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March 2023 Newsletter

2/27/2023

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News from Castleton Public Library - March 2023
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Notes from Our Director: 

Spring is almost here! Stave away cabin fever during the next few weeks by visiting us to borrow a book or movie, stop in for our fun activities for kids, or attend one of our events for adults. We're here to serve you!

Did you know that the Friends of Castleton Public Library are currently seeking volunteers? Some of the Friends' current volunteer opportunities are: 
  • Baking for the Friends' June bake sales at Music at Schodack Town Park. 
  • Helping to create/update a Friends Facebook page, website, and database. 
  • Calling donors to support Friends events. 
  • Serving as a chair or co-chair to assist in planning Friends events. 
  • Assisting during Friends events.
  • Helping to plan during Friends meetings.
  • Interested in volunteering with the Friends of CPL? Call Friends of CPL President Theresa Scandurra at 518-466-8051 or email tscandurra@nycap.rr.com.
Looking for something new to check out? Click this link to see what's been added to our collections within the last 30 days. 

Best,

Melissa Tacke, Library Director
Download March events calendar as a PDF
Weekly Events
Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

March 7, 14, 21, 28.

Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to this evening storytime! Ages birth-8. 

Learn & Play Storytime 

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. 

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.


Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement while building their early literacy and motor skills!
Bridge Club

Fridays at 10:30 a.m. 

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.


Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. 
Our Take-Home Kits
Take & Make Craft Kit: Crafting Bonanza!

Pick up anytime from Monday, March 6 through Saturday, April 1.

Get creative and make unique art with a variety of craft materials.
Our Other Events
Special Visitor Storytime: All About Turtles
 
Thursday, March 2, 10:30 a.m.

An environmental educator from Schodack Island State Park will join us for this special storytime all about turtles! Children will get to see and touch real turtle shells, bones, and skulls. 
After Dinner Book Club - Plunder: A Memoir of Family Property and Nazi Treasure by Menachem Kaiser

Monday, March 6, 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 book is Plunder: A Memoir of Family Property and Nazi Treasure by Menachem Kaiser.

Bug Crafts

Tuesday, March 9, 2:00-6:00 p.m. 

Get ready for spring with crafts celebrating some of our favorite outdoor creatures – insects!

Special Visitor Storytime: Puppies!

Thursday, March 9, 10:30 a.m.  

Join us for a special puppy-themed storytime featuring local author Diane Capogna and her book Puppy Comes Home. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing at the event.

Create a Chain Reaction

Saturday, March 11, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm.
 

Set up a course of ramps, hammers, pendulums, and more, then watch the chain reaction!

 
Afternoon Book Club - Klara and the Sun 

Wednesday, March 15, 1:00 p.m.

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. This month's title is Klara and the Sun: A Novel by Kazuo Ishiguro.


 
Cool Science: Cold Air Balloon

Wednesday, March 15, 3:00-5:00 p.m. 

Learn about endothermic chemical reactions as we blow up a balloon using baking soda and vinegar!

Friends of CPL Meeting
 
Wednesday, March 15, 5:30 p.m. 

Want to help support and raise funds for the library? Come join the Friends! All are welcome. 
Special Visitor Storytime: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
 
Thursday, March 16, 10:30 a.m.

An environmental educator from Schodack Island State Park will join us for this special storytime all
about being green!
Potato Stamps
 
Friday, March 17, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join us at the library for potato stamps! Learn about the basics of printmaking by designing and carving your own stamp with this easy-to-find root vegetable. All ages welcome.


 
Friends of CPL Breakfast Fundraiser

Saturday, March 18, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Location: Rens. Elks Lodge 2073, 683 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061

Enjoy breakfast while you help benefit the library! Cost is $11.00 for a full breakfast of 2 eggs, bacon or sausage, home fries, pancakes, toast, and a beverage.
CPL Board of Trustees Meeting
 
Monday, March 20, 7:00 p.m. 

Monthly meeting of the library's Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Teen Time: DIY Magnets

Thursday, March 23, 4:00 p.m. 

Come make unique magnets with interesting designs! For teens in 6th-12th grades.



 
Marbled Paper

Saturday, March 25, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Create a unique piece of art using food coloring and shaving cream!

 
Kids Cook: S'more Pops
 
Wednesday, March 29, 4:00 p.m. 

Join us for Kids Cook as we make delicious marshmallow and chocolate pops!
Special Visitor Storytime: All About Trees
 
Thursday, March 30, 10:30 a.m.

An environmental educator from Schodack Island State Park will join us for this special storytime all about trees!
 
Paint & Punch (Seats are limited - please register)
 
Thursday, March 30, 6:00 p.m.

Seats are limited - please register; call 518-732-0879 or email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org. Join instructor Noreen Powell to paint a picture while you enjoy refreshments. For adults and teens ages 15+.
After Dinner Book Club - The Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel 
 
Monday, April 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 we are reading The Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel by Laura Dave. 
Digital Library Resources
Check Out Our Digital Collections!

The Upper Hudson Library System hosts a great collection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, digital magazines, and streaming video, resources for research, and more! Click here to visit our page about digital resources. 
Check Out Our Virtual Storytime Episodes

Did you know that we have a playlist of Virtual Storytime episodes that you can watch anytime? All episodes are created by Miss Joelle, our Youth Services Librarian. 
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with us, on your schedule!

For our full Virtual Storytime playlist of 74 episodes, visit tinyurl.com/CPL-storytime
Borrow a WiFi Hotspot

Did you know that we loan WiFi hotspots? They can be borrowed for 14 days -- all you need is your library card! Hotspots are available on a first-come, first-served basis and can only be checked out and returned at CPL. Call 518-732-0879 or email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for more information. 
WiFi Inside & Outside Our Building

Our WiFi is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can access the public WiFi on the front lawn, or alongside the building on Stimpson Avenue (the signal is strongest near the front of the building). Just look for the network called "Castleton Public Library." There's no password to connect! 
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