July 11, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Want to build something cool? Drop in and make a tower or other exciting structure out of Keva Planks! Teen Time: Sharpie Tie-Dye Thursday, July 11, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Stop by for simple, fun tie-dyeing with Sharpies! Bring your own t-shirt or other item. For teens going into 6th-12th grades. Legomania! Friday, July 12, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. We’ll have our big Lego bins out for this build-a-thon! Come make something awesome. Recommended for ages 3 and up. CPL at the Castleton-on-Hudson Farmers and Artisans Market Friday, July 12, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.  Location: Intersection of Scott Avenue and Main Street, Castleton, NY 12033 Come visit our table at the Castleton-on-Hudson Farmers & Artisans Market! We'll have a fun craft and LEGOs for the kids. Family Movie Night: Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (PG)   Friday, July 12, 6:00 p.m. All ages are welcome at our Family Movie Night! This month's feature is Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (PG). Held Upstairs. Saturday Storytime Saturday, July 13, 10:30 a.m.  Join Miss Joelle for story time and a craft! Suggested age range birth to age 6. Storytime in the Park Saturday, July 13, 11:30 a.m.  Location: Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156 Enjoy storytime at Schodack Island! Recommended for ages birth to 6. Park admission fee may apply. Creative Writing Games   Saturday, July 13, 2:00 p.m. Do you like to write? Kids & teens ages 8-18 are invited to join this fun, interactive writing session! Candy Sushi   Monday, July 15, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Unleash your inner sushi chef by crafting candy into edible works of art! Recommended for ages 9 and up. Library Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, July 15, 7:00 p.m.   Monthly meeting of the CPL Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Afternoon Book Club: Frankenstein Tuesday, July 16, 1:00 p.m.   Join us the third Tuesday of each month for a book discussion! July’s book is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Books available at front desk. For adults. Cool Science: Glowing & Exploding Art! Tuesday, July 16, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.   Join us at the library to learn about chemical reactions and make special glow-in-the-dark art! Yoga   Tuesday, July 16, 6:00 p.m. With instructor Patricia McCarthy of Wellness North. Class will be held upstairs. Please bring your own mat. Ages 12 +.   Legal Clinic   Tuesday, July 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Get a free, private, confidential consultation with an attorney. Appointment required; call 518-435-1770. Crafternoon Wednesday, July 17, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.  We have lots of craft supplies – bring your imagination and make something awesome!  Reptile Adventure Wednesday, July 17, 6:00 p.m.  Meet live tortoises, lizards, and snakes! Participants will get the opportunity to touch and hold some animals, and they’ll be able to watch animals eat fruit & eggs. We’ll also discuss ecology, adaptations, and invasive species.  Funding for this event provided by Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program. Friends of CPL Meeting   Wednesday, July 17, 7:00 p.m. Come get involved with the Friends of Castleton Public Library! The Friends coordinate family-friendly events, volunteer, and raise money to donate to the library for materials and equipment.  Meet a Policeman Storytime   Thursday, July 18, 10:30 a.m. We’ll read a book about police officers, and then get to meet a real-life police officer and see his police car! All ages. Water Balloon Baseball   Thursday, July 18, 3:00 p.m. Beat the heat with this exciting version of baseball using water balloons — be prepared to get wet! Ages 7 and up. Bridge Club   Friday, July 19, 10:30 a.m.  Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.  Recycled Art: Magazine Collages   Friday, July 19, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Create a one-of-a-kind collage using pictures, patterns, and words from magazines! Marble Run Fun Monday, July 22, 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Use your imagination to make a maze for a marble to travel through using our special kit. Then drop in a marble and watch it work! Recommended for ages 3 and up.  Cool Science: Slime! Tuesday, July 23, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.  We’ll get messy learning about the science behind slime, then we’ll make some slime to take home!  Yoga Tuesday, July 23, 6:00 p.m.  With instructor Patricia McCarthy of Wellness North. Class will be held upstairs. Please bring your own mat. Ages 12 +. Knock Hockey   Wednesday, July 24, 12:00-8:00 p.m. Bring a friend to the library and play a game of tabletop hockey! Color Me Calm: Coloring for Grown-Ups   Wednesday, July 24, 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.  Mechanic Storytime   Thursday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. We’ll read a story about cars, then walk over to Grant’s Auto and see a real mechanic in action! All ages welcome.  Space Rocks!   Thursday, July 25, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Paint your own space rock to take home at this cosmic craft time! Teen Time: Clue Mystery Night   Thursday, July 25, 6:00 p.m. Join us at the library after closing to solve a mystery in a live-action version of the classic board game Clue. Enjoy snacks and a prize for the winner! For teens going into 6th-12th grades in the fall. Pipe Cleaner Crafts   Friday, July 26, 12:00-6:00 p.m. Stop by to make a pipe cleaner monster, animal, or any other pipe cleaner craft you can imagine! CPL at the Castleton-on-Hudson Farmers and Artisans Market Friday, July 26, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.  Location: Intersection of Scott Avenue and Main Street, Castleton, NY 12033 Come visit our table at the Castleton-on-Hudson Farmers & Artisans Market! We'll have a fun craft and LEGOs for the kids. Saturday Storytime Saturday, July 27, 10:30 a.m.  Join Miss Joelle for story time and a craft! Suggested age range birth to age 6. Storytime in the Park Saturday, July 27, 11:30 a.m.  Location: Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156 Enjoy storytime at Schodack Island! Recommended for ages birth to 6. Park admission fee may apply. Tie Dye Saturday, July 27, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Bring plain cotton tees, socks, or other clothing and twist some color into your life! All ages.  Galaxy in a Jar Monday, July 29, 12:00-4:00 p.m. For this out-of-this-world craft, we’ll create a colorful galaxy in a jar that you can take home! Cool Science: Ice Cream Science! Tuesday, July 30, 4:00 - 6:00 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! Yoga Tuesday, July 30, 6:00 p.m.  With instructor Patricia McCarthy of Wellness North. Class will be held upstairs. Please bring your own mat. Ages 12 +.  Legomania! Wednesday, July 31, 12:00-8:00 p.m. We’ll have our big Lego bins out for this build-a-thon! Come make something awesome. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Music on the Lawn Wednesday, July 31, 6:00 p.m. Enjoy live music by The Gone Gray Band on our front lawn! Sponsored by the Friends of Castleton Public Library. Clown Storytime   Thursday, August 1, 10:30 a.m. Let’s get happy and enjoy some giggles! Zippy the Clown will tell us funny jokes and show us how to make balloon animals. All ages welcome.  Emoji Pillows   Thursday, August 1, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Do you love emojis? Create and decorate your own special emoji pillow! No sewing is required. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Bridge Club   Friday, August 2, 10:30 a.m. Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.  Recycled Art: CD Magnets   Friday, August 2, 12:00-6:00 p.m. Recycle an old CD to make a snazzy magnet for your fridge!  CPL at the Castleton-on-Hudson Farmers and Artisans Market Friday, August 2, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.  Location: Intersection of Scott Avenue and Main Street, Castleton, NY 12033 Come visit our table at the Castleton-on-Hudson Farmers & Artisans Market! We'll have a fun craft and LEGOs for the kids. Chalk the Walk   Saturday, August 3, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Help bring some color to our front walkway! We have plenty of chalk - bring your imagination. Movies in the Park Saturday, August 3, 8:15 p.m. Location: Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156 Join us for a family movie under the stars at Schodack Island State Park! Call 518-732-0879 for movie title. Copyright © 2019 Castleton Public Library, All rights reserved.