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July 2019 Newsletter

7/2/2019

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News from Castleton Public Library - July 2019
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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.
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