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Town of Schodack Community Market

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

Visit the library's table at the Town of Schodack Community Market to apply for a library card, check out a book, sign up for summer reading...the possibilities are endless!

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Visit the library's table at the Town of Schodack Community Market to apply for a library card, check out a book, sign up for summer reading...the possibilities are endless!

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Traveling Farm with Winterberry Homestead

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Special Event
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

Meet the animals on the farm with Winterberry Homestead! Learn more about agriculture and organic management techniques while meeting and petting your favorite farm animals.

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event
Event Details:

Meet the animals on the farm with Winterberry Homestead! Learn more about agriculture and organic management techniques while meeting and petting your favorite farm animals.

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Sunshine Storytime

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

Let's enjoy the sun staying out longer with an outdoor storytime geared toward ages birth to age 8! We'll read stories, engage in music and movement, and have time for nature discovery on the library's front lawn!

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Let's enjoy the sun staying out longer with an outdoor storytime geared toward ages birth to age 8! We'll read stories, engage in music and movement, and have time for nature discovery on the library's front lawn!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginner Yoga

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an indoor yoga class geared toward adult beginners, with instructor Barbara Hacker. Please bring your own mat.

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for an indoor yoga class geared toward adult beginners, with instructor Barbara Hacker. Please bring your own mat.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion! This month's selection is Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Susan Magsamen. Books available at the front desk.

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Details:

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion! This month's selection is Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Susan Magsamen. Books available at the front desk.

This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Summer STEAM: Salt Dough Fossils

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Dinosaurs and art meet at this fun STEAM event using a few simple ingredients and some dinosaur skeletons to create a prehistoric artifact: a fossil!

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Dinosaurs and art meet at this fun STEAM event using a few simple ingredients and some dinosaur skeletons to create a prehistoric artifact: a fossil!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wellness Wednesday Walk

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Meet at the library for a walk down Main Street and the chance to regroup and reflect mid-week on our wellness walk!

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Meet at the library for a walk down Main Street and the chance to regroup and reflect mid-week on our wellness walk!

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Special Visitor Storytime: Reading Rats

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

The special visitor we'll be learning about at this storytime is furry with a long tail and loves to crawl around! Can you guess what it is?

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

The special visitor we'll be learning about at this storytime is furry with a long tail and loves to crawl around! Can you guess what it is?

This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Acting and Improv Games for Kids and Teens

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Social
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Join local actor and director Brian Sheldon for an afternoon of creative acting exercises and games! 

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Social
Event Details:

Join local actor and director Brian Sheldon for an afternoon of creative acting exercises and games! 

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Disney Paper Bag Puppets

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Join us for a fun and creative crafting session where kids can make their very own Disney paper bag puppets! Get ready to bring your favorite Disney characters to life with just a few supplies and your imagination.

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative crafting session where kids can make their very own Disney paper bag puppets! Get ready to bring your favorite Disney characters to life with just a few supplies and your imagination.

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Family Dice and Card Games

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Trivia & Games
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Bring your family or some friends (or both!) to the library on Saturday for a day of games!

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Trivia & Games
Event Details:

Bring your family or some friends (or both!) to the library on Saturday for a day of games!

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Take & Make Craft Kit: Rainbow Scratch Art

All Day 7/20 - 7/26
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art
This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Pool Noodle Monsters

Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Come make your own unique monster using part of a pool noodle and craft supplies!

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

Come make your own unique monster using part of a pool noodle and craft supplies!

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Storywalk @ Schodack Town Park

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Storytime & Playtime, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

Location: Schodack Town Park, Poyneer Rd., Schodack. Held outdoors, weather permitting. Let's meet at the Schodack Town Park for a walk with a story along the way!

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership, Storytime & Playtime, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Location: Schodack Town Park, Poyneer Rd., Schodack. Held outdoors, weather permitting. Let's meet at the Schodack Town Park for a walk with a story along the way!

This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Bingo Night for Kids and Teens

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Trivia & Games
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Recommended for kids age 5 and up. Play Bingo at the library! Learn number and focus skills with the chance to win cool prizes! The game starts at 6:00 p.m.; we'll see you there!

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Trivia & Games
Event Details:

Recommended for kids age 5 and up. Play Bingo at the library! Learn number and focus skills with the chance to win cool prizes! The game starts at 6:00 p.m.; we'll see you there!

This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Make Your Own Kinetic Sand

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Join us to mix your own kinetic sand, stay and play, and then bring some home too!

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

Join us to mix your own kinetic sand, stay and play, and then bring some home too!

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Sunshine Storytime

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

Let's enjoy the sun staying out longer with an outdoor storytime geared toward ages birth to age 8! We'll read stories, engage in music and movement, and have time for nature discovery on the library's front lawn!

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Let's enjoy the sun staying out longer with an outdoor storytime geared toward ages birth to age 8! We'll read stories, engage in music and movement, and have time for nature discovery on the library's front lawn!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginner Yoga

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an indoor yoga class geared toward adult beginners, with instructor Barbara Hacker. Please bring your own mat.

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for an indoor yoga class geared toward adult beginners, with instructor Barbara Hacker. Please bring your own mat.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wellness Wednesday Walk

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Meet at the library for a walk down Main Street and the chance to regroup and reflect mid-week on our wellness walk!

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Meet at the library for a walk down Main Street and the chance to regroup and reflect mid-week on our wellness walk!

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of CPL Music on the Lawn: Scarlett Fever

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Music, Social, Special Event
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Enjoy live music by Scarlett Fever on the front lawn! The Friends of CPL will be selling meatball subs, hot dogs, strawberry shortcakes, and drinks from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership, Music, Social, Special Event
Event Details:

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Enjoy live music by Scarlett Fever on the front lawn! The Friends of CPL will be selling meatball subs, hot dogs, strawberry shortcakes, and drinks from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Write Your Life: Memoir Writing for Adults

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

In this monthly workshop-style class, we will complete writing exercises that spark creativity and share our own pieces with the group in an effort to hone the craft of storytelling.

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Books & Writing
Event Details:

In this monthly workshop-style class, we will complete writing exercises that spark creativity and share our own pieces with the group in an effort to hone the craft of storytelling.

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

Special Visitor Storytime: Therapy Pigs

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Come meet a pig! We’ll be reading a story about pigs and then meeting and learning about a therapy pig.

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come meet a pig! We’ll be reading a story about pigs and then meeting and learning about a therapy pig.

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

Rocking Piggies

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:30am - 6:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

After visiting with the therapy pigs, come on in and make a pig of your very own to bring home! This adorable "Rocking Piggies" craft is made using a simple paper plate folded in half to create a fun rocking motion.

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

After visiting with the therapy pigs, come on in and make a pig of your very own to bring home! This adorable "Rocking Piggies" craft is made using a simple paper plate folded in half to create a fun rocking motion.

This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Summer STEAM: Shrinky Dinks

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Shrinky Dinks are a magical craft that lets you draw, design, and then watch your creations shrink and harden in the oven!

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Shrinky Dinks are a magical craft that lets you draw, design, and then watch your creations shrink and harden in the oven!