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P P POUGHKEEPSIE PUBLIC
L D LIBRARY DISTRICT
The Rotunda Winter 2022
Back to Bacharach - the Speros Women in Music - Kirsten Thien
Comedian Ellen Orchid Author S. A. Cosby Author Amor Towles
New branch library
to be named for a
Poughkeepsie High
School graduate
Author
Gary Shteyngart
Contents Winter 2022 Vol. 22, Issue 2 Library News
General Information
Sadie Peterson Delaney
Adriance Memorial Library
93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
and Bibliotherapy
6 8 10 (845) 485-3445
Sadie Peterson Delaney (1889 to 1958) was born in
Mon-Thurs: 9 am-9 pm
Adult Programs Rochester but moved to Poughkeepsie as a child in
Fri & Sat: 9 am-5 pm Sun: 2-5 pm
Free parking and easy access off Noxon Street.
1899 when her father took the job of Sexton at St
4 Meet the Authors 12 Public Computer Center GPS locator: 22 Noxon Street. Paul’s Episcopal Church. She attended Poughkeepsie
6 The Art Scene 14 Programas en Español Boardman Road Branch Library
High School and Miss McGovern’s School of Social
141 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Work.
8 Concerts and Theatre 20 Friends News
(845) 485-3445
10 Artificial Intelligence Mon-Thurs: 9 am-9 pm
Fri & Sat: 9 am-5 pm Sun: Closed
Location Key
ADR - Adriance The Story of the New Branch
BRD - Boardman Road
Friends' Book Store The big news in this issue of the newsletter is that the
16 17 18 141 Boardman Rd, at rear of Library Library District is preparing to open a new branch library at
(845) 485-3445 x3423 the Family Partnership Center on North Hamilton Street.
Youth Programs Tues, Thur, Sat: 10 am-4 pm The Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots Branch Library
Donating See poklib.org>Your Library (SPDARL) is scheduled to open in February.
16 Teen Scene 17 Early Childhood 18 Children
On the Web poklib.org For several years now, the Library District has been
Email administration@poklib.org looking for ways to improve access to library services in
Poughkeepsie’s Northside neighborhoods that are cut off
Registration Facebook
Poughkeepsie Public Library District from our two libraries due to the local traffic and transport
Most adult programs require registration. When specified, topography. Early in 2021, the Family Partnership informed
please register at poklib.org/Events/Calendar or (845) 485-3445 x3707. Library Director Tom Lawrence
the Library District of an opportunity to partner with the She became a very active member of the Smith
Most youth programs require registration. When specified, please Board of Trustees
Library Action Committee of the original SPDARL and to Metropolitan AME Zion Church. In October 1915,
register at poklib.org/Events/Calendar or (845) 485-3445 x3320. Dianne Blazek, Town, President
Sean Eagleton, Town
create a full service branch library to better serve Northside the church’s newsletter noted that she was “serving
When registered for a virtual program, you will receive an event link via email. residents. our church as President of the J. W. Hood Literary
Patricia Ferrer-Medina, Town
Some programs are recorded and available at youtube.com/user/poklib01 Moira Fitzgibbons, City, Vice-President The Library District will honor Ms. Delaney, a graduate Society, President of the General Claims Auxiliary
Program is recorded Program is not recorded Chip Hogg, City of Poughkeepsie High School who received national acclaim No. 2, Leader of the Children’s Class, Sabbath School
Jonathan McPhee, City for her work at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Teacher, and member of the Busy Bee Sewing Circle.”
Mary E. Moore, Town Tuskegee, Alabama, by retaining the name of the original Delaney was 30 years old when she left
Winter Closures Masks Deborah Nichols, Town SPDARL. In her role as Senior Librarian, Ms. Delaney Poughkeepsie to study at the 135th Street Branch
Patricia Ryan, Town,Treasurer helped pioneer the use of bibliotherapy, which she defined of the New York City library system, now the
New Year's Day: Saturday, January 1 Masking required
Cathy Schmitz, Town as “the treatment of patients through selected reading.”
Martin Luther King Day: Monday, January 17 according to prevailing Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in
Laurel Spuhler, City
Presidents' Day: Monday, February 21 state mandates. The original African Roots Library collection will Harlem. She was active there when the intellectual,
Editorial Staff be curated through a partnership between the Library musical and artistic activities of the Harlem
Editor: Gareth Davies
Cancellation Notifications Action Committee and the Library District and will Renaissance took place. Today, that library houses a
Assistant Editor: Jewel Ratzlaff
Designer: Julie Hering offer opportunities to understand the African American collection of her letters, clippings and photographs.
There are times when the Library District needs to cancel a program due to
experience both locally and across the diaspora. In 1923, Delaney assumed the post of Chief
weather or presenter/room conf licts. The Library District will post building Vision
closings and program cancellations at cancellations.com. Patrons can get immediate The Poughkeepsie Public Library District
The Family Librarian at the Veterans Administration Hospital
email notification of closings and cancellations by registering at cancellations.com. will have vibrant libraries where people Partnership Library in Tuskegee, Alabama, where her work
want to be. It will meet the needs of a Center building in bibliotherapy received international attention.
diverse and growing constituency by was formerly the Bibliotherapy is a creative arts therapy that involves
Photography Policy providing services and partnering with other Poughkeepsie storytelling or the reading of specific texts with
community organizations. The Board of
The Library often photographs or videotapes programs for use in publicity materials. By High School and the purpose of healing. It consists of selecting
Trustees and the staff will work together
being present during these activities, you consent to use of your appearance or likeness to serve the public and to respond to the the new branch reading material relevant to a client’s life situation.
by the Library, and its licensees, designees, or assignees, in all media, worldwide, in changing nature of library services. will occupy a Bibliotherapy is often combined with writing therapy
perpetuity. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified space that housed and has been shown to be effective in the treatment of
using names or personal identifying information without written approval from the the school library. depression. Continued on page 4.
2 photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. Continued on page 4. 3
Meet the Authors ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road Books, Poetry, and Writing If registration is required, see page 2 for details.
Journal, among others. When not The New Branch Books and Brew Book Club
writing, he is an avid hiker and chess Meet the Author:
player. Registration required. Continued from page 3. Select Wednesdays, 7 pm, Juan Murphy’s Pub, 796 Main St
The branch will have a particular Contact Kira Thompson at (845) 485-3445 x3350 or Judith Paolercio
focus on early literacy as an important kthompson@poklib.org for details. Registration required. Saturday, January 15,
developmental step for at-risk children. 2:30 pm, ADR
January 19: The Night Watchman Author Judith Paolercio studied
The library staff ’s expertise and long by Louise Erdrich
experience in the area of technology dance under professionals from
It is 1953 and Thomas Wazhashk is the New York City Ballet. Judith
training will also be hugely beneficial. the night watchman at a factory near the
PPLD staff members currently offer brings this background to her
Conversation with Turtle Mountain Reservation. He is also novel, Pas de Deux, a romance
a wide range of computer classes in a Chippewa Council member trying to
Gary Shteyngart English and Spanish and the branch thriller set in the dance world.
Sunday, February 6, 2:30 pm, BRD understand the consequences of a new Judith was also a staff writer for
library will be equipped with free ‘emancipation’ bill on its way to the f loor
Best-selling author Gary Shteyngart An Afternoon with Amor Towles public computers, laptops for digital the Ian Somerhalder Foundation,
brings his unique humor and satirical of the United States Congress. which offers a second chance at life
Saturday, March 19, 2:30 pm, Bardavon literacy classes, a fax machine, and
perspectives to this casual library Born and raised in the Boston area, printer. February 16: Razorblade Tears for thousands of animals through
gathering. Copies of his new novel Amor Towles graduated from Yale PPLD is leasing the space from by S.A. Cosby their Emergency Medical Grants
set in the Hudson Valley, Our Country College and received an MA in Family Services which administers Ike and Buddy Lee, two ex-cons with Program. She currently lives in New Hamburg
Friends, will be available for purchase English from Stanford University. the FPC. In addition to the main little in common other than a criminal with her husband and works in New York City for a
and signing. Registration required. His new novel, The Lincoln Highway, collection, the 2,100-square-foot past and a love for their dead sons, band prominent law firm. Registration required.
debuted at #1 on the New York Times space will include a program space together in their desperate desire for
bestseller list and was named #1 in and office space. The branch will also revenge. Cosby is scheduled to speak at
Amazon's list of the Best Books of the have access to a 700-seat auditorium the library on February 27. Explore Writing,
year. for major programs. The new branch March 16: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Path Reading, & Poetry
Mr. Towles’s first novel, Rules will be within walking distance of the This intensely emotional novel introduces
of Civility (2011) was also a New York area’s two elementary schools, Morse readers to Esther, a brilliant, beautiful, Registration not required.
Times bestseller, as was his second, and Warring. The Library District has talented, successful woman battling Exercise Your Writing
A Gentleman in Moscow (2016). This a close working relationship with the mental illness and societal pressures. First Sundays, January 2,
novel was optioned by Entertainment Poughkeepsie City School District and February 6, March 6, 2 pm, ADR
An Afternoon with S. A. Cosby One and the British director Tom is excited about the prospect of being Exercise your writing in this workshop where you receive
Sunday, February 27, 2:30 pm, BRD Harper to be made into a 6-8 hour able to offer support to the staff of prompts, write, and then share with the group. Facilitated
S. A. Cosby is an Anthony Award- miniseries starring Kenneth Branagh. these two schools.
Graphic Novel Book Club by Billy Herman.
winning writer from Southeastern Having worked as an investment
Select Thursdays, 7 pm, Virtual Write, Write, and Re-Write
Virginia. He is the author of the New professional for over twenty years, Mr. Coming Soon
A virtual graphic novel book club for teens and Third Saturdays, January 15, February 19,
York Times bestseller Razorblade Tears Towles now devotes himself full time
and Blacktop Wasteland, which won to writing in Manhattan, where he Author adults. Registration required. March 19, 10 am, ADR
Bring copies of your work(s) in progress and receive
the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, was lives with his wife and two children. Susan Wiggs February 10: Run (Book 1) by feedback from your peers. All genres.
a New York Times Notable Book, and Free tickets are available at John Lewis and Andrew Aydin
was named a best book of the year Adriance Memorial Library or at Sunday, April 10 An Evening of Poetry
Run is the next chapter of John
by NPR, The Guardian, and Library the Bardavon Box Office. 2:30 pm, Boardman Road Lewis’ involvement in the civil Monthly, Third Thursdays, 7 pm, ADR
rights movement and public life Featured poet followed by open mic.
after the March saga. January 20: Nina Robins
Sadie Peterson Delaney
Poughkeepsie Book Festival March 10: Guantanamo Voices: February 17: Stefan Bolz
Continued from page 3. True Accounts from the March 17: Mary Pazienza
Saturday, April 2, Poughkeepsie High School In January 1957, Eleanor World’s Most Infamous Prison
Meet and greet acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson Roosevelt writing in her column “My by Sarah Mirk
as she kicks off the 2022 Poughkeepsie Book Festival. Day” applauded Ms. Delaney and her Journalist Sarah Mirk, with a team
Anderson’s work is loved by young readers, teens, and practice of bibliotherapy in serving of graphic novel artists, tells the We are all apprentices in a craft where
adults; in total, her books have sold more than 8 million more than 1,000 patients. She also no one ever becomes a master.
stories of ten people whose lives
copies. In addition to writing about coming of age, noted that Ms. Delaney had added a ~ Ernest Hemingway
have been affected by the prison,
surviving sexual assault, and censorship, among other things, she is a strong library binding service to give patients including former prisoners, lawyers,
advocate for greater diversity in publishing. She lives, writes, and eats vocational experience and started a social workers, and service members.
cheesesteaks in Philadelphia. department for the blind that featured
4 classes in braille. 5
Art Scene ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road Great Discoveries If registration is required, see page 2 for details.
Creating Finding a Grant for
Library Galleries Author Talk: Hidden Treasures Your Non-Profit
Registration required. of the Hudson Valley, Vol. 3 Friday, March 18,
Paper Crafting by Tony Musso 3-4:30 pm, ADR
Mary Wojtecki Rotunda Gallery, Adriance Want to take your grant-
Monthly, Fourth Thursday, January 13,
Thursdays, January 27, 2-3:30 pm, ADR seeking skills to the next
January 3-February 13 February 24, March 24 In this, the third volume in level? In this hands-on
Mary Ann Glass: 6:30-8:30 pm, ADR the Hidden Treasures of the Hudson workshop, you’ll learn how
Luminescence Come work on your Valley series, the author identifies to search the Foundation
Reception: Saturday, January 15, paper craft with another fifty-five lesser known but Center’s robust database,
2 pm other paper lovers. Bring your own project historically rich sites that played an Foundation Directory Online, and discover grant
and materials and/or use materials the important role in the region. This opportunities that are a perfect match for your non-profit
library will provide. volume features the mansion of a organization. Registration required.
Westchester County Hudson River
Art Play for Adults - School artist, a stone schoolhouse, an 18th-century
February 15-March 31 Watercolor Painting parsonage, a Buddhist monastery that houses the largest
Donna Faranda: The FLIP Over
on Wet Paper indoor Buddha in the Western Hemisphere, and more.
Female Muse: Reflections Sunday, March 20, Registration required. Family
on Life and Love 2:30 pm, ADR Photos
Come paint, spray
water, drip and splatter paint, and have History Near and Far Family photos
a great time exploring “wet on wet” are a wonderful
watercolor painting techniques with Registration required. record of
Dimensional Art, Adriance Display Cases precious memories. But if those photos are stashed
professional watercolor artist Mira Fink.
No experience painting is needed. All Exploring Your in a shoebox, stored in a slide carousel, or falling out
materials provided. Family Tree of a decaying photo album, it’s really tough to enjoy
Friday, February 18, them. That’s when it’s time to call on the Library
January 2-February 27 3-4:30 pm, Virtual
Paola Bari: Painting Porcelain Connecting District’s FLIP (Family Lineage Image Preservation)
In this introductory genealogy services.
Registration not required unless class, we explore a variety Since April 2019, staff member Jodie Sclafani
indicated. of resources available for has transferred 4,400 slides and photographs and 340
researching family history. We videos into digital format (stored on USB) for many
Board Game Mondays
provide a general overview of happy patrons. “I have videos of my kids when they
Mondays, 1-4 pm, BRD
several free open-source websites, subscription databases were little, but I couldn’t watch them because I don’t
Bring a friend and play board games like
Boardman Road Gallery available with your library card, and physical materials have a VHS player anymore. I took the tapes to the
SCRABBLE®, Mah Jongg, even cards!
accessible in the Genealogy Room at Adriance. library and Jodie transferred them onto a thumb
January 4-March 1 Brain Games drive. I was absolutely thrilled to see those sweet
Extracting
Staats Fasoldt: Visions First and Second Fridays, 10-11 am, ADR holiday videos again!” commented one community
the Truth
from the Rosey-dale Knitting Groups from the Trade: member.
Artist Talk: Thursday, January 6, The Delano The Library District began offering this service
Fiber Friends Stitch & Chit Chat
7 pm, Virtual, Register to the community in 2019 for only the cost of the
Thursdays, 6:30 pm, Virtual Family
storage device ($4/USB). Jodie says, “people mostly
You will need a device with a camera and Wednesday, March 9,
bring old vacation photos, holiday and birthday
internet connection to join the group. You 6:30-8 pm, ADR
photos/videos, and photos for specific family tree
must register with an e-mail. Prior to This presentation by historian Shannon Butler explores
projects.” The Library District has a special scanner
the meeting, you will receive a link to join the Delano family and their rise to fame and fortune as the
March 1-May 3 that can convert slides, negatives, and printed photos
your fellow fiber crafters. result of their involvement in the opium trade in China.
Mary Flad: Tapestries: The Garden, to digital format and the equipment necessary to
Butler offers insights on the Delanos’ experiences during
the Landscape, the Weather Stitch Your Heart Out convert a variety of video formats to digital. “It’s a lot
the Opium Wars and what they did with their wealth when
Fridays, 10 am, BRD of fun – I like doing it. People are very appreciative,
they returned to the U.S. Eventually, the fortune trickled
and it’s great to help people reconnect to their family
Pick Up Stitches down to Sara Delano Roosevelt and her son, 32nd President
memories,” observed Jodie.
Saturdays, 10 am, BRD Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
6 7
Disrupting the Norm ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road If registration is required, see page 2 for details.
Homegrown Fun Let’s Get Sustainable!
Registration required. Mysteries
Select Tuesdays, 7 pm, BRD
Registration required. In this monthly series, we learn to repurpose materials
to make other, more environmentally-friendly products!
The Astrology Registration required.
of Love with February 8: Coin Purse
Marianna Make a handy coin purse out of a
Boncek juice carton! Please bring a clean and How to Talk with Family and Friends
Tuesday, dry juice carton. All other materials About Beliefs Fueled by Misinformation
February 15, provided. Select Saturdays, 2-3:30 pm, BRD
6 pm, Virtual January 22: Having the Tough Conversation
Theatre: Runaway Local author
Laugh-In the New Year January 29: Techniques for Navigating the
Princess-A Hopeful Tale Marianna Boncek discusses the Misinformation Landscape
with NYC Comics March 8: Cat Planter
Saturday, January 8, 2:30 pm, BRD of Heroin, Hooking, effects of astrology on your love life. Do you have someone in your life who shares
Learn how to make a cute cat planter
Let’s start 2022 with a hearty laugh and Happiness Participants will have the opportunity misinformation online or in person? How do you
out of a plastic soda bottle! Please
or two! This show features five Saturday, March 12, 2:30 pm, BRD to submit their birth information to respond? These programs will help you understand
bring a clean and dry 2L soda bottle.
comics from NYC: Rob Cioffi, “Once upon a time, there was a receive a PDF version of their birth the misinformation landscape and give you tips
All other materials will be provided.
former librarian Tracey Simon, Jeff Princess born to a King and Queen chart. for having productive conversations without a big
Greenberg, actor/singer/producer who were banished from their showdown. Excerpts from several practical webinars
Decoding the
Paul Hallasy, with MC and actress/ island, forced to f lee to America in produced by The News Literacy Project and AARP
a coffin ship.” Thus begins the tale Mysteries of
writer/headliner Ellen Orchid will be presented and discussed. Registration
of the Runaway Princess, in which Cats, or Why When I arrived in Harlem from the South
rounding out the line-up. You’re required. Hosted by PPLD staff, in honor of National
sure to have a great time! Mary Goggin shares a true story, Cats Do What as a kid, I had no idea what a public News Literacy Week: January 25-28.
laced with wicked humor, of her They Do library was. An older boy who tried to
Irish Catholic upbringing, drug Wednesday, March explain it to me barely succeeded in
addiction, and prostitution, and 23, 7 pm, Virtual
getting me to get a library card Holiday Book Sale a Grand Success
the characters she encountered on Feline Behaviorist
the way to ultimately finding joy. Stephen Quandt, most recently the and borrow a couple of books.
But it changed the course of my life. The Friends of PPLD thank you for your continued support!
Mature audiences only. Feline Behavior Coordinator for the
Animal Care Centers of NYC (nycacc. -- Thomas Sowell
org) and of the ASPCA.org, has created
a webinar for the public that explains
cat behavior.
Concert: Back to Bacharach Trivia Tuesdays at Home
Saturday, February 19, Select Tuesdays, 7 pm, Virtual
Open Mic Night Join us for trivia from the comfort of
2:30 pm, BRD
Monthly, Second your own home. Participants must have
Burt Bacharach is considered one
Wednesdays, two internet-connected devices (laptop,
of the most important composers
7 pm, ADR, smartphone, etc.). Registration
of 20th-century popular music. He Women in Music: January 12, required.
wrote hundreds of pop songs from Folk, Rock, Soul, and Blues February 9, March 9
the late 1950s through the 1980s, February 22: Weird History
Wed, March 16, 7 pm, Virtual Step out and share
mostly in collaboration with lyricist March 22: The 1980s
This program about the impact your talent - spoken
Hal David. The duo of Christine of women on music in America word, singing, playing an instrument,
and Elliot Spero offer a delightful is part concert, part history, and comedy - with the community or just come
journey through Bacharach’s part folklore. Kirsten Thien and watch the impromptu show! Your hosts
greatest songs, with some surprises. covers the early innovators as well are Karl Schmitz and Mary Pazienza.
as contemporary stars of today,
and shares some of her personal
journey as a professional touring
and recording musician. Kirsten is
accompanied by Eric Boyd on bass
8 and guitar. 9
Guided Tour - A.I. If registration is required, see page 2 for details. Your Health and Safety ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road
Artificial Intelligence Döstädning - The
Swedish Tradition of Keeping Children
Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow ‘Death Cleaning’ Safe: Recognizing and
Tuesdays, January 18-March 8, 2:30 pm, ADR Thursday, February 17, Reporting Child Abuse
Registration required. 7 pm, BRD Third Tuesdays, 10-11 am or
What to expect on this eight-week guided tour? Jean- This unique program 5-6 pm, January 18, February
Claude Fouere offers an accessible overview of the gracefully deals with 15, March 15, Virtual
development of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and ref lects on our inevitable mortality. Learn the signs a child will show when they are being
its promise and threat to humankind. Döstädning, which translates to “death cleaning,” is a abused and what you can do to stop it. Please note,
The tour will visit relevant topics in four class sessions with notes, selected Robots in Libraries logical way of organizing one’s affairs at any age -- from this is not the NYS Mandated Reporter training
videos, articles, and suggested reading. In the alternate weeks, we will watch possessions to time management to medical, legal, and course. Presenter Rick Keller-Coffey taught school
four popular movies that document and fictionalize some of the topics presented Does anyone remember the financial tasks. Starting such an approach gives anyone at for 30 years before becoming Community Education
during the seminars. The class format is designed to encourage discussion and dire predictions from a decade any age more time to enjoy their life with as much comfort Facilitator for the Center for the Prevention of
sharing of views. ago that the internet, ebooks, and happiness as possible and help focus on what is most Child Abuse. Registration required through
Our guest presenter, Jean-Claude Fouere, brings a lifetime of professional engagement with, and ubiquitous apps were going important. Presented by Garrison Concierge. Registration EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/keeping-
and enthusiastic interest in, semiconductors. For twenty years he worked as an engineer to make libraries obsolete? required. children-safe-recognizing-and-reporting-child-abuse-
and engineering manager, followed by another twenty years developing systems used in Thankfully, as Mark Twain once tickets-107701120952
the manufacturing of semiconductors and marketing them in North America, Western said, “The reports of my death
Europe and Southeast Asia. He is currently active with the World Affairs Council and have been greatly exaggerated.” Defensive Driving Narcan Training
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) of Dutchess County. Jean-Claude has a That said, libraries must Saturday February 5, Tuesday, January 11,
dual Master of Science degree in Physics Engineering (I.N.S.A., France) and in Optical keep pace with technological OR March 5, 9:30 am- 5-6 pm, Virtual
Engineering (U. of Rochester, NY). innovations while maintaining 3:30 pm, BRD Thursday, February 3,
our core values of privacy, Completing the course 10-11 am, Virtual
January 18: Introduction to A.I. algorithms. Personal and domestic
accessibility, and sustainability. may provide a 10% Tuesday, March 8,
January 25 The assistants. Driverless cars and trucks.
Bohyun Kim, chief discount on your auto 6-7 pm, Virtual
Imitation Game, February 22: technology officer and associate insurance as well as the elimination of up to 4 points The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral &
PG-13, 1 hour Robot and Frank, professor at University of Rhode from your NYS license. Cost: $30/person, cash (exact Community Health offers online training sessions
54 min PG-13, 1 hour 25 min Island Libraries, shared a novel change) or check (bring your own pen). No credit (each covers the same material) to explain how/
During the Frank’s grown perspective on robots in libraries cards accepted. Bring your own lunch. Pay the day when to administer Narcan. No age minimum
winter of 1952, children are at a recent symposium on the of the class. Instructor is Staci Cussick. Registration for the training, but only those 18+ may receive a
British authorities worried that he future of libraries sponsored required. free Narcan kit post-training. Kits will be available
investigated and can no longer care by the American Library from Martha Farrell at Adriance Memorial Library.
arrested mathematician, cryptanalyst, for himself and decide to give him a Association. Registration required.
and war hero Alan Turing. walking, talking robot programmed to Robots are not yet common
look after him. at libraries, but they are being Walking Club
February 1:
Deveopment and Types of A.I. March 1: The Future of A.I. - piloted for a variety of purposes. For
Registration required. Catch
Stages of A.I. development and types Friend or Foe? example, many large libraries now
of A.I. Artificial Intelligence vs. Deep Emotional companions. Big data and use a robotic system to store and Walkway Over the Hudson Some Rays
Learning vs. Machine Learning. privacy. retrieve materials. Robots are also to Morgan Lake
used for shelf-reading and inventory Wednesdays, March 16- Vitamin D is an
February 8: The March 8: Her, management. November 2, 10-11:30 am essential nutrient for our
Human Face R, 2 hours 6 min Recently, libraries have started Please bring water and wear sneakers or walking bodies; it is necessary
of Big Data, 54 min Theodore, a providing access to robots and robot- shoes. Light rain (if it is not too cold) or shine. Park for calcium absorption,
With the rapid complex, soulful related STEM education programs. at Parker Ave parking lot and meet at the entrance to bone growth in children, and for maintaining bone density
emergence of man, becomes For example, Westport (Conn.) Walkway. in adults. Studies suggest many people are Vitamin D
digital devices, intrigued with Library provides trainings for its deficient and do not realize it. Naturally found in only a
an unstoppable Samantha, an Walkway Over the Hudson Poughkeepsie Side
two programmable humanoid NAO few foods, our primary source of Vitamin D is sunlight.
invisible force is changing human lives advanced operating Fridays, March 18-November 4, 10-11:30 am
robots, and Chicago Public Library Unfortunately, reduced daylight hours during winter
in ways from the microscopic to the system which promises to be an Please bring water and wear sneakers or walking
lends small, mobile Finch robots. months and chillier temperatures make it hard to bask in
gargantuan. intuitive and unique entity in its own shoes. Light rain (if it is not too cold) or shine. Park
One can only imagine how the sun for anything more than a few minutes. Symptoms
right. Their relationship deepens into at Parker Ave parking lot and meet at the entrance to
February 15: Main A.I. Applications robots might become useful of Vitamin D deficiency may include rickets, bone pain or
an eventual love for each other. Walkway.
Use of robots in manufacturing tools in the library setting in the fractures, fatigue, muscle weakness and changes in mood.
10 and warehousing. Use of “smart” decades ahead. Talk to your doctor to find out more. 11
Public Computer Center ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman If registration is required, see page 2 for details.
The Public Computer Center offers drop-in lab time and free classes to address all your technology needs. Microsoft Office
Registration is required for all classes. All classes are at Adriance except Computer Lab on Thursdays afternoons.
All are 90 minutes and require completion of online lessons
Basics prior to in-person class
Personal Assistance All are two hours and in-person Word 101 Excel 102
Monday, January 10, 2:30 pm Monday, February 14, 2:30 pm
Computer Lab (Drop-in) PC Basics Internet 101 Wednesday, January 12, 6:30 pm Wednesday, February 16, 6:30 pm
Mondays-Fridays, Tuesday, January 11, 3:30 pm Tuesday, March 15, 3:30 pm Monday, March 21, 2:30 pm Wednesday, March 30, 6:30 pm
11 am-1 pm, ADR Wednesday, March 23, 1:30 pm Prerequisite: basic computer skill Prerequisite: basic computer skills Prerequisite: Excel 101 or equivalent
Tuesdays, 6-8 pm, ADR Saturday, March 26, 1:30 pm
Thursdays, 1-3 pm, BRD Internet 102 Word 102
Receive individualized help PC Basics Workshop – Tuesday, March 22, 3:30 pm Monday, January 24, 2:30 pm
with basic computer skills, Mouse & Keyboard Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent Wednesday, January 26, 6:30 pm
email accounts, job searches, job Tuesday, January 18, 3:30 pm Internet 103 Monday, March 28, 2:30 pm
applications, formatting resumes, Wednesday, March 30, 1:30 pm Tuesday, March 29, 3:30 pm Prerequisite: Word 101 or equivalent Excel 103
filing for unemployment, Prerequisite: basic computer skills Prerequisite: Internet 101 & 102 or Word 103 Monday, February 28, 2:30 pm PCC Patron
creating and editing Microsoft PC Basics Workshop – Email equivalent Wednesday, February 2, 6:30 pm Wednesday, March 2, 6:30 pm Comments
Office documents, and more. Tuesday, January 25, 3:30 pm Prerequisite: Word 101 & 102 or Prerequisite: Excel 101 & 102 or
Teen Geeks (Drop-in) Prerequisite: basic computer skills equivalent equivalent “Thanks a lot. You made all
Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm, ADR information easily accessible
Word Mail Merge Excel Tables
Students available to answer your and understandable. Very useful
NEW: Learning Online Wednesday, February 23, 6:30 pm Monday, March 14, 2:30 pm
technology questions and help course. Looking forward to
Prerequisite: Word 101 & 102 or Prerequisite: Excel 101 & 102 or
you feel more comfortable with Required: Internet access and device to connect to Zoom using info.” - Excel
equivalent equivalent
your device. Online Security and “I particularly liked the
Excel 101 Excel Functions
Common Scams pace of this workshop. We
Saturday, January 15, 1:30 pm Wednesday, March 16, 6:30 pm
Tuesday, February 8, 10:30 am could absorb and understand
Technology Monday, February 7, 2:30 pm Prerequisite: Excel 101 & 102 or
Wednesday, February 16, 10:30 am the information presented.”
Wednesday, February 9, 6:30 pm equivalent
All are two hours and in-person Prerequisite: Internet 101 or - Computer Buying Tips
Wednesday, March 23, 6:30 pm PowerPoint 101
Creating a Website equivalent Prerequisite: basic computer skills “Presenter made
Monday, January 31, 2:30 pm understanding the
Wednesday, January 12, 1:30 pm Introduction to Gmail Prerequisite: basic computer skills
Prerequisite: Internet 101 or terminology very easy…I
Computer and Tablet Buying Wednesday, February 9, 10:30 am
equivalent have been putting off getting
Prerequisite: Internet 101 or
Help and Tips another laptop because I have
Using a Smartphone equivalent Using the Library in
Tuesday, February 1, 10:30 am not felt confident in knowledge
Wednesday, January 19, 1:30 pm Selling Online Your Job Search of terms. Now I will go and not
Saturday, January 22, 1:30 pm Introduction to 3D Printing
Tuesday, February 15, 10:30 am Wednesday, January 19, 6:30 pm let salesperson tell me what I
Services
Windows 10 Wednesday February 23, 10:30 am 90 minute in-person class need, I will tell them!! Thank
Wednesday, February 2, 10:30 am
Wednesday, January 26, 1:30 pm Prerequisite: Internet 101 or you so much for this program!”
Tuesday, February 22, 10:30 am
Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent - Computer Buying Tips
equivalent AARP Tax-Aid “The instructor was
Tinkercad 3D Printing informative, f lexible,
Technology Blended Program and a great communicator!”
Workshop
All are 90 minutes and require completion of online lessons At time of publication, the AARP - Creating a Website
Wednesday, March 16, 1:30 pm
prior to in-person class Foundation Tax-Aide program
Prerequisite: Introduction to 3D
staff was still developing the
Printing Services Introduction to Introduction to Google protocols and schedules for offering
Navigating the Ancestry.com Drive & Docs tax preparation service for low- to
Medicare Website Saturday, February Saturday, March 19, 1:30 pm middle-income individuals. Call
Wednesdays, January 26, March 23, 19, 1:30 pm Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent 2-1-1 or (800) 899-1479 for further
9:30 am Prerequisite: information on this service.
Led by staff from the Dutchess County Internet 101 or
Office for the Aging equivalent
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Programas presenciales y virtuales en español ADR: Adriance
Información e inscripciones con Elva Margarita al (845) 485-3445 x3321 o ecorbaton@poklib.org. Los programas Afroamericanidad y
virtuales requieren inscripción previa. Al inscribirse recibe un correo electrónico con el enlace a la sesión en Zoom. género Serie: ¡Tomémonos un chocolate juntas!
Martes, 8 de febrero, Jueves, 6-8 pm, Virtual
6-7:30 pm, Virtual Gloria Urrego,
Del libro a la pantalla Iris Hernández, doctora en profesional en
Sábado, 12-2 pm, ADR patrimonio cultural, conversa Desarrollo Familiar,
¡Cine en la biblioteca! Ven y goza de sobre los orígenes de la nos invita a charlar
una película que fue adaptada de un afroamericanidad en la mujer y tomarnos una
libro. La película se transmite con latina. Requiere inscripción para obtener el enlace a Zoom. taza de chocolate, y,
doblaje en español, con subtítulos entre mujeres, nos
en inglés disponibles. Requiere hagamos consientes
inscripción. Cupo limitado. Serie: Buscando de que no estamos solas, que hay otras mujeres con
29 de enero: En el tiempo de las la felicidad propias vivencias, conocimientos y experiencias que
mariposas Jueves, 6-8 pm, Virtual pueden escucharte, acompañarte y apoyarte. Requiere
26 de febrero:Como agua para agua Un equipo de expertos inscripción para obtener el enlace a Zoom.
Club de lectura en bolsa
chocolate te ayuda a encontrar la Fechas y temas:
¡Forma tu propio club de lectura! Invita a tu familia, y
felicidad, potenciando tu 3 de marzo: La importancia de las redes de apoyo
amigos y forma tu propio club de lectura. La Biblioteca 26 de marzo: Talentos ocultos
autoestima, conociéndote “Gracias a mi circulo de mujeres fuertes que siempre
Pública de Poughkeepsie tiene disponibles paquetes con
a ti mismo. Solo adultos. me levantan…” Michelle Obama en su libro “Mi
copias de libros en español de Isabel Allende, como son: La
Tertulia literaria y algo más Requiere inscripción para obtener el enlace a Zoom. historia”.
Casa de los Espíritus, Paula y Mujeres del Alma Mía.
Sábado, 3-4:30 pm, ADR Fechas de sesiones:
Para más información de cómo formar tu propio club, y 10 de marzo: Empoderamiento
cómo obtener en préstamo cualquiera de los paquetes de Disfruta de una buena charla intercambiando 3 de febrero: Compasión y agradecimiento Mujer, hoguera, hogar; lo que significamos en
libros, contacta a Elva Margarita Corbaton al (845) 485- tus puntos de vista de la lectura del libro 10 de febrero : Autocompasión nuesgtra casa y para nuestra familia.
3445 x3321. y la puesta de este en la pantalla grande. 17 de febrero: Disciplinar la mente 17 de marzo: Hazlo, y si te da miedo hacerlo,
Requiere inscripción. Cupo limitado hazlo con miedo
29 de enero: En el tiempo de las La importancia de pasar de la intención a la acción.
Diseña el libro de tus mariposas La Ventana de Johari 24 de marzo: No se renuncia a los derechos
sueños 2022 26 de febrero:Como agua para agua Jueves, 24 de febrero, 6-8 pm, Virtual Somos las responsables, de nada valen los derechos
Jueves, 13 de enero, chocolate El Psic. Leobaldo Montilla y la Dra. María Elvira Caraballo logrados con las leyes y sentencias, si las mujeres no
6-8 pm, Virtual 26 de marzo: Talentos ocultos enseñan esta herramienta de retroalimentación, a fin de hacemos uso de ellos.
Iniciamos el año y estamos que identifiques cómo y cuánto te conoces a ti mismo y a
llenos de propósitos, sueños las personas con las que compartes. Solo adultos. Requiere
y metas por cumplir. La inscripción para obtener el enlace a Zoom. Luces, cámara ¡discusión!
psicóloga, Africa Delgado, Asistencia Lunes, 6-8 pm, Virtual
enseña como diseñar el Tecnológica Individual Si disfrutas de la emoción del cine y sus
libro de tus sueños para que organices todo eso que Martes y jueves de 9-10:30 “El Arte de Hacer Preguntas”: diferentes géneros, te invitamos a que te
deseas alcanzar en este 2022. Solo adultos. Requiere am, ADR, del 11 de enero al Análisis del Libro unas al grupo y charlemos de una película,
inscripción para recibir la lista de materiales requeridos 24 de marzo Martes 8 de marzo, 6-8 pm, ADR la cual verás en la comodidad de tu hogar.
para hacer la actividad. Obtén ayuda individual ¿Sabes hacer preguntas correctas Solo necesitas tener una cuenta de Kanopy
en computación básica, o inteligentes? Carolina Montes, y de Netf lix. La reunión es virtual través de
correo electrónico, llenado comunicadora de radio, presenta Zoom. Se requiere inscripción.
¿Pensando en preparar de formas en línea para desempleo, creación y edición su análisis del libro “El Arte de
10 de enero: Cuento chino (Kanopy)
tus impuestos? de documentos en Word y Excel y asistencia con el Hacer Preguntas”, escrito por Mario Borghino, y da
herramientas para cómo saber cuestionar. Requiere 31 de enero: La Historia Oficial (Kanopy)
Martes, 25 de enero, manejo del celular.
6-7:30 pm, ADR inscripción. 7 de febrero: La Negrada (Kanopy)
Soluciones en español: 28 de febrero: Sueño en un idioma (Kanopy)
Antes de iniciar la
Mostrador de Referencia en español
preparación de tus impuestos, 7 de marzo: Poco ortodoxa (Netf lix)
Martes y jueves, 11 am–1 pm, ADR
escucha a una experta en 14 de marzo: Ladies First (Netf lix)
¿Requieres asistencia en español? La biblioteca cuenta
este tema ofrece consejos e información que debes tener y
con un Mostrador de Referencia en español para
considerar a la hora de hacer tus impuestos por ti mismo o si
asistirte en la búsqueda de información, apoyo en
acudes con un preparador de impuestos.
llenado de formas simples y servicios notariales.
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Teen Scene 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 > Events > Calendar or call (845) 485-3445 x3320. Teen Room Gaming programs and resources. We’ll help you find the answers you need
Teen Room Hours: Monday-Thursday: 2-8 pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 2-5 pm. Boardman Road
Mondays & Thursdays, 3-5 pm as you raise the next generation of citizens. For these programs,
Teen programs are at Adriance. Masks are required and stay socially distant. children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Story times are weekly series.
Registration is required. Preschool Story Time
Teen Tuesdays Mondays, January 3-March 14,
Special Events Programs at Adriance
Weekly, 3:30-4:30 pm 10-10:30 am (No class Jan 17 and
Free parking and easy access is available from the Noxon Street Parking Lot Feb 21)
Babysitting Workshop
January 11: VR Experience (GPS Locator: 22 Noxon Street). Story times are weekly series. Stories, songs, action rhymes, and
Saturday, January 29, 10 am-1 pm
Enter the exciting world of small crafts for ages 3-5. Parents and
Learn interviewing tips, PLC - Preschool Learning Center Story Time
virtual reality and try different siblings welcome.
communication skills, developmental Mondays, January 3-March 14, 10-11:30 am (No class Jan 17 and Feb 21)
video games using our VR
stages of babies and toddlers, safety, Wednesdays, January 5-March 16, 12:30-2 pm
headsets.
first aid tips, and feeding and caring for children, including Books, f lannel board stories, and music for children ages 3-5 followed by
January 18: 3-D Printing diaper changing. In addition, babysitters will learn steps he guided play. Please register your child for only one session.
You design it, we will print it. or she can take to decrease the spread of COVID-19 virus as Toddler Time
January 25: suggested by the CDC. Bring a bag lunch. For tweens and Tuesdays, January 4-March 15, 10-10:20 am
Comfort Food-Calzones teens, ages 10-18. A story time for two-year-olds with books, rhymes, f lannel board stories,
Stuff your calzone with your favorite ingredients. Invitation to Teen Artists and music.
February 1: Anime-Manga-Sports Trivia Art Exhibit: April 18-May 1 Romp & Read
Download the Kahoot app and play trivia with Celebration and Prizes: Monday, Wednesdays, January 5-March 16, 10-10:30 am
your friends. Prizes for winners. Virtual April 25, 6-7 pm This story time for infants, older babies, and their caregivers features songs,
Prizes will be awarded for the rhymes, bounces, and books, and highlights early literacy development for
February 8: VR Experience top three pieces of artwork. Categories include painting, little ones. For ages birth-24 months.
February 15: Dip illustration drawings (manga and comics), abstract paintings, Baby Rhyme Time
and sculpture. Artwork due between April 4-14. Contact Music & Movement Mondays, January 3-March 14,
into Chocolate for
Angela Panzer at x3309 to schedule drop off. Thursdays, January 6-March 17, 10-10:30 am 11-11:30 am
Valentine’s Day
Movement and music program featuring songs, Features songs, rhymes, finger plays,
Dip all sorts of good things
instruments, rhymes, and interactive play for and stories. Ages birth to 18 months.
into melted chocolate. Take
children ages 3-5.
them home and share with friends and family! Teen Volunteer Walk & Wiggle
Sensory Lab Wednesdays, January 5-March 16,
February 22: Opportunities Fridays, January 7-March 18, 10-11 am 10-10:30 am
Flowers Paint and Sip Enhance fine motor skills through sensory
Required Certificate: All volunteers, This language enrichment program
Paint some huge f lowers in the exploration and play. For children ages 18
including teens, must be certified in the NYS serves as a transitional story time for
style of Georgia O’Keeffe to months to 5 years. Dress for the mess!
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. walkers as they prepare for toddler
celebrate spring! Canvas and
The online training takes 15-30 minutes to story times. The program features,
paints supplied.
complete. Contact Angela Panzer at x3309 or Children’s Desk at songs, rhymes, finger plays and stories.
March 1: Peanut Butter Cookies x3320 for information. For ages 18-24 months.
Make some homemade cookies for National Peanut
Teen Room Volunteer Preshool Learning Center After Hours Toddler Time
Butter Lover's Day.
Monday-Thursday, 3-5 pm Thursdays, January 6-March 17,
March 8: VR Experience Teens, ages 13-18, would help with book displays, craft activities, Animals in Winter 10-10:30 am
and keeping our collection organized. Wednesday, January 26, 4-4:45 pm A story time for two-year-olds
Teen Homework Tutors We’ll have a story time about animals in winter featuring books, rhymes, f lannel
Anime and Manga board stories, and music.
Monday-Thursday, 3-7 pm followed by 20 minutes of play in the PLC. For
Book Club ages 3-5.
Thursday, January 27, 5-6 pm Teens, ages 13-18, can earn community service credit by helping Toot & Scoot
Thursday, February 24, 5-6 pm children in grades K-5 with homework. Contact Veronica Morgan at Valentine’s Day Thursdays, January 6-March 17,
Thursday, March 24, 5-6 pm x3363 or Children’s Desk at x3320. Wednesday, February 9, 4-4:45 pm 10:40-11 am
Together we’ll watch an episode of a manga Teen Bloggers Wanted! Love is in the air! Join us for 30 minutes of story Movement and music program
series and then we’ll read the first volume of Earn community service credit for creating content for the Teen time followed by 20 minutes of PLC play, featuring a featuring songs, instruments, rhymes,
the series. For Grades 6-12. Café Blog. Write a book review, create a funny video, share a Valentine’s Day craft. For ages 3-5. and interactive play for children ages
skill, write a story, or let your imagination run wild! Questions? 1-5.
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Children's Programs (Grades K-6) Registration is required, see page 2 for details.
These programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Register at poklib.org/ Tweens at Adriance
Events or (845) 485-3445 x3320. Please check age appropriateness before you register.
At Boardman Road
Anime and Manga Book Club
At Adriance Thursday, January 27, 5-6 pm Baby Yoda
Thursday, February 24, 5-6 pm Melty-Bead Keychain
Around the World Valentine’s Thursday, March 24, 5-6 pm Wednesday, January 12,
at Adriance: Italy Day Cookie Take Your Child Together we’ll watch an episode of a 4-4:45 pm
Wednesday, January 5, 4-4:45 pm Decorating to the Library manga series and then we’ll read the first Make a Baby Yoda keychain
Did you know National Spaghetti Monday, Day: Cardboard volume of the series. For Grades 6-12. from Perler beads that can be
Day is January 4? We’ll celebrate February 14, melted together. Grades K-5.
Challenge!
spaghetti and Italy by listening to the 4-4:45 pm Babysitting Workshop
Saturday, February 5, 10 am-12 pm Lanyard Keychains
story of Strega Nona, creating pasta Decorate Saturday, January 29,
It’s national Take Your Child to the Tuesday, January 25, 4-4:45 pm
art, and playing a game popular with Valentine’s Day themed cookies to 10 am-1 pm
Library Day and we are celebrating Learn to make lanyard keychains! Grades 3-6.
Italian children! Grades 1-4. take home for yourself or give as a Learn interviewing tips,
by hosting a cardboard challenge.
gift! Grades K-5. communication skills, ages Lite Brite Star Constellations
Three King’s Day Bi- What can you build using only
and stages of young babies and Wednesday, February 2, 4-4:45 pm
Lingual Story Time It’s Mardi Gras! cardboard boxes, tape, scissors
toddlers, safety and first aid tips, and feeding and caring for
and your imagination? Stay for 10 Use Lite Brite to learn about the stars that can be seen
Thursday, January 6, Tuesday, March 1, 4-4:45 pm children, including diaper changing. In addition, babysitters
minutes or 2 hours - it's up to you. in the nighttime sky. Grades K-6.
4-4:45 pm We’ll learn a bit about this holiday will learn steps he or she can take to decrease the spread
Come celebrate and the many different ways it is Open to all ages. Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids!
of COVID-19 virus as suggested by the CDC. Bring a bag
Three King’s Day! celebrated. Then we’ll make a Mardi lunch. For tweens and teens, ages 10-18. Wednesday, February 16, 4-4:45 pm
We’ll have stories, Gras craft to take home and have a Join us for yoga, meditation, and breathing techniques
crafts and of course traditional Mardi Gras snack. Grades as we explore the benefits of self-care. Yoga mats will
we can’t have a fiesta K-5. Multi-Session Programs be provided if you do not have your own. Grades 2-6.
without a piñata! Grades
Making Connections
You Can Springtime Paper Crafts
K-6. Alison Francis assumed the
Uke! Wednesday, March 2, 4-4:45 pm
Dog Man Graphic Wednesday, role of PPLD’s Youth Outreach Spring is around the corner! Come make some
Novel Book Bash March 9, Coordinator in May of this year. cheerful springtime crafts. Grades K-5.
Tuesday, January 18, 4-4:45 pm 4-4:45 pm “Because of COVID, some of
our connections to local schools and organizations Pokémon Club
Do Dog Man books tickle your funny Bring your Monday, March 7,
bone? If so, join us for a book bash ukulele or use were sort of asleep. I am working to re-invigorate the
Library District’s engagement with our schools, day 4-4:45 pm
all about the graphic novel Dog one of ours to Girls Who Code Discuss everything
Man: Mothering Heights series by Dav learn some easy basic chords and play cares, and neighborhoods,” commented Alison.
Tuesdays, January 11 and In place of in-person school visits in June, the Pokémon. Try a scavenger
Pilkey. Please read the graphic novel some simple tunes! Grades 3-7. February 8, 4-5 pm hunt and make a quick Pokémon craft. Grades K-5.
before the program. Grades 1-4. PPLD Youth Services staff created several videos
Sphero Mini Battlebot Explore the exciting field of tech. and offered virtual classroom visits to promote the Bakers vs. Fakers:
Snowman Chariot Challenge You will learn to write the code Summer Reading Program and remind Poughkeepsie
behind video games and have a blast Harry Potter Edition
Story Time! Thursday, March 17, 6-7 pm children that the library is open all summer with lots
doing it! For Grades 3-5. Tuesday, March 15, 4-5 pm
Thursday, Do you have what it takes to be the to offer. The staff also offered a series of programs Will you bake or fake your way
January 20, Sphero Challenge Champion? First Lego at the Greenvale Summer Camp and a series of bi- to victory? Muggles beware as we
4-4:45 pm we’ll use assorted materials to create lingual programs for unaccompanied minors at the
Builders test your culinary prowess and
Listen to some and test our Sphero chariots, then Poughkeepsie Children’s Home.
Club your Harry Potter trivia skills.
snowman we’ll compete one-on-one in our In September, PPLD worked closely with the
Thursday, Come dressed up! Grades 2-6.
stories, and Sphero Battlebot Challenge! Grades City Schools to encourage students to sign up for
January 13,
then create a tea light snowman to 2-7. Library Cards. Alison also created a ‘welcome to the
4-4:45 pm
take home! Grades K-5. library’ video that several schools used in their back to
Thursday, February 17, 4-4:45 pm Winter Snowmen
Spa Projects You Can Tuesday, March 22, 4-4:45 pm school programs. Alison adds, “I am definitely seeing Bulletin Board
Make and Share Every month we’ll have challenges growth in the partnership between schools and the Can you count 100
Tuesday, February 8, 4-4:45 pm inspired by either the TV show Lego Library District; two schools are scheduled to host snowmen? Make another
Make special self-care gifts to pamper Masters, the Lego Ideas book, or from outdoor Story Walks in the Spring, the High School one! Each snowman has a
yourself or give them to a loved one Lego Technics sets. Can you complete will host the Book Festival in April, and the school different kind of plaid hat.
on Valentine’s Day. Grades 1-6. our Lego challenge? Grades 3-6. librarians are asking for school visits, busing for library Or maybe not! Can you find any twins with the exact same
visits, and more videos. It’s very exciting!” plaid hat? Only at the Boardman Road children's area.
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News poklib.org/about-the-friends/
The Friends of PPLD is an independent entity organized to support the Library District. Visit the Friends’ Book Store:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10 am - 4 pm. (845) 485-3445 x3423 or on Facebook PoughkeepsieLibraryBookStore.
From the Friends’
Friends’ Online Store President - Liz Murphy
Titles listed online are typically older, unique, As my presidency comes to an end and
collectible, or signed by authors. Search for I look back on the last three years, I
something special, or view the collection by am happy to say we made it through
clicking “list this seller’s books” from the many challenges! The Friends had to
left side menu. http://bit.ly/Friends_PPLD_ adjust our operations in multiple ways,
AbeBooks but with help from Board members
and volunteers, we adapted successfully. Even though our Book
Store had to be closed for 3.5 months in 2020 due to COVID, we
Mystery Mondays reopened successfully with many volunteers coming back and the
community supporting us in every way.
Murder: A Family Affair In addition to our thriving Book Store and very successful
Holiday Book Sales, we also participated with the Library in
Monthly, select Mondays, 11 am, BRD and Virtual
many community activities, such as the Hoe Down Block Party,
Discussions are led by Eleanor Charwat and Suzanne
Earth Day, Halloween on the Hill, Arlington Street Fair, the
Christensen. Registration required.
Big Read, and Movie Nights, as well as our annual PPLD Staff
January 31: The Spellman Files Recognition which honors Library staff for milestones of service.
by Lisa Lutz I’d like to thank all the Friends who supported me over these
Boundaries are challenging for Izzy last three years and to extend my good wishes to the new Friends’
Spellman, a private investigator in the president and the Board.
Spellman clan’s San Francisco firm
and a member of a family who loves to
spy on each other.
February 28: Dance of Death by
Douglas Preston and Lee Child
Hot on the trail of a killer in
Manhattan, FBI Special Agent
Pendergast must face his most brilliant
and dangerous enemy: his own
brother.
March 28: Designated Daughters Art Exhibits in Friends' Bookstore
by Margaret Maron
Judge Knott and her husband Deputy Gregory Arnett: January 8 - February 24
Sheriff Dwight Bryant investigate Mernie Buchanan: March 5 - April 30
possible foul play in the death of
Knott’s Aunt Rachel in hospice.You can also read
