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The Rotunda Winter 2021 Explore • Discover • Connect
Getting a Fix
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Contents Winter 2021 Vol. 21, Issue 2 News from the Library District
4 6 11 Roof Repairs
General Information
Near Completion
Adriance Memorial Library
93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Throughout 2020, the historic
(845) 485-3445 section of Adriance Memorial
Mon-Thurs: 9 am-9 pm Library has been closed to the
Fri & Sat: 9 am-5 pm Sun: 2-5 pm public so that repairs could
Adult Programs Free parking and easy access off Noxon Street. be made to the dome that
3 News from the Library District 11 Health and Safety GPS locator: 22 Noxon Street.
Boardman Road Branch Library
sits over the rotunda. We are Closing the Book
4 Books and More 12 Public Computer Center happy to report that the work
6 The Arts 14 Programas en Español
141 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
is almost complete and that on 2020 (please!)
(845) 485-3445
8 Our History 20 Friends News Mon-Thurs: 9 am-9 pm area will soon reopen.
Yes, 2020 has been a difficult and
Fri & Sat: 9 am-5 pm Sun: Closed In late 2019, plaster began flaking and falling from the ceiling as a result of
unprecedented year in many ways.
water damage. This was a recurring problem that had been addressed on several
The Auditorium The Library District has faced the
16 17 18 19 105 Market Street, Poughkeepsie occasions but had not been fully solved.
challenge head on.
The Library District therefore consulted with architects and engineers to
Location Key We closed on March 17 and
identify the structural issues that were causing the problem. It was found that the
ADR - Adriance BRD - Boardman Road suspended in-library services
AUD - The Auditorium copper cladding around the dome had become distorted and would need to be
for a little over two months.
replaced. Since the work would require scaffolding in the rotunda, that section of
Friends' Book Store During that time, the staff created
141 Boardman Rd, at rear of Library the library was closed to the public.
great virtual programs for the
Youth Programs (845) 485-3445 x 3423 No sooner had the work begun than the pandemic struck and all construction
edutainment of viewers, weeded
Tues, Thur, Sat: 10 am-4 pm had to cease. Eventually, the project was able to continue and the final stages of the
16 Teen Scene 17 Early Childhood 18 Children the collections, painted interior
Donating See poklib.org>Your Library restoration should be completed by the middle of January.
spaces, cleaned-up patron and
On the Web poklib.org bibliographic databases, and
Email administration@poklib.org engaged in any and all varieties of
Registration Keep in Touch!
Facebook virtual learning. We opened for
Most adult programs require registration. When specified, Poughkeepsie Public Library District curbside service in late May, for
please register at poklib.org/Events/Calendar or (845) 485-3445 x 3707. Between social media and limited public hours of in-library
Library Director Tom Lawrence
Most youth programs require registration. When specified, please e-newsletters, staying up-to-date on service in early June, and in early
register at poklib.org/Events/Calendar or (845) 485-3445 x 3320. Board of Trustees your favorite library has never been
Dianne Blazek, Town, President
July we resumed regular hours
When registered for a virtual program, you will receive a link via email to easier! Follow us on Facebook and of service including weekend
Paul Bucher, Jr., City
access the event. Instagram, and enjoy our videos on hours. Through it all, the staff
Sean Eagleton, Town
Patricia Ferrer-Medina, Town
YouTube. have been the best group any
Moira Fitzgibbons, City Do you get library notices about director could ask for. Learning
Winter Closures your Holds, Renewals, or Overdue items by email? If not, go to poklib.org
Amy Bombardieri, Town how to engage with the patrons
New Year's Day: Friday, January 1 Edna Lyons, City, Secretary and click on ‘My Account’ to ‘Edit Account’. You can also customize the and each other in safe ways and yet
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 18 Mary E. Moore, Town library news you receive via email by telling us exactly what you want at maintain the high bar of customer
President's Day: Monday, February 15 Patricia Ryan, Town,Treasurer poklib.org/your-library/join-our-mailing-list. You can get newsletters about: service you all deserve has been, at
Cathy Schmitz, Town
Adult Events and Programming times, challenging but they have
Laurel Spuhler, City
Cancellation Notifications Children’s Events and Programming (Grades K - 5) been doing a phenomenal job. I
Editorial Staff
congratulate them on their service.
There are times when the Library District needs to cancel a program due to Editor: Gareth Davies Early Childhood Events & Programming (Birth - Preschool)
weather or presenter/room conflicts. The Library District will post building closings Assistant Editor: Jewel Ratzlaff We here at the Library District
Family Events & Programming wish everyone the best for the
and program cancellations at cancellations.com. Patrons can get immediate email Designer: Julie Hering
notification of closings and cancellations by registering at cancellations.com. Friends of the PPLD News with Book Store Sale Announcements New Year. Onward!
Vision
The Poughkeepsie Public Library District Monthly Library District Newsletter and Important Alerts --Tom Lawrence
will have vibrant libraries where people (emailed once a month plus notices of emergency closure or delay)
Photography Policy want to be. It will meet the needs of a Teen Events and Programming (Grades 6 - 12)
The Library often photographs or videotapes programs for use in publicity materials. By diverse and growing constituency by
being present during these activities, you consent to use of your appearance or likeness providing services and partnering with other Have a question? We are here for you! For questions about your account
community organizations. The Board of (library card, PIN, etc.) call (845) 485-3445 x3701. Something else? Ask
by the Library, and its licensees, designees, or assignees, in all media, worldwide, in
Trustees and the staff will work together a Librarian by calling (845) 485-3445 x3702 or use the online form at
perpetuity. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified to serve the public and to respond to the
using names or personal identifying information without written approval from the changing nature of library services. poklib.org; click on ‘Learn’ and then scroll down to open ‘Ask a Librarian’.
2 photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. 3
Books and More ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road If registration is required, see page 2 for details.
Between the Covers Explore Writing, Reading, & Poetry
Meet the Author
Books and Brew Book Club Exercise Your Writing
Monthly, select Wednesdays, 7 pm, Virtual In Search of Sundays, January 3, February 7, March 7, 2 pm, ADR
Contact Kira Thompson at (845) 485-3445 x3350 or Monster Fish Need some inspiration? Exercise your writing with prompts and group
kthompson@poklib.org with questions. Registration Thursday, March 11, sharing. Facilitated by Billy Herman.
required. You will receive a link via email to access 7 pm, ADR Write, Write, and Re-Write
this virtual Zoom event. Join extreme angler Third Saturdays, January 16, February 20, March 20, 10 am, ADR
January 20: Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie and monster-fish Bring copies of your work(s) in progress and receive feedback from
While on vacation in Egypt, Hercule Poirot is called advocate Mark Spitzer your peers. All genres.
upon to solve two murder cases. for a presentation
on monsters in our An Evening of Poetry
February 17: How Long ‘til Black Future Month? Monthly, Third Thursdays, 7 pm, ADR or Virtual
midst based on his
by N.K. Jemisin Featured poet followed by open mic. Registration required.
latest book In Search
This collection of short fiction offers thought- January 21: Will Nixon is a Woodstock poet, environmental
of Monster Fish:
provoking narratives on destruction, re-birth, and journalist, and essayist.
Angling for a More Sustainable Planet. Hear tales Tailored Titles
redemption.
of catching piranhas and snakeheads in the February 18: Cassandra Clarke is a Social Worker and CAPS
March 17: A Children’s Bible by Lydia Millet Amazon, “man-eating” catfish in Catalonia, member (Calling All Poets). The Poughkeepsie Public Library District
The story of teenage alienation, adult complacency, lunker carp in France, tarpon in Africa, and March 18: Judith Saunders is a Marist Professor, published poet, has launched Tailored Titles, a service that
and an epic storm on a globe in trouble. all sorts of crazy behemoths swimming in and creative nonfiction writer. provides personalized book and movie titles
local waterways. Spitzer will speak about curated by our skilled librarians. Tailored
the environmental concerns of both fish and Poetry Workshop
Titles is the Library’s latest initiative to
humans alike, answer questions, and sign with Lea Graham support Poughkeepsie residents during the
books. This event is free and open to the Saturday, March 13, pandemic by connecting adult readers (and
Virtual Graphic Novel Book Club
public and appropriate for all ages. A professor 2:30 pm, ADR movie watchers) to their next great title to
Monthly, select Thursdays, 7 pm, Virtual
of creative writing at the University of Central This workshop explores read or watch.
Registration required.
Arkansas, Spitzer lives part-time in Rosendale, how artistic inspiration can These custom-tailored lists of book
January 21: Ms. Marvel, Vol 1: NY, and can sometimes be found sitting on jumpstart your poems. We and/or movie titles are based on individual
No Normal by G. Willow Wilson will read some poetry that
the shores of the Wallkill River waiting to patron preferences indicated in our easy
Kamala Khan is an ordinary girl from Jersey City - catch and release a big, fat, one-eyed catfish. uses music, art, and film as a topic and then listen to different prompts online form. Lists are emailed within seven
until she’s suddenly empowered with extraordinary Registration required. to spark our writing. Lea Graham is the author of two poetry collections days and contain hyperlinks to each title in
gifts. When Kamala discovers the dangers of her and an associate professor of English at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY. our catalog to make requesting a hold easy.
newfound powers, she unlocks a secret behind them Pressured 2: To make things even easier (and safer),
as well. Tijuana patrons can request curbside pickup!
February 18: March by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin Saturday, March 20, Post-it Challenge Complete the Tailored Titles
March is a vivid first-hand account of John Lewis’ 2:30 pm, ADR questionnaire online at: https://poklib.org/
lifelong struggle for civil and human rights, ref lecting Santesha V. Patterson Wordsmiths wanted! Here is a poetry
books-more/tailored-titles/ to find your next
on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow is the author of challenge from local poet Mike Jurkovic:
favorite book or movie.
and segregation. Rooted in Lewis’ personal story, it Pressured, a book whatever you want to say, were going to
Recommending books and movies
also ref lects on the highs and lows of the broader civil written as a movie say, or hope to say, must fit on the front of
has always been part of library services,
rights movement. (Read Volumes 1, 2, and 3) treatment. She’s a post-it note (the original 3” by 3” size).
but Tailored Titles kicks it up a notch with
returned to themes of When you have met the challenge,
March 18: Y the Last Man, Vol 3: a more personal touch! No library card is
action, romance, and share your Poetry Post-its with Debora
One Small Step by Brian K. Vaughn needed to request a custom-tailored list.
mystery in her sequel: Shon at dshon@poklib.org and please
Accompanied by a mysterious government agent, a include Post-it Challenge in the subject
Pressured 2: Tijuana. Years after an unexpected
brilliant young geneticist, and a pet monkey, Yorick line. Deb will compile the submissions
visit in Mexico, Black is pressured to once AARP Tax-Aide Program
travels the world in search of his lost love and the and read them at an upcoming Evening of
again fight for her life alongside her family.
answer to why he’s the last man on earth. A Russian Poetry!
With more bodies dropping, knowing who At time of publication, the AARP Foundation
Soyuz capsule is returning from the International Space Station To learn more: https://littlewordstudio.
to trust is a mystery. Can Black survive this Tax-Aide program staff was still working on
carrying three passengers: one woman and two men. Could this be the com/2017/12/20/revisiting-discarded-post-it-poetry-an-idea-that-sticks/
adventure once again or is this the end of the COVID-appropriate protocols for offering tax
end of Yorick’s tenure as last living male? (Please also read Volumes 1
pressure? Santesha Patterson is a Newburgh preparation service for low to middle income
and 2 prior to the discussion.)
native. Registration required. individuals. Call 2-1-1 or 800-899-1479 for
further information on this service.
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The Arts ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road If registration is required, see page 2 for details.
Hygge at Home Take Note!
Library Galleries Select Saturdays, 2:30 pm, Virtual
Virtual Movie Discussion Group
'Hygge' is a Scandinavian lifestyle practice
Interested in Exhibiting? that emphasizes a quality of coziness and Guest presenter Barry Wiesenfeld is a versatile, Select Thursdays, 6:30 pm, Virtual
Accomplished local painters, photographers, sculptors and comfort that can manifest a feeling of accomplished musician, lecturer, teacher, and author. Grab some popcorn and your favorite beverage and
ceramicists, email exhibits@poklib.org. contentment or well-being; it is particularly Registration required for each program. You will join us from the comfort of your home while we
helpful during the darker, colder winter receive a link via email to access each Zoom event. watch and discuss some great films! You will need
Mary Wojtecki Rotunda Gallery, Adriance months. This winter, we are encouraging one internet-connected device such as a laptop or
January 30:
‘hygge’ at home with a special set of Adult Back to Bach tablet with microphone capabilities. Registration
January 5-February 14 (18+) Take and Make Programs. Supplies required.
We will listen to several
Library Staff Art will be provided and links to instructional remarkable works of January 7: Lady Bird (Rated R)
videos will be sent to registrants. Take and J.S. Bach and learn
Make Kits are limited. Registration is Directed by Greta Gerwig and
February 17-March 18 what makes them nominated for five Oscars, Lady
required for each program. distinctive. Included in
Beth Haber: We are all Bird is a warm, affecting comedy
Browsers (Books on Warm Spiced the discussion will be the about a high schooler (Saoirse
shelves of Hudson Valley Cranberry Mocktail Unaccompanied Cello Suites, fugues, and Brandenburg Ronan) who must navigate a
residents past and Kits available beginning Concertos. By the time we're done, you'll understand loving but turbulent relationship
present) February 1, ADR, BRD why including Bach’s complete works in the payload with her strong-willed mother
Learn how to gently infuse of the Voyager space ship would have indeed been (Laurie Metcalf ) over the course
juices and spices together bragging! of her eventful senior year of high
Dimensional Art, Adriance Display Cases to make this Warm Spiced February 27: school.
Cranberry Mocktail, a great drink to get Learning Ludwig
cozy with during the colder months. February 4: Moonlight (Rated R)
December 7-January 14 2020 marked the 250th Oscar winner for Best Picture,
Donna Castelluccio: Macramé Wall anniversary of Ludwig Moonlight is a moving and
Vintage Images Hanging Van Beethoven's birth. transcendent look at three
Kits available beginning This colossus took the defining chapters in the life
February 8, ADR, BRD music world that he of Chiron, a young man
January 16-February 28 Macramé involves tying was born into, mastered growing up in Miami. As a shy
Arnie Serotsky Collection: knots; it can be very it, and then shouted, "OK, everyone, follow me!", outsider dealing with difficult
Jackie Robinson: Breaking calming to the body, mind leading the way to a new era. In this presentation about circumstances, Chiron’s epic
the Color Barrier in Major and spirit. Using a Reverse Beethoven, we'll listen to portions of his great works
League Baseball journey to adulthood is guided by
Lark’s Head Knot, you'll as well as explore the person behind the genius. His support, empathy, and love from
learn how to make a unique decorative wall upbringing, his love/hate of the metronome, what the most unexpected places.
hanging. caused him to give greater depth to his bass lines, his
March 2-April 13 frustration with his deafness, and his inf luence on the March 4: Hunt for the
Nicole Jurain musical world around him. Wilderpeople (Rated PG-13)
The Jupiter Collection From acclaimed New Zealand
Libraries are reservoirs of March 27: Jazz, director Taika Waititi (Thor:
strength, grace and wit, an American Art Ragnarok, What We Do in the
Boardman Road Gallery reminders of order, calm and Jazz was born in the Shadows) comes an award-
continuity, lakes of mental American Deep South winning new comedy. Julian
January 5-March 1 energy, neither warm nor cold, but eventually blanketed Dennison stars as Ricky, a defiant young city kid
Linda Lynton: Seasons our nation and expanded who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous
light nor dark.
abroad, evolving in foster uncle (Sam Neill) in the wild New Zealand
-- Germaine Greer fascinating fashion along bush. A national manhunt ensues, and the two
the way. This presentation covers the history, styles, are forced to put aside their differences and work
and some major contributors to jazz. We'll talk about together.
the components common to all eras, as well as those
which are unique to a particular style. We'll explore
the similar elements found in both jazz and classical
March 2-May 4 music and where the two worlds overlap, gain a deeper
Claudia Gorman: Crows Along the Hudson understanding of what makes jazz tick, and listen to
many examples.
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Our History ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road Connecting If registration is required, see page 2 for details.
Local History Discussion Group POV Film and Discussion Series
Tuesday Trivia at Home!
Poughkeepsie’s Vail Monthly, Select Thursdays, 7 pm, Virtual
Photography Studio Connect with neighbors as you watch and discuss a Select Tuesdays, 7 pm, Virtual
Wednesday, January 13, 7 pm, Virtual documentary from the acclaimed Point-of-View PBS series. Join us for trivia from the comfort of your own home.
Join Historian Shannon Butler on a Registration required. Participants must have two internet-connected devices
visual journey back into the late 19th (laptop, smartphone, etc.). Registration required.
January 28: Tribal Justice
century. Using the Vail photograph Tribal Justice spotlights tribal courts that
collection, we will take a look at incorporate indigenous customs and beliefs
some of the interesting people who A History of the into their justice systems. The film follows
called this area home over a century Poughkeepsie Waterfront Abby Abinanti and Claudette White, chief
ago. This talk will cover the history Friday, March 12, 3 pm, Virtual judges in two of the more than 300 tribal
of Vail Brothers Join Local History Librarian Genealogy 101
courts across the country, as they navigate January 12: The Office
Studios and the Kira Thompson as we explore Friday, January 8, 1 pm, Virtual
Start exploring your family tree in cross-jurisdictional issues in their courts and February 16: Parks and Recreation
sorts of images the centuries-old history of communities.
they captured. Poughkeepsie’s waterfront area. this introductory presentation on March 16: Disney
From transportation to commerce to genealogical research. Registration February 25: Homegoings
Then we will
recreation, the waterfront’s geography required. Combining cinéma vérité with intimate
explore some big
names who had and relationship to Poughkeepsie interviews and archival photographs, the film Pen Pal Program
has been ever-changing, but it paints a portrait of the dearly departed, their Calling all letter writers! We’ve
their photographs
remains a vital part of the city. We Genealogy Series grieving families and a man who sends loved been invited to become ‘Pen Pals’
taken, like
will use maps and other materials ones "home." with patrons of the Jackson County
Eastman, Adriance, and Roosevelt,
from our collection to explore what Monthly, select Fridays, 1 pm, Virtual March 25: The Way We Get By Public Library in Sylva, North
as well as some of the everyday
once resided there, and what the Guest presenter Sarah Gutmann is a The Way We Get By is a 2009 documentary Carolina! Please be committed to
folks with fascinating stories to
waterfront represents for us today. professional genealogist and teacher. film directed by Aron Gaudet and produced sending at least 3 letters over the
tell. Registration required.
Registration required. Registration required. by Gita Pullapilly, about a group of senior course of a few months. Sign up
January 22: Getting the most out of citizens in Bangor, Maine who greet U.S. between January 1 and January
your Ancestry.com DNA Results troops at the Bangor International Airport. 15. First letter is due back to either
The History of Comfort Foods Gain a greater understanding of how you library by Friday, February 12. Please email or call Krista
inherit your DNA and the difference Miller (kmiller@poklib.org or (845) 485-3445 x3366) to sign
Registration required. You will receive a link via email to access this
between your genetic family tree and Strange and Curious History up and learn more details. There are a limited number of
virtual Zoom event. slots available.
your genealogical family tree. Michael Keene, local author and film producer, has
From Thomas Jefferson Hot Chocolate: From
created a unique series of online programs based on
to Kraft: A History of Indigenous American
his extensive research. Check out these recorded Board Game Mondays
Macaroni and Cheese Rituals to Victorian
presentations. https://michaeltkeene.com/videos/ Mondays, 1-4 pm, BRD
Wednesday, Children’s Breakfasts
January 27, Thurday, Madhouse: The Hidden Bring a friend and play board games like
6:30 pm, February 11, History of Insane Asylums SCRABBLE®, Mah Jongg, even cards!
Virtual 6:30 pm, of 19th Century New York
Food Virtual Available now
historian Food Knitting Groups
Sarah historian Hart Island: America’s Fiber Friends Stitch & Chit Chat
Wassberg Sarah February 26: Census Records:
Largest Mass Graveyard Thursdays, 6:30 pm, ADR or Virtual
Johnson will demonstrate the Wassberg A Snapshot Through Time
of the Family Available now You will need a device with a camera
making of macaroni and cheese Johnson will demonstrate how to
Census records can be an invaluable tool and internet connection to join the
from scratch with homemade make homemade hot chocolate and
for genealogists if you know how to Abandoned: Story group. You must register with an e-mail.
Mornay sauce, as well as discuss the hot cocoa, the difference between
analyze the data and avoid pitfalls. of the Orphan Trains Prior to the meeting, you will receive a
evolution of the French “mother” the two, and the history of hot
sauces, how Thomas Jefferson Available February 1 link to join your fellow fiber crafters.
chocolate. Learn about its religious March 26: Remember the Ladies
became a macaroni booster, and history and Indigenous origins, how Stitch Your Heart Out
Learn how to uncover your maternal The Psychic Highway: The
how “Kraft Dinner” became an it became a popular breakfast food, Fridays, 10 am, BRD
ancestors’ stories and where she might be History of the Erie Canal
American staple. and why Victorian and Progressive
hiding in the record collections. Pick Up Stitches
Era Americans wanted kids to drink Available April 1
Saturdays, 10 am, BRD
more of it.
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Going Green ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road Health and Safety If registration is required, see page 2 for details.
Let’s Get Sustainable! Virtual Narcan Training
Series: On Becoming Keeping Children Safe: Tuesday, Jan 12, 12-1 pm
Select Tuesdays, 7 pm, BRD Recognizing and Reporting Tuesday, Feb 9, 6-7 pm
Join us in this monthly series of programs Nature’s Best Hope Child Abuse Monday, March 8, 1-2 pm
where we learn to repurpose materials to Third Tuesdays, January 19, February Virtual
make other more environmentally friendly Select Wednesdays, 6 pm, The Dutchess County
16, March 16, 10 am or 5 pm, Virtual
products! Registration required. BRD and Virtual Department of Behavioral & Community Health offers
Learn the signs a child will show when they are being
Inspired by Doug Tallamy’s book three one-hour online training sessions (each covering
January 26: abused, and what you can do to stop it. Please note, this
Nature’s Best Hope, this series first same material) to explain why Narcan works to reverse
Mason Jar is not the NYS Mandated Reporter training course.
examines Tallamy’s research and an opioid overdose, what to do when an opioid overdose
Terrariums Presenter Rick Keller-Coffey is the Community Education
his passionate call to action. Then is suspected, and how/when to administer Narcan.
Chase away the winter Facilitator for the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse.
it explores practical ways to apply While there is no age minimum for the training, only
blahs with a cheery Registration required through EventBrite: https://
Tallamy’s vision to our region and those 18 years of age and older are eligible to receive
terrarium. Please bring www.eventbrite.com/e/keeping-children-safe-recognizing-and-
our private properties. Local guest a free Narcan kit post-training. Kits will be available
your own mason jar (or reporting-child-abuse-tickets-107701120952
experts will join the discussions from Martha Farrell at Adriance Memorial Library.
any glass jar) from home as well. Participate in one event or the entire series, either
and everything else will Registration required.
in-person or via Zoom. Books will be provided for up to 14
be provided. registrants. Registration required for each program. Health Talks
February 9: Book Discussion: Third Thursdays, 6:30 pm, Virtual, PPLD Facebook or YouTube Live
Paper Straw Heart Nature’s Best Hope Virtual presentations from the staff of MidHudson Regional
Turn your everyday paper Hospital. No registration required. After the premiere, you can
January 27: Chapters 1-5
straws into a cheery paper find the recordings on the Library District’s YouTube channel.
Introduction to conservation
heart decoration!
pioneers, a new approach to January 21: Can
March 9: conservation, understanding Stroke Be Prevented?
Easy Produce Wash connectivity, and the Homegrown Stroke is a major source of death Walking Clubs
Make a natural produce National Park. and disability and is associated
wash out of ingredients February 3: Chapters 6-9 with a number of risk factors Please bring water and wear sneakers or walking
you probably already have Understanding carrying capacity, that can be modified to minimize risk of its occurrence. shoes. Light rain (if it is not too cold) or shine.
at home! non-native plants, insects, and The presentation will discuss various stroke risk factors, how Park at Parker Avenue parking lot and meet at the
‘weeds’. stroke presents, and how it can be treated, from acute care to entrance to the Walkway. Registration required.
rehabilitation services. Presenter is Fabio Danisi, MD, Associate
February 10: Chapter 10-End From the Walkway to Morgan Lake
Greenganize! Making an impact and addressing push-back. Director of Neurology, MidHudson Regional Hospital.
Wednesdays, March 3-November 17, 10-11:30 am
Wednesday, January 13, 7 pm, BRD
Application Discussion February 18: The Evolution of Over the Hudson
(Rescheduled from October 28)
This program deals with growing interest in Cardiac Care at MidHudson Fridays, March 5-November 19, 10-11:30 am
February 24: The Big Picture
going green, or at least adopting a few more Imagine the Homegrown National Regional Hospital
healthy habits like using natural methods Park concept applied to the Mid- Updates on the convenient
of cleaning and organizing to help the Hudson region. Identify community availability of the latest technology
Defensive Driving
environment. spaces and partners (parks, and equipment, increased capacity,
Saturday, March 27,
Presented developers, environmentalists, plant and an expert team of cardiac physicians. Presenter is Syed
9:30 am-3:30 pm, BRD
by Garrison nurseries, city planners, landscapers) Naqvi, MD, FACC, Cardiologist, MidHudson Regional Hospital
Completing the course may
Concierge. for potential collaboration. and Health Alliance Hospital.
provide a 10% discount on
Registration March 10: Starting at Home – Landscape Options March 18: Surgical Options your auto insurance as well
required. Explore individual landscaping choices for healthier plant, for Pediatric Epilepsy as the elimination of up to
animal, and pollinator diversity in our own yards. For almost a third of patients 4 points from your NYS license. Cost: $30/person, cash
March 24: Invasive Species ID and Removal with epilepsy, seizures cannot be (exact change) or check (bring your own pen). No credit
Learn how to identify and weed out invasive plant species. controlled with medication alone. cards accepted. Bring your own lunch. Registration
For these patients, surgery may be required. Pay on the day of the class. Instructor is Staci
recommended to try to decrease Cussick.
or eliminate the child's seizures. Dr. Muh will discuss some
surgical options for children with epilepsy. Presenter is Carrie R.
Muh, MD, MS, MHSc, Division Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery,
10 Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, Westchester Medical Center. 11
Public Computer Center See page 2 for registration details. Exploring New Fields
Drop-in lab time and free classes to address all your technology needs. Registration is required for all classes. Public
Computer Big Read News & Reflections
Personal Assistance
Computer Lab (Drop-in) Basics Center Patron “We had no idea what lay ahead of us when we
Mondays-Fridays, 11 am-1 pm, ADR Classes are two hours each and held in-person at ADR. selected Lab Girl in 2019 for the 2020 Big Read. But I
Testimonials am convinced that we could not have chosen a better
Tuesdays, 6-8 pm, ADR
PC Basics Internet 102 book to focus on in the midst of a pandemic.” says Big
Thursdays, 1-3 pm, BRD During the pandemic,
Tuesday, January 12, 3:30 pm Tuesday, February 9, 3:30 pm Read coordinator Jewel Ratzlaff. “Lab Girl provided
Receive individualized help with basic the Public Computer
Wednesday, February 24, 1:30 pm Wednesday, March 24, 1:30 pm opportunities for our community to explore and
computer skills, email accounts, job Center has adopted some new instructional approaches. One
Prerequisite: Internet 101 or appreciate scientific
searches, job applications, formatting PC Basics Workshop – such innovation is to invite each class participant to watch
equivalent research, to connect
resumes, filing for unemployment, Mouse & Keyboard one or more videos or complete an at-home tutorial prior to
creating and editing Microsoft Office Tuesday, January 19, 3:30 pm with the intricate
attending class. During the actual class, the instructor reviews
documents, and more. Wednesday, March 3, 1:30 pm magnificence of the
some of the material from the lessons, then the class works
Prerequisite: basic computer skills natural world, applaud
Teen Geeks (Drop-in) together on exercises based on the lessons. Here are some
the joy of friendship,
Saturdays, 9 am - 1 pm, ADR PC Basics Workshop – Email comments from patrons regarding this approach.
and appreciate the
Students available to answer your Tuesday, January 26, 3:30 pm I think watching the videos helps a lot and puts you ahead of power of telling one’s
technology questions and help you feel Wednesday, March 10, 1:30 pm the game for the in-person session. No technology issues with
Online Security & story.”
more comfortable with your device. Prerequisite: basic computer skills the videos.The big screen is helpful for the in-person class. Although the pandemic cut into in-person event
Common Scams
Internet 101 Tuesday, February 16, 3:30 pm You can tell the material was well prepared. participation, community partners presented many
Tuesday, February 2, 3:30 pm Prerequisite: Internet 101 or Lesson moved smoothly. Thank you very much. engaging virtual and hybrid programs that brought our
Using the total attendance/participation to 2/3 of our previous
Wednesday, March 17, 1:30 pm equivalent During the pandemic, this approach works very well.
Library in year’s total. Local schools, particularly the Elementary
Prerequisite: basic computer skills Students have a chance to do some of the learning on their
Your Job and Middle grades, embraced this year’s books with
Search own, but they have the instructor available for questions or
great enthusiasm. Author Sarah Baughman made 12
Two hour in-person class, ADR parts they did not understand.
Microsoft Office virtual visits with local schools, to great acclaim. Clinton
Wednesday, January 20, 5:30 pm The Library District’s Public Computer Lab staff is also Elementary teacher Beth Kasse said, “It was an amazing
Classes are 90 minutes each and require participants available, by limited appointment, for virtual tutoring on a visit! We had come up with questions for Sarah and she
to complete online lessons before attending the one-on-one basis. worked them into her presentation beautifully. She was
Navigating the in-person class at ADR. such an open and warm person; the children loved her
Medicare Website Recently I have had the pleasure of participating in
visit!!! Thank you so much for this opportunity!”
90 minutes, in-person class, ADR some of the online computer labs that the library has
Word 101 Excel 101
Wednesdays, 9:30 am, offered and I must say, they have all been first rate! Not
Monday, January 11, 2:30 pm Saturday, January 16, 1:30 pm
January 27, March 24 only was I able to learn exactly what I wanted to learn but In October 2020, The
Wednesday, January 13, 6:30 pm Monday, February 1, 2:30 pm
Led by staff from the Dutchess County I was able to do it from the safety of my own home which National Endowment for the Arts
Saturday, February 20, 1:30 pm Wednesday, February 3, 6:30 pm
Office for the Aging. has been such a blessing due to the pandemic. The sessions announced their Big Read book
Monday, March 8, 2:30 pm Wednesday, March 10, 6:30 pm
are tailor-made to teach you in a minimal amount of time list for the upcoming year, and
Prerequisite: basic computer skills Prerequisite: basic computer skills
exactly the right skills to use in the modern world, and they to our surprise there were only
Technology Word 102 Excel 102 also are delivered by instructors that are smart, committed, six books to choose from for our
Monday, January 25, 2:30 pm Monday, February 8, 2:30 pm and dedicated to helping patrons who may not have grown grant application. We have decided
Classes are 90 minutes each and
Wednesday, January 27, 6:30 pm Wednesday, February 10, 6:30 pm up in the computer generation, and they are delivered with to read Thi Bui’s graphic novel
require participants to complete
Monday, March 15, 2:30 pm Wednesday, March 17, 6:30 pm patience and inspiration! I did several sessions and found that memoir The Best We Could Do as
online lessons before attending
Prerequisite: Word 101 or equivalent Prerequisite: Excel 101 or equivalent the half hour length was perfect to learn a new skill, and then a community in the Fall of 2021.
the in-person class at ADR.
Word 103 have time to perfect it over the course of the week.The pace Thi Bui is a Vietnamese-American
Introduction to Excel 103
Monday, March 22, 2:30 pm is individualized to fit your needs, and the class instructor’s artist and novelist who studied
Ancestry.com Monday, February 22, 2:30 pm
Prerequisite: Word 101 & 102 or willingness to help and “go the extra mile” always inspires me sculpture at Bard College. For a
Saturday, March 20, 1:30 pm Wednesday, February 24, 6:30 pm
equivalent to continue learning. I would recommend these online labs to college project, she decided to tell her family’s
Prerequisite: Internet 101 or Wednesday, March 24, 6:30 pm
anyone, and best of all they are available at no cost to patrons. story and interviewed her parents. As she added
equivalent Word Mail Merge Prerequisite: Excel 101 & 102 or
equivalent To learn more about the technology classes and individual illustrations, it became a graphic novel. Our 2021
Google Drive & Docs Wednesday, February 17, 6:30 pm Big Read will focus on Bui’s family story as well
help available to you at the library, check out Page 12’s class
Wednesday, March 31, 6:30 pm Prerequisite: Word 101 & 102 or PowerPoint 101 as the sharing of our community stories.
equivalent listings or contact Debbie Minnerly at dminnerly@poklib.org or
Prerequisite: Internet 101 or Monday, March 1, 2:30 pm
(845) 485-3445 x 3380.
equivalent Wednesday, March 3, 6:30 pm
12 Prerequisite: basic computer skills 13
Programas presenciales y virtuales en español The Artist's Perspective
Los programas virtuales se realizan en Google Meet y Zoom. Para recibir el enlace de conexión debe inscribirse Library patrons often express their appreciation of the unique local artwork displayed at both Adriance Memorial Library
en ecorbaton@ poklib.org. Debe proporcionar nombre completo y el nombre del programa de su interés. and Boardman Road Branch Library. And now, a few of our exhibiting artists have shared their perspectives on exhibiting
at the library.
Asistencia Tecnológica Individual
El medio ambiente y tú Martes y jueves, 9-10:30 am, 11 de ene al 18 de mar, ADR Basha on the part of the curator and the library staff, combined
Recibe ayuda individual en computación básica, correo Maryanska with caring – you don’t often find that combination! To
Jueves, 6-7 pm, Virtual electrónico, llenado de formularios, llenado de formas en find both was wonderful. The other thing I really enjoyed
(Adriance Memorial
Por Danielle Salisbury de Cornell línea para desempleo, creación y edición de documentos en was - I would come into the library just to sit and watch
Library, January of
Cooperative Extension Dutchess Word y Excel y asistencia con el manejo del celular. people react to the exhibit. Unlike at an art gallery, where
2019)
County, consejera comunitaria de people chat with each other while glancing at the art, at the
Club de lectura electrónica y audible Basha, a Polish-
energía. library I observed people really looking at the work. What
Martes, 6-8 pm, 5 de enero, 2 de feb y 2 de marzo, Virtual born painter who
7 de enero: Mantén tu hogar sano y cómodo curates a gallery in a wonderful experience as an artist!”
Leemos un libro electrónico o escuchamos un audio libro
este invierno con eficiencia energética de escritores latinoamericanos y nos reunimos virtualmente Manhattan, shares
Anita Fina Kiewra
Infórmate sobre el estado de su casa, la factura de para discutir ideas y puntos de vista acerca del libro. that “the library
(Boardman Road,
energía y su salud física. Además de otros consejos en staff was a pleasure to work with. I sold several paintings,
Club Cine-Foro en español Summer of 2020)
eficiencia energética. ¡Una casa que se preocupa por la and appreciated that the Library District doesn’t take a
Lunes, 6-8 pm, 11 y 25 enero, 8 y 22 feb y 8 marzo, Virtual “It was a pleasure having
energía ayuda al planeta y la salud! commission like some galleries do.”
Vive la experiencia de una película, seleccionada por el the show and being the
14 de enero: Plásticos de un solo uso “crash-test-dummy”
¿Alguna vez has pensado la cantidad de plástico que grupo, y comparte tus ref lexiones acerca de esta. Helen Hosking
(Adriance Memorial Library for the first ever dual
usamos y cómo afecta al medio ambiente? Michelle Tertulias Literarias y más… - live and virtual -
Gluck y Danielle Salisbury hablan sobre los plásticos Display Cases, February of 2019)
Sábado, 16 enero, 13 feb, 13 marzo, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, ADR artist talk. I found the
de un solo uso, cómo dañan el medio ambiente, cómo Helen exhibited her sculptures
Pasa una mañana compartiendo, comentando, discutiendo technical staff helpful and
afectan, y cómo podemos reducir su consumo. of jazz musicians in the enclosed
y opinando sobre temas de actualidad o interés del ámbito f lexible in supporting
cases at Adriance in honor of
21 de enero: Energía Solar literario, artístico, cultural y político. the presentation, and was appreciative of the staff on site
Black History Month. She
Conoce acerca de los paneles solares instalados en Hablemos de Comida y helping with the details of a socially distant talk as we were
appreciated the care and help she
techos y en tierra, granjas de energía solar, energía solar Tradiciones adjusting to cautiously re-entering the world of in-person
received from the maintenance
comunitaria y los programas del estado para obtenerla. Miércoles, 27 enero, 10 y 24 feb y 10 events. I loved having my work shown in the bright and
crew. They let her and her
marzo, 10-11:30 am, Virtual husband borrow tools and moved colorful environment of the library, and even sold several
Hablemos de comida que nos gusta glass shelves for them. She said we were the easiest galley pieces from the show! Ruth Wally is a dear to work with
Encuentro de y compartamos recetas, tradiciones, secretos y consejos to work with, and told several artist friends about us. Helen and mindful of the details. I’m grateful for the opportunity
to work with you all!”
mujeres: conversando de cocina propios y heredados. En cada reunión los also appreciated that we have a large and diverse audience.
participantes aportan una receta de su país de origen. Several patrons commented to the Circulation Desk staff
sobre el género that they appreciated the exhibit for Black History Month.
Harris Diamant
(Adriance Memorial Library
Martes, 6-8 pm, Virtual
Infórmate sobre temas actuales que Resiliencia en Ruth Basha
Display Cases, August of 2020)
“I appreciated the opportunity to show
involucran al género. Los temas diferentes situaciones Nelson my art in this magnificent marble
serán desarrollados por varios expertos en la materia. (Boardman Road,
19 de enero: Barreras socio educativas y
de la vida Fall of 2020)
temple. The staff was exceptionally
helpful and set up was fast and easy. I
autoestima - Rosy Rodríguez Jueves, 6-7:30 pm, Virtual “From beginning highly recommend this venue.”
¿Qué tanta capacidad tenemos para superar to end, the
16 de febrero: La violencia al género – Noemí Sánchez
circunstancias traumáticas? Conversatorio en el que se experience
9 de marzo: Orientación Sexual – Ma. Eugenia Espriu tocarán cuatro temas diferentes donde la resiliencia se was really
16 de marzo: Madres jóvenes – Ma. Eugenia Espriu ve presente en las experiencias de las expositoras. amazing. The
23 de marzo: Llegamos a los 40 – Ma. Eugenia Espriu 4 de febrero: Introducción y aspectos professionalism
generales de la resiliencia - Ma. Eugenia Espriu
18 de febrero: Resiliencia en la pérdida
Mujer, resalta tu belleza desde tu esencia
de un ser querido - África Delgado
Jueves, 25 de marzo, 6-7:30 pm, Virtual
Yolanda González, consultora especialista en belleza, 4 de marzo: Resiliencia en mujeres
nos introduce a los diferentes conceptos de belleza inmigrantes - Elva Margarita Corbaton
femenina a través de la historia hasta llegar al 18 de marzo: 7 sugerencias para aumentar
autoconcepto de la mujer misma. la resiliencia - África Delgado
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Teen Scene Teen programs are at Adriance or virtual Early Childhood (Birth-Preschool)
Teen programs for ages 12-18 require registration unless otherwise noted. The Library District supports early literacy through high-quality
To register, go to poklib.org/programs or call (845) 485-3445 x 3320. programs and resources. We’ll help you find the answers you need as
Teen Room Hours: Monday-Thursday: 2-8 pm, Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 2-5 pm you raise the next generation of citizens. For these programs, children
must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. For the Winter 2021
Take & Make session, registration will be required. See page 2 for details.
Crafting kits available! Limited supply,
Tuesday Teen Programs at Adriance
registration required. Pick up Project
materials at Adriance Memorial Library Free parking and easy access available from the Noxon Street Parking Lot
any time on select Wednesdays. Please 3:30 pm, ADR or Virtual (GPS Locator: 22 Noxon Street). Story times are weekly series.
pick up your craft bag within two January 12: 3-D Printing Songs and Stories: Toot & Scoot
weeks. When you finish your project, email a photo to You design it, we'll print it. Bilingual Storytime Thursdays, January 7-March 18, Programs at
teencafe@poklib.org. We will post it on our teen café blog! Mondays, January 4-March 15, 10-10:30 am
January 26: Virtual Teen Trivia Boardman Road
January 13: Mask Decorating Online trivia. Download the Kahoot! app to play. 10-10:30 am Movement and music program
Release your hidden talent! Get fabric markers and a white Books, f lannel board stories, and featuring songs, instruments, rhymes, Story times are weekly series.
mask to decorate. February 2: VR experience music enhanced with Spanish and interactive play for children
Enter the exciting world of virtual reality and try vocabulary for ages 2-5. ages 1-5. Preschool Story Time
January 20: Pom Pom Pencil Holder different video games using our VR headsets. Mondays, January 4-March 15,
Create a unique pencil holder for your Canciones y Cuentos 10-10:30 am
desk. February 9: Dip into Chocolate Lunes, 4 de Enero al 15 de Marzo, Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a
for Valentine’s Day 10-10:30 am small craft for 3-5 year olds. Parents
January 27: Snowflake Tote Bag Dip all sorts of good things into Libros, historias sobre el fieltro y el and siblings welcome.
Stencil some snowf lakes on a canvas tote melted chocolate. Take them home tablero de música con la introducción
bag on a winter’s day. to share. de vocabulario en español para niños Baby Rhyme & Play Time
February 3: Needlepoint Kitty de 2 a 5 años. Tuesdays, January 5-March 16,
March 2: Landscape 10-10:30 am
Need a fun, easy project to chase away those winter blues? Paint & Sip Toddler Time Features songs, rhymes, finger plays,
February 10: Snowman Candle Holder Paint a landscape to brighten up Tuesdays, January 5-March 16, and stories. For birth to 18 months.
Create your own candle holder with a jolly your room. Canvas and paints will 10-10:20 am
snowman face. be supplied. A story time for two-year-olds with Walk & Wiggle
books, rhymes, f lannel board stories, Wednesdays, January 6-March 17,
February 17: Leather Key Ring 10-10:30 am
and music.
Make yourself, a friend, or parent a useful This language enrichment program
way to keep track of important keys. Teen Volunteer Opportunities Romp & Read serves as a transitional story time for
Wednesdays, January 6-March 17, PLC - Preschool Learning walkers as they prepare for toddler
February 24: Paracord Bracelets
Required: Sexual Harassment Prevention Certificate. 10-10:30 am Center Story Time story times. The program features
Paracord bracelets are not only attractive,
All library volunteers must be certified in the NYS Sexual This story time for infants, older Fridays, January 8-March 19, songs, rhymes, finger plays, and
they can help you out in many emergency
Harassment Prevention Training. This online training takes babies, and their caregivers features 10-10:30 am stories. For ages 18-24 months.
situations.
15-30 minutes to complete. Contact Angela Panzer x3309 songs, rhymes, bounces, and Books, f lannel board stories, and
March 3: God’s Eye books, and highlights early literacy Toddler Time
or Children’s Desk x3320 for more information. music for children ages 3-5 followed
You get lots of popsicle sticks, yarn and instructions development for little ones. For ages Thursdays, January 7-March 18,
Teen Room Volunteer by guided play. 10-10:30 am
to make some beautiful wall hangings. birth-24 months.
Monday-Thursday 3-5 pm, ADR A story time for two-year-olds
March 10: Surprise Bag Teens, ages 13-18, wanted to help us with book displays, featuring books, rhymes, f lannel
Take your chances! We will surprise you with craft activities, and keeping our collection organized. board stories, and music.
a fun activity of our choice. PLC Goes Virtual
Teen Bloggers Wanted! Toot & Scoot
Earn up to 3 hours of Community Registrants will be notified when to pick up supplies at the library to Thursdays, January 7-March 18,
Service credit for your own reviews, participate virtually. For PreK. 10:40-11 am
Special Event
writings, and videos! Use our Dinosaurs! Donuts! Movement and music program
Family Drum Circle guidelines to create content for Thursday, March Tuesday, March featuring songs, instruments,
Wed, Jan 27, 4 pm, ADR the Teen Café Blog on the PPLD 4, 4-4:50 pm 9, 4-4:50 pm rhymes, and interactive play for
Discover the many health website and then send your blog post Join us for stories, Join us for donut- children ages 1-5.
benefits of drumming. Bring your own percussion to teencafe@poklib.org for review. Write a book review, songs and f lannels themed stories,
instrument or use one of ours. For all ages. create a funny video, share a skill, write a story, or let your followed by a fun dinosaur craft! f lannel board and crafts!
imagination run wild! Questions? Email teencafe@poklib.org.
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Adriance Children Boardman Road Children
These programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Register at poklib.org/Events or These programs require registration unless otherwise
(845) 485-3445 x3320. Please check age appropriateness before you register. noted. Register at poklib.org/Events or (845) 485-3445
x3320. Please check age appropriateness before you
Let the
Among Us in Real Life Valentine’s Day Hot register. Cold
Thursday, January 14, 5:30-7 pm Chocolate Bombs Virtual and Make at Winds
Pine Cone Penguins
We’ll play the popular video game Thursday, February 11, 5:30-6:30 pm
Among Us, but you’ll be the characters Give the gift of hot chocolate. We’ll Home Programs Thursday, January 21, 4-4:45 pm Blow!
Make an adorable penguin to take home.
in the game and the children’s f loor make hot chocolate bombs that you On Saturday,
Registration required. Grades K-5.
will be the spaceship. Will you be a can give as a gift or keep for yourself. December 5, the
Participants will be notified of
crewmate or are you the imposter? Grades 3-6. Paper Bag Stars Poughkeepsie
ingredients needed, or how to
Who’s sus? Grades 3-6. Monday, January 25, 4-4:45 pm Public Library
Color Me Calm for Tweens pick up supplies at the library, in
Make an amazing paper star decoration
DIY Thursday, February 18, 4-4:45 pm order to participate virtually. District teamed
from lunch bags! Grades 1-6. up with the
Rotating Join the new coloring craze to exercise Cook Up a Story
Block fine motor skills, train the brain to Ant Valentine Ornament national
Thursday,
Puzzle focus, and relieve stress! Grades 4-7. Thursday, February 11, 4-4:45 pm organization
February 4,
Thursday, Learn how to do paper quilling and Operation
DIY No-Sew Duct Tape Bag 4-4:45 pm
January 21, make an ornament for Valentine’s Warm to
Tuesday, February 23, 4-4:45 pm Listen to
4-4:45 pm Day. Grades 1-6. distribute over
The only thing better than a book? A the story
Grades 4-7. 140 winter
tote full of them! Come make a super Little Red
coats and almost
Family Drum Circle cute tote bag for all your library books! Hen Makes How to Train Your 200 children’s
Wednesday, January 27, 4-4:45 pm Grades 1-5. a Pizza and
Dragon: Toothless Craft books to our
Join this noisy, fun, family-friendly then cook along with us as we
Dr. Seuss’ Life-Size Monday, February 22, 4-4:45 pm Poughkeepsie
event and discover the many health make our own English muffin
Trivia Birthday Bash! Make Toothless the dragon and families. A
benefits of drumming. Bring your own pizza! Grades K-3.
Tuesday, March 2, 4-5:30 pm hear about the book How to Train special thanks
percussion instrument or use one of Tween DIY Necklace Your Dragon. Grades K-5. to Michael McCabe and
Brush up on your favorite Dr. Seuss
ours. All ages. and Keychain Pendants everyone from IATSE
stories as trivia and dares abound! Lucky Turtle
Kamishibai Stories Become a Seuss-themed teammate in Wednesday, February 10, Local 311 for organizing
Monday, March 15, 4-4:45 pm
Tuesday, February 2, 4-4:45 pm a life-size board game dedicated to all 4-4:45 pm the event and volunteering
Create a lucky green turtle for St. Patrick’s Day!
Come learn about Kamishibai, a things Seuss! End with some birthday Join us as we create necklace their time to help pass out
Grades K-5.
Japanese cake as we celebrate 117 years of Dr. and keychain pendants using the coats.
form of Seuss stories. Grades K-5. magazine cutouts or your own
storytelling, designs! Magazines will be
then listen
Cool Chicks Code provided with the materials, Boardman Road
Tuesday, March 16, 4-5 pm
to a few
Calling all chicks! Celebrate Women’s
but feel free to find your own Bulletin Board
Kamishibai images at home from other
History month by reading Who Says magazines, brochures, or bring I Spy with
stories.
Women Can’t Be Computer Programmers? paper and colored pencils to
Grades My Little Eye…
The Story of Ada Lovelace. Then have draw them yourself (images
PreK-3. Drop in anytime during
some fun with beginning code using should be 1x1 inches). January and February to play I Spy with our bulletin
The Pen Pal Fairy Exchange Scratch! Grades K-2. wwGrades 4-7. board activity inspired by the I Spy books by
Librarians save lives: by handing
Tuesday, February 9, 4-4:45 pm the right book, at the right time,
St. Patrick’s Day Pancake Take and Make photographer Walter Wick.
Do you believe in fairies? You should,
because…there are fairies hiding right
Art Challenge Craft-A-Palooza to a kid in need.
Wednesday, March 17, 4-5 pm Thursday, March 11,
here at the library! Hunt for hidden
Put your -- Judy Blume
fairy doors and become part of an Pickup at ADR and BRD
artistic Enjoy a mystery craft! All ages.
ongoing pen pal exchange with the
abilities to the
fairies making special deliveries to your
test and create
pen pal! Enjoy making a fairy craft and
some pancake
have a light snack too. For grades K-6.
art inspired by
St. Patrick’s
Day.
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The Friends of PPLD is an independent entity organized to support the Library District. Visit the Friends’ Book Store:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10-4. Info: (845) 485-3445 x3423 or on Facebook @PoughkeepsieLibraryBookStore.
Believe It Or Not
Mystery Mondays:
The Friends Book Store turned FIVE on October 25, 2020! A milestone to
Mysteries in the Northeast celebrate, but COVID intervened. Although we reopened the Book Store on July
2 (after being closed since March 16), we needed to adhere to safety guidelines.
Mondays, 11 am, BRD or Virtual
We’ve been doing that successfully.
Registration required.
January 25: A
Fountain Filled
with Blood by Julia
Spencer-Fleming
Set in the
Adirondack village
of Millers Kill, an
Episcopalian priest investigates of
a series of homophobic attacks and
then a shocking murder.
Shoppers enjoyed safely browsing the Friends' 2020 Holiday Book Sale at Locust Grove.
February 22: Tag Man
by Archer Mayor In this COVID-shortened year, book store numbers keep climbing! As of
Joe Gunther and his October 30, 68,000 books were sold to over 7,000 customers for a total of
elite Vermont Bureau $60,900.
of Investigation are
tracking a rash of Internet sales from our Abebooks shop (http://bit.ly/Friends_PPLD_
mysterious home AbeBooks) keep expanding geographically with customers in 42 states and
break-ins. The criminal eventually 15 countries. An Australian book lover paid $600 for our most expensive
stumbles into some troubling book and Internet sales topped $6,440!
information and finds himself Special in-store sales continue. Look for the SALE signs on tables and select
being chased by a hit squad. shelves or ask our cashiers, “What’s on sale?”
March 29: Vineyard Book donations have been almost overwhelming. During the COVID
Chill by Philip Craig shutdown, many folks downsized their collections, and we reaped the
Retired cop J.W. benefit!
Jackson and his
Our 80 dedicated volunteers worked countless hours to process donations.
family are relaxing
Volunteers are key to our success, and we always welcome new volunteers.
on Martha’s
To join us, access our website, poklib.org/volunteers/ or you can also stop by
Vineyard when their
the store for an application or email us at book_store@poklib.org.
peace is disturbed by two L.A.
thugs and the discovery of a dead A BIG THANK YOU to the Friends who have worked so hard to make
body. the book store successful and to the community for your steadfast and generous
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