March's Artist of the Month
During the month of March, the Jo Ann C. Smith Gallery Hall at the Pleasant Valley Free Library will host an exhibit of paintings, sketches, and drawings by its namesake.
The works will all feature local scenes. These were mostly painted from photos that Jo Ann took herself. A few are her own creations with a theme related to the area. Pleasant Valley and Poughkeepsie are the most frequent towns depicted.There are also scenes from the neighboring areas of Hyde park, Rhinebeck, Millbrook, and Stanford.
Jo Ann was a self taught artist who also raised three children, worked as a teacher's aide for developmentally disabled children, and volunteered many hours at the Pleasant Valley Library. She still found time to create thousands of works of art from hand drawn greeting cards to large scale wall murals.
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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Friends' Spring Equinox Wellness Raffle Basket | |
Friends, volunteers, and local businesses have donated items and gift cards to be raffled off! This extra special basket is filled with amazing goodies to get you energized and refreshed this spring: | |
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"Be In Joy" Daisy Canvas Photo Print with Meditation: "The daisy connects me with the energy of the sun and to be open to shine bright."
Signed by Photographer Karen Crehan Sayago | karencrehan.com
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Gift Certificate for 1-hour Tarot Card Reading -OR-
1/2 hour Tarot & 1/2 hour Astrology Reading AND
- Healing With Color Gemstone Bracelet
Susan from Whole Person Healing | Susan@WholePersonHealing.net
- $10 Gift Certificate for Ye Olde Candle House Gift Shoppe AND
- Scented Wax Melt Candle
from Sonia The Candle Lady | oldegiftshoppe.com
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incense waterfall with scented incense cones
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"Scent of the Sea" scented soy jar candle
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tea cup and saucer with two packets of Revolution Organic Green Tea
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"Flower Thyme" and "Luxurious Lavender" scented body lotions by Hudson Valley Skin Care
- and more!
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TICKETS:
1 for $5 | 5 for $20
drawing to be held Thursday, March 20th
all proceeds benefit the Friends of the Pleasant Valley Library
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Springtime Storytimes!
registration opens Monday, March 3rd
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Toddler Time!
Mondays -or- Tuesdays @ 11am
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 Toddler Time classes; you may only sign up for one.
These classes will meet for five weeks - March 10/11 through April 7/8. If your child cannot attend the majority of classes (3+), we ask that you not take a space away from a child that can attend all of them.
Register for Monday's class here.
Register for Tuesday's class here.
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Pre-K Stories!
Tuesdays @ 1pm
Independent children ages 3 to 5 years are welcome to enjoy a story, music, and a creative activity!
This is a five-week class; it will meet on Tuesdays from March 11th through April 8th. If your child cannot attend the majority of classes (3+), we ask that you not take a space away from a child that can attend all of them.
Please register here.
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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners I
Monday, March 3rd @ 6pm
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Join us as we welcome a Master Gardener from Cornell Cooperative Extension for the first of a 3-part series on Beginning Vegetable Gardening. Home food gardening is an active and affordable way to improve food security status and be an ecological steward. Learn how vegetables can be grown in containers, raised beds, or directly into the ground. The program will cover planning and choosing a garden site, prepping, planting and harvesting your own vegetables throughout the gardening season, and will answer questions on when to plant, whether to start seeds indoors, why seeds might not germinate, how to tell if your seeds are still viable, collecting rainwater and more.
Registration is required.
Registration is required.
Part 2 of this program will be on Monday, April 7th from 6-8pm, and Part 3 will be on Monday, May 5th from 6-8pm.
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Stitch 'n Fix
Tuesday, March 4th - 12pm to 1:30pm
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Introducing our new FREE knit and crochet help program! Join us on the first Tuesday of each month between 12pm and 1:30pm.
Having a problem reading stitch directions or fixing a dropped stitch? Need a refresher to get started on your knit or crochet project? Come in, no registration required, and experienced stitchers will help. This is not a class to learn to knit or crochet, but a place to come and improve your needlework skills.
Bring a bag lunch if you'd like.
Experienced stitchers are encouraged to come and work on your current project in a friendly group, and provide a service to newer stitchers who need help.
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LEGO Create & Display
Friday, March 7th - 1pm to 2:30pm
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Children ages 6 to 12 years can come to the library to make a 'Rainbow of Colors' themed LEGO creation! After the Lego creations are complete, they will be put on display in the Children's Room!
Registration is required.
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Children's Poster Contest & Art Exhibit
sponsored by the Poughkeepsie Kiwanis Club
Saturday, March 8th - 10am to 1:30pm
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We are partnering with the Poughkeepsie Kiwanis Club again this year for their Children's Poster Contest!
Kids can come create an original art poster showcasing the theme "This is Me in the Future", and we will submit it to the Poughkeepsie Kiwanis Charitable Club Poster Contest! We will have areas set up for all ages - so anyone 4 to 17 can stop by during the hours listed to create their masterpiece!
Can't make it to our program? We'll have poster board available to pick up at the Library throughout the beginning of March. Just be sure to return it to us by Saturday, March 15th. Please include your child's name, age, phone number, and 'Pleasant Valley Library' on the back of the poster.
The Kiwanis Club will notify winners after March 20th and will award prizes. The posters will then be displayed through the month of April at Poughkeepsie Train Station where participants can visit to see everyone's art! For more contest details, please click here.
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Crafterday!: 3D Springtime Papercraft Wall Hangings
Saturday, March 8th @ 11am
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Join popular local papercraft artist Michelle M. Mead as she guides you to make 3D Springtime Papercraft Wall Hangings. Everyone will be able to make two - one for yourself and one for someone special. No experience is necessary and all materials will be provided.
This program is for ages 15 and up.
Registration is required - space is limited.
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Keepers of the Light: Women Lighthouse Keepers of the Hudson River -
a Special Virtual Presentation
Wednesday, March 12th @ 6pm
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Women have kept the lights since the earliest days of the Hudson River lighthouses. Starting in the 1830s until automation in the 1950s, nearly a dozen women were official lighthouse keepers on the Hudson River, several with careers of over forty years. Others were unjustly turned out from their posts. Some weren’t official keepers at all, but did the duties nonetheless. The Hudson River Maritime Museum will present about the careers and personal lives of these female keepers, what it took to be a lighthouse keeper, and why the Hudson River had more women lighthouse keepers than most places in the United States.
Sponsored by Dutchess County Library Association, this special virtual program will be screened at the Pleasant Valley Library on Wednesday, March 12th. If you would like to watch the presentation here at the Library, please register here. Space is limited.
If you would rather watch this presentation from home, please click here to sign up to receive the Zoom link by email.
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Escape the Leprechaun's Lair - Escape Room
Friday, March 14th
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You and your team are on a walk in the forest, but suddenly, you fall into an underground cave - the Leprechaun's Lair! Somewhere in this cave hides a leprechaun. Work as a team and find his hiding spot with the clues given - then escape the Leprechaun’s lair with the treasure... before time runs out!
Afterwards, enjoy snacks and drinks - and the winning team of each heat can celebrate with a gift certificate to a Pleasant Valley restaurant!
The Rules & Other Important Info:
- For families and friend teams of 3 to 5 players.
- Open to ages 8 and up. All teams must have at least one member age 15 or older.
- There will be three "heats" - 6pm, 6:45pm, and 7:30pm. Each heat will consist of three teams. You may only sign up for one.
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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St. Patrick's Day Tunes & All Things Irish: Cello Concert w/ Alex Prizgintas
Saturday, March 15th @ 2pm
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What an exciting way to celebrate Irish spirits and all things green! The unique sound of Alex Prizgintas’ electrified cello includes reels and jigs along with gigues and traditional Irish tunes. It features a hit from the Irish rock Group U2, “With or Without You,” signatures from Bing Crosby such as “When Irish Eyes are Smiling,” and the beautiful hymn “Be Thou My Vision."
Classically trained, Alex employs non-classical tools like distortion, delay, and the iconic "wah-wah" guitar pedals of rock bands - all in conjunction with a looping station to craft his own wall-to-wall sound through his 1,000 watt amp. Accompanied with a narration that reveals some of the back stories of the songs, he immerses his audience in a journey through musical history.
Registration is required.
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End of Winter Celebration!
Wednesday, March 19th - 3pm to 5pm
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Join us to celebrate the end of a long winter! Kids ages 4 to 12 years can stop by any time between the hours listed to do some fun and creative coloring and sticker sheets, grab a snack to go, and receive a coupon for FREE BOOKS from our Friend's Book Sale!
No registration required - just stop by sometime between 3pm and 5pm!
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Curious kids can stop by to explore the world of STEAM - science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Miss Julie will have stations set up with a variety of self-guided puzzles, games, and activities for children to interact with, create, and learn on their own or together with friends.
No registration required - just stop by any time between the hours listed for your child's age group!
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for ages 4 to 8 years
Friday, March 21st
between 1pm and 2:30pm
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for ages 6 to 12 years
Wednesday, March 26th
between 3:30pm and 5pm
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PSST... Keep an eye out for our new STEAM Kits available to check out! Coming to the Kid's Room soon! | |
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CPR Certification Class
Friday, March 21st @ 6pm
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The Pleasant Valley Library is pleased to offer a CPR class with certified instructor Kathy Hickman of the Pleasant Valley Fire Department. This class will provide CPR certification good for 2 years. Attendees will learn how to recognize the signs of cardiac arrest, perform chest compressions, administer rescue breaths, use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), understand basic anatomy and physiology related to the heart and lungs, how to check for responsiveness, and how to properly position a victim in an emergency situation.
This class is for ages 18 and up only. Space is extremely limited, to a maximum of 8 attendees.
Registration is required.
**PLEASE NOTE: registration for Pleasant Valley residents will be prioritized for the first week. A library card will be required in order to sign up.
This program was made possible with a grant from the John T Sloper Community Foundation.
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Reading
Fur-iend Brianna!
Mondays, March 10th and 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, March 20th @ 11am
Friday, March 28th @ 12:30pm
Our newest children's program is for 7 to 17 month olds and their caregivers to interact - with themselves, with each other, and with the Library! Caregivers can enjoy the relaxed environment to converse together while they help their Littles explore educational toys and board books. 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. Only one caregiver may attend, as this program will be held in a small area of the Children's Room.
No registration required - just stop by!
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Make & Take Adult Craft
available beginning March 3rd, while supplies last
This month we are making a Terracotta Pot o' Gold! Each bag contains all the supplies you will need and step by step instructions.
**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, March 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, for Women's History Month, we'll watch the 2024 biographical drama, "Cabrini," depicting the life of Catholic missionary Francesca Cabrini, who defied the Catholic Church in Rome, the Archbishop of New York City and NYC's Mayor, to realize her mission to give a home to impoverished homeless immigrant children of New York City in the late 1800's.
Registration required - please click here.
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Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, March 19th @ 7pm
Come join our book discussion group! The group usually meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm. No sign up is required - just order a copy of the book, read it, and join us!
Our book for March is 'What the Dead Know: Learning About Life as a New York City Death Investigator' by Barbara Butcher. If you'd like to reserve a copy click here, then join us at our meeting!
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*This program requires registration.
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