May's Artist of the Month
During the month of May, we'll be showing "Assembled Identities: Interchanging Roles Within Community", an interactive mixed-media work composed of nine interchangeable panels that can be rearranged to form shifting human figures by Heather Harris.
"Assembled Identities" Heads, torsos, and lower bodies can be recombined, creating provisional identities that are never fixed or complete. The work reflects the fragmented nature of contemporary life, where we move between roles - professional, caregiver, friend, citizen - constantly adjusting ourselves to fit different expectations. No single configuration is definitive; each one holds tension, awkwardness, and possibility.
Heather Harris is a licensed counselor and board-certified art therapist based in Boston, Massachusetts. A Hudson Valley native, she was also educated locally and brings an interdisciplinary background in art and psychology to her work. She is also the founder of the non-profit organization Saints & Scholars, Inc., which combines service learning ("Saints") and educational initiatives ("Scholars") for teens and young adults to support community-based art programming.
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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Crafterday!: Mixed Media Art
w/ Heather Harris
Saturday, May 2nd - three sessions
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Come and join Heather Harris, our May Artist of the Month, and create a mixed-media art project with her! Using art papers, paints, markers, words, and other materials you can help collaborate on a community-created series of interchangeable panels that will be added to her "Assembled Identities" art exhibit. No experience is necessary - Heather encourages everyone's creative expression!
All art materials and refreshments will be provided. This program is for teens and adults, age 12 and up.
Registration is required - space is limited in each session. You may only sign up for ONE session.
**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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We <3 Mom! Drop-In Mother's Day Crafts
Friday, May 8th
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Celebrate Mom with a special craft! Kids can come make a beautiful Mother's Day creation to gift to that special someone!
No registration required! Just stop by!
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"Spoon River" Poetry and Guitar
w/ Prudi Garcia-Renart and Terry Champlin
Friday, May 8th @ 6pm
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"The Timeless Spoon River" combines classic poetry from “Spoon River Anthology” read by Prudi Garcia Renart with classical guitar music written to accompany them by Terry Champlin. These little vignettes by Edgar Lee Masters were considered a major event in American literature when they were first published in 1915 and resonate as strongly today. Prudi’s many years as an actress allow her to capture the universal aspects of the characters.
Registration is required.
**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.
| | Grow Your Own Cocktail Garden
Tuesday, May 12th @ 6pm | | |
Join local gardener Jessica Williams and discover how easy it is to grow the herbs that make unique and delicious summer cocktail and mocktails! She'll teach how to grow fresh lemongrass, ginger, basil, and lavender, and how to propagate by taking cuttings and dividing herbs! Most are critter resistant and have wonderful scents in addition to being easy to grow, even if you just have a pot on the patio. You'll also learn how to make your own bitters and infused simple syrups. Participants can take home a cutting to start their garden.
Registration is required.
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Defensive Driving Course
Saturday, May 16th - 10am to 4pm
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On Saturday, May 16th from 10am to 4pm, the library will be hosting a Defensive Driving Course 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.
TO REGISTER: please call Peter Khan at (845) 380-4806 to enroll. You cannot sign up through the library.
$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.*
Sponsored by American Safety Inc. #028 Delivery Agency - DigitalDefensiveDriving.com #189
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Plants & Puzzles Sale!
Saturday, May 16th - 9am to 3pm (or until Sold Out!)
| | The ever-popular Friends of the PV Library Plants and Puzzles Sale is BACK! Stop by the front lawn of the Library on Saturday, May 16th to peruse the great plants, ground cover, flowers, and more! | |
D&D One-Shot for Teens!
Tuesday, May 19th @ 6pm
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Calling teen heroes, ages 12 to 17! Dungeons and Dragons has been around for decades and is a truly immersive table-top adventure game. Come join our Dungeon Master Arthur and fellow players for a special one-shot (one-time game) 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.
**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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Hudson Valley Women of Mystery
Saturday, May 30th @ 12pm
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Join us to celebrate May's Mystery Month with Hudson Valley's Women of Mystery - a three-author panel featuring Julie Doar (author of "The Gallagher Place"), Jodé Millman (author of the "Queen City Mystery" series) and Jennifer Sadera (author of "I Know She Was There") - whose lives and books are connected to the Hudson Valley. Each author will share their perspectives on the Hudson Valley as a fitting place for mystery/crime/suspense/thriller stories; the appeal of this genre to women creators and readers (and why men should read them too); and inspiration for writing their novels. They'll each read excerpts from their books, and signed copies will be available to purchase, with a portion of the sales donated to Pleasant Valley Library.
Registration is required.
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Friends of the PV Library
YARD SALE!
Saturday, June 6th - 9am to 3pm
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Whether you're doing some spring cleaning, downsizing, or just have stuff to sell, our Friends Yard Sale is the perfect way clear out your house!
Stop by the Library to register for a spot to sell your new and gently used goods- spaces are $20 each (cash or check made out to the Friends of the Pleasant Valley Library).
Sign up soon to ensure your spot!
Not looking to sell? Then come shop the sale! Support the Library and your neighbors - you never know what treasures you'll find at a yard sale!
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Kids Summer Art Show
To celebrate the excitement of summer as well as our reading theme, "Unearth a Story", we are asking kids to make a poster showing what this theme means to them!
This year's theme is all about dinosaurs, prehistoric times, archeology, discovery, and adventures into our past!
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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
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all submissions are due by Friday, July 3rd
- limit one submission per child
All submissions will be on display during the months of July and August. We'll also be hosting a very special Artist Reception for the artists - check back for details!
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Reading
Fur-iend Brianna!
Mondays, May 4th & 18th 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, May 6th & 20th - 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, May 21st @ 11am & Friday, May 22nd @ 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 May 1st, while supplies last.
This month we are making a Teacup Fairy Garden! Each bag contains all the supplies you will need and step by step instructions. *Colors, patterns, and included materials 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, May 13th @ 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 May is the 2020 award-winning drama "Nomadland."
A woman in her sixties (Frances McDormand) embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad after losing everything in the Great Recession.
Registration required - please click here.
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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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