November 2022 Newsletter

News from Castleton Public Library - November 2022 View this email in your browser Notes from Our Director:  It's the time of year to give thanks! Any time this November, stop into the library and write down something that you're grateful for on a paper leaf and we'll add it to our front window. Watch the number of leaves grow all month and see what people in our community are thankful for. You can also show your thanks and support to members of our military this month by writing a letter to deployed troops, veterans, new recruits, first responders, or wounded warriors. All ages are welcome to participate. Click here to download guidelines and templates or pick them up at the library. Drop off your letters any time in November! Also, just in time for your holiday shopping, the Friends of Castleton Public Library are holding their annual Barnes & Noble Bookfair Fundraiser. At Barnes & Noble in Colonie Center on Saturday, November 19, you can shop and support your local library at the same time. When you make your purchases, be sure to tell the cashier you want your purchase to support the Friends of Castleton Public Library.  See below for a complete list of our November events. We hope you'll join us!  Best, Melissa Tacke, Library Director Download November events calendar as a PDF Weekly Events Pajama Storytime Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 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.  November 3, 10, 17; Dec 1. Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement while building their early literacy and motor skills! Our Take-Home Kits Take & Make Craft Kit: Thanksgiving Crafts Pick up anytime from Monday, 10/31 through Saturday, 11/26.  Get ready for Thanksgiving with cool crafts you can make at home!    Our Other Events Write a Letter for Operation Gratitude  Drop your letter off anytime during the month of November! Show your support for members of our military – write a letter to deployed troops, veterans, new recruits, first responders, or wounded warriors. All ages are welcome to participate. Find guidelines and templates online or pick them up at the library. Drop off your letters any time this month!   Kids' Book Bingo Wednesday, November 2, 6:00 p.m. Come play bingo at the library with our special book-themed bingo set. Recommended for ages 7-12. Winners will receive a small prize. Bridge Club Friday, November 4, 10:30 a.m.  Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. After Dinner Book Club - Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art   Monday, November 7, 7:00 p.m.   Join us for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. This month's title is Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor.  Kids Cook: Yogurt Parfaits   Wednesday, November 9, 4:00 p.m.  Join us each month for Kids Cook, where we will have fun making something tasty. This month, kids of all ages are invited to the library to learn how to make a tasty yogurt parfait!  CPL Board of Trustees Meeting   Monday, November 14, 6:00 p.m.  Monthly meeting of the library's Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Cool Science: Marshmallow Catapults Tuesday, November 15,  4:00-6:00 p.m.  Create fun popsicle stick catapults and experiment with the laws of physics using marshmallows!   Chair Yoga (Space is Limited; Registration Required) Wednesday, November 16, 10:00 a.m. Registration is required: call 518-732-0879 or email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org. With instructor Judi England. Chair yoga is a fun, accessible way to reduce stress and to build flexibility, balance, and strength. For all levels of ability and challenges. Bring a yoga tie (or a necktie, belt, or a piece of fabric), and wear comfortable clothing. Sponsored by Albany Guardian Society.   Afternoon Book Club - The Time Machine by H.G. Wells Wednesday, November 16, 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 The Time Machine by H.G. Wells. Books available for checkout at the front desk. Friends of CPL Meeting   Wednesday, November 16, 5:30 p.m.  Want to help support and raise funds for the library? Come join the Friends! All are welcome.  Bridge Club Friday, November 18, 10:30 a.m.  Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. Friends of CPL Barnes & Noble Bookfair Saturday, November 19,  9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Barnes & Noble, Colonie Center, 131 Colonie Center, Albany, NY 12205 Do your holiday shopping and support your local library at the same time! Be sure to tell the cashier you want your purchase to support the Friends of Castleton Public Library when you check out.  Paper Clip Jewelry   Saturday, November 19, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Use paper clips and decorative tape to make a bracelet, necklace, or other craft!   Thanksgiving Crafts Tuesday, November 22, 3:00-6:00 p.m.  Come create fun Thanksgiving crafts, perfect for decorating your home or giving to a loved one!   3-D Snowflakes Monday, November 28, 4:00-8:00 p.m. Come learn how to make 3-D snowflakes to celebrate the changing season! All ages welcome.  Teen Time: Creative Writing Workshop Wednesday, November 30, 4:00 p.m. A creative writing workshop with fun writing exercises and games for teens in 6th-12th grades.  Author Talk & Signing - When Mommy Was a Commie by Jon Sorensen Thursday, December 1, 6:00 p.m. Join us after-hours at the library for an author talk and book signing! Local author and award-winning newspaper reporter Jon Sorensen discusses his debut novel, When Mommy was a Commie, a “hilarious romp through Schenectady of the early 1950s, inspired by the outlandish, real-life episodes that took place during the Red Scare.” Copies of the book will be available for purchase at this event. Bridge Club Friday, December 2, 10:30 a.m.  Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. Holidays on the Hudson Sunday, December 4, 3:30-4:30 p.m.  Join us during this outdoor event to make special ornaments for the Village tree and enjoy the annual tree lighting! We'll also have a special visit from Santa and light refreshments. Co-sponsored by the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson, Castleton Fire Department, COHMSA, and Castleton Public Library. After Dinner Book Club: Crooked Hallelujah by Kelli Jo Ford Monday, December 5, 7:00 p.m.  Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk starting 11/7. December's title is Crooked Hallelujah by Kelli Jo Ford.  Digital Library 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 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.  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!  Copyright © 2022 Castleton Public Library, All rights reserved.