November's Artist of the Month
During the month of November, we'll be showing the nature photography of local photographer Susan Olin-Dabrowski.
Please join us for an artist reception on Friday, November 6th at 6pm.
About her work, Susan says: "My photographs are a tribute to Nature. They capture her beauty and unexpected creations, great and small. "
We are always looking for new artists who want to display their work in the Library! Please email programs@pvlibrary.org for more information.
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We are excited to be a Toys For Tots donation site again this year! Help bring holiday cheer to local children in need by dropping off new, unwrapped toys and gifts in the designated bin in our lobby.
We will be collecting donations through Thursday, December 10th.
For more information about Toys for Tots, please visit our local chapter's website.
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Late Autumn Storytimes!
registration opens Monday, November 2nd
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Join Miss Julie for Toddler Time! Children ages 18 to 36 months (3yrs) and their caregivers are welcome to enjoy read-aloud stories, educational music, and a creative activity to work on together.
Choose from our Monday session or our Tuesday session, both held from 11am to 11:30am. Both will meet for six classes starting November 9th/10th through December 14th/15th.
Register for Monday Toddler Time.
Register for Tuesday Toddler Time.
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Join Miss Julie for Pre-K Storytime! Independent children ages 3 to 5.5 years are welcome to enjoy a story, music, and a creative activity!
This session will be held on Tuesdays from 1pm to 1:45pm, and will meet for five classes November 10th through December 15th (no class on November 24th).
We're trying something new! This session of Pre-K Stories will be a drop-in program! No need to register! Just stop by on the weeks that work with your schedule.
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Geocache Travel Bug Tales
Monday, November 2nd @ 6pm
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Calling all Geocachers! The purpose of this event is to share tales about your travel bugs - good, bad, and ugly. We've all had bugs immediately disappear from the cache. Perhaps you have attempted to contact the last cacher to log your Travel Bug and ask them to drop it to get it back in the game. Or maybe you are lucky enough to have a few Travel Bugs with a bunch of miles.
Come and share ideas, hints, disappointments, and comradery! Please join us even if you don't have any active Travel Bugs!
Bring Bugs you'd like to trade, bring bugs to be discovered. You get the idea. Bring a list of your currently activated and travelling TB's. The TB with the most miles will get a prize! The TB to travel through the most countries will get a prize. Donations for prizes gladly accepted. Any unclaimed prizes will be raffled off.
This event is hosted and moderated by local Geocache enthusiast Donna Milano.
Registration is required.
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LEGO Create & Display
Tuesday, November 3rd - 12:30pm to 2pm
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Come to the library on Tuesday, November 3rd at 12:30pm to make a 'Thankful' themed LEGO Creation! After the Lego creations are complete, they will be put on display in the Children's Room for everyone to enjoy!
This program is open to children ages 6 to 12.
Registration is required.
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Game On! Teen Nintendo Switch & Gaming Day
Tuesday, November 3rd - 10am to 8pm
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Teens ages 12 to 18 are invited to come in and play games on our new Nintendo Switch! Games will include Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., Luigi's Mansion, Overcooked, and Switch Sports. The library has 4 Switch controllers. We also have 2 computers for extra gaming.
No registration required - just stop by and play!
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Medicare Basics
Thursday, November 5th @ 6pm
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Robert Quinlan, a Medicare insurance specialist, will discuss the 2027 dates to Medicare, and the fundamentals of Medicare parts A, B, C (Medicare Advantage) and D (Prescription Drug) plans. Bring your questions and get the answers you can use.
Registration is required - Space is limited.
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Defensive Driving Course
Saturday, November 7th - 10am to 4pm
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The library is hosting our autumn Defensive Driving Course presented by Peter Khan. Why should you take this course? You can save 10% on your vehicle liability, collision, and personal injury protection (PIP) insurance premiums for THREE YEARS! You could also reduce up to FOUR POINTS on your driving record.
TO REGISTER: please call Peter Khan at (845) 380-4806 to enroll.
You cannot sign up through the library.
$30 due day of class. Please bring pen, paper, and a bag lunch.
*This is NOT the five hour course needed to take your driving test.*
Sponsored by American Safety Inc. #028 Delivery Agency - DigitalDefensiveDriving.com #189
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Virtual Event: John Brown in New York
Monday, November 9th @ 6pm
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Sandra Weber will be presenting a webinar about her recent book, John Brown in New York: The Man, His Family, and the Adirondack Landscape (SUNY Press, 2025). The program offers a fresh and intimate look at the famed abolitionist, focusing on the years of the Brown family’s connection with North Elba, Essex County (1848–1863). The intertwining story of sublime Adirondack scenery, farm life, and racial justice explores John Brown not only as a national figure but as a husband, father, neighbor, and man of moral fiber. Sandra’s insightful narrative bridges the myth and the man, revealing the tender and tragic heart of the Brown family story.
This is a virtual program; please register to receive the Zoom link:
DCLA Virtual Program Link via Millbrook Library
This program is sponsored by the Dutchess County Directors Association.
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Michael Kiernan: One Man with a Guitar
Tuesday, November 10th @ 6pm
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Join us for an evening of great music with local musician/vocalist Michael Kiernan: One Man With a Guitar. He'll cover acoustic rock and folk classics from the '60s to the present, with soul. Enjoy songs of Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Tom Petty, and many more legendary artists from this talented performer.
Registration is required.
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Gone But Not Forgotten:
Lost Treasures in the Hudson Valley
Friday, November 13th @ 6pm
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Join us to welcome back local historian and author Anthony Musso, as he discusses many famed local sites that no longer exist but have become part of our region's history, based on his new book, GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Lost Treasures in the Hudson Valley.
New York’s Hudson Valley played a significant role in early American industry, vintage entertainment, world-class lodging, and the American Revolution. Through the years, some operations became outdated, lacked the funds to continue, or simply deteriorated. Others suffered the impact of what was known as “urban renewal,” a process that promised progress but stole municipalities of long beloved structures.
While some of the 62 sites featured in this book are now gone, the remnants of others still stand in various forms of decay. Each one played an important part in the history of the Hudson Valley. As such, they are forever “Gone but not forgotten!”
Registration is required.
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Autumn Paint & Sip
Saturday, November 14th @ 11am
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Join local artist Sarah Kittle as she guides you in creating a autumn-themed acrylic painting, while sipping seasonal "mocktails." No experience is needed, and all materials will be provided.
This program is open to all ages 15+.
Registration is required - space is incredibly limited.
**PLEASE NOTE: Due to increased popularity, registration for Pleasant Valley residents will be prioritized for the first week for programs expected to fill up quickly. A library card may be required in order to sign up for these events.
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D&D One-Shot For Teens
Tuesday, November 17th @ 6pm
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Calling teen heroes, ages 12-17! Dungeons and Dragons has been around for decades and is a truly immersive table-top adventure game. Come and join our Dungeon Master Arthur and fellow players for a short adventure and make new friends, build characters, and journey on an epic quest in a world of fantasy and fun. All interest and experience levels are welcome. As an added bonus, new players will receive a set of D&D dice!
Registration is required. Space is limited to six players.
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Sewing 101: A Basic Sewing Class
Saturday, November 21st - 10am to 2pm
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Do you want to learn how to sew or refresh your skills? Do you wish you knew how to use your sewing machine better? This class is for the beginner sewer or to refresh your sewing skills. A team from the American Sewing Guild will teach you the basics of how to use your sewing machine. You will learn how to wind a bobbin, thread the machine, and practice sewing techniques. During the class you will make a tote bag.
Bring your sewing machine, machine manual, bobbins, power cord, presser feet, and basic sewing supplies (i.e. thread, scissors). All the supplies for the tote bag will be provided. No prior sewing experience is required.
The program is for anyone 16 and older.
Registration is required and space is incredibly limited to 8 attendees.
**PLEASE NOTE: Due to increased popularity, registration for Pleasant Valley residents will be prioritized for the first week for programs expected to fill up quickly. A library card may be required in order to sign up for these events.
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LEGO Robotics Workshop
Tuesday, November 24th @ 4:30pm
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Using fun and creative challenges, this interactive program introduces the basics of programming with LEGO robotics essentials kits. Instructors from the Mid Hudson Discovery Museum will be here to guide young engineers with building and coding their own moving robots; no prior coding experience needed! This workshop is for children in 2nd through 5th grades.
Registration is required; space is limited.
**PLEASE NOTE: Due to increased popularity, registration for Pleasant Valley residents will be prioritized for the first week for programs expected to fill up quickly. A library card may be required in order to sign up for these events.
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Miss Julie will have an assortment of Thanksgiving themed craft projects available
for children to create.
No registration required - just stop by!
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for ages 3-5yrs
Monday, Nov. 23rd
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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for ages 5-11yrs
Wednesday, Nov. 25th
3pm - 4:30pm
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Reading
Fur-iend Brianna!
Wednesday, November 18th from 3:30pm to 5pm
Brianna the Therapy Dog will be at the library to help children that are not comfortable reading out-loud in front of others (or being around dogs) feel more relaxed. She loves when kids who love animals come to read to her, even if they are already comfortable readers.
No registration required!
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After-School ArtVenture
Wednesday, November 18th - 4pm to 5pm
Stop by for our after-school crafting program! Miss Julie will have an array of craft projects for children ages 5 to 11 years to choose from.
No registration is required - just stop by any time between 4pm and 5pm!
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NOVEMBER HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
Veteran's Day
Wednesday, November 11th
Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 26th & Friday, November 27th
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Take & Make Adult Craft
available beginning November 2nd, while supplies last.
This month we are making Monet Coaster Tiles! Each bag contains all the supplies you will need and step by step instructions. *Colors, patterns, and included materials may differ from picture.
**available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last, for adults 18+ only, limit one per household
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Senior Movie Morning Wednesday, November 18th @ 11:30am
Seniors (ages 50+) are invited to attend this special seniors-only movie matinee. Light refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own snack or lunch to enjoy!
Our November movie is 1987's romantic comedy "Moonstruck," starring Cher in her award-winning role as Loretta, an Italian-American bookkeeper in Brooklyn who accepts a marriage proposal from her dull boyfriend Johnny (Danny Aiello). But when he travels to Italy, she finds herself falling for his hot-headed, estranged younger brother Ronny (Nicolas Cage) and learns that she's not the only one in her family with a secret romance.
Registration required - please click here.
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*This program requires registration.
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Are you a passionate supporter of libraries and looking for a way to give back?
Being a Library Board Member is a great way to do just that!
If you are interested in potentially being a future Board Member for the Pleasant Valley Library, please email our Director Daniela at director@pvlibrary.org .
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