November's Artist of the Month
From November 15th through the end of the year, we'll be showing the photography of local resident Ian Wickstead.
Ian Wickstead has been photographing in and around the Hudson Valley for over 20 years. Early on, the work of Edward Weston and Wynn Bullock inspired him to explore landscapes with a focus on form and light. Over time, his approach shifted toward more abstract and impressionistic imagery, expanding into a range of subjects and styles. He lives in Poughkeepsie, where he continues to develop his photographic practice through ongoing observation and experimentation.
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 Friday, December 12th.
For more information about Toys for Tots, please visit our local chapter's website.
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Trains: The Roles of Rails in World War II
w/ Jeff Cierniak
Saturday, November 1st @ 12pm
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Jeff Cierniak, a local "aficionado of history," will discuss the role of trains and railroads during World War II, and the effects the trains had in both foreign and domestic theaters. He will encourage questions and audience participation during this interactive presentation.
Registration is required.
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Late Autumn Storytimes!
registration opens Monday, November 3rd
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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.
We offer two sessions of Toddler Time:
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Our Monday session is held from 11am to 11:30am and will meet for six classes - November 10th through December 15th.
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Our Tuesday session is held from 11am to 11:30am and will meet for five classes - November 18th through December 16th.
Register for Monday Toddler Time here.
Register for Tuesday Toddler Time here.
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Join Miss Julie for Pre-K Storytime!
Independent children ages 3 to 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 18th through December 16th.
Register for Pre-K Stories here.
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Children's Book Week
November 3rd through 9th
Children’s Book Week is a national week-long event that celebrates books for young readers. 2025 is the 106th anniversary of this beloved program, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
School-aged children (grades K through 6th) who stop by the Library anytime this week can enter into a raffle for their choice of prize! We have an assortment of books, including Dav Pilkey Dog Man & Friends, as well as puzzle books that our winners can choose from.
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Put Your Garden to Bed - Fall & Winter Gardening
Monday, November 3rd @ 6pm
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Join us for a discussion of fall and winter eco-beneficial gardening methods for the home gardener. We will share how to "put your garden to bed" and gardening activities for the winter months. Seeds from the Pleasant Valley Seed Library will be provided. Janice Novet and members of the Pleasant Valley Community Garden will facilitate.
Registration is required.
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FLIP YOUR BALLOT
Tuesday, November 4th
The Pleasant Valley Library’s budget is up for vote on Tuesday, November 4th.
It is Proposition #2 on the back of your ballot, if you live in Pleasant Valley.
The Library is asking for an increase of $12,000 - about $1.20 per person. This is a basic cost of living increase to deal with inflation and minimum wage increases.
If you would like more information please visit
https://pleasantvalleylibrary.org/budget-vote/
and remember to Flip Your Ballot!
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No school? No problem! Express your creativity with this Make-and-Take LEGO Kit class! Children in 1st through 5th grades can sign up to come make an awesome LEGO kit - and bring it home to keep!
We are offering two of these programs this month - children may only attend one.
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Autumn Paint & Sip
Saturday, November 8th @ 10:30am
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Join local artist and our beloved Senior Clerk Sarah 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. (Image shown is not the exact painting you will be creating, but something similar.)
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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Eleanor and Franklin:
Public Admiration, Personal Strife
w/ Anthony Musso
Friday, November 14th @ 6pm
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Join us to welcome back local author and public speaker Anthony Musso for a program on the lives and marriage of Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
During Franklin and Elearnor's public service they accomplished numerous initiatives to bring the country back from the Great Depression, during World War II and establishing groundbreaking policies and programs to better serve the American public. Due to Franklin's disability, he relied on the First Lady to be his partner in achieving those goals. As a team, they had an enormous positive impact on the nation and its citizens.
However, the couple's personal life was marred with indiscretions and loneliness, which had a negative effect on their marriage and children. This program takes a look at the two sides of the Roosevelts' lives and how despite internal strife they together accomplished great feats.
Anthony Musso completed a 38-year career as a writer, editor and media spokesperson for the US Postal Service Headquarters in 2008. He was also a freelance correspondent for the Middletown Times-Herald Record and journalist and weekly columnist for the Poughkeepsie Journal. He is the author of 11 books and is a frequent lecturer at various venues throughout the tri-state area, including the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library, historical societies, colleges and libraries.
Registration is required.
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Boost Your Health with Essential Oils
Tuesday, November 18th @ 6pm
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Is it possible to heal and boost your health with natural remedies that were created by Mother Nature? Yes, it is and Lorraine Cucci, RN will provide the answers and break it down for you in this very simple and interactive workshop.
Lorraine, the owner of Healing Path to Health, will discuss how Mother Nature’s essential oils work, a brief breakdown of the oil chemistry, how to safely use essential oils and take charge of your health!
Lorraine E. Cucci, has been an RN for over 4 decades and an Energy and Transformational Specialist for nearly 20 years. She has several certifications in various energy healing modalities – Reiki Master/Teacher, Reflexologist, Integrative Healthcare, Medical Intuitive, Past Life Regression, Hypnosis. She has been an advocate for her clients to realize that there is more to Western Medicine and focuses her business on empowering them to understand that they can improve their health with many alternative methods.
Registration is required.
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"No Greater Love"
The Life & Legacy of Charles R. Johnson
Thursday, November 20th @ 6pm
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Come learn about the young Arlington graduate who crossed racial barriers with character, selfless service, and brotherly love. This program aims to celebrate Medal of Honor Recipient Private First Class Charles R. Johnson for his life and career.
Registration is required.
This program is sponsored in collaboration with the Pleasant Valley American Legion Post 1234, the Pleasant Valley Lions Club, and the Town of Stanford.
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Celebrate Thanksgiving with some fun drop-in crafts! Children can stop by any time during the class for their age group to create a festive holiday masterpiece!
No registration required.
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Little Kids
ages 3 to 6 years
Monday, November 24th
between 1pm and 2pm
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Bigger Kids
K thru 5th grades
Wednesday, November 26th
between 3pm and 5pm
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After-School ArtVenture
Wednesday, November 12th - 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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Reading
Fur-iend Brianna!
Mondays, November 10th & 24th - 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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Thursday, November 20th @ 11am & Friday, November 21st @ 12:30pm
Baby Meets Baby is for 7 to 17 month olds and their caregivers to interact - with themselves, with each other, and with the Library! This playtime will encourage hands-on exploration of the senses, spatial reasoning, hand-eye coordination, socialization, and more!
This program is for babies 7 to 17 months. Children MUST be able to sit on their own, unassisted and without support.
No registration required - just stop by!
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Make & Take Adult Craft
available beginning November 3rd, while supplies last.
This month we are making a Beaded Autumn Corn Cobs! Each bag contains all the supplies you will need and step by step instructions. *Colors and patterns 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 12th @ 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!
This month we will watch the 2014 biographical drama, "The Imitation Game".
In 1939, newly created British intelligence agency MI6 recruits Cambridge mathematics alumnus Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) to crack Nazi codes, including Enigma -- which cryptanalysts had thought unbreakable. Turing's team, including Joan Clarke (Keira Knightley), analyze Enigma messages while he builds a machine to decipher them. Turing and team finally succeed and become heroes, but in 1952, the quiet genius encounters disgrace when authorities reveal he is gay and send him to prison.
Registration required - please click here.
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*This program requires registration.
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