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Celebrating Juneteenth
Imani Perry at the Bardavon
and more, page 3
Celebrate Oaxaca!
Art, dance, and cuisine
pages 8, 17
Rotunda
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PP PPOUGHKEEPSIE PUBLIC
DISTRICT Public
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L D LIBRARY Library District
Summer 2022 | Vol. 22, Issue 4 | www.poklib.org
Contents About
Adriance Memorial Library (ADR)
3 Celebrating Juneteenth 14 Public Computer Center
93 Market Street
4 The Short Story 16 Programas en español Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
5 Oceans of Possibilities! 18 Teen Mon-Thurs: 9 am-9 pm
6 Books, Poetry, & Writing 20 Summer Reading Specials Fri & Sat: 9 am-5 pm Sun: 2-5 pm
Free parking and easy access off Noxon Street
8 Arts & Entertainment 21 Early Childhood GPS locator: 22 Noxon Street
11 History 22 Children Boardman Road Branch Library (BRD)
12 Go Green! 24 Friends of PPLD 141 Boardman Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Mon-Thurs: 9 am-9 pm
Registration for Programs & Events Fri & Sat: 9 am-5 pm Sun: Closed
Most programs require registration. Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots
Branch Library (SPD), Family Partnership Center
Please register at www.poklib.org u Events u Calendar or 29 N Hamilton Street, Room 224
(845) 485-3445, x3707 for adult, x3320 for youth, x3321 para español. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
When registered for a virtual program, you will receive an event link Mon, Wed, & Fri: 1 pm-5 pm
via email. Some programs are recorded and available to view at Tue, Thurs, & Sat: 10 am-2 pm
www.youtube.com/user/poklib01 Sun: Closed
Friends’ Book Store x3423
Program is recorded Program is not recorded Rover stop 141 Boardman Road, at rear of Library
Tues,Thur, Sat: 10 am-4 pm
“Dear Librarians, www.poklib.org
We love our new
library! Thank you Giving www.poklib.org u Your Library
for all your hard Email administration@poklib.org
work!” A note of Poughkeepsie Public Library District
appreciation for the
new Sadie Peterson Library Director Tom Lawrence
Delaney African
Roots Branch Board of Trustees
Summer Holiday Closures Library from Dianne Blazek, Town, President
Juneteenth, Sunday, June 19 & Monday, June 20 Miss Howard’s Sean Eagleton, Town
First Grade Class, Patricia Ferrer-Medina, Town
Independence Day, Monday, July 4 Morse School. Moira Fitzgibbons, City, Vice President
Labor Day, Saturday, Sept 3 - Monday, Sept 5 Chip Hogg, City
Jonathan McPhee, City
Masks Mary E. Moore, Town
Masks may be required based on local public health conditions. Deborah Nichols, Town
Patricia Ryan, Town, Treasurer
Cancellation Notifications Cathy Schmitz, Town
Laurel Spuhler, City, Secretary
There are times when the Library District needs to cancel a program
due to weather or presenter/room conf licts. The Library District will Editorial Staff
post building closings and program cancellations at cancellations.com. Bradley Diuguid, Editor
Patrons can get immediate email notification of closings and Jewel Ratzlaff, Assistant Editor
cancellations by registering at cancellations.com. Cassie Bailey, Assistant Editor
Charlotte Tramontana, Designer
Photography Policy Vision
The Library often photographs or videotapes programs for use in publicity The Poughkeepsie Public Library District
materials. By being present during these activities, you consent to use of will have vibrant libraries where people
your appearance or likeness by the Library, and its licensees, designees, or want to be. It will meet the needs of a
assignees, in all media, worldwide, in perpetuity. To ensure the privacy diverse and growing constituency by
of individuals and children, images will not be identified using names providing services and partnering with
or personal identifying information without written approval from the other community organizations. The Board
photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. of Trustees and the staff will work together
to serve the public and to respond to the
On the Cover: a moment from the Sadie Peterson Delaney changing nature of library services.
2 African Roots Branch Library Grand Opening
Celebrating Juneteenth
Juneteenth: Imani Perry at the Bardavon
A Poughkeepsie Tale On Juneteenth, Sunday,
June 19 at 5 pm,
June 19, now known as Juneteenth, is a award-winning author
federal holiday that commemorates the and scholar Imani Perry
end of slavery in the US. Although the discusses the history
Emancipation Proclamation declared of Black thought, art,
slaves in Confederate states freed as of January 1863, and imagination crafted
some slave masters withheld this information for more in response to, and
than two years. It is recognized that when Union General resistance against, the
Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, and social, political and legal
announced the end of the Civil War and slavery, that the realities of domination in
news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached all the West.
slaves. Juneteenth has long been celebrated by the Black
community. Dr. Perry will also speak about her new book,
South to America. Copies will be available for
The holiday also marks a moment of ref lection and an purchase and signing.
opportunity to acknowledge the nation’s past through
education. Part of that education is rooted in literature, Free tickets are available at Adriance
with authors like Annette Gordon Reed, Isabel Wilkerson, Memorial Library, the Boardman Road
and Jelani Cobb, whose contemporary works have opened Branch Library, the Sadie Peterson Delaney
the door for deeper discussion. African Roots Branch Library, and the
Bardavon/UPAC Box Office. Limit two tickets per person.
In honor of Juneteenth, the Library District is partnering Masks required according to Bardavon protocols. More
with the Bardavon to present award-winning author Imani information can be found on our website.
Perry, whose widely acclaimed work offers opportunity
for social discourse. Even before its declaration as a
federal holiday in June 2021, Juneteenth celebrations Fighting ‘Slavery, that Foul
have been organized by local organizations in the City Giant of Sin and Darkness’:
of Poughkeepsie. In 2006 and 2007, the original Sadie The Black Community of the 19th Century
Peterson Delaney African Roots Library hosted weekend
events centered around educational and social issues. The Join Dr. Myra Armstead on
library welcomed the community for guest lectures and Thursday, June 16 at 7 pm at the
discussion, followed by a distribution of free meals. Boardman Road Branch Library for
a talk on the ways in which African
The R.E.A.L. Skills Network, a local inner city youth Americans in Poughkeepsie agitated
program organized by the late Theodore “Tree” Arrington, against slavery, remained vigilant
annually hosts Juneteenth events. Prior events included against abductions, and celebrated
many things like presentations of art and dance. Although emancipations when they occurred in
Arrington passed away in 2020, the R.E.A.L. (Relationship the years before the Civil War.
Empowerment Affirmation Leadership) Skills Network
Juneteenth events continue. Guest presenter is Dr. Myra Armstead, Vice President for
Academic Inclusive Excellence and Lyford Paterson Edwards
This year will be the second Annual Memorial Event in and Helen Gray Edwards Professor of Historical Studies, Bard
honor of Arrington, on Saturday, June 18 at Mansion College. Masks may be required. Registration required.
Square Park, with Rover the Roaming Library
bookmobile in attendance.
Early Voting Information
Early voting is open from June 18 – 26 and August 13 – 21. At the time of this publication, early voting times
for the Boardman Road Branch Library have not yet been finalized. Because of this, programming may be
disrupted when the Board of Elections determines the schedule. Please visit https://elections.dutchessny.gov
for primary election times when they are available.
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2022 Big Read: From the Director
The Short Story Summer is upon us! As usual,
the staff has created a calendar of
opportunities for young and old to
The 2022 Big Read is coming this fall! while away the summer months.
In anticipation of this year’s selection,
Pretty Monsters by Kelly Link, we’re First off is the Library District’s
taking a “deep dive” into the world of celebration of Juneteenth. Through a
short stories. What is the unique appeal quirk of the calendar, we will be closed
of this popular form? Where can you on Sunday, June 19, and on Monday, June 20, as are
get started if you haven’t read a short most public service entities. However, we have provided
story since high school? How are today’s three opportunities to participate in learning about and
hottest writers bringing new life to the celebrating Juneteenth (page 3).
form, in every genre you can imagine? Second, Youth Services presents its annual Summer
Short story collections offer unmatched potential for variety, Reading Program; this year’s theme is Oceans of
giving readers different “ways in” to a writer’s sensibilities, Possibilities. If you have any young children in your life,
while giving authors a showcase for their range in style and encourage them to participate in the Program and read!
mood, without sacrificing depth. Authors often relish the Read to them, read with them. Just read. It truly is the key
chance to experiment with their storytelling, but what about to learning and language (pages 5 and 20).
the readers who need to recalibrate to new settings and Third, the staff in Reference & Adult Services offers a
characters every few pages? great variety of programs and classes for most any interest.
Using samples from Pretty Monsters, we’ll discuss reading From book clubs and author visits, from culinary topics
strategies for short stories, the serendipity of discovering to concerts, and from local history programs and going
new voices in magazines and online, and the joys of finding green to a celebration of Oaxaca and its culture, there are
what you love (and ditching what you don’t). Looking for numerous experiences to choose from.
suggestions? We’ll guide you to stories you’ll adore based on Finally, to mitigate the spread of Covid, we will likely
your favorite books, movies, and more. ask that you don a mask when attending indoor programs
Sign up for one session at the location of your choice: where we expect a large turnout. I ask that you please
cooperate with staff when we ask for masking. None of us
Session 1: Thursday, July 21, 7 pm, BRD
wanted the current public health emergency but we have
Session 2: Saturday, July 23, 12 pm, SPD
to do as much as we can to contain it. If you have questions
Session 3: Tuesday, July 26, 7 pm, ADR
or concerns on this matter, please contact me directly.
The 2022 Big Read will run from October 21 through Enjoy the summer!
November 12. For more information about the Big Read,
visit poklib.org/events/2022-big-read.
– Tom Lawrence
Short Stories On Demand!
Next time you drop by Adriance, you’ll notice a sleek new addition to the stately columns and stacks on the main
f loor. The Short Story Dispenser, designed by the French company Short Édition, is a freestanding kiosk created to
print short stories and poems on demand, connecting readers in Poughkeepsie with writers all over the world at the
touch of a button.
The stories print instantly on eco-friendly thermal paper. Readers can select length,
genre, or intended audience, providing plenty of choices for children as well as adults—
but the story itself is randomly pulled from collections curated by Short Édition and the
Library District, bringing in a delightful element of surprise.
In addition to the Short Story Dispenser, which will move periodically between
branch libraries, the Library District has also acquired a Short Story Cube, which is a
miniaturized version of the device made to travel to schools, senior centers, and other
partner sites. The Cube is equipped with a cellular modem that allows its collection to update in the field, including
original stories submitted by students and community members online. The Library District is making plans to include the Short
Story Cube in this fall’s Big Read and will reach out to faculty at local schools to discuss loaning the Cube to them throughout
the year. Browse the collection on the web and learn more at poughkeepsie-public-library.short-edition.com.
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Oceans of Possibilities!
Stop the Summer Slide!
Keep your children engaged all summer to avoid the “summer slide” (also
known as summer learning loss).
According to Scholastic, studies about the summer slide have shown that
“kids lose significant knowledge in reading and math over summer break,
which tends to have a snowball effect as they experience subsequent skill loss each
year.” Thankfully, there are many ways to incorporate math and reading into your kids’ summertime
fun, and the Library District is here to help.
Among many of the Library District’s children’s programs, a special Summer Reading Challenge runs from late June through
the end of July. Children of all ages are encouraged to sign up to read and earn chances to win prizes.
Visit a museum! Borrow a Library MAP Pass to the Stepping Stones Museum for Children. This museum incorporates math,
science, and reading into fun, hands-on exhibits.
Check out the Library District’s online subscription to Scholastic Teachables for printable
activities, crafts, and mini-books to keep the kids busy.
Borrow audiobooks from the Libby app to listen to in the car (Tip: audiobooks also count
towards your kid’s reading time for the Summer Reading Challenge!)
Try something new together! Learn a new craft, go on a hike, and cook together. Experiencing
something new encourages quality time and meaningful conversations. Borrow some books to
help you get started.
The Library District is here to help keep you and your children from slipping down the summer
slide. Visit any of our branches and talk to a librarian to learn more.
Reference article here: scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/raise-a-reader-blog/summer-slide.html
Go Places! Free Passes to Explore and Discover
This summer, explore over 40 amazing destinations for free with your library card by
reserving PPLD’s MAP Passes to visit museums, attractions, and parks. All venues are just
a day trip away. Exhilarating adventures await, offering something for everyone to enjoy,
relish, and delight.
Families looking for new hiking trails can reserve a MAP Pass for the trails at Hudson
Highlands Nature Museum, White Memorial Conservation Center, Mohonk Preserve, or
take a Wild Walk at the Wild Center in the Adirondacks!
For those in search of art, there’s Opus 40 Sculpture and Museum in the Catskills. When
it comes to landscape, art and history, spend a day at Olana and Thomas Cole’s National
Historic Site located in Hudson, NY. The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, CT
has a beautiful Georgian mansion that caters to painters with
an exhibition building, gardens, river walks, and the riverside Café Flo.
A history lesson awaits the whole family at Hildene, the home of President Lincoln and his
wife’s eldest son, located north in Manchester, VT. The Georgian revival mansion has a butterf ly
garden, wildf lower meadow, apple orchard, and 1903 Pullman car. All history buffs and sailors
will enjoy exploring the USS Constitution Museum & Ship in Boston, the USS Slater in Albany,
and the Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum in New York City.
Head over to the PPLD MAP Pass web page to reserve a pass for the date of your visit. Patrons
can reserve multiple MAP Passes for the same day to visit destinations near each other. Some
venues may require a timed or free ticket reservation on their website, in addition to the MAP
Pass. Enjoy your next captivating and rejuvenating adventure.
If registration is required, see page 2 for details.
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Books, Poetry, & Writing
Meet the Authors
William Fietzer
Thursday, June 30, 7 pm, ADR
Willliam Fietzer is an author of paranormal thrillers, devoted dad, and trivia addict. He’ll be talking
about his upcoming book Mission: Soul Sacrifice. Though psychologist/shaman Dr. Victor Furst rescued
the soul of Evelyn, his ex-wife, from the spiritual realm of Hades, he remains uneasy about Basil
Zarkisian, the psychic vampire who imprisoned her there. Will he keep his part of their Faustian bargain?
Books will be available for purchase and signing. Registration required.
Philip Dray
Thursday, August 11, 7 pm, BRD
Author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist At the Hands of Persons Unknown, Dray draws on a host of untapped
sources to reconstruct the 1892 lynching of a young Black man, Robert Lewis, in his new book A Lynching
at Port Jervis. Dray recounts the allegation of sexual assault levelled against Lewis, the Port Jervis police force’s
incompetence and inaction in the face of a mob of its white citizenry, and the farcical trial that left Lewis’s
lynching unpunished. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Registration required.
Book Clubs
Books & Brews Book Club Graphic Novel Book Club
Monthly, Wednesdays, 7 pm, Juan Murphy’s Pub, 796 Main Select Thursdays, 7 pm, Virtual. Join us for our virtual graphic
Street. Contact Kira Thompson at (845) 485-3445 x3350, or novel book club for teens and adults! Registration required.
kthompson@poklib.org for details. No registration required.
June 16: I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly
June 15: The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey A girl battling monsters both real and imagined,
A non-stop thrill ride of lies, betrayal, and identity as kicks butt, takes names, and faces her greatest
Evelyn Caldwell confronts her husband’s affair with fear in this bittersweet coming-of-age story.
her cloned replica.
July 14: Glass Town by Isabel Greenberg
July 20: Ballad for Sophie by Filipe Melo Glass Town is an original graphic novel that
When a young journalist prompts a reclusive musical encompasses the eccentric childhoods of the four
superstar to finally break his silence, he pours out an Brontë children—Charlotte, Branwell, Emily,
astonishing saga of rivalry and regret. and Anne.
August 17: Reckless Girls August 11: The Sacrifice of Darkness by
by Rachel Hawkins Roxane Gay and Tracy Lynne Oliver
Six stunning twentysomethings are about to embark Follow the journey of two young adults, Joshua
on a blissful, free-spirited journey—one filled with and Claire, each shaped by the day the sky went
sun-drenched days and intoxicating nights. dark, and drawn to each other because of it.
An Evening of Poetry
Monthly, Third Thursdays, 7 pm, ADR
Featured poet followed by open mic. No registration required.
June 16: Shawn Smith
July 21: Newburgh Mayor Torrance Harvey, books available for purchase and signing.
August 18: Myael Simpkins, books available for purchase and signing.
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The Benefits of Writing a For Writers
Novel in Thirty Days
Exercise Your Writing
The first NaNoWriMo
Monthly, First Sundays,
(National Novel Writing
July 3, August 7, 2 pm, ADR
Month) happened in November,
1999. A group of friends based in Exercise your writing in this
California challenged themselves workshop where you receive
to see if they could each write prompts, write, and then share
a novel in a month. Twenty- with the group. Facilitated by Bill Herman. No registration
three years later, NaNoWriMo required.
is an international phenomenon
in which writers of all genres Write, Write, and Rewrite
and experience levels attempt to Monthly, Third Saturdays,
write 50,000 words (the point at June 18, July 16, August 20, 10 am, ADR
which a story becomes a novel) Bring copies of your work(s) in progress and receive
Image courtesy of National
during the mere thirty days of Novel Writing Month. feedback from your peers. All genres. No registration required.
November.
Due to the popularity of the main event, the months of April and July have been dedicated as “Camp NaNoWriMo” events.
During Camp, writers set their own goals for writing or editing new or existing projects.
PPLD staff member Charlotte Tramontana has participated in
NaNoWriMo many times and teaches teens and adults alike that
writing fiction is not nearly as daunting as it seems. “It’s been an
awesome personal discovery that I love empowering people to tell the
kinds of stories they’d like to read. I think there is a kind of intellectual
gatekeeping at play with this particular art form, where people think,
‘There’s no way I’m good enough.’ But the important thing is getting
something onto the page. Writing fiction is the greatest joy in my life. I
love helping people to find the same creative joy in their own lives.”
The greatest thing about
these month-long challenges,
according to Charlotte, is that
NaNoWriMo doesn’t leave you time to second-guess yourself. “At the end of the thirty
days, you’ll have created something—something messy and inexpert on the surface,
maybe, but something with bones that you can continue to build on for as long as you
like. And logging your 50,000th word is only as small of an occasion as you want to
make it. It always feels like a little moment of glory in my head, and it’s nice to have
friends cheering you on.” Another great thing about NaNoWriMo, Charlotte notes,
is how easy it is to connect with writers in your region and around the world to share
feedback and encouragement.
Charlotte will offer a Crash Course for the Beginning Novelist in June with another one planned for October,
in preparation for the upcoming NaNoWriMo events.
Crash Course for the Beginning Novelist
Saturday, June 25, 11 am, ADR
Want to try writing a story, but not sure where to start? Want some tips for cool writer
resources? You’ve come to the right place! In this workshop, we’ll go over tools and
techniques, the basic blueprint all stories follow, and offer encouragement to help you
get started writing creative narrative work. This course applies to all genres.
Hosted by PPLD staff member Charlotte Tramontana in preparation for Camp
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). Teens and adults welcome.
Registration required.
If registration is required, see page 2 for details.
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Arts & Entertainment
Gallery Exhibits Celebrate Oaxaca!
Oaxaca Week celebrates
Mary Wojtecki Rotunda our city’s connection with
G allery, A driance traditions from the diverse
Mexican region from July
29 through August 5.
Jeanette Rodriguez
Whispers of Nature At the center is an exhibit
May 14 - June 30 of authentic Oaxacan
textiles in Tlazotl, Weaver’s
Wings, showcasing actual Indigenous garb on display at the Trolley
Barn. Its sister exhibit, Art in a Suitcase: Women Creators of the World
Bridget Pavalow at the MASS Design Group, features the work of six Oaxacan
Embracing female artists in a variety of media:
July 2 - August 30 photograpy, ceramics, and oil and
watercolor painting.
The public is invited to the joint
opening of these exhibitions at the
Boardman Gallery Trolley Barn (489 Main Street) on
Friday, July 29 from 4 pm to 6
Annette Jaret pm. The exhibit curator, Nora Isela
The Sky Is Falling Ortiz Muro, will present a talk at
May 3 - June 28 the Trolley Barn on Wednesday,
August 3 at 5 pm. El hilo cultural by Isabel Velasco Gómez
The opening reception will
Mary Ann Glass feature traditional Oaxacan food, and the culinary adventure will
Second Thoughts continue with a Mexican lunch and mezcal tasting at La Cabañita
June 29 - August 30 Restaurant (763 Main Street) on Thursday, August 4 at 12 pm.
“In 2019, we sent three teachers from Poughkeepsie Middle School
to Oaxaca to learn about the culture and heritage of so many of
Paola Bari their students,” said Eleanor Charwat, coordinator of Oaxaca Week
and Lorna Thompson and founder of the Poughkeepsie-Oaxaca Friendship Committee.
August 31 - November 1 The Poughkeepsie Public Library District will host one of these
teachers, Blanca Calderon, at Adriance Memorial Library on
Sunday, July 31 at 2:30 pm to sharetakeaways from her journey
and its impact on her teaching practice.
Ground Floor , A driance
Curator Linda Marston-Reid will also offer a talk at Adriance
Memorial Library on Tuesday, August 2 at 6:30 pm for the
Staff Ocean Display opening of an exhibit of Oaxacan crafts and sculpture collected
June 14 - July 28
over her travels through the region. Throughout Oaxaca Week,
the Library District will also host story times for children, while
neighborhood organizations like Fall Kill Creative Works, The Art
Oaxacan Crafts Effect, and more will offer activities and attractions in English and
July 29 - August 28 Spanish.
Talk: August 2 at 6:30 pm The twelfth La Guelaguetza festival will follow these activities on
Sunday, August 14 at Waryas Park with Oaxacan dance, music,
Interested in Exhibiting? Accomplished local and food.
painters, photographers, sculptors, ceramicists,
and jewelers, please email exhibits@poklib.org.
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Open Mic Night
Monthly, Second Wednesdays, 7 pm, ADR,
July 13, August 10
Step out and share your talent—spoken word, singing,
playing an instrument, comedy—or just come and
watch! Your hosts are Deb Shon and Mary Pazienza.
No registration required.
Paper Crafting
Monthly, Fourth Thursdays,
6:30 pm, ADR,
June 23, July 28, August 25
Come work on your paper craft with us! Bring your
own project and materials and/or use materials the
library will provide. Registration required.
Culinary Arts
The Surprising History of American Cheese
Wednesday, June 29, 7 pm, Virtual
The history of cheese in the United States, which was called
“American cheese” long before James L. Kraft, is a fascinating and
complicated one. Americans didn’t always eat cheese like we do
today. What changed? In this illustrated presentation, food historian
Sarah Wassberg Johnson examines the history of these American
cheeses, the dairy industry, and what events and cultural forces
changed how Americans ate cheese. Registration required.
Jewish Culinary Traditions
with Leah Koenig
Wednesday, July 13, 7 pm, BRD
Leah Koenig is the author of six
cookbooks including The Jewish
Cookbook and Modern Jewish Cooking.
She is currently at work on her next book, which
explores Rome’s historic Jewish cuisine. Leah’s
writing and recipes can be found in The New York
Times, New York Magazine, The Wall Street Journal,
The Washington Post, and more. Co-presented
with the Jewish Federation of Dutchess County.
Registration required.
Cooking by the Book:
Celebrity Chefs, Cookbookery,
and American Cuisine
Wednesday, August 24, 6:30 pm, Virtual
Join food historian Sarah Wassberg Johnson for a journey through America’s cuisine as told by cookbooks.
Along the way we’ll meet celebrity chefs obscure and familiar, exploring the major events and social trends
that shaped American foodways. Spanning the late 18th century to the present, Wassberg Johnson discusses how cookbooks
ref lected and inf luenced changes in home cooking in the United States. Registration required.
If registration is required, see page 2 for details.
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Hudson Valley Chamber Musicians
Saturday, July 16, 2:30 pm, BRD
Come and enjoy this woodwind chamber music ensemble composed of Norman Dee on f lute,
Ann Churukian on oboe, Leigh Myers on clarinet, Terry Watson on horn, and Donald Venezia
on bassoon. The group came together during the pandemic. This concert is a fruit of the labor
of their love during the long quarantine. Registration required.
A Beatles Tribute with The Chain Gang
Wednesday, July 27, 6:30-8 pm, BRD
The Chain Gang is a five-piece band that has been playing in the Hudson Valley since 1999.
They perform timeless classic rock, pop, and dance music from the 1960s through the 1980s.
This performance will be a tribute to the Beatles. Registration required.
Movies Under the Walkway History of the Movie Musical
Select Saturdays, 7:30 pm, Wednesday, July 6, 7 pm, Virtual
Upper Landing Park, 83 N. Water Street As soon as movies could talk, they began
to sing and dance—and musicals quickly
became one of the most popular film
Free parking at Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum genres in America. Brian Rose, Professor
and Metro North. Park opens at 7:30 pm, movies at Emeritus at Fordham University, will look at the fascinating
sundown. Sunshine only. Bring blankets or chairs. history of this unique format, and include more than thirty
Masks are recommended. Registration required. excerpts featuring artists like Fred Astaire, Judy Garland,
Free ticketed event: dutchessny.gov/parksmovies the Nicholas Brothers, Busby Berkeley, Gene Kelly, and the
Beatles. Registration required.
Movie Night Out: Shared
Legacies
Wednesday, June 29, 6:30 pm, BRD
At the peak of the Civil Rights
Movement in the 1960s, Black and
June 25: Ghostbusters (1984) Jewish activists supported each other.
Narrated by leaders of the era, this
July 9: Sing 2 documentary highlights a united
July 23: Spider-Man: No Way Home past to inspire new action today.
A panel discussion with clergy from the Jewish and African
August 6: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the
American communities will follow. Co-presented with the
Ten Rings
Jewish Federation of Dutchess County, the Dutchess County
African American Clergy Association, and Dutchess County
Movie Nights in Arlington Commission on Human Rights. Registration required.
Select Fridays, Garden Art Space,
next to Crafted Kup on Raymond Avenue
Spend a summer night outside under the stars to watch classic
films. All ages are welcome! Bring your own chairs and blankets.
No alcohol permitted. Pre-show activities start at 7 pm. Movies
will start at approximately 8:45 pm. In the event of inclement
weather, the movies will be moved indoors to the community
room at the Arlington Reformed Church (22 Raymond Avenue).
No registration required.
July 8: Jumanji (1995) August 12: The Goonies (1985)
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The Dogs of Chernobyl:
A Story of Hope & Resilience
Thursday, June 23, 7 pm, Virtual
In this presentation, Steven Quandt
discusses the dogs that descended from the
pet dogs left behind after the Chernobyl
nuclear accident of 1986. Featuring Steven’s
own photos and video from the abandoned
towns of Pripyat and Chernobyl City in
the exclusion zone around the plant, this
rare look at Chernobyl and the dogs (and
some people) who continue to live there is
at times poignant and, in the end, hopeful.
Registration required.
Local History
The Germond Family Murders
Wednesday, July 6, 6:30 pm, BRD
Until recently, the 1930 murder case of the
Germond Family has remained unsolved and its
evidence sealed away. Dr. Vincent Cookingham,
law enforcement officer, university professor in
forensic science, and a native of Dutchess County,
was allowed access to the evidence over 80 years
after the case went cold. With his knowledge in forensic science,
Dr. Cookingham has finally uncovered the truth and has published
his work. Copies will be for sale and signing. Registration required.
The Poughkeepsie Regatta, 1891-1950:
Book Talk and Signing
Saturday, July 23, 2 pm, BRD
This newly published book chronicles the establishment of the
Intercollegiate Rowing Association and its Regatta, an annual
tradition held on the Hudson River. Major university crews, including
Cornell, Columbia, and more, vied for supremacy on the Hudson.
This sporting event was comparable to the modern-day Super Bowl
or World Series. Crowds of spectators numbered in the thousands
with over a 100,000 attending at its height. The book features images of the races, crews,
spectators, local establishments, and more. Authors Elizabeth Clarke and Ann Sandri are
local residents who work at Marist College. They have researched and documented the
Poughkeepsie Regatta over the past decade. Registration required.
Walking Tour of Academy Street Historic District
Saturday, July 9, August 13, 10 am
Join Historian Shannon Butler on a walking tour of the beautiful Academy Street
Historic District. Meet the group at Christ Episcopal Church, near the bell tower, to
stroll Academy Street. Admire and learn about the various houses and the interesting
characters who once owned them. This event will be outdoors, so dress accordingly with Shannon Butler gives a walking tour of the
Academy Street Historic District
appropriate footwear. Registration required.
If registration is required, see page 2 for details.
11Go Green!
Walking Club
Please bring water and wear sneakers or walking shoes.
Light rain (if it is not too cold) or shine. Park at Parker
Avenue parking lot and meet at the entrance to the
Walkway. Registration required.
Walkway Over the Hudson to Morgan Lake
Weekly, Wednesdays, June 15-August 31, 10-11:30 am
Walkway Over the Hudson: Poughkeepsie Side
Weekly, Fridays, June 17-August 26, 10-11:30 am
Harvesting Microgreens 365 Days a Year
Tuesday, June 21, 6:30 pm, ADR
Learn how to grow microgreens year-round indoors. Reap the
rewards of nutritious produce from your kitchen counter without
fertilizers, soil amendments, or pesticides. All you need is a sunny
window, but we will also show you different options for indoor lighting. Presented by
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County. Registration required.
Indoor Plant Swap!
Thursday, July 7, 6:30-8 pm, ADR
Thursday, August 4, 6:30-8 pm, ADR
Come to this drop-in plant swap to meet like-
minded plant lovers. Bring a healthy indoor plant
and take a plant home! Have some cuttings you’d
like to share? Bring them! All plant enthusiasts,
beginner or advanced, welcome! Registration is not required, but please
bring something to share so everyone is able to leave with a plant.
Let’s Get Sustainable! Crafts for Adults Become a Gardening Detective
Select Tuesdays, 7 pm, BRD to Beat Garden Problems
Join us in this monthly series of programs where we will learn to repurpose Tuesday, August 30, 6:30 pm, ADR
materials to make other more environmentally-friendly products! This Successfully treating a plant problem
program is intended for adults. Registration required. first requires identifying exactly what
July 12: Make Your Own Milk Glass the problem is. Learn how to be a
Make colorful milk glass with just some simple paint and good detective: define the problem,
upcycled glass containers. All materials will be provided determine the cause, synthesize the
but feel free to bring your own glass jar. information, and beat the problem.
Presented by Cornell Cooperative
August 9: Pill Bottle Organizers Extension of Dutchess County.
Upcycle your prescription Registration required.
bottles to make handy organizers!
Please bring prescription bottles
with the label removed and all
other materials will be provided.
12 ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road SPD: Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots Branch LibraryConnecting
No registration required unless indicated.
Shred Free Days @ Your Library
Friday, August 5, 9-11 am, ADR
Friday, October 28, 9-11 am, BRD
Offered by Legal Shred. Paper shredding only. Please limit three kitchen-size garbage bags per
person. Papers can be in boxes, paper bags, or plastic bags. No registration required.
Defensive Driving
Saturday, August 27, 9:30 am-3:30 pm, BRD
Completing the course may provide a 10% discount on your auto insurance as well as the
elimination of up to 4 points from your NYS license. Cost: $30/person, cash (exact change) or
check. No credit cards accepted. Bring your own lunch and pen. Pay the day of the class. Instructor
is Staci Cussick. Registration required.
Narcan Training
Select Tuesdays, Virtual, June 16 or July 12, 5-6 pm, or August 16, 6-7 pm
The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health offers three one-hour online training sessions (each covers
same material) to explain how/when to administer Narcan. There is no age minimum for the training, but only those 18+ may
receive a free Narcan kit. Kits will be available from Martha Farrell at Adriance Memorial Library. Registration required.
Board Game Mondays
Mondays, 1-4 pm, BRD
Bring a friend and play board games like
SCRABBLE®, Mah Jongg, or cards!
Brain Games
Monthly, First and Second Fridays, 10-11 am, ADR
Brain Games for Seniors
Select Thursdays, 12:30-2 pm Rover Visits!
June 9, 30, July 14, 28, August 11, 25 Monthly, Tuesdays, 10:30 am-12 pm,
Poughkeepsie Friendship Center, 114 Office for the Aging (114 Delafield Street),
Delafield Street June 14, July 19, August 16
For seniors 60+. Masks not required. Rover the Roaming Library isn’t just for kids! The Library District
Registration required for each date. rolls carts of books and DVDs that appeal to adults onto the
Free lunch (served at 11:30 am) is also available and can be bookmobile when we’re headed to certain locations. Come see
reserved by calling Cindy at Office For the Aging at (845) what’s in it for you! Rover will stop at the Poughkeepsie Senior
486-2564 at least 24 hours in advance. Friendship Center (Office for the Aging), as well as community
events, and movie nights this summer. Sign up for a library card,
Fiber Friends Stitch & Chit Chat borrow books, movies, and audiobooks, or learn about the free
Thursdays, 6:30 pm, Virtual services and programs the Library District offers. Anyone can visit
Rover during these stops.
You will need a device with a camera and internet
connection to join the group. Registration required, June 18 Community Juneteenth Celebration, 12 pm-6 pm,
including e-mail address. Prior to the meeting, you will Mansion Square Park
receive a link to join your fellow fiber crafters. June 27 Summer Reading Kick-off Party, 10 am-12 pm, ADR
Stitch Your Heart Out Pick Up Stitches August 2 National Night Out, 5 pm-8 pm, City Hall
Fridays, 10 am, BRD Saturdays, 10 am, BRD Please note: Rover will also be in attendance for Movies Under
the Walkway and Movie Nights in Arlington.
See page 10.
If registration is required, see page 2 for details.
13Public Computer Center
The Public Computer Center offers drop-in lab time and free classes to
address all your technology needs. Registration is required for all classes.
All events are at Adriance except the Thursday afternoon Computer Lab.
Basics All Basics classes are two hours and in person.
PC Basics Internet 101
Tuesday, July 19, 3:30 pm Wednesday, June 22, 1:30 pm
Tuesday, August 9, 3:30 pm
PC Basics Workshop:
Prerequisite: basic computer skills
Mouse & Keyboard
Tuesday, July 26, 3:30 pm Internet 102
Prerequisite: basic computer skills Wednesday, June 29, 1:30 pm
Tuesday, August 16, 3:30 pm
PC Basics Workshop: Email
Prereq: Internet 101 or equivalent
Wednesday, June 15, 1:30 pm
Tuesday, August 2, 3:30 pm Internet 103
Prerequisite: basic computer skills Tuesday, August 23, 3:30 pm
Prereq: Internet 101 & 102 or equiv
Personal Assistance
Computer Lab (Drop-in) Technology All Technology classes are two hours and in person.
Mondays-Fridays, 11 am-1 pm, ADR
Intro to Ancestry.com Creating a Website
Tuesdays, 6-8 pm, ADR
Wednesday, June 22, 6:30 pm (90 min) Tuesday, June 14, 3:30 pm
Thursdays, 1-3 pm, BRD
Prereq: Internet 101 or equivalent Wednesday, August 3, 1:30 pm
Receive individualized help Prereq: Internet 101 or equivalent
with basic computer skills, Computer and Tablet Buying:
email accounts, job searches, job Help and Tips Selling Online
applications, formatting resumes, Tuesday, June 28, 3:30 pm Wednesday, August 17, 1:30 pm
filing for unemployment, creating Prereq: Internet 101 or equivalent
and editing Microsoft Office Intro to Gmail
documents, and more. Wednesday, July 13, 1:30 pm Windows 10
Prereq: Internet 101 or equivalent Wednesday, August 24, 1:30 pm
Teen Geeks (Drop-in) Prereq: Internet 101 or equivalent
Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm, ADR Intro to 3D Printing Services
Wednesday, July 20, 1:30 pm Using a Smartphone
Students available to answer your
Prereq: Internet 101 or equivalent Tuesday, June 21, 3:30 pm
technology questions and help you
Saturday, June 25, 1:30 pm
feel more comfortable with your 3D Printing Workshop Tuesday, August 30, 3:30 pm
device. Wednesday, July 27, 1:30 pm Wednesday, August 31, 1:30 pm
Prereq: Intro to 3D Printing
Navigating the Medicare Website
Wednesday, June 22, 9:30 am or Wednesday, July 27, 9:30 am
Led by staff from Dutchess County Office For the Aging
Technology from Home
These classes are virtual. Internet access and a device to connect to Zoom are required.
For Job Seekers
Computer & Tablet Buying Tips Intro to Gmail
Using the Library in Your
Thursday, June 30, 10:30 am Thursday, August 11, 10:30 am
Job Search
Prereq: Internet 101 or equivalent
Wednesday, August 31, 6:30 pm
Class is 90 minutes and in person. Intro to 3D Printing Services Thursday, July 21, 10:30 am
Prereq: Internet 101 or equivalent
14 ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road SPD: Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots Branch LibraryMicrosoft Office PPLD Welcomes New
All are 90 minutes and require completion
of online lessons prior to in-person class. Technology Instructor!
Tino Muscetta will be working with Betty Cooper and Elva
Word 101
Corbaton in the Public Computer Center. Here’s his fresh take
Monday, July 25, 3 pm
on his new position:
Wednesday, July 27, 6:30 pm
Monday, August 29, 3 pm Q. What is PCC’s greatest strength or value it adds to
Prerequisite: basic computer skills the community?
A. We directly help the community with technology
Word 102 education. This enhances all aspects of their lives, whether it be
Monday, June 13, 2:30 pm their hobbies or career advancement.
Monday, August 1, 3 pm Q. What is your vision for the future of PCC?
Wednesday, August 3, 6:30 pm A. We already have a great system in place, so there is no need
Prerequisite: Word 101 or equivalent to change it. However, technology is always evolving. Our
classes will be updated and new ones introduced as needed to
Excel 101
keep up with the ever-changing world.
Saturday, June 18, 1:30 pm
Monday, June 27, 2:30 pm
Monday, July 11, 3 pm What’s all the Hoopla about?
Wednesday, July 13, 6:30 pm
PPLD has some pretty amazing
Monday, August 8, 3 pm
digital resources that residents can
Wednesday, August 10, 6:30 pm
tap into from home, work, campus,
Prerequisite: basic computer skills
or anywhere there is internet
Excel 102 access. From January through
Wednesday, June 15, 6:30 pm April, 2022, PPLD patrons logged
Monday, July 18, 3 pm 108,131 uses of digital content for
Wednesday, July 20, 6:30 pm entertainment and learning.
Monday, August 15, 3 pm Learn more at www.poklib.org and click on Books & More in the
Wednesday, August 17, 6:30 pm menu bar. Scroll down to find the eLibrary, and the five categories
Prerequisite: Excel 101 or equivalent of goodies to explore: Magazines and Comics, eBooks and
Audibooks, Music, Streaming Video, and Learn Something New.
Excel Tables Users can expand music listening options with Freegal or Qello,
Wednesday, August 24, 6:30 pm listen to an eAudiobook on Hoopla, or challenge the brain with
Prerequisite: Excel 101 & 102 or equivalent Coursera or Universal Class. Several sites offer introductory videos
and tutorials on how to use these resources.
PowerPoint 101
Wednesday, July 6, 6:30 pm In addition to that cache of digital resources, the Library District
Monday, August 22, 3 pm also helps patrons solve problems and answer questions through
Prerequisite: basic computer skills access to vast resources called databases. This treasure trove can
be found by scrolling to Online Resources and Databases at the
bottom of the eLibrary page and clicking on premium online resources.
What PCC Patrons Are Saying • Need current data about personal investments? Check ValueLine.
“The instructor, Tino, was very good at explaining
• Kids getting bored? Show them Scholastic ScienceFlix.
everything and patient with the class. He was
willing and able to help each and every one of us • Researching the local market to start a new business?
that maybe didn't understand or needed extra help. Check out Reference Solutions.
Thank you for this opportunity; he was great.” • Almost ready to get a driver license?
(Excel 101) Prepare with the DMV Practice Test.
“Excellent instructor, patient and knowledgeable.” • Researching your family tree? Visit Ancestry.com or Heritage.
(Excel 102)
• Embroiled in a heated discussion on a current issue?
“Betty is an EXCELLENT instructor.” Check out Opposing Viewpoints.
(Mouse & Keyboard)
• Want to learn a new language? Get started with Mango.
If registration is required, see page 2 for details.
15Programas en español
Información e inscripciones con Elva Margarita al (845) 485-3445 x3321 o ecorbaton@poklib.org.
Una vez que se registre a un programa virtual, recibirá un correo de confirmación con el enlace para que se una
a la reunión. Todos los programas virtuales y presenciales requieren inscripción.
Asistencia Tecnológica Individual
Martes y jueves, 9-10:30 am, del 21 de junio al 25 de agosto, ADR
Obtén apoyo individual en computación básica, correo electrónico, aplicación para
empleo, creación y edición de documentos en Word y Excel y asistencia con el manejo
del celular.
Soluciones en español: Mostrador de Referencia en español
Martes y jueves, 11 am-1 pm, ADR
¿Requieres asistencia en español? La biblioteca cuenta con un Mostrador de Referencia
en español para asistirte en la búsqueda de información, apoyo en llenado de formas
simples y servicios notariales.
El Costurero: circulo de manualidades
Sábado, 18 de junio, 1-3:30 pm, ADR
Elabora una bolsa de tela en triangulo estilo origami, muy práctica y versátil para el verano. Esta
manualidad es ideal para principiantes y se puede coser a mano o en máquina de coser. Este proyecto esta
tomado de Creativebug, aplicación gratuita que ofrece la biblioteca a sus miembros. La lista de materiales
se te provee por correo electrónico al momento de que te inscribas. Habrá máquina de coser disponible
para las personas que deseen utilizarla.
Tejiendo lazos de amistad
Sábado, 9 y 30 de julio, y 6 de agosto, de 1-3:30 pm, ADR
¿Te pasa que cuando ves una revista de tejido con proyectos hermosos, y al
momento de ver el patrón o diagrama no sabes qué significa o cómo interpretar las
instrucciones? Leilani Luna enseña a leer patrones de crochet y dos agujas. Practica
tus conocimientos con dos proyectos básicos guiados por la instructora. Habrá
estambre, hilo o lana disponible para que inicies tus proyectos.
El Feminismo: análisis de libros
Lunes, 6-8 pm, Virtual
Rosario Lara hace un análisis de libros de diferentes autores que tocan el
tema del feminismo. Únete al grupo, aporta tus ideas y ref lexiones.
27 de junio: Descolonizar la memoria: Descolonizar feminismos
de Adriana Guzmán Arroyo
18 de julio: Hacia una crítica de la razón patriarcal de Celia Amorós
Caminata al caer el sol
Viernes, 6:30-8 pm, del 17 de junio al 19 de agosto, Walkway, Mid-Hudson Bridge
Finaliza tu semana relajando el cuerpo y la mente, caminando el circulo del Walkway y cruzando
el Mid-Hudson Bridge. Recomendable traer agua y repelente para mosquitos. Nos reunimos en el
estacionamiento del Walkway. El tiempo de las caminatas puede variar de acuerdo al paso de los
participantes.
16 ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road SPD: Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots Branch LibrarySerie: Alrededor de la hoguera
Jueves, 6-8 pm, Virtual
La mujer es una luz, y al juntarse con su grupo se convierten en una llama y juntas son una hoguera.
En esta serie de desarrollo humano para mujeres es una guía para que, trabajando en nosotras mismas,
aportemos un mejor ser humano y transformemos nuestro propio mundo y el mundo que nos rodea. Gloria
Urrego, profesional en desarrollo familiar, nos presenta varios temas que desarrollará de manera conjunta,
dinámica y participativa, relacionados con la transformación de nuestro ser integral.
23 de junio: La importancia de nuestro nombre 7 de julio: Consejos de vieja para mujeres de alma joven
30 de junio: Mi propio salón de la fama: 14 de julio: Estamos en la edad perfecta para quedarnos
Nuestra necesidad de ser reconocidos con la culpa, no con las ganas.
¡Celebra Oaxaca!
Una probadita de Oaxaca: ¡celebrando La Guelaguetza! En el sureste mexicano se encuentra uno de
los estados con mayor diversidad en cultura, naturaleza, tradiciones, gastronomía, música, donde mucha de
su gente conserva su lengua ancestral. Oaxaca es conocida mundialmente por su fiesta llena de color, magia
y espectáculo: La Guelaguetza. Esta festividad, año con año se celebra en Oaxaca de julio, encierra mucha
tradición y significado para los oaxaqueños, y que, al haberla traído a Poughkeepsie, nos permite vivir y
saborear un pedacito de su tierra, pero ¿sabes lo que significa La Guelaguetza?, ¿su origen?, ¿y qué hay detrás
de toda su magia en su gastronomía, su música, sus vestuarios y su lengua? ¡Ven y disfruta de una probadita
de Oaxaca y demos la bienvenida a La Guelaguetza 2022! La parte gastronómica estará a cargo de Enrique
Montaño, cocinero originario de Tlalixtac de Cabrera, Oaxaca. Además de otros participantes oriundos de
Oaxaca que te llenarán de folklor y mucha cultura. Requiere inscripción.
Este programa se realiza con la colaboración de PPLD, Grupo Folklorico de Poughkeepsie, Radio Revolución y
Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory el sábado, 16 de julio, 1-4 pm, Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory (8 N. Cherry Street).
La Semana de Oaxaca celebra la conexión de nuestra ciudad con las tradiciones de una majestuosa
región mexicana del 29 de julio al 5 de agosto. La semana se centra con la apertura de una
exhibición de textiles oaxaqueños auténticos en Tlazotl: Alas de tejedor, que muestra el atuendo indígena
autóctono. Como exposición hermana, MASS Design Group presenta, en formato multimedia, a seis
artistas oaxaqueñas exhibiendo Arte en una maleta: Mujeres creadoras del mundo. Todos están invitados a
la inauguración de ambas exposiciones en el Trolley Barn (489 Main Street) el viernes 29 de julio de
4 pm a 6 pm. La recepción de apertura contará con comida tradicional oaxaqueña.
La aventura culinaria continuará con un Almuerzo mexicano y degustación de mezcal
en el Restaurante La Cabañita (Main Street 763) el jueves 4 de agosto a las 12 pm.
PPLD recibirá a una de estas maestras, Blanca Calderón, en la “El Comité Poughkeepsie-
Biblioteca Adriance Memorial el domingo 31 de julio a las 2:30 Oaxaca Friendship se
pm para compartir conclusiones de su viaje y su impacto en su práctica complace en presentar estas
docente. La curadora Linda Marston-Reid también ofrecerá una charla exhibiciones como parte
de nuestro programa de
en la Biblioteca Adriance Memorial el martes 2 de agosto a las 6:30 intercambio cultural. En 2019,
pm para la inauguración de una exposición de artesanías y esculturas enviamos a tres maestros de la
oaxaqueñas recolectadas a lo largo de sus viajes por la región. A lo largo de la Semana de Escuela Intermedia del Distrito
Oaxaca, el Distrito de bibliotecas también organizará cuentos para niños, mientras que Escolar de Poughkeepsie a
otras organizaciones como Fall Kill Creative Works, The Art Effect y más, ofrecerán Oaxaca para aprender sobre la
cultura y el legado de muchos
actividades y programas en inglés y español. de sus estudiantes.”
– Eleanor Charwat,
Al finalizar esta semana de actividades, damos la bienvenida al 12vo. Festival coordinadora de la Semana de Oaxaca
La Guelaguetza. Se presentará nuevamente en vivo el domingo 14 de agosto de 1:00 y fundadora del comité
a 7:00 pm en el Parque Waryas con bailables, música y mucha comida oaxaqueña.
If registration is required, see page 2 for details.
17Teen
For ages 12-18. Registration required unless otherwise noted. Register online at www.poklib.org/Events,
call (845) 485-3445 x3320, or email youthevents@poklib.org. The Strba Teen Room summer hours are: Monday through
Thursday from 1-8 pm, Friday from 1-5 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 2-5 pm.
Teen Summer Reading: Oceans of Possibilities!
Our Teen Summer Reading Program registration will start in the Strba Teen Room on
June 27 from 1-3 pm. Stop by and pick out a free book, try some juggling, and get a tote
bag for all of your summer reading items. Registration is ongoing at all PPLD libraries
through the summer, while supplies last. There will be a drawing at the end of the
summer with gift card prizes for all teens who turn in summer reading logs. All reading
logs must be turned in by Friday, August 26. The drawing will be on Tuesday, August 30
and winners will be contacted.
Clearwater Sloop
Classroom Sail
Wednesday, July 20, 3-6 pm,
Waryas Park Dock
Be a “member of the crew”
Teen Tuesdays on the Hudson River and hoist up the sails, do
Select Tuesdays, 2:30 pm. Registration required. water experiments, and steer
the boat. We will leave from
July 5, ADR: Red, White, & Blue Tart Waryas Park dock located in
Combine berries and homemade whipped cream for a the southern part of the park.
yummy Independence Day dessert.
July 12, Outdoor: Riverside Hike & Views Please arrive by 2:45 pm to
Meet us for a hike at Franny Reese State Park to see check in. Parents/guardians
must pre-sign a waiver for
a spectacular view of the Hudson River. For ages 10-18,
their youth to participate.
chaperones welcome. For ages 10-18. Please contact
Angela Panzer for the waiver.
July 26, Outdoor: Landscape Painting
Join us for Plein Air painting, which Registration required.
means the act of painting outdoors.
Meet at Quiet Cove Park for an
Teen Volunteer Opportunities
afternoon painting session of a
magnificent Hudson River View. In Teen Room Volunteer
case of inclement weather, we will meet Monday-Thursday, 3-5 pm, ADR
at Adriance Memorial Library. All art Teens, ages 13-18, help with book displays, craft activities,
materials provided. and keeping our collection organized. Contact Angela
Panzer at x3309.
August 2, Waryas Park: Hudson River Clean-Up
Required Certificate: All library volunteers must be certified
Give back to your community by joining us for a clean-up
in NYS Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. Contact
of the river’s edge along Waryas Park, followed by a pizza Angela Panzer x3309 or x3320 for more information.
party. Meet by the Boat Launch parking lot in Waryas
Park. For ages 10-18. Chaperones welcome.
Hands-On!
Wednesdays, July 6-August 3,
Teen Video Gaming 2:30 pm, ADR
Every Monday & Thursday, 3-5 pm,
Play a ukulele, crochet a handbag, or
ADR, June 6-August 29
challenge your friends to a game of
Challenge your friends to some Super
Smash on our Nintendo Switch! Monopoly. No program July 20. No
registration required.
18 ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road SPD: Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots Branch LibraryFinding Your Voice
Monthly Clubs Wednesdays, July 13, 27, 3 pm, ADR
Fantastic Beasts and Mythical Monsters Iris Jackson, author of the Telling Trails
Select Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm, ADR series, comes to us on her book tour in a
Together we’ll explore the history and backgrounds of workshop designed especially for teens!
mythical creatures which can be found in literature and This pair of workshops is designed to
movies today. We will watch a short documentary and film involve teen writers and those searching
clips regarding the beasts and monsters and then make a craft for their storytelling voice.
based on the creature. Up to grade 10. Registration required.
Using Telling Trails as a vehicle,
July 13: Grindylow from the Harry Potter series participants will write, share, and join in conversation. Then
August 3: Hippocampus (sea horses) from Percy Jackson storytellers will have the opportunity to focus on their chosen
and the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters themes to develop over the next week for session two.
August 17: Kraken from Clash of the Titans and Pirates of
the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest Telling Trails workshop “Teammates” will have the
opportunity for works to be included in upcoming blogs on
Yarn Craft Club the TellingTrails.org website along with possible inclusion in
Select Mondays, 5-6 pm, ADR, July 18, August 1, 15 the Telling Trails Tour Book Series. Registration required.
We’ll meet to complete a yarn-inspired craft. Up to grade 10.
Registration required.
Crash Course for the Beginning Novelist
Saturday, June 25, 11 am, ADR
Want to try writing a story, but not sure where to start? Want some tips for cool writer resources? You’ve come to the right
place! In this workshop, we’ll go over tools and techniques, the basic blueprint all stories follow, and also encouragement to
help you get started writing creative narrative work. More information on page 7. Registration required.
Book Festival a Success!
The Poughkeepsie Book Festival on April 2 gathered over
650 visitors for the opportunity to interact with over 40
authors and illustrators. The terrific turnout included
tabling from local community organizations, all hosted at
the Poughkeepsie High School.
While the event took place inside the High School
gymnasium, Rover the Roaming Library bookmobile
was parked right outside to greet the crowds! Visitors
borrowed dozens of books, while some even signed up
for a library card for the very first time. TJ Lamanna,
Head of Community Outreach for the Poughkeepsie Library District said of Rover, “The clamoring for new and exciting
material keeps us on our toes and proves to us that acquiring Rover and getting out to meet people where they are is vital
to fulfilling the mission of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District.”
Visitors were lucky enough to meet our adorable dog mascot Rover alongside Esteban the Magnificent, who reportedly
gave out autographs. The Book Festival was successful in part thanks to the spirited high school students who chose to
use their free time on the weekend to volunteer. Students from both Poughkeepsie High School and Our Lady of Lourdes
arrived early Saturday morning and spent the day dressing up in costume as characters like Curious George and Mo
Willems’ Elephant and Piggie. They took photographs with families and stayed to help clean up after the event was over.
Their vibrant enthusiasm set the tone for the event, as community organizations and authors were all in attendance to
showcase their works and highlight the importance of early literacy and reading.
PPLD looks forward to offering more exciting events in the future to meet and fulfill the needs of residents in the City and
Town of Poughkeepsie. The Library District applauds the dedicated staff who spent many hours planning the Book Festival,
which was made possible in part by Friends of PPLD, the Poughkeepsie City School District, and Merritt Bookstore.
If registration is required, see page 2 for details. 19You can also read
