What’s Happening at Caestecker Public Library

It's a snow day for school but the library is open on Thursday, January 19. This afternoon's showing of Tar is still on!  January is Radon Action Month. Radon is  a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer . Radon gas is inert, colorless, and odorless. The only way to know what level radon you have in your home is to test! The good news is we now have two Digital Radon Detectors...

Every second Thursday of the month from 10 am--3 pm, bring your sewing machine, materials, embroidery, and whatever project you’re currently working on or dreaming about to gather and focus on making that dream a reality at Sit & Stitch. All skill levels are welcome, and help will be available for beginners. Come and go as you please during the day or visit a local restaurant for a to-go lunch and keep working on your...

Happy New Year from the staff, volunteers, Board of Trustees, and Friends of the Caestecker Public Library! Now that we’re almost a week into our New Year’s resolutions, I would like to remind folks that we have quite an array of books, DVDs, apps, and resources to help keep you working towards your goals. Whether you’re trying to get fit, save money, live greener, learn a new language, or any number of other things, we...

The Caestecker Library will be closing today, Thursday, December 22 at 3pm. Our movie and craft for the afternoon have been canceled. Any library materials due today or tomorrow won’t be due until December 27. The library will also be closed Friday, December 23-December 26 due to the weather and scheduled holiday closings. Stay safe during this storm and have the most merry of Christmases!  Our doors will be back open at 9am on Tuesday,...

We hope you stop by the library during the holidays so we can give you our warmest holiday greetings in person, but in case you will be traveling or otherwise busy, please know that we appreciate your visits and support all throughout the year. If you’re visiting with family or friends and the talk turns to family or local history, our archives of microfilm were digitized earlier in the year. You can now access digital...

It's that time of the year when you may be giving and receiving presents from friends and family. Some of those presents may be in the form of a new eReader device, tablet, or smartphone which has infinite possibilities to entertain and an equal number to stress you out! Even if you are familiar with your current eReader or device, upgrading still takes a while to get used to. All those changes require a learning...

There’s plenty to enjoy at the library in the next couple of weeks. Starting on December 1 st , Connie Willet will be displaying her detailed fiber art in our Hickory meeting room. Please come delight in the creativity on display and see if it sparks the passion for a new hobby! Also, on December 1 st at 2 pm movie matinees in the lower level are resuming with a showing of Jerry and Marge...

Cookie tins for the upcoming annual Keep the Cheer Here Cookie Walk are here! They are available for purchase at the front desk of the library for $10. More than 17 local Green Lake business will be participating in the Cookie Walk on Saturday, November 26 from 11 am-2 pm. You won’t want to miss it! On November 15 th starting at 1 pm there’s a chance to spice up your home décor with a...

It’s nearly November and we have a few new library events to share with you. We’re starting a Spice of the Month Club– a monthly take-and-make featuring a variety of unique spices, herbs, or blends. Included in each monthly kit will have a premeasured spice packet along with information about the featured spice, its history, and a few fun facts. There will also be two simple recipe suggestions but feel free to research and pick...

As our namesake benefactor has passed away, we grieve for his family and with our community. The story of Tom Caestecker’s involvement and investment in the Green Lake area is retold every time you walk through the doors of the Caestecker Public Library. After the completion of our current library building, Tom served on the board of the Caestecker Library Foundation and continued to be involved with major building improvements and expansion of library services...