June 2019 Newsletter

News from Castleton Public Library - June 2019 View this email in your browser Notes from Our Director:  Summer is just around the corner, and we're gearing up for our annual Summer Reading Program! We have many exciting programs to attend and activities to complete, keeping kids and teens engaged and active all summer long.  Over the summer, students risk losing some of the achievement gains they made during the previous school year. Participating in Summer Reading helps maintain reading skills and helps kids and teens stay motivated to learn. We also have an early literacy component of our program to engage babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and help get them ready to read.  And Summer Reading isn't just for kids. We're offering programs that are fun for the whole family, as well as programs for adults. By participating in the Summer Reading Program, children, teens, and adults can also enter to win a number of great prizes!  Summer fun at the library begins on Wednesday, June 26 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. when the library hosts our Summer Reading Kickoff Party. Come sign up for our Summer Reading Program and enjoy some free ice cream courtesy of Stewart's Shops! Can't make it to the party? Registration is open all summer long! During our Summer Reading Kickoff Party, we'll also be holding a ribbon cutting for our newly-renovated Community Room! Join us at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 26 as we celebrate this wonderful improvement of our space.  We hope you will join us for a summer full of fun and learning!  Melissa Tacke June Classes and Events at CPL Click here to download our June program calendar 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.  Monday Mile Community Walk   Mondays at 5:00 p.m. June 3, 10, 17, 24. 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). After Dinner Book Club - What She Ate: Six Remarkable Women and the Food that Tells Their Stories Monday, June 3, 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 What She Ate: Six Remarkable Women and the Food that Tells Their Stories by Laura Shapiro. Dementia Basics & The Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Initiative   Tuesday, June 4, 5:00 p.m. Presenters from Eddy Alzheimer's Services will discuss dementia, including information about specific types, symptoms, & challenges that the person with the disease and the caregiver of that person face. The Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Initiative, a NYS Department of Health funded program that provides free resources and support to caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, will also be discussed.  Pajama Storytime   Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. June 4, 11, 18, 25.  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. June 6, 13, 20, 27. 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. Bridge Club   Friday, June 7, 10:30 a.m. Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.  Family Movie Night: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (PG)   Friday, June 7, 6:00 p.m.  Movie lovers of all ages are welcome at our family movie night! Join us for How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (PG). Friends of CPL Pasta Dinner Saturday, June 8, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Location: Castleton Fire House, 11 Green Avenue, Castleton, NY 12033 Enjoy a pasta dinner with salad, bread, & drink for just $8.00 per person! All proceeds benefit the library. Read to Lacey the Therapy Dog   Monday, June 10, 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. Father's Day Crafts   Thursday, June 13, 2:00-6:00 p.m.  Stop in to make a special craft for Dad, Grandpa, or another special “Dad” in your life! Crafternoon   Saturday, June 15, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. We have lots of craft supplies – bring your imagination and make something awesome! All ages.  Library Board Meeting Monday, June 17, 7:00 p.m.   Monthly meeting of the CPL Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Afternoon Book Club - Contagious: Why Things Catch On    Tuesday, June 18, 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 Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger. Legal Clinic   Tuesday, June 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Get a free, private, confidential consultation with an attorney. Appointment required; call 518-435-1770. Tick and Lyme Disease Prevention   Wednesday, June 19, 6:00 p.m. Presented by Rensselaer County Department of Health. Learn about how to protect yourself and your family from tick bites and tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme Disease. Please register; call 518-732-0879.   Friends of CPL Meeting   Wednesday, June 19, 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. If you are interested in learning more about the Friends, please consider attending the Friends of CPL meeting at the library. Bridge Club   Friday, June 21, 10:30 a.m.  Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.  Summer Teen Volunteer Sign-Up Tuesday, June 25, 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Ages 12 and up can volunteer. If you can’t stop by today, that’s ok! Call us at 518-732-0879 or email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org for an application. Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party   Wednesday, June 26, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. School is out and Summer Reading is in! Sign up for our Summer Reading Program and enjoy some free ice cream courtesy of Stewart's Shops. Can’t make it to the party? You can sign up for our Summer Reading Program all summer long! Restaurant Storytime Thursday, June 27, 10:30 a.m. Join us at the library to read a story about restaurants, then we’ll walk down to Cherrybrook Café to meet a restaurant owner and learn about how a restaurant works! Make a Bookmark! Thursday, June 27, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Get ready for a summer full of exciting reading by decorating your own bookmark! Teen Time: Record-Breaking Challenges   Thursday, June 27, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Have you ever wondered if you could break a world record? Join us to attempt fun challenges for prizes (even if you don't break a record!). For teens entering 6th-12th grades in the fall. Early Literacy Playtime   Friday, June 28, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. 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. Pool Noodle Obstacle Course   Friday, June 28, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Join us for an obstacle course full of fun! Jump, crawl, dodge, and throw all through a course made of pool noodles. Bring your friends and see who can be the champ. Recommended for ages 5 and up.  CPL at the Castleton-on-Hudson Farmers and Artisans Market Friday, June 28, 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, June 29, 10:30 a.m.  Join Miss Joelle for story time and crafts! Suggested age range birth to age 6. Storytime in the Park Saturday, June 29, 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. All-Ages Book Signing – The Dog in the Dentist’s Chair: And Other True Stories of Animals Who Help, Comfort, & Love Kids Saturday, June 29, 2:00 p.m.  Join us for a signing of Peggy Frezon’s book The Dog in the Dentist’s Chair, and meet some of the animals featured in the book! Copies of the book will also be available for purchase from the author.  Copyright © 2019 Castleton Public Library, All rights reserved.