For Immediate Release

Book donations for the Castleton Library's Spring Book Sale

 

Contact:  Nina Martino 732-7023

Subject: Friends of the Castleton Public Library Accepting Book Donations        

In preparation for an upcoming Spring Book Sale, the Friends of the Castleton Public Library are accepting donations of very good condition books, DVDs and CDs. Donations can be placed in the back hallway of the Library/Village Hall (85 South Main Street, Castleton). All donations are greatly appreciated.

Schodack

Schodack Blotter - the new look of the Blotter 

I thought this would be so easy - I don't like it! No details, I may have to go back to the old way.

Donate today!

I love this woman!

It's easy to donate. Just do it and help Lisa reach her goal!

2012-13 COMMUNITY BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Maple Hill High School Library
6:30 p.m.

AGENDA
1. Welcome Back
2. Overview of Governor’s Budget
3. 2012-13 Budget Challenges
a. 3 year previous budget reduction totaling $1.26million
b. 2012-13 budget reduction of up to $1.5million
4. Comments/Concerns
5. Adjourn

The Nook

photo contributed

About 50 people gathered at the Castleton Public Library on Saturday, February 4th to officially inaugurate the Ruth Spieske Reading Nook. Ruth Spieske, who spent most of her adult life in Castleton, was a teacher by trade and a major supporter of the local library. She was on the Library Board of Trustees from 1938-1975!  Mrs. Spieske died in 2007 at age 99, and bequeathed a generous gift to the library. The Trustees thought the best way to honor Mrs. Spieske was to create an area where people could gather to enjoy all the library has to offer. The cozy corner has beautiful window treatments, a colorful rug and four comfy chairs around a table, and has already proven to be extremely popular.

photo contributed

Mrs. Spieske's daughters, Evelyn Dufur and Elaine Short, cut the official ribbon to welcome the reading nook. Several of her former students were also in attendance.  The daughters remembered their Mom fondly, sharing stories of her personal strength and determination and her great passion for the library.

photo by Catherine Sager

State Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin and Rensselaer County legislator Alex Shannon, both strong supporters of the library, were also in attendance.  The Friends of the Library served delicious refreshments. Library Director Amy Peker and the Board of Trustees invite the entire community to come see the new reading area, grab a book, and mingle with the community!

Lisa's fight! Let's help!

Lisa Harrington's Donation Page

"Regardless of your age. Regardless of any family history you may have. I want everyone to take their breast care seriously. Early detection is key. I want every woman to have the opportunity to get those monograms. For all of these reasons I am walking in this 3 day event. I will walk to pay it back for all of those who raised money before me for research that has made my treatment that much more successful. I am raising money to pay it forward for research to finally put an end breast cancer."

I love this woman.