April's Artist of the Month
During the month of April, we'll be showing the wildlife and landscape photography of local photographer Maris Kristapsons.
Please join us for an artist reception on Friday, April 3rd between 6pm and 7:30pm.
Maris Kristapsons is an amateur digital photographer specializing in wildlife and nature photography, and author of Timeless Beauty: Wildlife and Vistas in the Hudson Valley. He has spent most of his professional life as a librarian and musician. He managed several technical libraries in the mid-Hudson Valley and has been a reference librarian at two university libraries. As a musician, he has been a church organist, choir director, and widely performed composer and arranger.
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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Family Game & Puzzle Day
Thursday, April 2nd - 1pm to 3pm
Kids ages 4 and up and their families are welcome to stop by the Library on Thursday, April 2nd between 1pm and 3pm to play a variety of board games and puzzles! We have something for everyone like Hi Ho Cherry-O for the littles and LEGO Heroica for tweens. Explore STEAM games like Mouse Trap or a fun, family competition in Hungry Hungry Hippos or Bluey Candy Land! We also have special floor puzzles that can be assembled and played with!
No need to sign up - just stop in and play!
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Family PJ Matinee
Friday, April 3rd - 3pm to 5pm
Enjoy a special family movie matinee this Spring Break! We'll be showing the 2011 family comedy "Hop" (rated PG)! Kids ages 4 and up and their families are invited to wear their comfy cozy PJs, bring a snuggly blanket and stuffy, and enjoy the fun family film on our 100in flat-screen TV. Bring a bean bag or other small comfy chair to lounge in, and unlike the movie theatre you can bring your own snacks! (We'll provide some too, just in case.)
Registration is required.
*This is a family program, and adults must stay with their children throughout the entirety of the film.
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LEGO Create & Display
Monday, April 6th - 1pm to 2:30pm
Children ages 6 to 12 years can come to make a spring-themed LEGO creation that will be put on display in the Children's Room once completed!
Registration is required.
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Sourdough Bread
w/ Mark Doctoroff, the Educated Chef
Saturday, April 4th @ 11am
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Join us to welcome Mark Doctoroff, The Educated Chef, and learn all about Sourdough Bread. He'll talk about the history and lore of Sourdough bread, and give practical advice on how to create a sourdough starter or levain; how to mix the dough; and baking the bread. He'll also have samples to bring home.
Mark Doctoroff, The Educated Chef, trained at the Culinary Institute of America and has been baking specialty artisan breads and cookies professionally since 2013.
Registration is required.
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Detox Your Way Into Spring
w/ Lorraine E. Cucci, RN
Tuesday, April 7th @ 6pm
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Join us to welcome back Lorraine E. Cucci, RN of Healing Path to Health, as she teaches how to detox our bodies and residences with simple and easy tips. She'll discuss what detoxing is and why it's important, and why Spring is the best time to cleanse our bodies and clear our home environments.
Lorraine E. Cucci, the owner of Healing Path to Health, 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, and Hypnosis.
Registration is required.
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Learn to Live More Sustainably
Friday, April 10th @ 1pm
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Join us to welcome Dani White, of Dutchess County Division of Solid Waste Management, who will discuss waste management in Dutchess County, and how you can live more sustainably. You will learn about where our garbage goes, composting, creative repurposing, recycling, and programs that the Division of Solid Waste Management has to offer residents to become more informed and engaged.
Dani White is Dutchess County’s Environmental & Sustainability Specialist. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Sustainability Management from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry – a program focused on environmental science, economics, and sociology. Prior to this, her background was in sustainable trail building, stream management, and Catskill ecology.
Registration is required.
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American Revolution in the Hudson Valley
w/ Anthony Musso
Friday, April 10th @ 6pm
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Join us to welcome back local historian and author Anthony Musso, for this special after library hours talk, "American Revolution in the Hudson Valley," to commemorate our country's 250 years.
During the American Revolution, New York’s Hudson Valley played an important role in the nation’s quest for independence. From Quaker meeting houses and churches being converted into military hospitals for the Continental Army, multiple forts that guarded the Hudson River against British infiltration, and private residences and taverns used for various purposes during the war, a number of still existing structures open to the public serve as stark reminders of the era. Learn the history of these individual buildings and the role they had during this 60-minute Power Point presentation that will bring the American Revolution to life.
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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Crafterday!: Watercolor Paint & Sip
w/ Sarah
Saturday, April 11th @ 10:30am
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Join local artist and our Senior Clerk Sarah as she guides you in a new painting medium. Attendees will create a watercolor spring landscape painting to hang in their home. We'll also have seasonal mocktails for everyone to enjoy. No experience is needed, and all materials will be provided.
Registration is required - space is limited. This program is for adults, ages 18+.
**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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Friends HUGE Spring Book Sale!
April 17th through 19th
Spread the Word! The Friends of the Pleasant Valley Library are having their HUGE BOOK SALE the weekend of April 17th!
Friday, April 17th: 12pm to 6pm
Saturday, April 18th: 10am to 3pm
Sunday, April 19th: 10am to 3pm (Name Your Price Day!)
THOUSANDS of books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and puzzles!
EVERYTHING is $1 or less!
$10 Early Entry Dealers Hours! Friday ONLY from 9am to 12pm!
Open not only to dealers, but anyone who wants early access to the sale.
$10 cash entry fee.
Sale is CASH ONLY.
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Have books you want to donate?
Bring them in NOW!
Our awesome volunteers need time to sort and process everything before the Sale, so be sure to bring in your donations before April 11th.
For information about what, when, and where you can donate, visit our Book Donation page on our website.
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"National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities." -ALA
Join us in celebrating National Library Week!
Children who stop by between April 20th and 25th will receive a fun bookmark and butterfly craft!
Limit one per child, while supplies last.
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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 five classes starting April 27th/28th through June 1st/2nd. There will not be class on May 25th or 26th.
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 six classes April 28th through June 2nd.
Register for Pre-K Stories here.
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Reading
Fur-iend Brianna!
Mondays, April 6th from 2:30pm to 4pm & April 20th 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
Wednesdays, April 15th & 29th - 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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Baby Meets Baby
Thursday, April 23rd @ 11am
Friday, April 24th @ 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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Take & Make Adult Craft
available beginning April 1st, while supplies last.
This month we are making a Beaded Rain Wall Hanger! 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, April 8th @ 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 movie for April is the 1952 classic musical "Singin' in the Rain" starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds.
Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds are silent movie stars Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont. A spoof of the turmoil that afflicted the movie industry in the late 1920s when movies went from silent to sound. When Don and Lina's latest movie is made into a musical a chorus girl is brought in to dub Lina's speaking and singing. Don is on top of the world until Lina finds out.
Registration required - please click here.
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UPCOMING FRIENDS EVENTS:
Plants & Puzzles Sale - Saturday, May 16th
Yard Sale - Saturday, June 6th
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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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