Spring Fun for Everyone at the Library!

click here to visit our calendar to see all of the programs we're offering this month!

April's Artist of the Month

During the month of April, we'll be showing the vibrant abstract artwork of Jessica Challan.

Please join us for an artist reception on Friday, April 4th between 6pm and 8pm.

Jessica Anne Challan-Spera has lived in Dutchess County her entire life. She has always considered art as a form of therapy and, as a mother, has used art as a way to help nurture and communicate with her two daughters. Her art is fun, bright and most importantly child-proof!

We are always looking for new artists who want to display their work in the Library! Please email programs@pvlibrary.org for more information.

Stitch 'n Fix

Tuesday, April 1st - 12pm to 1:30pm

Join us for our FREE knit and crochet help program! Stitch 'n Fix is held 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.

Defensive Driving Course

Saturday, April 5th - 10am to 4pm

Our ever-popular Defensive Driving Course is back this spring, presented by Peter Khan. Why should you take this course? You can save 10% on your vehicle liability, collision, and personal injury protection (PIP) insurance premiums for THREE YEARS! You could also reduce up to FOUR POINTS on your driving record.

$30 due day of class. Please bring pen, paper, and a bag lunch.

*This is NOT the five hour course needed to take your driving test.*

TO REGISTER: please call Peter Khan at (845) 380-4806 to enroll. You cannot sign up through the library.

Sponsored by American Safety Inc. #028 Delivery Agency - DigitalDefensiveDriving.com #189

National Library Week

April 6th through 12th

Celebrate National Library Week with us! All week long, children who stop by can get a coupon for FREE BOOKS from our Friends Book Sale AND a raffle ticket for a chance win this cute and cuddly unicorn plushy basket.

To learn about National Library week, you can visit the ALA's webpage here, and stay tuned to our social media pages for updates!

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners II

Monday, April 7th @ 6pm

Join us for the second part of our 3-part series on vegetable gardening! Part 2: First Planting and Cool Weather Veggies will cover a refresher and Q & A on Getting Started topics from March's class. Our Cornell Cooperative Master Gardeners will then cover how to plant peas, carrots, radishes, beets, chard, kale, lettuce, arugula, spinach, broccoli, and onions.

Attendees will take home a kale transplant and seeds for peas, radishes, beets, collards, and spinach.

Registration is required. Attendance at our March program is not necessary to enjoy this informative program.

Part 3 of this program will be on Monday, May 5th from 6-8pm.

Keeping Children Safe: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse

Wednesday, April 9th @ 5pm

Traditional Okinawan Karate and Pleasant Valley Library are inviting the Center for Prevention of Child Abuse to train community members on how to keep children safe. Have you ever thought, “Something just doesn’t feel right”, when you see a situation involving a child but didn’t know what to do? The likelihood that you have encountered a child who has been abused is higher than you may think. In Dutchess County, over 1,000 cases of child abuse are reported each year and about 5x as many go unreported.

By taking this free one-hour training, you will learn how to recognize the warning signs of child abuse and neglect, how to respond when a child discloses, and how you are protected if you need to call in a report.

Registration is required. PLEASE NOTE: This program is for adults, parents, and caregivers only - content is not suitable for children.

FDR and the Post Office,

presented by Anthony Musso

Friday, April 11th @ 6pm

Author and historian Anthony Musso will discuss Franklin D. Roosevelt's lifelong passion for the Post Office and how it extended well beyond his boyhood stamp collecting hobby. Stricken with polio at age 29, FDR credited his involvement with stamp collecting and study as having saved his life.

As President, he implemented many stamp-related initiatives and approved more than 200 stamps released during his terms and actually designed several commemorative stamps. Roosevelt's Works Progress Administration, part of the New Deal program that created work for the nation's unemployed due to the Great Depression, was responsible for the construction of 406 Post Offices throughout the nation.

Registration is required.

Crafterday!: Spring Paint & Sip w/ Sarah

Saturday, April 12th @ 10:30am

Join local artist & Senior Clerk Sarah as she guides you in creating a spring-themed acrylic painting, while sipping seasonal "mocktails." No experience is needed, and all materials will be provided.

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.

Spring Break Destination: the Library!

Crafts for Kids!

No school? No problem! Kids can sign up to come in to make some fun spring and holiday themed crafts!

Registration is required. Children may attend two craft classes this week.

Monday, April 14th - for ages 3 to 11 years - 11am | 11:30am

Tuesday, April 15th - for ages 3 to 11 years - 11am | 11:30am

Thursday, April 17th - for ages 3 to 11 years - 11am | 11:30am

Friday, April 18th - for ages 5 to 12 years - 1pm | 1:30pm

Family STEAM Game Day!

EVERYBODY can explore the world of STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math - through fun games that don't feel like learning! Children ages 4 to 12 years and their families can stop by between 11am and 1pm to play some of our STEAM Lab games.

No registration is required.

It's the Little Things: Earth Day

Saturday, April 19th @ 12pm

Join Pleasant Valley Climate Smart and learn the small things you can do at home to help protect and celebrate Mother Earth. Some you may know but others may surprise you.

Registration is required.

Friends of the PV Library HUGE Spring Book Sale!

Friday, April 25th - 12pm to 6pm Saturday, April 26th - 10am to 3pm Sunday, April 27th - 10am to 3pm (Name Your Price Day!)

THOUSANDS of books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and more! Adult books & puzzles - $1 each Everything else - 3 for $1

$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!

FREE BOOKS - Monday ONLY from 10am to 11am! Stop by the Library Monday morning after our huge sale and take home whatever you'd like from what is left! Thousands of books to choose from - all absolutely FREE!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! for Book Sale Set-Up and Take-Down

We are looking for volunteers to help set-up and take down the Friends Book Sale!

Volunteers must be able to bend, lift 50+ lbs, and go up/down stairs. This is a great opportunity for those who need community service hours for school!

Sleeping Soundly w/ Joy Dyson

Wednesday, April 30th @ 6pm

Join Joy Dyson, of Wellness With Joy, to explore the science of how our bodies sleep, and discover holistic ways to leverage that knowledge to improve rest and daytime energy.

Registration is required.

Reading

Fur-iend Brianna!

Mondays, April 7th and 28th - 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!

Tuesday, April 22nd @ 11am

Thursday, April 24th @ 11am

7 to 17 month olds and their caregivers can come interact with themselves, with each other, and with the Library through hands-on exploration of the senses, spatial reasoning, hand-eye coordination, socialization, and more! Caregivers can enjoy the relaxed environment to converse together while they help their Littles explore educational toys and board books.

Children MUST be able to sit on their own, unassisted and without support.

No registration required - just stop by!

for ages 4-8yrs: Tuesday, April 22nd - 1pm to 2:30pm

for ages 6-12yrs: Wednesday, April 30th - 3:30pm to 5pm

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!

Monthly Programs

Make & Take Adult Craft

available beginning April 1st, while supplies last

This month we are making a Upcycled Tin Can Spring Desk Utensil Holder! 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

Senior Movie Morning

Wednesday, April 9th @ 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!

In April we're watching the 2000 biographical legal drama, "Erin Brockovich," starring Julia Roberts as a flamboyant law firm secretary who works tirelessly to gain justice for a small town wrecked by a utility company's pollution.

Registration required - please click here.

Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, April 16th @ 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 April is 'Our Missing Hearts' by Celeste Ng. If you'd like to reserve a copy click here, then join us at our meeting!