Thanks to everyone who attended our Summer Reading Kickoff Party! | | |
We had such a blast with Mr. Magico and his amazing comedy magic show, along with signing everyone up for their reading programs and eating delicious dino snacks - we had nearly ONE HUNDRED kids and teens register for Summer Reading!
Missed the party? No worries!
You can sign up for our summer reading programs any time you stop by the Library! Because Summer Reading is for EVERYONE, we offer three different programs - kids, teens, and adults - that run through mid-August. Why not win prizes for all the great books you'll be reading this summer?
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America 250:
"Hamilton" Live Broadway Performance Recording
Thursday, July 2nd @ 6pm
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Commemorate America's 250 years at our "Hamilton" party! We'll enjoy refreshments as we watch the 2020 filmed version of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway play of American founding father Alexander Hamilton - the story of America then, told by America now.
Registration required.
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Just For Teens!
drop-in events for ages 12 to 17
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Mondays and Thursdays - all day
July 6th through August 20th
Choose from an array of summer-reading themed crafts: painted dinosaur rocks, bookmarks, and coloring to make and take with you!
Keep an eye out for special projects and crafts throughout the summer: button making, dino terrariums, fossil charm beading!
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Tuesdays - all day
July 7th through August 18th
Come on in and play games on our Nintendo Switch! Games include Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., Luigi's Mansion, Overcooked, and Switch Sports. We have 4 Switch controllers, and also 2 computers for extra gaming.
No registration required -
just ask at the desk for the Switch & leave a collateral item.
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Pre-K Stories
Mondays @ 1pm - July 6th through August 10th
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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 and themed craft.
This is a six week class; it will meet Mondays, July 6th through August 10th at 1pm. If your child cannot attend at least four classes, we ask that you do not take a space from a child who can attend all of them.
Registration is required - please click here to sign up.
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Read - Write - CREATE!
Thursdays, July 9th through August 13th @ 3:30pm
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Read, Write, Create is back this summer in two concurrent classes - one for children entering 1st and 2nd grades, and one for kids entering 3rd through 5th grades. Children will read and work weekly on creative print-based activities.
This is a six week class; it will meet Thursdays at 3:30pm, July 9th through August 13th. If your child cannot attend at least four of the six classes, we ask that you do not take a space from a child who can.
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Krafty Kids!
assorted dates and times for various ages
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Miss Julie is offering weekly Make-and-Take craft classes, running throughout the summer. Each week is a different theme, and children will get to make their choice of craft!
For ages 3 to 6 years: Tuesdays @ 11am, Thursdays @ 11am
For ages 7 to 12 years: Tuesdays @ 3:30pm, Thursdays @ 1pm
Registration is required. Please note that certain days/times have filled up already.
PLEASE NOTE: Children may attend both Tuesday & Thursday classes each week, but priority for Thursday's class will be given to children who did not attend Tuesday's class.
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An Evening of Spanish Music, Song, and Dance
Friday, July 10th @ 6pm
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Join us to welcome back classical guitarist Terry Champlin, dancer Kati Garcia-Renart, and dancer/vocalist Nicole Bernhardt. These renowned performers will present old Spanish music and songs with flamenco dance, choreographed and performed by Kati Garcia-Renart, along with Nicole Bernhardt.
Registration is required.
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Crafterday! Paint & Sip
w/ Sarah
Saturday, July 11th @ 10am and 12pm
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Join local artist and our Senior Clerk Sarah as she guides you to create a summer coastal painting to hang in your home. No experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. We are offering two sessions - you may only register for one.
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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Box Full of Dinos
w/ Paper Heart Puppets
Friday, July 17th @ 4:30pm
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Enjoy two imaginative stories acted out with simple materials! A baby dinosaur hatches from a cardboard egg and sets off in search of his mom, discovering a world build from rods, strings, and imagination. Puppets transform, a flying dinosaur soars overhead, and cardboard becomes a heartfelt adventure. Then the audience helps decide what happens next in a playful choose-your-own-adventure story.
This is a family-friendly show for ages 5 and up.
Registration is required.
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Kids & Teens Art Reception
Friday, July 17th - 6pm to 7pm
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Come in and celebrate our young artists, ages 4 - 17, and their creative, imaginative artwork depicting their interpretations of our Summer Reading theme, "Unearth a Story."
We'll have refreshments, and will introduce each of our artists and their work!
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WE'RE STILL ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS!
posters are due by Friday, July 3rd
There's still time for kids and teens to turn in their "Unearth a Story" poster creation! This year's theme is all about dinosaurs, prehistoric times, archeology, discovery, and adventures into our past!
The details:
- open to ages 4 to 17 years
- poster cannot exceed 12" by 18"
- the subject must pertain to the "Unearth a Story" theme
- children may use whatever medium/mixed media they like, but it must be poster-based and able to be hung on the wall
- children should legibly write their name and phone number on the BACK of their poster
- limit one submission per child
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Dinosaur Island Escape Room!
Saturdays, July 18th and 25th - assorted times
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Your team are paleontologists who have been called to explore Dinosaur Island, but suddenly there's a terrible thunderstorm and a lightning bolt strikes the power station that supplies the park's security system, unlocking all of the dinosaurs' gates! The park's staff and other visitors panic - what if the dinosaurs find their way out of their enclosures? Your team is left to restore the power, but the combination to activate the security gates is hidden in coded messages and puzzles all around the power station.
You must work together to solve the codes and puzzles for the combination that opens a secret box with the key that will open the main gates, so you can escape - before the dinosaurs attack!
For families and friend teams of 3 to 5 players, ages 8 and up. All teams must have at least one member age 15 or older.
Registration required. One team per heat.
If registration is closed/full for this heat, please choose another.
**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, July 21st @ 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.
Registration is required, and attendance is limited to 6 players.
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Back to Dino World
w/ Nutty Scientist
Wednesday, July 22nd @ 6:30pm
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The Nutty Scientist has time traveled into the world of the Dinosaurs! Marvel at the insane creatures who led to their evolution and the monstrous sizes of the giants who walked our Earth. As for the meteorite strike… you won’t want to miss this one!
This is a family-friendly show for ages 5 and up.
Registration is required.
**PLEASE NOTE: 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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Mid-Summer Registration!
Friday, July 24th @ 12pm
Registration for all August programs (kids, teens, and adults) will open online at 12pm on Friday, July 24th!
Don't miss out on the awesome things we have planned for the second half of summer!
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Teen Lock-In!
Friday, July 24th - 6pm to 9pm
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Join us for after hours fun at our 3rd Summer Teen Lock-In! This event will be packed with gaming on our Nintendo Switch, competition games like Cornhole and Limbo (winners will get prizes!) crafts, pizza, snacks, and more! At the end, we'll have an awesome Hide & Seek/Tag battle!
All teens must currently be in or entering into grades 7-12. All must have completed a permission slip, which will be emailed upon registration. All teens must be in the building when the doors are locked at 6pm and picked up promptly at 9pm.
Registration is required.
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Toy Theater Workshop
w/ Paper Heart Puppets
Friday, July 31st @ 4pm
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Inspired by the 18th century British tradition of flat paper puppets, this workshop presented by Brad Shur of Paper Heart Puppets is a great way for students to quickly create exciting stories!
This workshop is for children ages 7 to 12 years. Space is limited.
Registration is required.
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Buzzer Trivia!
w/ Hudson Valley Trivia Co.
Friday, July 31st @ 6pm
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"It's not just trivia - it's an experience!" Join in for a fun spin on traditional trivia nights - stand up comedy meets gameshow in a fun, fast-paced, competitive atmosphere! Perfect for family and friend groups, come compete against your neighbors in a battle of trivia!
Registration is required.
Open to teams of 2-4 players each, ages 16 and up.
*If you are a team of two, we reserve the right to pair you with another group of two to maximize the number of teams that can participate.
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LAST CALL! WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING TEEN VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS!
Teens (ages 13 to 17) who would like to help our the Library during its busiest time of year are encouraged to apply for a volunteer position!
Please download and complete the form linked below, and drop it off to the Library no later than Wednesday, July 1st.
After this date, applications will no longer be accepted.
Please click here to download the Teen Volunteer Application.
You can also pick up a physical copy at the Library.
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Make & Take Adult Craft
available beginning July 1st, while supplies last
This month we are making a Sea Shell Jar! 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, July 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!
July's movie is "Fisherman's Friends," (2019, PG-13), a warmhearted British comedy-drama inspired by a true story of ten singing Cornish fishermen and a cynical London music executive who signed them to Universal Records. Their group, Fisherman's Friends, achieved a top 10 hit with their debut album of traditional sea shanties.
Registration required.
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*This program requires registration.
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