February's Artist of the Month
During the month of February, we'll be showing the work of local photographer Dave King. Stop by anytime we're open to see his photography!
Dave King is a freelance photographer currently residing in Poughkeepsie NY. His photographs display his equal interest for both the flora and fauna of nature, and the structural scenery of our towns, cities, villages and historic sites. He believes a photograph exists virtually everywhere all the time - it just needs to be noticed and captured.
Dave’s photographs have been exhibited locally at The Cunneen Hackett Art Center, Arts Mid Hudson Gallery, Barrett Art Center, and Millbrook Winery, as well as a number of business locations.
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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Take Your Child to the Library Day!
Saturday, February 1st
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Come explore all the Library has to offer! Children that stop by with their families will receive a special winter craft bag and a coupon for TWO FREE BOOKS from our Friend's Book Sale!

One per child. Available while supplies last.
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Celebrate "Wicked"!
Saturday, February 1st @ 2pm
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Join us to celebrate the beloved movie musical "Wicked" at this special screening party! Follow the story of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Galinda (Ariana Grande) years before they beome the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. Their friendship starts as students at Shiv University, but is tested when they meet the Wizard of Oz (Jeff Goldblum).
We'll have "Wicked" themed refreshments, and we encourage you to dress in costume and even sing along to the iconic songs!
Registration is required. Open to ages 8 and up.
*For children ages 10 and under, parents must remain in the building for the duration of the program.
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Stitch 'n Fix
Tuesday, February 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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Valentine's Wax Melt Candles
w/ Sonia Reynoso
Saturday, February 8th @ 11am
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Local artisan Sonia, The Candle Lady will teach you how to make beautiful heart-shaped melts with a wax made specifically for making melts. All materials are provided, and you'll also receive instructions for future reference. You'll bring home a lovely 6-cavity melt for your home or to give as a Valentine gift!
This program is for ADULTS ONLY, ages 18+.
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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An Afternoon of Spanish Music, Song,
and Dance
Saturday, February 8th @ 2pm
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Join us for this special after-hours event with classical guitarist Terry Champlin, dancer Kati Garcia-Renart, and dancer/vocalist Nicole Bernhardt. These renowned performers will present old Spanish music with dance and songs, based on music collected by Federico Garcia-Lorca. It is an afternoon you don't want to miss!

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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Gilded Age Love Stories -
a Special Virtual Presentation
Thursday, February 13th @ 6pm
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While most relationships and characters on HBO’s The Gilded Age TV series are fictional, several are loosely based on real historical figures. Courtship, love, marriage (and a bit of heartbreak...), this talk by Staatsburgh State Historic site experts explore some of the REAL stories that inspired the relationships on the popular show. Fans of the Gilded Age era will enjoy this talk even if they have yet to watch The Gilded Age series!

Sponsored by Dutchess County Library Association, this special virtual program will be screened at the Pleasant Valley Library on Thursday, February 13th. 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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We ♥ Our Patrons! Kids Valentine's Day Cards
Thursday, Friday, Saturday - February 13th, 14th, 15th
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Kids ages 3 to 12 are welcome to stop by on February 13th, 14th, or 15th to pick up a sweet Valentine's Day card from the Library! Each card comes with a special little goodie and a coupon for FREE BOOKS! from the Friend's Book Sale.

One per child, while supplies last.
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Valentine Crafts for Kids
Friday, February 14th @ 1pm - 1:30pm - 2pm
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It's a holiday half-day of school, so come spread the love at the Library! Miss Julie will have an assortment of Valentine's Day themed crafts available for children ages 4 to 12 to choose from.
Registration required. Children may only attend one class.
Register for 1pm - Register for 1:30pm - Register for 2pm
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Baby Meets Baby
Friday, February 21st - 12:30pm to 1pm
Thursday, February 27th - 11am to 11:30am
Baby Meets Baby 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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"Killers of the Flower Moon"
Pre-Oscars Movie Screening & Party
Saturday, February 22nd @ 1pm
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Join us to celebrate the Oscars with this special screening of "Killers of the Flower Moon," based on the best-selling book by David Grann , about the Osage murders and the birth of the FBI in the 1920s and nominated for 10 Oscars last year.

We'll have mock champagne punch and other refreshments, and encourage you to dress up! Fill out our 2025 Oscars ballot with your picks for the winners of Best Picture, Best Actor and Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Actress, Best Original and Adapted Screenplay, and Best Director - the ballots with the winning picks will be entered in a drawing for a gift card to Roosevelt Theater in Hyde Park!
(Note: This movie will not be released on DVD, so this is the only chance to watch it for free.)
Registration is required - space is limited.
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Butterfly in the Sky -
a Special Virtual Screening
Thursday, February 27th @ 6pm
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Join us for a special virtual screening of Butterfly in the Sky, a heartwarming documentary celebrating the legacy of PBS’s beloved Reading Rainbow, just in time for the end of National Library Lovers' Month.
"For 26 seasons, PBS’s Reading Rainbow met young viewers in their living rooms, whisking them away on far-off adventures into the boundless world of books. With the help of celebrity narrators and nine-year-old book reviewers, the show’s iconic host, LeVar Burton, brought real-life lessons and honest conversations to life in a way we had never before seen on screen. Despite ongoing funding hurdles and new public school testing standards, Burton and the show’s creators held tight to their authentic, down-to-earth approach to fuel kids’ lifelong love of reading. Inspiring and nostalgic, BUTTERFLY IN THE SKY tells the tale of a revolutionary reading movement. Reliving the show’s legacy is a refreshing return to the written page. But you don’t have to take our word for it." – Amy Brown
Sponsored by Dutchess County Library Association, this special presentation will be screened at the Pleasant Valley Library on Thursday, February 27th. 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.
Invitation Code (case-sensitive and contains a single dash): BIT-MLIB
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Wednesday, February 5th between 3:30pm & 5pm
Wacky Wednesday Make & Take Crafts are back! Stop by for this fun and creative after-school craft program. Miss Julie will have an array of winter-themed projects for children in grades K through 6th to choose from.
No registration is required - just stop by any time between 3:30pm and 5pm!
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Reading
Fur-iend Brianna!
Mondays, February 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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Ages 6-12yrs:
Thursday, February 20th - 3:30pm to 5pm
Ages 4-8yrs:
Friday, February 28th - 1pm to 2:30pm
Curious kids can stop by to explore the world of STEAM - science, technology, engineering, art, and math - through an assortment of puzzles, games, and activities.
No registration required!
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Make & Take Adult Craft
available beginning February 3rd, while supplies last
This month we are making a Valentine Picture Frame! 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, February 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'll watch the 1982 comedy classic "Tootsie," starring Dustin Hoffman as out-of-work actor Michael Dorsey, who disguises himself as an actress - Dorothy Michaels - to audition for a soap opera. As Dorothy, he becomes a star, but complications develop when he falls for his co-star, played by Jessica Lange.
Registration required - please click here.
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Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, February 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 February is 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo' by Taylor Jenkins Reid. 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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