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The Rotunda Summer 2018 Explore • Discover • Connect
Contents Summer 2018 Vol. 18, Issue 4 Community Engagement
General Information
Summer Breeze
Adriance Memorial Library
93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 in the Valley
(845) 485-3445
Mon-Thurs: 9 am-9 pm Library staffers are coming
Fri & Sat: 9 am-5 pm Sun: 2-5 pm out from behind the desks,
Free parking and easy access off Noxon Street. busting out of the building,
GPS locator: 22 Noxon Street. and bringing library fun to
Boardman Road Branch Library community events across the
141 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 region. We love collaborating
7 8 11 (845) 485-3445 with local organizations to
Mon-Thurs: 9 am-9 pm create positive summer activity
Adult Programs Fri & Sat: 9 am-5 pm Sun: Closed
A Party? At the LIBRARY?? for local families. Look for
The Auditorium PPLD at the following events.
4 Library News 9 Big Read is Coming!
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105 Market Street, Poughkeepsie he cover of this issue of the newsletter Come say ‘hello’ and encourage
5 Adult Summer Reading 10 Health and Wellness Location Key shows images from a memorable evening in everyone in the family to sign up for their very own library card.
ADR - Adriance BRD - Boardman Road April when Adriance Memorial Library opened
6 Books 12 Public Computer Center AUD - The Auditorium June 18: Mid-Hudson Childrens Museum Farmers Market
its doors after hours for music, food, dancing, June 30: Movies Under the Walkway @ Upper Landing Park
7 Art Scene 14 La Plaza del Aprendizaje Friends' Book Store singing, stories, and historic films. Hundreds of
8 Words of War 20 Friends 141 Boardman Rd, at rear of Library July 6: First Friday @ The Chance Parking Lot
local residents of all ages mingled on every floor
(845) 485-3445 x 3423 July 14: Movies Under the Walkway @ Upper Landing Park
of the building, moving from performance to
Tues, Thur, Sat: 10 am-4 pm
performance and occasionally stopping by the July 15: StarWalk from sunset to 11 pm @ Walkway
Donating See poklib.org>Your Library
main floor for a drink and a snack. July 21: Movies Under the Walkway @ Upper Landing Park
On the Web poklib.org The event grew out of a partnership with Aug 4: Movies Under the Walkway @ Upper Landing Park
Email administration@poklib.org Vassar College around a traveling International Aug 5: La Guelaguetza @ Waryas Park
Facebook Children’s Book exhibit. Discussions with the
Poughkeepsie Public Library District Aug 12: StarWalk from sunset to 11 pm @ Walkway
City of Poughkeepsie then led to the evening
Library Director Tom Lawrence becoming part of the City’s First Friday program. Aug 18: Movies Under the Walkway @ Upper Landing Park
15 16 18 Board of Trustees Held on the first Friday of each month, this Sept 7: First Friday on Market Street (@ Adriance if raining)
Dianne Blazek, Town program aims to increase awareness of the City Sept 7: StarWalk from sunset to 11 pm @ Walkway
Youth Programs Moira Fitzgibbons, City and showcase it as a thriving, safe, and attractive Sept 22: Golden Gathering @ Arlington High
Amy Haight, Town place to live and do business. Sept 29: Arlington Street Fair
15 Teen Connection 17 Early Learning Edna Lyons, City “This is something we’ve been planning
Tom McGlinchey, Town, Treasurer Oct 5: First Friday @ Dongan Square Park
16 Familes & Children 18 Children & Tweens to do for some time,” said Library District
Mary E. Moore, Town, President director Tom Lawrence. “Engagement with the For more details on any of these free events visit:
Joan Nicholls, City, Secretary MoviesUnderTheWalkway on Facebook, Walkway.org,
Registration Margaret Prescott, Town
community is one of our major priorities and
this event offered an opportunity to showcase our FirstFridayPk.com, Pokguelaguetza on Facebook, or poklib.org See
Most adult programs do not require registration. When specified, Patricia Ryan, Town
Fred Timm, City facilities and hopefully expand people’s ideas of you soon!
please register at poklib.org/Events/Calendar or (845) 485-3445 x 3702.
Miriam Zimet-Aaron, Town, Vice President what today’s public library has to offer.”
Most youth programs do require registration. When specified, please
Editorial Staff
register at poklib.org/Events/Calendar or (845) 485-3445 x 3320.
Editor: Gareth Davies
Assistant Editor: Jewel Ratzlaff
Summer Closures Designer: Julie Hering
We Want to Hear from You!
Independence Day: Wednesday, July 4 Vision You're invited! Please join us for an open community discussion about the
Labor Day Weekend: Saturday-Monday, September 1-3 The Poughkeepsie Public Library District Poughkeepsie Public Library District. As part of our strategic plan process, we are
will have vibrant libraries where people
Cover Photos: Yvonne Laube seeking public input about what the library means to you and ways to deepen our
want to be. It will meet the needs of a
diverse and growing constituency by connections to the community.
The Library often photographs or videotapes programs for use in publicity providing services and partnering with other
materials. By being present during these activities, you consent to use of your community organizations. The Board of
Tuesday, June 12, 7 – 8:30 pm, BRD Thursday, June 28, 7 – 8:30 pm, ADR
appearance or likeness by the Library, and its licensees, designees, or assignees, in all Trustees and the staff will work together Discussions will be facilitated by Lisa Brawley, faculty at Vassar College. All are welcome. If you cannot attend and wish
media, worldwide, in perpetuity. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images to serve the public and to respond to the to respond to a set of questions, please complete the online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RWX7BGY
will not be identified using names or personal identifying information without written changing nature of library services.
2 approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. 3
Library News ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road Adult Summer Reading Challenge
New e-Library Offerings
Explore Museums, Aquariums, and Added! The Library Rocks Summer Reading
Parks (MAP) with New Library Passes Film with Music and Kick-Off
In July, your PPLD library card is offers a host of exciting new buffs are Books! Library Coffee House
experiences for you and your family to enjoy for free, or reduced going
to love Kick back this summer and Featuring Maggie’s Farm
admission. Through special arrangement with the Library District a Thursday, July 12, BRD
Kanopy, participate in the Adult Summer
variety of museums, aquariums, parks, and historic sites in NY, CT, Party: 6 pm, Concert: 7 pm
a premier Reading Challenge. Combining
MA and VT now make day passes available to PPLD patrons. Celebrate the joy of reading with other readers in a
streaming the theme of Libraries Rock
Passes are reserved online with your library card. Some you coffee house style atmosphere. Music will be provided
video service that provides access to more than with PBS’ The Great American Read (http://www.
will be able to print at home and others you will pick up and by the Bob Dylan Tribute Band, Maggie’s Farm, on stage
30,000 films free with your PPLD library card. pbs.org/the-great-american-read/home/), enjoy some good
return at the library, just like a book. Should you need help with a at the library. Enjoy the sound and lyrics of the iconic
Kanopy offers award-winning films, indie titles, reads, good music, and good fun. Let’s get reading! See
reservation or printing a pass, just call the Reference Desk at 845- Nobel Prize winner and learn more about the Summer
documentaries, educational offerings (like the adjoining articles for more information on the kick-off
485-3445 x 3702. Reading Challenge. Light refreshments provided.
“Great Courses” series), children’s films, and concert and summer events.
Destinations include the
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space foreign language/international movies. https://
Museum, Storm King Art Center, poklib.kanopy.com
MASS MoCA, Aldrich Museum Toby Tobias: Journey The Beatles -
of Contemporary Art, Mystic and from Johannesburg 50 years Later
Maritime Aquariums, National Saturday, July 14, 2:30 pm, BRD Tuesday, August 21,
Museum of Dance, and the FDR Storyteller/musician Toby Tobias 7 pm, BRD
Presidential Library and Museum. takes us on a journey across Musicologist
Some passes take you to the three continents with original Barry Wiesenfeld
great outdoors, such as Mohonk Romance readers will enjoy songs interspersed with vignettes once referred
Preserve trails, Hudson Highland RomanceBookCloud which provides unlimited about his life growing up in to the Beatles as
Nature Museum, Walkway's access (with no wait) to romance ebooks! Johannesburg, South Africa, Jerusalem, Israel and finally New one of the most
Moonwalk, and NY State Parks No app needed – view in your browser York, USA. The show's message is one of racial equality, transforming entities of 20th century music and claimed
using the Empire Pass. White with internet connection. http://bit.ly/ understanding of different cultures and religions, and a strong that they changed the course of popular music forever. Can
Memorial Conservation Center RomanceBookCloud desire for togetherness in a world which seeks to divide. that possibly be true? What made them so strong a force
includes a nature museum and that they’re still popular, more than 50 years later? In this
CD Release Party,
40 miles of trails; the Hudson River Museum has a state-of-the-art workshop we will explore the phenomenon that was The
Flight of the Moon by
Planetarium. Beatles - their growth, originality, musical innovations, and
You may also visit artistic
Library District Daniel James Vinett lyric depth. Presenter Barry Wiesenfeld is a freelance musician,
and historic sites such as Olana, Trustee Election Thursday, August 2, a published author, and is on the music faculty of SUNY and
7 pm, BRD
Thomas Cole Historic House, November 6 Libraries Rock with this
Ramapo College. He has accompanied Grammy-winning
Locust Grove, Norman Rockwell artists, performed around
Museum, Boscobel Home and Town Trustees – 2 full terms new CD, Flight of the the world, and on radio
Gardens, Gomez Mill House, City Trustee – 1 full term Moon, from New Paltz singer/songwriter Daniel James Vinett. and TV.
Bronck Museum, Museum at (each term is five years) Support local musicans at your local library in a coffee house
style setting. End of Summer
Bethel Woods, and Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home in Vermont. Petitions may circulate Reading Party
Young and old will love visiting the Amazing World of Dr. Trivia for
July 10 – August 21 Thursday, September 13,
Seuss, The Eric Carle Museum Grown-Ups!
and must be filed in the Administrative 7 pm, BRD
of Picture Book Art, Mid- Friday, August 17,
Offices at Adriance Memorial Library Spend an evening talking
Hudson Children’s Museum, 7 pm, BRD
the week of August 14 - 21, between 9 about the best books
FASNY Museum of Firefighting, Join us at the library
am and 5 pm. Contact Library Director you've read over the
Danbury Railway Museum, and for a night of literary
Tom Lawrence for more information: summer and enjoy some
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, trivia and fun!
tlawrence@poklib.org or (845) 485-3445 light refreshments. Those who participated in the Summer
America’s first flying museum of Hudson Valley Trivia
x 3306. Reading Challenge will have a chance to win some great
antique aircraft and replicas. provides Jeopardy- prizes! The more you read, the greater the chance to win!
Visit our website poklib.org for the complete list of MAP style questions and buzzers for each table. Trivia questions will
(Museum, Aquarium, Park) passes available starting July 2. include details from the books highlighted in PBS:The Great
American Read.
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Books and Poetry Adult programs do not require registration unless noted. Art Scene ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road
Meet the Author Between the Covers Global Printmaking Workshops
Library Galleries Select Saturdays, 2:30-4:30 pm, ADR
Anne Richey on John Burroughs
NEW Non-Fiction Book Club
Saturday, July 28, 2:30 pm, ADR Mary Wojtecki Rotunda Gallery, Adriance A chance to learn the art of printmaking! Artist Anita Fina,
Monthly, Select Tuesdays, 7 pm, ADR
John Burroughs (1837- Print Studio Manager of PUF Studio and Instructor at the
Contact Deb Shon at (845) 485-3445 x3313 Poughkeepsie Open Studios
1921) might be every Barrett Art Center, is our guest presenter. Bring a smock or
with questions. June 16, 1-5 pm & June 17, 2-5 pm
nature lover’s dream dress in clothes that you don’t mind getting messy. Register
companion, whether July 31: Same Kind of Different As Me Adriance Memorial Library joins the annual art
by Ron Hall and Denver Moore for each class separately. Workshops made possible with
hiking, fishing, birding, extravaganza: a self-guided tour of arts in the city. Maps
support from the Robert R. Chapman Fund of the Community
or just sitting still in August 28: My Life, My Love, My Legacy available at poughkeepsieopenstudios.org and each location.
Foundation of the Hudson Valley and Barrett Art Center.
the wild, but there’s by Coretta Scott King Presentation: Saturday, June 16, 1 pm
another side of Photographer Tom DeLooza talks about the wet plate July 7: Adinkra
Books and Brew Book Club
Burroughs that few Monthly, Select Wednesdays, 7:30 pm collodion process.Visit his exhibit through June 28. Printed Textiles
people are aware of: Juan Murphy’s Irish Pub & Mexican Grub Local History Room Open House:
The Ashanti of Ghana used
his life-long spiritual 796 Main Street, Poughkeepsie Saturday, June 16, 2-5 pm Adinkra symbols on cloth, pottery
relationship with Contact Kira Thompson (845) 485-3445 The public is invited to enjoy the and to decorate walls since the
nature -- what he called his “natural religion”. Poet Anne x3350 with questions. treasures of the Local History collection, early 1800’s. Each symbol has a meaning based in values such
Richey has served for seven years as a docent at Woodchuck including 19th-century photographic as harmony, tolerance, and determination. For this workshop,
June 20: The Merry Spinster
Lodge (Roxbury NY), Burroughs' summer writing retreat portraiture. This event is in partnership with participants learn about the symbols’ history and meaning
by Mallory Ortberg
during the final ten years of his life. She is the author of the NY Pathway Through History. while creating their own Adinkra stamps and project.
July 18: The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui
Church of the Robin's Ha-Ha!: John Burroughs' "Natural Religion" August 4: Oaxacan Printmaking
and Other Poems (2017). Her book will be available for sale August 22: South Pole Station by Ashley Shelby June 29 - Aug 30 Join us the day before Poughkeepsie’s
and signing. Not Your Mama’s Book Group You Ye Chu: La Guelaguetza and explore
Monthly, Select Thursdays, Moving the tradition of graphic arts and
6:30-7:30 pm, BRD Mountains printmaking from the Mexican state
Contact Tammy Myers at (845) 485-3445 Reception: of Oaxaca. An art that predates the
x3409 with questions. Saturday, July 7, Mexican Revolution (1910), makers
June 28: The Tsar of Love and Techno 2:30 pm-4:30 pm of Oaxcan prints were both artists and
by Anthony Marra activists. Participants will create their
July 26: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Boardman Road Gallery own print using the theme of “what makes you angry” while
August 30: The River of Consciousness by Oliver Sacks June 25 - August 27 exploring the history of Oaxacan printmaking.
Cynthia Loizides Weber: August 11: Indian Woodblock
Birding in the Everglades Printed Textiles
Explore Writing and Poetry Interested in Exhibiting?
Dating back to the third century
Accomplished local artists email CE, Indian woodblock printing
Paul Mitura Reflects on Unique Military Stories Exercise Your Writing! exhibits@poklib.org. is a group effort with a different
Saturday, August 25, 2:30 pm, ADR First Sundays, July 1 & August 5, 2 pm, ADR person handling each step of
The Best Worst Tank and The Ship That Wasn’t by Paul Mitura is Come exercise your writing with prompts and group the process. For this workshop,
a fascinating collection of unique and historic military stories. sharing. Please bring a notebook and pen/pencil. participants will be creating a
Mitura offers little-known tidbits about battles, people, events,
Artists in Action block print textile from beginning to end while uncovering
Write, Write, and Re-Write
and military equipment from US history in wartime and the history and techniques of this ancient craft.
Third Saturdays, June 16, July 21, Aug 18, 10 am, ADR Thursday, August 23, 7 pm, BRD
peacetime. Mitura is a graduate of the United States Army Bring copies of your work(s) in progress and receive August 18: Mokuhanga
Enjoy a casual evening of
Command and General Staff College, Air War College, and an feedback from your peers. All genres. This Japanese technique originated
mingling, learning, and creating
officer with over 30 years of service. in China, becoming popular in
An Evening of Poetry as local artists demonstrate their
craft. Come prepared to enjoy Japan during the Edo Period (1603
Third Thursdays, 7 pm, ADR
the artistic process. Participants CE). Using carved wood blocks
This library is important to me because I can Featured poet then open mic.
are welcome to bring their and water-based inks, the results
expect to study in a quiet, friendly and June 21: Wally Schaefer
own art project to work on if have vibrancy and transparency.
welcoming environment. It is my favorite July 19: Daniel Buzi
so inspired. Light refreshments Participants will learn about the
place to be when I am not at school. August 16: Marcia Slatkin
provided. history of mokuhanga while
Respectful and helpful staff. Thank you.
making their own wood block
Patron Chantel Thompson
style images.
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Words of War and More ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road Community Connections Adult programs do not require registration unless noted.
Trading Spaces Workshops:
You're Invited
Keeping up with the changing Preparing for
To support teachers, book discussion leaders, library staff,
tempo of life here in the the NEA Big and literacy advocates as they prepare for this Big Read, the
library demands that we remain
Read Library District is offering three workshops free of charge.
creative, flexible, and on our
Registration is strongly recommended at (845) 485-
toes! The increase in requests
The Poughkeepsie Public 3445 x 3702 or online at poklib.org.
for meeting space, tutoring
space, program space, research Library District has been For High School and Middle School Educators
space, and computer classroom selected to receive a Tuesday, June 26, 8:45 am-4 pm, Wappingers Central School
National Endowment for
Words of War facilities has prompted us to
the Arts Big Read grant
District Offices, 25 Corporate Park Drive, Hopewell Junction
repurpose several rooms around the beautiful Rotunda This professional development day provides educators with
The Ghost Army of World War II in the center of the original library building. to coordinate the region’s community literature concrete curricular resources and pedagogical strategies for
Saturday, July 7, 1:30 pm, BRD The genealogy resources have been shifted to the program in 2018. This will be the twelfth year for incorporating the Big Read literature into the classroom. The
In June 1944, a secret U.S. Army unit went into action in large room that also houses the microfiche archives. the collaborative arts venture and we are looking thematic focus is: What Does It Mean to Fit In? Space is
Normandy. The weapons they deployed were decidedly Periodicals and newspapers are now in the Reading forward to engaging with you this Fall between limited. http://bit.ly/BigReadProfDev2018
unusual: hundreds of inflatable tanks and a one-of-a-kind Bay in the quiet reference area. This frees up space for October 13-November 17.
The central piece of literature for this year’s For Community Organization
collection of sound effects records. Their mission was to use a permanent computer classroom and another room
NEA Big Read is the intriguing novel by Celeste Staff and Discussion Leaders
bluff, deception, and trickery to save lives. Many were artists, for meetings and small group work. In addition, we
Ng, Everything I Never Told You. Companion Thursday, July 12, 1:30-3:45 pm
some of who would become famous, including a budding will soon have a small area set aside for one-on-one
literature for younger readers include the graphic OR Wednesday, July 25, 10 am-12:15 pm
fashion designer named Bill Blass. They painted and sketched tutoring.
novel, American Born Chinese, by Gene Luen Yang, Boardman Road Branch Library
their way across Europe, creating a unique visual record
and the children’s chapter book, The Great Wall of This workshop covers themes and context for
of their journey. Learn the story of this incredible "army"
Lucy Wu, by Wendy Wan-Long Shang. Books will exploring the literature, practical techniques
from historian and film maker Rick Beyer. Registration 7th Art Film Series for book discussions, and creative approaches to Big Read
encouraged. be available at local libraries in late August. The
Fourth Mondays, 7 pm, BRD calendar of Big Read events will be available mid- promotion and engagement. Space is limited.
The Ritchie Boys September. More information is at poklib.org.
Monday, July 23; 7 pm, BRD June 25: Three Shorts
During WWII, the U.S. formed an elite Hannah Cohen’s Holy Communion: In
intelligence unit -- mostly German Jewish 1970’s Dublin, Hannah is excited to make
academics -- at Camp Ritchie, Maryland. her Holy Communion – only problem is, Story of Perseverance
Tasked with devising ways to break the she’s Jewish! An Irish/Jewish film with an
international feel. 13 minutes This spring, one of my computer class participants
morale of the SS, these men are often told me how important the computer program here
credited with bringing an early end to the Broken Mirrors: The filmmaker examines
has been for her. This is part of her story.
war. Some of these heroes, then in their his lost identity, a Jewish heritage that had
Lourdes Sumano started taking
eighties, are reunited in this documentary. 2004, 90 minutes. been suppressed for generations. 10 minutes
classes in 2014. She is a waitress
Home Movie: A story of immigration, dislocation and secrets and has been working for ten years
told through home movies found unseen for over 50 years. without benefits, even though she
100 years ago: World War One Home Movie covers life in Czechoslovakia in the 30’s to a new
life in Cardiff in the 60s. 18 minutes.
has permanent legal status. Spanish Spelling Bee
• From July 1918 on, the Allies launched offensives Last September she applied
on several parts of the Western Front against a August 27: Morgenthau for a position at a hotel restaurant In April, participants and their parents gathered for the Fifth Spanish
weakening German defensive line. This push was There is a family dynasty with a Dutchess that offers benefits to employees. She was offered the Spelling Bee held at Vassar College. Seventeen students were registered,
the turning point of the war. County connection that has played a position and received computer training. Lourdes told and some of them had practiced for weeks at Adriance Memorial
vital role in the most dramatic social me, “Elva, I was following my manager's instructions, Library.
75 years ago: World War Two
and political moments of the twentieth and I was not nervous at all because I felt confident The Bee was exciting. As in any competition, there can only
• On July 10, 1943, over 160,000 century. Drawing from over 70 interviews with my computer knowledge. If I have never taken be one winner, and this year it was Brittany Reyes from St. Peter’s
Allied troops landed in Sicily, with noted historians, journalists, these classes, I would have quit the first day. I did it, School. Salvador Cruz came in second place. Salvador is a daily
beginning Operation Husky. politicians, and the Morgenthau family Elva!” She was so excited. Adriance patron. He and his mother regularly attend library programs
• On July 25, Benito Mussolini's and friends, Morgenthau tells the story of I feel so proud of her. Lourdes is a tenacious and use library services. He works with tutors on his homework
fascist government was overthrown. three men and their battles in the service woman. She says I helped her a lot, but I think she and school projects, and we often see him reading a book or playing
The new Italian government began peace talks. of justice for all. Fishkill Farms is the Dutchess County helps me, showing me if we persist we can achieve chess. Salvador was very pleased to participate, and he worked hard to
Morgenthau family homestead. 107 minutes. every goal that we have. – Elva Corbaton, PPLD Staff prepare. He wants to do it again next year!
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Health and Wellness Adult programs do not require registration unless noted. Taking the Long View ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road
7 Steps to Managing Death Café
Your Memory Thursday, July 19,
Hamilton's New York
with Dr. Budson 6:30 pm, BRD
Wednesday, July 11,
Saturday, June 23, In this gathering we
7 pm, ADR
2:30 pm, BRD explore, reflect, learn, and
July 11 marks the 214th
Based on his award-winning build community through
anniversary of the most
book, Seven Steps to Managing conversations; share your
NYS Defensive Driving famous duel in American
Your Memory, Dr. Budson’s talk experience and curiosity
Saturday, June 30, history. Former Secretary
will explain how individuals about death and dying.
9:30 am-3:30 pm, BRD of the Treasury Alexander
can distinguish changes in There is no agenda - simply an open conversation in a
Completing the course may provide Hamilton met the sitting US
memory due to Alzheimer's relaxed, confidential, and safe space. This is a discussion group
up to a 10% discount on your auto Vice President Aaron Burr
versus normal aging; what medications, vitamins, diets, and rather than grief support or counseling.
insurance as well as the elimination of on the dueling grounds of
exercise regimes can help; and the best habits, strategies, and Healing Strong up to 4 points from your NYS license. Weehawken, New Jersey. On
memory aids to use, in seven simple steps. Andrew Budson, Saturdays, July 21 or Registration required. Bring your this anniversary, Andrew Schmidt will provide commentary and photographs
M.D., Director of Education, Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease August 18, 10:30- own lunch. Cost: $25/person cash of many of the local sites in and around New York City relating to
Center; Professor of Neurology, Boston University. Books will be 12 pm, ADR or check—NO credit cards accepted. Alexander Hamilton, including his Poughkeepsie and Beacon connections.
available for purchase and signing. Healing Strong Make payment at the class. Schmidt is a Poughkeepsie resident and a docent at New York City's
Understanding is a non-profit Museum of American Finance located at 48 Wall Street. His most recent
Addiction organization with a published financial work is "The First US Gold Rush: North Carolina,
Saturday, July 7, mission to connect, 1799-1848" in Financial History.
10 am, ADR support, and educate individuals facing cancer and other
Alison Lewis, licensed diseases about holistic, evidence-based, non-toxic therapies.
counselor of twenty- These information sessions are open to all adults.
five years, offers insight Understanding
Peaceful Postures:
into addiction and why the New Tax Laws
QiGong
addiction naturally becomes destructive over time. Topics Thursday, July 12, 7 pm, ADR
will include: self-empowerment approaches, alternative ideas
Saturday, August 25, Connecting Frank Morano explains the
10 am, ADR
for understanding addiction, as well as new neuroscience potential impact the new tax
Qi (Chi) means 'life force Board Game Mondays
education. Family education topics will also be offered. law will have on income and
energy' and Gong means Mondays, 1-4 pm, BRD
Knowledge is power. retirement. He shares strategies to
‘to work with’. QiGong Bring a friend and play board games
help you maximize your income
Beginner Tai Chi Moves is an ancient mind-body like SCRABBLE, Mah Jongg, even
and decrease your tax liability.
Tuesdays, July 10-August 14, 10-11 am, BRD exercise system from China cards!
This class consists of slow, continuous whole-body with many health benefits The Shred Truck is Coming!
Brain Games
movements with controlled breathing and mental for balancing mind, body, Friday, July 13, 9-11 am, ADR Parking Lot
First and Second Fridays,
concentration to create an awareness of how we move and and emotions, and increasing vitality and joy in life. In this What can I shred? Personal documents with staples,
10-11 am, ADR
adjust ourselves in the immediate environment. Tai Chi can presentation, you'll learn some of the basic principles of paper clips, binders, books, and small amounts of discs
With Dutchess County Office for the
improve balance, flexibility, muscle strength, and posture. Wear QiGong and learn a simple routine to practice at home. John and CD ROMs, and credit cards. HV Legal Shred
Aging
flat-soled shoes and loose, comfortable clothing. Presented and Mary are certified QiGong instructors who teach locally and brings the mobile shredding truck to the Adriance
through MVP. This class is full. Please call Sydney if you nationally. parking lot (GPS locator: 22 Noxon Street) for
would like to be on a waiting list at 845-897-6037. patron convenience. Any questions about what to
shred, please call HV Legal Shred at 845-705-7279.
Caregivers Workshop: Budgeting
We Are Fresh! and Protecting Finances
Tuesday, July 17, 3 pm, BRD
Adriance Memorial Library will be a weekly stop for the Dutchess Outreach Knitting Groups Lisa Morris from Hudson Valley Federal
Fresh Market trailer starting June 6. Stop by for fresh vegetables and fruits every Credit Union provides information about
Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. The mobile market will park in front of Stitch Your Heart Out
Fridays, 10 am, BRD budgeting and protecting finances for
the library, on Market Street. The Fresh Market brings local, farm fresh fruits and those who are caring for a loved one. This
vegetables to city residents. The market accepts all forms of payment, including Pick Up Stitches workshop is organized by Mid-Hudson
food assistance benefits like SNAP/EBT and WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Saturdays, 10 am, BRD Regional Licensed Home Care with
Program Checks from Seniors and Mothers with Infant Children.
assistance from the Dutchess County
10 Office for the Aging. 11
Public Computer Center/Job Seeker Resources Please register for all classes at poklib.org/Events or (845) 485-3445 x3702
The Public Computer Center offers drop-in lab time and free classes to address all your technology needs. Registration
is required for all classes. Computer classes are held in our new location on the Main Floor at Adriance.
The Things We Find in Donated Books
Continued from the back page found a page that included her own
Workshop for Job Seekers “The handwriting. This book wasn’t just 'a
books are book,' it was 'the very book.'
Using the Library in Your Job Search sometimes Check out the pictures of some
Wednesday, August 22, 5:30 pm donated of the items our volunteers found in
one book books: https://poklib.org/friends/book-
at a time” store/unusual-bookmarks/
Microsoft Office Technology explained Have
You Can Use Pat Breen, you ever
Computer Basics
Word 101 PowerPoint 101 “but, more found
Monday, July 9, 1:30 pm Wednesday, July 25, 5:30 pm Working with Digital Photos commonly, anything in
PC Basics
Wednesday, July 11, 5:30 pm Prerequisite: basic computer skills Monday, July 2, 1:30 pm a bag or box at a time, or even a book you
Tuesday, July 10, 3:30 pm
Prerequisite: basic computer skills Note: This class is for digital cameras, by the truck-load if it’s an estate purchased
Excel 101
NEW PC Basics – phones, and tablets – you must bring donation. That’s when books come from the
Word 102 Monday, July 30, 1:30 pm
Mouse and Keyboard a matching manufacturer cable if in that have not been checked by Friends?
Monday, July 16, 1:30 pm Wednesday, August 1, 5:30 pm
Tuesday, July 17, 3:30 pm you want to copy your photos to the their owners.” Our hard-working We’d love to
Wednesday, July 18, 5:30 pm Monday, August 27, 1:30 pm
Explore the keyboard and practice computer. volunteers help us process and sell hear about
Prerequisite: Word 101 or equivalent Prerequisite: basic computer skills
with the mouse. Learn about special Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent the roughly 200,000 books that are it! Email ylaube@poklib.org.
key functions and shortcuts. Practice Excel 102 donated per year in order to raise
Monday, August 6, 1:30 pm Creating a Website
correcting typing mistakes and entering It’s exciting to funds to support the Library District. We appreciate your donations
Wednesday, August 8, Wednesday, July 11, 1:30 pm
text into online forms. finally have and our volunteers’ time and effort
5:30 pm Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent
Prerequisite: basic computer skills a permanent
to make the Friends successful. We
home for
Prerequisite: Excel 101 or equivalent Intro to Selling Online take pride in our store and feel that
NEW PC Basics – Email our Public
Computer
Excel 103 Wednesday, July 25, 1:30 pm pride can be seen when you look at
Tuesday, July 24, 3:30 pm Center!
Monday, August Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent the over 20,000 quality, used books
Learn how to organize your account, Welcome to
send email messages and attach the Marcotte 13, 1:30 pm Intro to 3D Printing Services we have available for purchase. Last
documents such as your resume and Computer Prerequisite: Wednesday, August 8, 1:30 pm year, sales of your donated items
Lab helped us raise $100,000 to support
cover letter. We will create a Gmail (Adriance Excel 101
Intro to Facebook the Library District. To donate
account in class. Main Floor). & 102 or
Tuesday, August 14, 3:30 pm Sometimes it’s not what is books and media (vinyl records,
Prerequisite: basic computer skills equivalent
Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent tucked inside the book that tells cds, dvds,
Windows 10 AND email account a story but the book itself. Gail audiobooks on
Wednesday, July 18, 1:30 pm Brittain once came across a book cd) please review
Using a Smartphone
Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent Drop-In Help titled “How to Train Your Puppy” our guidelines
Wednesday, August 15, 1:30 pm
Internet 101 that had a whole corner chewed off. online at
Computer Lab Intro to Ancestry.com And sometimes it’s the customer https://poklib.
Tuesday, July 31, 3:30 pm
Mondays-Fridays, 11 am-1 pm, ADR Wednesday, August 15, 5:30 pm who gets the surprise, including the org/friends/
Prerequisite: basic computer skills
Tuesdays, 6-8 pm, ADR Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent elderly lady whom Mark Nelson donations/
Internet 102 Thursdays 1-3 pm, BRD noticed one day. “She was standing
Intro to Google Drive & Docs
Tuesday, August 7, 3:30 pm Receive individualized help with basic in one of the sections where
Monday, August 20, 1:30 pm
Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent computer skills, email accounts, job searches, children’s books could be found. She
Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent
Online Security & job applications, formatting resumes, filing was holding a book, carefully paging
for unemployment, creating and editing Navigating the through it. I stopped next to her
Common Scams
Microsoft Office documents, and more. Medicare Website and asked her what she had found.
Tuesday, August 28, 3:30 pm
Wednesday, July 25, 9:30 am She told me that this was one of her
Prerequisite: basic computer skills Teen Geeks Led by staff from the Dutchess County favorite books as a child. What made
Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm, ADR Office for the Aging this book even more special was that
Students available to answer your technology questions and help you feel
as she was looking through it she
more comfortable with your device.
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La Plaza del Aprendizaje Todos las clases son en Adriance Teen Connection ADR: Adriance AUD: Auditorium, 105 Market St.
La plaza del aprendizaje es un espacio que reúne Teen programs for ages 12-18 require registration unless otherwise noted.
programas bilingües y en español.Para información To register, go to poklib.org/Events or call (845) 485-3445 x 3320.
comunicarse con Elva Margarita al (845) 485-3445 x 3321.
Adriance Strba Teen Room Summer Hours: Mon-Thurs: 1-8 pm, Fri: 1-5 pm, Sat & Sun: 2-5 pm
Soluciones para
Libraries Rock: Summer Reading Program
Hispanohablantes
Kick-Off Summer Reading Program at either
¿Necesita información y no
and Concert library. Receive a book bag and pick out
tiene idea dónde buscar? La
Thursday, June 28, a free book while supplies last.
biblioteca cuenta con personal
bilingüe que le puede ayudar 11 am, AUD Ice Cream Awards Party
de forma individual en la búsqueda de trabajo, ayuda en la Clases de Inglés Enjoy a concert Wednesday, August 15, 3-4 pm, ADR
elaboración de cartas, llenado de documentos, llenado de featuring the band Dog on Fleas, a Bring in your summer reading log
Lunes, 6-8 pm, julio 16-agosto 27 group that writes their own comedy
solicitudes de empleo en internet y formularios médicos, to receive earbuds and other gifts.
Tutores capacitados de Literacy Connections lo guiarán and music with touches of Schoolhouse
traducirle verbalmente documentos que recibe de la escuela Drawings for percussion prizes will take
en el aprendizaje del idioma inglés. Las inscripciones son Rock and Cab Calloway. Today is also
de sus hijos. También contamos con Notarios Públicos place at 3:30 pm.
los lunes de 5:30 a 6 pm en el piso baja de la biblioteca. the day to start signing up for the Teen
bilingües. Summer Teen
Contamos con asistencia en español.
Music & Art Unplugged Volunteer
Music & Tech Thursdays, 3-4 pm, ADR Opportunities
Los tutores y estudiantes de las clases de inglés
Laboratorio tendrán un receso de verano los lunes 2 y 9 de julio. Tuesdays, 3-4 pm, ADR July 12: G-clef Contact Angela Panzer at 845-485-
de cómputo July 10: Garageband Stuffed Pretzel 3445 x 3309 for details.
bilingüe Create your own music using Shape and stuff pretzel
Teen Media Lab Volunteers
Garageband. Use our electric dough with chocolate,
3-5 pm, ADR Strba Teen
Martes, 11 am-1 pm, Costura básica a mano keyboard controller and electronic nacho cheese or
Un espacio pensado para Earn volunteer hours while
percussion. cinnamon sugar.
personas que necesitan Lunes, 3:30-5 pm, julio 16, 23, 30 y agosto 6 learning new digital skills like
Aprenda técnicas básicas de costura a mano útiles para July 17: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and
aprender computación a July 19: Teen Music Trivia
su propio ritmo, consultar remendar prendas descosidas, hacer costura doméstica, costura Karaoke Café Name that tune and artist in our music Premiere Pro. Create a media
información en internet, ver el avance de sus hijos en decorativa y manualidades. Enjoy refreshments, trivia challenge. Play in teams or by project for the library and to
la escuela, practicar sus conocimientos, llenar y enviar Clase dirigida para toda la join in solo or yourself. Prizes! include in your portfolio.
familia, preferentemente group karaoke,
una aplicación de trabajo por internet, o cualquiera
July 26: Guitar Teen Room Volunteer
que sea su necesidad en computación, ya sea en la de 10 años en adelante. and play some of
Pick Jewelry ADR Strba Teen
computadora, tableta o teléfono celular. Un instructor No requiere que tenga our instruments including guitar,
Design a keychain, Help with activities in the Teen
bilingüe lo ayudará. No requiere inscripción. conocimientos previos. keyboard and drums.
necklace or bracelet. Room or help out with book
Indispensable traer su material July 24: Lights, displays, organizing, and more.
Taller “Computación práctica” y prendas que desee reparar. Camera…Action August 2:
Recycling Special Events Volunteers
Perform a favorite song or just
Jueves, 6-8 pm, julio 26 y agosto 2, 9, 16 Club de lectura “Almas Hispanas” tell a good joke. Be the star or the Altoid Tins
ADR Children’s Room
Taller 100% práctico para adultos que desean poner Help with activities for children,
camera man! Listen to music
manos a la obra y practicar sus conocimientos de Jueves, 6-8 pm, julio 12 y 19 including the Children’s Summer
while you turn a
computación con la guía de un instructor. Durante En este verano, tendremos un programa especial en el que July 31: Lights & Sound Reading Kick-Off, special
tin into your own
cuatro semanas realizará ejercicios de correo Almas Hispanas se aventurarán en el libro Build a light circuit board and performances, and Children’s
creation: a Zen garden, earbud case, or
electrónico, Word, Excel, “La Cabaña” de William P. Young. Es program it to perform with your Summer Reading Awards Party.
jewelry box.
y Google. También un libro que nos inspirará y nos hará favorite song.
se proporcionará pensar. En esta ocasión se realizará la August 9: Musical Zen Coloring
August 7:
instrucción para navegar lectura del libro y se disfrutará del film Listen to relaxing music and do some
Makey-Makey Teen
en un Smartphone y basado en el libro, a fin de hacer un Zen coloring while chilling out.
Instruments Video Games
descargar fotografías. Si análisis y compartir su opinión acerca
Make music with Mon, Wed & Fri,
no tiene conocimientos de la historia. ¡Venga y sea parte de
a fruit piano or a 3-5 pm, July 9 –
previos, venga, practique este maravilloso grupo! ¡Todos son
cardboard electric August 10
y aprenda. bienvenidos!
guitar.
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Families and Children Early Learning ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road AUD: Auditorium, 105 Market St.
Welcoming families and children of all ages and abilities to Explore - Discover - Connect! The Library District supports literacy through high-quality programs and
resources. We’ll help you find the answers you need as you raise the next
generation of citizens. For these programs, children must be accompanied by
Libraries Rock! an adult caregiver.
The Summer Reading Program’s 2018 theme is Libraries Rock! We have designed fun Story Times at Adriance
and exciting programs that include all things music. Here’s to a rockin’ summer! Free parking and easy access is available from the Noxon Street Parking Lot (GPS
Kick-Off Concerts: Dog on Fleas Summer Reading Program Sign-Up Locator: 22 Noxon Street). Story times are weekly series. No registration required.
Thursday, June 28, 11 am, AUD Sign up for the Summer Reading Program beginning
Thursday, June 28, 7 pm, BRD Thursday, June 28, at both libraries. Each registered Toddler TLC-Toddler Learning Center
You might guess from the name of the band that Dog on participant will receive a reading log and a canvas tote bag Time Fridays, July 13-August 10, 10-11 am
Fleas is all about FUN. The guys write their own skits (quantities limited). Tuesdays, July A program focused on the importance
and songs, mixing a bit of Schoolhouse Rock, Sesame 10-August 7, of play featuring toys, books and Story Times at
Summer Reading Awards Party 10-10:30 am activities for children ages 18-
Street, and Cab Calloway
Wednesday, August 15, A story time for 36 months. Community resource
Boardman Road
with their own creativity.
2:30-4 pm, ADR & BRD two-year-olds professionals available to parents and Story times are weekly series.
Kids and adults will enjoy
Celebrate your summer reading with books, caregivers. No registration required except
the band’s energy and
accomplishments. Receive a completion rhymes, flannel when noted.
humor while rocking to PLC- Preschooler Learning
the drums, trombone, certificate, a prize, and a cool treat for a board stories Preschool Story Time
Center Story Time
saxophone and guitar. hot summer's day. and music. Mondays, July 9-August 6,
Mondays, July 9-August 6, 10-11:30 am
Toot & Scoot Wednesdays, July 11-August 8, 10-10:30 am
Tuesdays, July 10-August 7, 10-11:30 am Stories, songs, action rhymes,
10:30-10:50 am Thursdays, July 12-August 9, 1:30-3 pm and small craft for 3-5 year olds.
Special Events Parents and siblings welcome.
Movement and music program Books,
Thursdays, 2 pm, AUD, For families with children Pre-K and up. No registration. featuring songs, instruments, rhymes, flannel Baby Rhyme & Play Time
and interactive play for children ages board Tuesdays, July 10-August 7,
July 12: Cactus Head Puppets - August 2:
1-5. stories and 10-10:50 am
The Tale of Juan Bobo Brad Shur - music for
Meet Juan Bobo! He always tries to do the Cardboard Explosion Baby Rhyme & Play Time Features songs, rhymes, finger
children plays, and stories, followed by 30
right thing, but often makes mistakes. Join Cardboard Explosion Wednesdays, July 11-August 8,
ages 3-5, minutes of play and socialization.
Cactus Head Puppets as they bring this brings five original stories 10-10:50 am
followed by For birth to 23 months.
classic Puerto Rican folktale to life. to life using nothing but Features songs, rhymes, finger plays
an hour of
cardboard and the power and stories, followed by 30 minutes of Toddler Time
guided play.
of your imagination. play and socialization. For birth to 23 Thursdays, July 12-August 9,
July 19: Jester Jim Show months. BLC- Bilingual Learning Center
Get ready to outsmart 10-10:30 am
This is not your ordinary Tuesdays, July 10-August 7, 1:30 pm
dragons, choose your own Sensory Lab A story time for two-year-olds
juggling show! With a trunk Books, flannel board stories and music
superpower, and train adorable animal sidekicks in this fun, Thursdays, July 12-August 9, featuring books, rhymes, flannel
full of props and a looping enhanced with Spanish vocabulary for
energetic, participatory show! 10-10:30 am board stories and music.
machine, Jester Jim takes the ages 3-5, followed by an hour of guided
stage and starts his show.Young August 9: Sensory and Toot & Scoot
play.
and old will be glued to his A Couple of fine motor skills Mondays, July 9-August 6,
every sound as he performs his exploration Centro de Aprendizaje Bilingue
Puppets - 10:40-11 am
amazing beatbox. through unique Martes, 10 de julio al Thursdays, July 12-August 9,
Three Little Pigs
art processes for 7 de Agosto, 1:30 pm 10:40-11 am
July 26: Animal Embassy - In this version, BB (a
children ages Libros, historias sobre el fieltro y el Movement and music program
Nature Rocks! reformed wolf with
18 months to 5 tablero de música con la introducción featuring songs, instruments,
This educational and entertaining allergies) sells real estate
years. Dress for de vocabulario en español para niños rhymes, and interactive play for
program takes families around to the new pigs in town.
the mess! de 3 a 5 años, seguido de una hora de children ages 1-5. Space is limited;
the world with a unique group This puppet show features
juego didáctico guiado. please register for Monday OR
of rescued animals from diverse hand-carved marionettes,
musical numbers, and lots Thursday class at poklib.org/
habitats. While exploring the
of laughs. Events.
habitats, we will learn about some of the musical instruments
used by the people indigenous to these regions.
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Adriance Children & Tweens Boardman Road Children & Tweens
These programs require registration at poklib.org/Events or (845) 485-3445 x 3320. These programs require registration at poklib.org/Events or (845) 485-3445 x 3320.
Please check age appropriateness before you register. Please check age appropriateness before you register.
Paper Plate Tambourine Make Your Own
Wednesday, July 11, 4-4:45 pm Summer Movies Mini-Magnetic Canines in
A classic activity with some weaving - a Battleship Game! Reading Circles
great way to practice fine motor skills Tuesdays, 1:30 pm, AUD Thursday, July 12, 4-4:45 pm Wednesdays, July 11, 18,
while creating homemade instruments! Learn to play the classic
Grades K-5. July 10: Coco 25, 10-11 am
game of Battleship and then make your own portable, mini- Children who need
In an effort to become an
Steampunk Stepping Stones magnetic game! Grades 2-6. practice reading are
accomplished musician, Miguel
Tuesday, July 17, 4-4:45 pm finds himself in the stunning Musical Wind Chimes! partnered with a dog for
Do you love making steampunk art? Then join us as we create and colorful land of the dead. Monday, July 16, 4-4:45 pm 15-minute sessions for
Steampunk Stepping Stones that you can take home. The time Decorate a set of musical chimes to hang pleasure, fluency, and confidence. The child selects a
is now! Grades 4-8. July 17: Ferdinand
outside. Grades K-5. book to read out loud to a dog.Younger children may
After Ferdinand, a bull with a big heart, is mistaken
“read” the pictures. The reading assistance dogs and
Family Drum Circle for a dangerous beast he is captured and torn from his Pokémon Club handlers are volunteers from Visiting Paws Training
Wednesday, July 18, 4-4:45 pm home. Thursday, July 26, 4-4:45 pm School. Registration required. A staff member will
Join this noisy, fun, family-friendly event and discover Get together and discuss everything Pokémon.
the many health benefits of drumming. Bring your own July 24: Captain Underpants: call to confirm your child’s time slot. Grades K-5.
If you have your own trading cards, bring
percussion instrument or use one of ours. For children and The First Epic Movie
them to learn the basics of the Pokémon Trading Card Game
families. Two pranksters named George and Harold hypnotize
(TCG). Not up for TCG? Then let’s play other Pokémon
their principal into thinking he’s a ridiculously
games. Games are available for all skill levels between K-8. Weekly Program
Let’s Go to Venice! enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named
Wednesday, July 25, 4-4:45 pm Captain Underpants. Book Club: The World Lego Club
We’ll read a few stories about the According to Humphrey! Tuesdays, July 10-August 7, 4-4:45 pm
Italian city of canals then make July 31: Cars 3
Thursday, August 2, 4-4:45 pm Build with LEGO blocks and games.
our own paper gondola boat. Lightning McQueen sets out
Would you love to have a fluffy pet Parents welcome! Grades K-5.
Grades K-5. to prove to a new generation of
hamster named Humphrey? Then
racers that he’s still the best race
Kindness Rocks! join our book club and read The
car in the world.
Wednesday, August 1, 4-4:45 pm World According to Humphrey! by Betty G. Birney. Read this
Join the Kindness Rocks Project by painting inspirational August 7: Wonder wonderful hamster tale before you arrive. Check out books at Hola! Bonjour!
rocks to leave for others to find. Grades 2-8. The inspiring and heartwarming story of August the library. Grades 2-5.
Pullman, a boy with facial differences. Kids can use Mango Language to
Gemstone Geology Slime! Buzzing Mosquitoes
learn Spanish, English, French, Italian,
Tuesday, August 7, 4-4:45 pm Monday, August 6, 4- 4:45 pm
or any of the over 70 languages in a fun, interactive way.
Come test your slime-making skills! Add some gemstones or ZzzzzzzZZZZZZzzzz Make a
Movies Under the Walkway Now available as an Apple or Android app! Learn more:
rocks to your homemade concoction and there you have it! mosquito craft and learn how
https://poklib.org/learn/online-resources-databases/
Rockin’ homemade slime! Grades K-5. Select Saturdays, pre-show at 7 pm, movie at sunset vibration makes sound! Grades K-6.
Upper Landing Park, Poughkeepsie
Make and Decorate a Kite
Wednesday, August 8, 4-4:45 pm June 30: Wonder Woman
Super fun to make and a blast to Pre-show: Road House Roosters/Leclerc’s Martial Arts
decorate, these kites are for fun in the
sun. Grades K-5.
July 14: Jumanji: Summer Reading
Welcome to the Jungle
Anti-Bullying Workshop Series Pre-show: Murali Coryell/Two by Just Got Easier!
Wednesdays, July 11 & 25, 3-4 pm Two Outdoor Zoo Express
If you’ve got a digital device and access to the internet,
What can you do if you or your peers July 21: Star Wars: Last Jedi myON is your pathway to lots of cool E-books from May
are being bullied? How can you bring more kindness back Pre-show: Crash and Byrne/Small Tribe Hoops,Yoga & Dance through September! No library card is needed. Check it out
to our schools in the fall? Work
August 4: Coco today at poklib.org, click Books & More, then go to e-Library.
collaboratively and creatively with a
Pre-show: Grupo Folklorico/ Thanks to New York Libraries, myON provides free, unlimited 24/7 access to books for children from birth
Girl Scout Silver Award student as we
Grupo Folklorico Dancers through grade 8. Kids who already have a myON login from school will continue to use that login all summer.
learn how to support and protect one
Happy reading!
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The Friends of PPLD is an independent organization whose function is to support the Library District.
Please visit the Friends Book Store: open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10-4. Info: (845) 485-3445 x 3423
or on Facebook @PoughkeepsieLibraryBookStore.
Mystery Monday:
Closed Community The Things We Find
Mysteries in Donated Books
Mondays, 11 am-Noon, BRD Pressed flowers, recipes, cash,
postcards, love letters, boarding
July 30: The
passes, and more cash – they’ve
Rosewood Casket
all been found in donated books
by Sharyn McCrumb at the Friends’ Book Store. Some
As an Appalachian farmer items suggest intriguing stories. In a
lies dying, his sons return book published in 1945, bookstore
home to build a casket. volunteer Peggy Whalen found an illustrated note to “Jimmy” from his pal
At the same time, a developer is eying “F.” Check out the picture above. Were Jimmy and "F" both in the military?
the family farm, an old acquaintance Did April really exist? And then there was a note found in the middle of
is insisting on providing a casket, and a another book that simply said “I Love you Baby” - did the owner find it
small child disappears. before discarding the book?
August 27: Among the Wicked Our volunteers have come across lots of interesting finds while combing
by Linda Castillo through the donations to see if they meet the criteria to be sold in our store
Kate Burkholder, police chief in a small (no damage, mildew, highlighting…). You’d be amazed at what people use as
Amish town in Ohio, is asked to go bookmarks! Well yes, we do find a lot
undercover in New York to discover of actual bookmarks, but also found
what happened to a missing Amish girl. are receipts, photos, Metro North
ticket stubs, and prayer cards. Barbara
September 24: The Bishop’s Wife Hespenheide, one of our volunteers,
by Mette Ivie Harrison remarked that she “finds quite a few
As the wife of a Mormon bishop, Linda boarding passes used as bookmarks.
Wallheim is the unofficial confidant and Our readers are also travelers.”
problem solver of her small Mormon Many of our book sorting volunteers have found the occasional $1 used
community. When a young mother as a bookmark. Louise Pezanowski said she once found $27 in a paperback,
abandons her 5-year-old daughter, Cecile Lindstedt found a $2 bill, and Pat Breen said the sorters once found
gossip points to an abusive husband. an entire coin collection of silver dollars in its trifold case. Typically, we
have no way of tracking who donated what, so the money helps support
the Library District. Cecile also mentioned one time a friend of hers gave a
Save the Date book as a gift to a teenager with money inside. The teen never even opened
Adriance Honors the book and it ended up getting donated - money and all! (Tip - make sure
Monday, October 15, 5:30 pm you check your books before you donate them. On second thought, please
don’t!). Continued on page 13You can also read
