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Adriance Memorial Library 93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (845) 485-3445 Mon-Thurs: 9 am-9 pm Fri & Sat: 9 am-5 pm Sun: 2-5 pm Free parking and easy access off Noxon Street. GPS locator: 22 Noxon Street. Boardman Road Branch Library 141 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (845) 485-3445 Adult Programs Mon-Thurs: 9 am-9 pm Fri & Sat: 9 am-5 pm Sun: Closed 4 Take Note 9 Tax Prep Location Key 5 Adulting 10 Visual Arts ADR - Adriance Words of War 6 Literature 12 Public Computer Center BRD - Boardman Road Friends' Book Store Meet Erica Armstrong Dunbar, 8 Starting a Business 14 Programas en Español Words of War is an ongoing collaboration between the 141 Boardman Rd, at rear of Library Author of Never Caught Library District and the FDR Presidential Library (845) 485-3445 x 3423 and Museum designed to mark the 100th and 75th Tues, Thur, Sat: 10 am-4 pm Sunday, February 10, 2:30 pm, BRD anniversaries of WWI and WWII respectively, and the 11 17 18 A startling and eye-opening look into America’s First Family, Donating See poklib.org>Your Library 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Programs are co- Never Caught is the powerful narrative of Ona Judge, George On the Web poklib.org sponsored by the Dutchess County Historical Society. Email [email protected] and Martha Washington’s runaway slave who risked it all to escape the nation’s capital and reach freedom. Books Harlem’s Rattlers and The Great War Facebook Sunday, February 3, 2 pm, Wallace Center, FDR Library Poughkeepsie Public Library District will be available for purchase and signing. Registration encouraged. Join the Ebony Doughboys, WWI re-enactors, and Dr. Library Director Tom Lawrence Jeffrey Sammons of NYU for an afternoon exploring Board of Trustees the 369th Regiment and the African-American quest Dianne Blazek, Town for equality during World War I. Dr. Sammons’ lecture Youth Programs Sean Eagleton, Town will be “illustrated” by the Ebony Doughboys, a troupe Moira Fitzgibbons, City dedicated to the living history of the African-American 11 Teen Scene 17 Early Learning 18 Children Amy Haight, Town Edna Lyons, City soldiers’ experience in World War I. Tom McGlinchey, Town World War II and the Homefront Winter Closures Mary E. Moore, Town Patricia Ryan, Town Thursday, March 21, 7 pm, New Year's Day: Tuesday, January 1 Cathy Schmitz, Town Wallace Center, FDR Library Martin Luther King Day: Monday, January 21 Laurel Spuhler, City John W. Jeffries is dean emeritus of arts, humanities, President's Day: Monday, Febrary 18 Fred Timm, City and social sciences as well as a professor emeritus of Editorial Staff history at the University Cancellation Notifications Editor: Gareth Davies of Maryland, Baltimore Assistant Editor: Jewel Ratzlaff County. He is the author of There are times when the Library District needs to cancel a program due to Designer: Julie Hering An Afternoon with books and articles on the weather or presenter/room conflicts. The Library District will post building Vision politics and policies of the closings and program cancellations at cancellations.com. Patrons can get Colson Whitehead The Poughkeepsie Public Library District Franklin D. Roosevelt era immediate email notification of closings and cancellations by registering at will have vibrant libraries where people Sunday, February 24, 2:30 pm, BRD and on the World War II cancellations.com. want to be. It will meet the needs of a Colson Whitehead is the #1 New York Times bestselling author diverse and growing constituency by home front, including most providing services and partnering with other of The Underground Railroad (an Oprah’s Book Club selection recently A Third Term for and winner of the National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize), Photography Policy: The Library often photographs or videotapes programs community organizations. The Board of FDR: The Election of 1940 Trustees and the staff will work together for use in publicity materials. By being present during these activities, you The Noble Hustle, Zone One, Sag Harbor, The Intuitionist, John (2017) and Wartime America: to serve the public and to respond to the Henry Days, Apex Hides the Hurt, and one collection of essays, The World War II Home Front consent to use of your appearance or likeness by the Library, and its licensees, designees, or changing nature of library services. assignees, in all media, worldwide, in perpetuity. To ensure the privacy of individuals and The Colossus of New York. He was named New York’s 11th (2nd edition, 2018). children, images will not be identified using names or personal identifying information State Author in 2018. Books will be available for purchase 2 without written approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. and signing. Registration required, opens January 8. 3 Take Note ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road Good Connections Adult programs do not require registration unless noted.

Concert: Irish Trio Hygge Open House Adulting 101 Saturday, March 9, 2:30 pm, BRD Saturday, February 2, 5-8 pm, BRD Irish music has been around as long as almost any genre, Hygge (pronounced ‘hue-gah’) is a Danish word used to These programs are geared toward new adults in their 20s, but and is as loved today as it was centuries ago. In bygone days acknowledge a special feeling or moment. It usually centers all are welcome to join! in Ireland, instrumentals were written and performed on on the art of ‘coziness.’ Join us as we celebrate all things Basic Taxes traditional instruments like the fiddle and the tin whistle. In comfy: be it hearty Tuesday, January 15, 6 pm, ADR recent generations, and with Irish culture making its mark in soups, relaxing crafts, With tax season upon us, it is important to know the the new world, Irish American Folk Music was born. The two or good conversation. basics before you begin your filing. A representative styles now live in symbiosis, and this event will explore both. Feel free to drop in from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program will We’ll speak of the fascinating background of the art form, tell and sample delicious walk you through tax prep 101 with attention to why related stories, and perform some of this wonderful music. foods, cozy up with you need to file, proper paperwork required, tax credits, a good book, or deductions, and more! Registration required. enjoy the company of How Music Works friends. Registration Job Interviews suggested. Wednesday, March 6, Saturdays, January 12, 19, & 26, 2:30 pm, BRD 5:30 pm, ADR Snow dates: February 2 and February 9 In need of some tips on how This three-session series is for music fans and beginning to ace that job interview? musicians who wish to understand the essential Dutchess One Stop Career components of music. The basics of chords and chord 90s Nostalgia Series Center will be on hand progressions, melody and harmony, and the evolution of Are you a 90s kid who fondly remembers the good ol’ to guide you through music are discussed - but this is a flexible curriculum, days of green slime? Do you miss Saturday morning the interview process. and class interests and experience will dictate our cartoons and TGIF? Grab your Tamagotchis, Beanie Registration required. direction. How Music Works is designed for teens and Babies, and Pogs and join us as we immerse ourselves in adults. You do not need prior knowledge of music to Brian Conway is a master fiddler steeped in the 90s nostalgia throughout the year! Check quarterly for attend this class - only a desire to learn! Barry Wiesenfeld traditional Irish tunes and winner of the prestigious “All more 90s themed events! Un-Valentine's Day is a freelance musician, a published author and is on the music Ireland” championship. His reputation is international. Brian faculty of SUNY and Ramapo College. He has accompanied will open a window into traditional Irish music and its Thursday, February 14, 7-8pm, BRD Grammy-winning artists, performed on three continents, and composers. Not a fan of Valentine’s Day? has played on numerous recordings, radio and TV. Barry Wiesenfeld has performed on bass, flute, and vocals Join us for our un-Valentine’s in Irish concerts both here and in Ireland, and in venues as Day party where you can make a well-known as Carnegie Hall and The Garden State Arts blind date with a book, decorate Center. He has accompanied or shared stages with The your own un-Valentine’s Day Open Mic Series Chieftains, Tommy Makem, Carl Corcoran, James Keane, and cookies, and make your own un- many others. Besides singing and playing flute, Barry will Valentine’s Day cards! 2nd Wednesdays, January 9, relate some behind-the-scenes stories of his experiences in Friday Night Cartoons February 13, March 13, this musical world. Friday, February 8, 6 pm, BRD 7-8:30 pm, ADR Tim Harte, guitarist/vocalist, was raised on ditties sung Snow Date: Friday, February 15, 6 pm, BRD by his dad and has been performing Irish American songs Sign up: 6:30-7 pm Don your favorite PJs and hang out at the library after- Death Café Are you a singer/songwriter for decades throughout the NYC area. Tim has performed at hours to watch some of your favorite 90s cartoons! or a stand-up comedian? Do more than 100 venues across the tri-state area. Please bring pillows, blankets, and whatever you’d like to Sat, January 5, 2-4 pm, BRD you like to perform poetry? be extra comfy. We’ll be screening episodes from Pinky In this gathering we Showcase your talents at our and the Brain, Animaniacs, Batman:The Animated Series, explore, reflect, learn, and monthly open mic nights! Static Shock, Darkwing Duck, and more! 90s-appropriate One good thing about music, build community through All material should be PG refreshments will be served! This event is intended for conversations; share your and appropriate for a library when it hits you, you feel adults 18+. experience and curiosity setting. All are welcome to about death and dying. There no pain. Bob Marley check out the local talent. Light refreshments will be served. is no agenda – simply an open conversation in a relaxed, confidential, and safe space. This is a discussion group rather than grief support or counseling. 4 5 What's the Story? Adult programs do not require registration unless noted. ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road

Local History Between the Covers Website Now More Accessible Documentary Screening: Books and Brew Book Club Just as the Library District makes our physical buildings accessible to all, the Crossing Waters Monthly, select Wednesdays, 7:30 pm, King’s Court Brewing PPLD website now offers many language, color, font size, and sound options by Jane Watson Company, 40 Cannon Street, Suite 1, Poughkeepsie to make it more accessible to local residents. To see the new options in Sunday, January 13, 2:30 pm, ADR Contact Kira Thompson at (845) 485-3445 action, click on the ‘Accessibility’ button at the upper right corner of each Crossing Waters is the first x3350 with questions. page of the library’s comprehensive film that tells the January 16: Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour website: poklib.org. The story of immigration in the First Bookstore by Robin Sloan Recite Me toolbar that Ward, better known as Mt. Carmel/ February 20: The Underground Railroad appears offers users Little Italy, Poughkeepsie. The film begins in the 1850s by Colson Whitehead many options. Those when waves of Irish, Polish, and Italian immigrants labored March 20: Where’d You Go, Bernadette with visual challenges on the railroads, bridges, and quarries to build a society that by Maria Semple can choose options eventually became the story of America. Dr. Harvey Flad will such as having the text host a Q & A after the film. Not Your Mama’s Book Group read aloud to them or changing font sizes and colors. The Recite Me language Monthly, select Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm, BRD tool can also translate any written content into over 100 different languages. Is Self-Publishing Contact Tammy Myers at (845) 485-3445 To learn more about Recite Me, patrons are welcome at our free, drop-in Explore Writing x3409 with questions. for You? Computer Lab for assistance. See page 12 for details. & Poetry January 31: The Hundred-Foot Journey Saturday, February 16, by Richard C. Morais 2:30 pm, ADR Meet the Authors Exercise Your February 28: Pirate Hunters The process of getting a book Writing! by Robert Kurson proposal accepted by a traditional Danica King - Rinku First Sundays, Jan 6, Feb 3, March 3, 2 pm, ADR March 28: American War by Omar El Akkad publisher can feel overwhelming, Figure It Out: Bhattacharya - Writer’s block? Lacking motivation and inspiration? although not without its rewards. Snapshots of Instant Indian Come exercise your writing with prompts and group But there is another route Non-Fiction Book Club My Journey with Saturday, March 23, sharing. Bring a notebook and writing implement. growing more popular in the Last Tuesdays, 7 pm, ADR 10 am, ADR publishing community: author- Multiple Sclerosis Write, Write, and Re-Write January 29: Never Caught: The Rinku Bhattacharya, publishing (i.e. self-publishing). Saturday, March 16, Third Saturdays, Jan 19, Feb 16, March 16, 10 am, ADR cookbook author Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of Their If you have ever considered 2:30 pm, ADR Bring copies of your work(s) in progress and receive and founder of the website Spice Runaway Slave, Ona Judge by Erica following this road, join local Danica was diagnosed feedback from your peers. All genres. Chronicles, has put together a collection Armstrong Dunbar author-publishers Jennifer Clair with Multiple Sclerosis at the age of of 100 authentic recipes that showcase An Evening of Poetry February 26: The Long Walk to Freedom: and Lauree Ostrofsky as they share 34 and has written a memoir focusing the diversity of Indian cuisine. With the Monthly on select Thursdays, 7 pm, Frances Lehman The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela what they have learned through on her journey with MS. Danica is an current interest in Instant Pots, home Loeb Art Center, Vassar College Campus (new location) the creation, distribution, and active member of the MS community. March 26: Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon cooks are eager for cookbooks that Featured poet followed by open mic. marketing of their non-fiction to White America by Michael Eric Dyson Marian make the most of this multi-function January 17: Gordon Riggs & Marc Oppenheimer books. Jennifer is a chef and Grudko's pressure cooker. Instant Indian makes February 21: Kate Hymes the author of Six Basic Cooking Lucinda Indian cooking easy using all the March 21: Debora Shon Techniques: Culinary Essentials for Cookbook Club Snowdrop, functions of this popular appliance. the Home Cook and Lauree is the Thursday, February 21, 7 pm, BRD A Musical Books will be available for purchase and author of two self-help books Are you intrigued by recipes from the Story for signing. Connecting titled Simply Leap: Seven Lessons Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten? Sign Adults and on Facing Fear and Enjoying the Dr. Harvey Flad - Board Game Mondays up to bring a dish from any of her Crap out of Your Life and I’m Scared Children Main Street to Mondays, 1-4 pm, BRD cookbooks for all to sample. We’ll eat, Saturday, March 23, 2:30 pm, ADR & Doing it Anyway. Copies of Mainframes Play board games like SCRABBLE®, share our cooking experiences, and these books will be available for Join author/composer Marian Grudko Saturday, March 30, Mah Jongg, even cards! make plans for future meetings. To purchase and signing. for a performance of her musical tale register contact Tammy Myers at 2:30 pm, BRD Brain Games about a toy bunny, tough choices, and Local historian Harvey [email protected] or (845) 485- the power of love. Marian narrates this First and Second Fridays, 10-11 am, ADR Flad will discuss his With Dutchess County Office for the Aging. 3445 x3409. Please include what recipe you plan to poignant story accompanied by her book Main Street to bring. enchanting music. Adults and children Mainframes: Landscape and Social Change Knitting Groups are encouraged to attend. Books will in Poughkeepsie. Books will be available Fridays, 10 am, BRD be available for purchase and signing. 6 for purchase and signing. Saturdays, 10 am, BRD 7 New Horizons ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road Practical Support For more information visit poklib.org/Events

Health and Wellness WiFi HotSpots and GoPro AARP Longevity Workshop: How to Live a Long, Action Camera Now Available! Happy Life with Vitality and Purpose! Tax-Aide Date to be determined New items to check out at the library include a GoPro This workshop will The AARP action camera kit and two WiFi hotspots for high- encourage participants Foundation Tax- speed Internet connections. The light-weight T-Mobile to rethink perceptions Aide program offers Linkzone HotSpot connects up to 15 devices and of health, aging, personal free tax preparation includes a six-hour rechargeable battery. The GoPro fulfillment, and the second service for low to HERO5 Black camera captures action videos and half of life. Together, explore middle income families, individuals, and seniors. The photos using an ultra-wide angle lens, and has great a variety of topics including: life habits and longevity, life Library District offers space for AARP volunteers to Is Starting a Business functionality such as voice control, GPS, stabilized video, expectancy after 60, the healthcare system, holistic health, and meet one-on-one with the public, by appointment, and interval-capture for time lapse, and interfaces with Right for You? self-empowerment. Experience easy and simple techniques regarding tax preparation. The AARP Foundation mobile devices using Bluetooth and WiFi. These new designed to boost health and wellbeing long into the future. website has a handy checklist of documents to bring items circulate for seven days These comprehensive workshops are designed Presented by Sarah Choi, Director of the EarthMind Wellness Center to the appointment. Call 211 or 800-899-1479 to to Poughkeepsie Library to help you test your new business idea and get at Honor’s Haven Resort & Spa. schedule. started on the right path. card holders, 18 years of age Boardman Road Branch Library Healing Strong Monthly, select Tuesdays, 6 pm, BRD and older, with no fines. To Tuesdays, 9:30 am-4 pm, February 5 - April 9 find out more or place a Third Saturdays, January 19, February 16, Adriance Memorial Library February 19: Business Concept hold, go to Library of Things March 16, 10:30 am-noon, ADR Fridays, 11:30 am-4 pm, Feb 1, 8, March 1, 8, Apr 5, 12 Take time to focus on your business concept and under Books & More on our Healing Strong is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit corporation Fridays, 9:30 am-4 pm, Feb 15, 22, March 15, 22, 29 receive step-by-step guidance in researching your idea, website. whose mission is to connect, support, and educate individuals your market, and your competition. At the end of facing cancer and other diseases with holistic, evidence-based There is no fee, sales pitch or age limit, and you do the Business Concept workshop, you will be able to non-toxic therapies. Open to all adults. not have to be an AARP member to qualify for this service. identify your target markets, describe your products and Become A New York Notary Public services, and collect key competitive information to support your feasibility plan. Saturday, February 23, 9:30 am, BRD Health Matters Series This fast-paced, three-hour presentation is a must for a New March 19: Start-up Basics Defensive York Notary Public candidate to become fully aware of the Monthly, 6 pm, BRD Learn the basics of testing your business idea and Office authority, duties, and responsibilities. Topics include Driving identifying the key factors that influence start-up Presented in collaboration appointment, regulations, rules and ethics, minimizing success. In this session, you will learn about the with MidHudson Saturday, February 16, 9:30 legal liability and the latest best advantages and disadvantages of owning a business, Regional Hospital. am-3:30 pm, BRD practices. Registration required. the most profitable form for your business, and the Register with Michelle Saturday, March 2, Presenter Alfred E. Piombino is one fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing, Conrad at (845)483-5582. 9:30 am-3:30 pm, BRD of the leading authorities on American cash flow and funding sources. Completing the course may provide a 10% discount on your Notary Law & Practice and is the Thursday, January 10: How to Manage auto insurance as well as the elimination of up to 4 points April 16: Marketing Plan author of Notary Public Handbook: A Common Medication-Related Concerns from your NYS license. Cost: $25/person, cash or check, no This introduction to marketing communication Guide for New York and Notary Public Handbook. (Every registered Guest presenter Lisa Simmons highlights the integral credit cards accepted. Bring your own lunch. Registration methods and tools will help you maximize your attendee will receive a FREE autographed copy of Piombino’s Notary role of the pharmacist in the health care team; focusing required. Pay the day of the class. Instructor Staci Cussick. customer reach. The discussion will cover pricing Public Handbook: A Guide for New York, Fourth Edition.) on compliance, understanding side effects, keeping strategies, positioning, the difference between features medication away from children, and what to do with and benefits, and different marketing strategies. At the A Primer for Seniors: Handling left-over medications. The Shred Truck is Coming! end of this session you will know how to outline your Finances and Protecting Assets Wednesday, February 20: Bloodless Medicine Friday, April 5, 9-11 am, ADR, also October 4 @ BRD marketing strategy, test your marketing message, choose Guest presenter Rita Curtis explains techniques to What can I shred? Personal documents with staples, paper the right sales channel, and execute your marketing Wednesday, April 3, 7 pm, ADR reduce blood loss and the need for blood transfusions clips, binders, books, and strategy. Presenter: Betty Hughes. This seminar will provide essential during surgery. small amounts of discs and information for those with little or no Guest presenters are from the local chapter of SCORE, Thursday, March 14: Understanding CD-ROMs, and credit experience in handling their financial Counselors to America's Small Business. SCORE Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s cards. Thank you to HV affairs. There will be ample time for offers free and confidential business counseling as well as Guest presenter Dr. Fabio Danisi reviews the symptoms, Legal Shred for this service. questions. Presenter is Mr. Wirth, a local workshops and seminars for small business owners and treatments, and research into cures for these two 3 bags maximum per attorney with decades of experience in estate law, wills, trusts, elder law entrepreneurs. neurodegenerative disorders. person. Questions? See and abuse, asset protection and litigation in the Surrogate’s Court. 8 https://www.hvshred.com/faq/ 9 Visual Arts ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road Teen Scene

Teen programs are for ages 12-18. All programs require registration unless otherwise noted at poklib.org/Events Printmaking Pandemonium or call (845) 485-3445 x3320. All programs listed are at Adriance Memorial Library. Library Galleries Learn the art of printmaking from artist Anita Fina, Print Strba Teen Room Hours: Mon-Thur: 2-8 pm, Fri, Sat, Sun: 2-5 pm. Interested in Exhibiting? Studio Manager of PUF Studio and Instructor at the Barrett Accomplished local artists email [email protected]. Art Center. Bring a smock. Register for each class separately. Digi Teen

Mary Wojtecki Rotunda Gallery, Adriance Indian Woodblock Printed Tote Bags 3D Printing Thursday, January 24, 6:30 pm, BRD Tuesday, January 8, 3:30-4:30 pm January 3-February 28 or Thursday, April 4, 6:30 pm, ADR You design it, we will print it. Basha Maryanska Indian woodblock printing is a group Teen Tech Blast Stream of Moments effort with a different person handling Tuesday, March 5, 3:30-4:30 pm Reception: Sat, Jan 19, 2-5 pm each step of the process. Snap together circuits, explore our Pysanky: Ukrainian Easter Eggs electronic programmable mini bots Saturday, February 9, 9:30 am, ADR and make a glowing LED magnet to March 2-April 30 or Saturday, March 9, 9:30 am, BRD take home. No registration required. Tatiana Rhinevault Using traditional tools and dyes, Project Do Something Catalogue Number 1 create beautiful multi-colored eggs in Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm Reception/Book Signing: traditional or contemporary styles. Earn volunteer service credit. Wednesday, April 24, 5-6:30 pm The Black Panther January 22: Socks of Love Movie & Popcorn Now Screening Fill socks with basic toiletries and donate them to a local Monday, February 25, Boardman Road Gallery homeless shelter. 5-7 pm Recent Releases No registration January 3-February 28 February 5: Crochet Baby Blanket Monthly, Select Weds, 6:30 pm, BRD required. Ellen Metzger O'Shea Make a granny square to add to a baby blanket which January 30: Won’t You Be My En Plein Air Paintings of Honeoye will be donated to local hospital. Lake, NY Finger Lakes Neighbor, PG-13, 1 hr. 34 min. Reception: Thurs, Feb 7, 6-7:30 pm February 27: Marshall, PG-13, 2 hrs. March 12: Garden Mulch & Clean-up (Snow date March 26) Handmade March 27: Wonder, PG, 2 hrs. Help prepare the library community park for spring. Chili & Breadsticks March 1-April 29 7th Art Film Series Tuesday, January 15, Exhibit of Children’s Fourth Mondays, 7 pm, BRD Book Illustrations 3:30-4:30 pm January 28: California Schmeer Featuring the work of Make hearty chili and and Footlong Michael Garland, cheesy breadsticks for a Steven Petruccio, A culinary double feature! California cold winter’s day. Lisa Thiesing, Iza Trapani Schmeer (25 minutes) highlights the bagel. Footlong (44 minutes) is a Chocolate-Filled Crepes humorous, educational look at hot dogs. Tuesday, February 12, 3:30-4:30 pm Celebrate Valentine’s Day by making your own crepes filled February 25: The Twinning Reaction with chocolate, topped with whipped cream and strawberries! Kids Read: Children's This film examines the profound human toll of a Book Festival tragically failed research experiment on identical twins Buttons for Your Valentine and triplets in the 1960s. 55 minutes Thursday, February 14, 3:30-4:30 pm Saturday, April 13, 10 am-4 pm March 25: Sam Spiegel: Conquering Hollywood Make a button for someone special for Valentine’s Day. No Our Lady of Lourdes High School Auditorium A documentary examining the career of the last registration required. Meet children's book authors and Super Hero Comics Escape Room tycoon of Hollywood’s Golden Age. 60 minutes. illustrators; enjoy readings and workshops. Tuesday, January 29, 3-5 pm Movie Short: Nine to Ninety Group appointments: 3-3:30 pm, 3:45-4:15 pm, 4:30-5 pm Sunday, March 3, 2:30 pm, ADR Uncover the mystery of the missing comics. Who took Gaming Afternoons Tender and frank, this beautiful, them and where are they? Teens will need to solve the Monday-Friday, January 2- short documentary provokes critical many riddles and puzzles to find the hidden stash of March 15, 3-4:30 pm questions about how to grow old Marvel and DC graphic novels. Groups of 6 teens will Challenge friends with our video with dignity in America. The screening will be hosted by combine their super powers to escape in time. Please games for the Xbox One and Dutchess County Legislator Rebecca Edwards. register for one of the three time sessions. Wii U. 11 10 Public Computer Center/Job Seeker Resources ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road Please register for all classes at poklib.org/Events or (845) 485-3445 x3702

The Public Computer Center offers drop-in lab time and free classes to address all your technology needs. Registration is required for all classes. Computer classes are held in the Marcotte Computer Lab on the Main Floor at Adriance. Librarian Consultations for Research Microsoft Office Do you have a research project that’s giving you problems? Have you been Instant Help looking for a fact/quote/date but coming up empty? Let us help! Call the Word 101 Excel 103 Reference Desk at (845) 485-3445 x 3702 with a brief statement of your Computer Lab (Drop-In) Monday, January 7, 1:30 pm Monday, February 11, 1:30 pm needs and your preferred days and times for meeting, and we will match you Mon-Fri, 11 am-1 pm, ADR Wednesday, January 9, 5:30 pm Wednesday, February 13, 5:30 pm with a librarian for a personalized appointment. Tuesdays, 6-8 pm, ADR Monday, March 4, 1:30 pm Prerequisite: Excel 101 & 102 or 3rd Saturdays, 10 am-12 pm, ADR Prerequisite: basic computer skills equivalent Thursdays, 1-3 pm, BRD Word 102 Excel Tips & Tricks Technology You Can Use Receive individualized help Monday, January 14, 1:30 pm Wednesday, February 20, 5:30 pm Using a Smartphone Creating a Website with basic computer skills, Wednesday, January 16, 5:30 pm Prerequisite: Excel 101 & 102 or Computer Basics Tuesday, January 8, 3:30 pm Wednesday, March 6, 1:30 pm email accounts, job searches, job Prerequisite: Word 101 or equivalent equivalent Saturday, January 12, 1:30 pm applications, formatting resumes, PC Basics Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent filing for unemployment, creating Word 103 Wednesday, January 9, 1:30 pm Introduction to Pinterest and editing Microsoft Office Saturday, January 19, 1:30 pm Saturday, February 9, 1:30 pm Tuesday, January 15, 3:30 pm documents, and more. Prerequisite: Word 101 & 102 or Tuesday, February 19, 3:30 pm Prerequisite: basic computer skills and equivalent email account Teen Geeks (Drop-In) Mouse & Keyboard Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm, ADR Mail Merge in Word & Excel Wednesday, January 16, 1:30 pm Introduction to Twitter Students available to answer your Wednesday, January 23, 5:30 pm Tuesday, February 26, 3:30 pm Tuesday, January 22, 3:30 pm technology questions and help Prerequisite: Word 101 & 102 or Excel Functions Prerequisite: basic computer skills Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent equivalent Saturday, March 16, 1:30 pm you feel more comfortable with Email and email account your device. Wednesday, March 27, 5:30 pm Excel 101 Wednesday, January 23, 1:30 pm NEW! Tinkercad 3D Working with Monday, January 28, 1:30 pm Prerequisite: Excel 101 & 102 & 103 (or Tuesday, March 5, 3:30 pm Design Workshop Your Digital Photos Wednesday, January 30, 5:30 pm Tips & Tricks) or equivalent Saturday, March 9, 1:30 pm Tuesday, January 29, 3:30 pm Wednesday, March 6, 5:30 pm Monday, March 11, 1:30 pm PowerPoint 101 Prerequisite: basic computer skills Wednesday, March 20, 1:30 pm Note: This class is for digital cameras, Prerequisite: basic computer skills Monday, February 25, 1:30 pm phones, and tablets – you must bring Internet 101 Creating your own 3D object is easy. Prerequisite: basic computer skills a matching manufacturer cable to Excel 102 Wednesday, January 30, 1:30 pm Tinkercad is an online 3D design copy your photos to the computer. Monday, February 4, 1:30 pm DIY With Publisher Tuesday, March 12, 3:30 pm application we will use to create a Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent Wednesday, February 6, 5:30 pm Wednesday, February 27, 5:30 pm Prerequisite: basic computer skills model to print. Prerequisite: Intro to 3D Monday, March 25, 1:30 pm Prerequisite: Word 101 or equivalent Printing Services. Introduction to 3D Internet 102 Prerequisite: Excel 101 or equivalent Printing Services Workshops for Wednesday, February 6, 1:30 pm Tuesday, March 19, 3:30 pm Wednesday, March 13, 1:30 pm Job Seekers Uncover Library Treasures Prerequisite: Internet 101 or Introduction to Ancestry.com equivalent Wednesday, March 13, 5:30 pm Using the Library in Exploring the e-Library Internet 103 Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent Your Job Search Friday, Jan 18, March 15, 3-4:30 pm Wednesday, February 13, 1:30 pm Introduction to Google Monday, March 18, 1:30 pm Interested in streaming recorded Tuesday, March 26, 3:30 pm Drive & Docs live concerts, independent or classic Presented by Dutchess County One Prerequisite: Internet 102 or Introduction to Selling Online Wednesday, March 20, 5:30 pm films, or downloading free music or Stop Career Center: equivalent Tuesday, February 12, 3:30 pm Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent audiobooks? If you answered “yes!,” Resume Critique Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent then this workshop is for you! Windows 10 eBooks, eMagazines, Tuesdays, January 8, February 12, March Exploring Your Family Tuesday, February 5, 3:30 pm NEW! Savvy Online Consumer Downloading/Streaming Music 12, 5:30-7 pm Exploring Research Tools Tree - Genealogy Basics Prerequisite: Internet 101 or Saturday, February 16, 1:30 pm Wednesday, March 27, 1:30 pm Bring a printed copy of your resume Friday, February 8, 3:30-5 pm Saturday, March 23, 10:30 am-12 pm equivalent Learn how to be safe while shopping Prerequisite: basic computer skills for a professional review. Registration Explore our subscription databases Learn the basics of genealogical and how to compare so you get the best required. containing content from thousands of research. Explore relevant library Online Security & price possible. We’ll discuss shopping Navigating the periodicals that you can access FREE resources like historical newspapers, Common Scams Job Club for items, cars, travel, health services and Medicare Website with your library card. Class flexible church records, and databases Wednesday, February 20, 1:30 pm Wednesdays, January 23-February 20, dining out. Prerequisite: Internet 101 or Wednesdays, Jan 23, March 27, 9:30 am to address interests of participants. HeritageQuest and Ancestry.com. Prerequisite: basic computer skills 9:30 am equivalent Led by staff from the Dutchess County 12 Office for the Aging 13 Programas en Español Todos las clases son en Adriance

Este es un espacio que reúne diferentes programas bilingües y en español diseñados para toda la comunidad. Haciendo lazos de amistad Para cualquier información comunicarse con Elva Margarita al (845) 485-3445 x 3321. Bilingual Knitting and Hand-sewing Clases de Inglés Laboratorio de cómputo Lunes, 14 de enero al 11 de marzo, 3:30-5 pm Lunes, 6-8 pm Lunes, 14 de enero al 11 de marzo, 6:30-8 pm Aprenda y comparta conocimientos básicos de tejido con Tutores capacitados de Literacy Connections lo guiarán en el Este programa está telares, gancho, agujas y costura a mano. Le invitamos a aprendizaje del idioma inglés. Las inscripciones son los lunes diseñado para que unirse y hacer lazos de amistad. Trabajamos en proyectos de 5:30 a 6 pm en la planta baja de la biblioteca. Contamos usted trabaje de forma dependiendo de la temporada. No requiere inscripción. con asistencia en español. individual, pero con Abierto para edades de 10 años en adelante. la asistencia de un Practice Spanish instructor bilingüe Conferencias bilingües para consultas. Puede Club de Conversación Lunch & Learn - Conversational hacer consultas acerca Spanish (Beginner/Intermediate) Las charlas están abiertas para el público en general de computación, en español y no requieren inscripción previa. Fridays, beginning March 8, 12-1:30 pm, ADR tableta o telefono celular. Computadoras con acceso a internet Sábado, 26 de enero, 9 de febrero, 9 de marzo, 2-3:30 pm Regular practice is the best way to learn a new language. Conociendo la biblioteca están disponibles para que realice su trabajo. No requiere Si ha aprendido español o está aprendiendo y sus Meet weekly with our experienced instructor to Lunes, 28 de enero, 6-7 pm inscripción. habilidades del idioma son intermedio o avanzado, practice Spanish conversation. Participants are welcome Conozca los recursos que están disponibles para usted y venga y practique con nosotros en conversaciones reales to bring a bag lunch. su familia en la Biblioteca de Poughkeepsie “Adriance y participativas Memorial”. Elva y Jessica lo guiarán en un tour dentro Soluciones para Hispanohablantes completamente Spanish Conversation Club en español. (Intermediate/Advanced) de la biblioteca, explicándole cómo hacer uso de los Hacer cita al 845-485-3445 x 3321 Las reuniones Saturdays, 2-3:30 pm, servicios y programas. Si no cuenta con la tarjeta de la ¿Necesita información y no tiene idea dónde buscar? La son un sábado January 26, February 9, March 9, ADR biblioteca, aproveche y solicítela al final del tour. biblioteca cuenta con personal bilingüe que lo puede por mes. If you have learned Spanish and your Spanish skills Procesos ayudar de forma personal para buscar información en la No require are intermediate or fluent, join us for engaging búsqueda de trabajo, en la elaboración de cartas, llenado migratorios y inscripción, ni conversations completely in Spanish. This is for adults, de solicitudes de empleo en línea, formularios médicos su dinero necesita traer o but young people with a desire to learn are welcome. y otros documentos. También contamos con Notarios Martes, 29 de enero, comprar algo. Públicos bilingües. 4:30-6:30 pm Este club de conversación es para adultos, pero jovenes Si hay alguna con deseos de aprender son bienvenidos. 6to. Concurso Anual de eventualidad con el clima, esta charla se cambiará Clases de computación Deletreo en Español al jueves 31 de enero de Martes, 9-11 am, Jueves, 6-8 pm VELLOP de Vassar College, La Voz 4:30-6:30 pm Club de cocina y repostería: Aprenderá las bases para iniciarse de forma práctica en de Bard College y la Biblioteca de En esta sesión recibirá recomendaciones de prevención computación y navegación en internet. Las clases son gratuitas latinas en la cocina Poughkeepsie invita a niños(as) al Sexto y preparación ante cualquier medida migratoria. Los y se imparten en español. Son únicamente para adultos. Para Concurso Anual de Deletreo en español temas a tratar serán: Seguridad de su dinero – cómo Sábado, 9 de Marzo, 10 am-1 pm información adicional comunicándose al (845) 485-3445 x en Poughkeepsie el sábado 27 de abril puede asegurar su dinero ante algún proceso migratorio; Sea parte de este fantástico club de cocina casera y saludable, 3321. a las 9 am en Vassar College. El ganador sus derechos y posibles fraudes, abusos financieros y el cual le proveerá orientación en la elaboración de recetas Seguridad en el Internet podrá participar en el concurso nacional legales, y responsabilidad financiera. variadas y de acuerdo a la Martes, 5 de febrero, 9 am estación. Aprenderemos de deletreo en español. La inscripción es gratuita y está abierta Jueves, 7 de febrero, 6 pm conocimientos básicos de para estudiantes bilingües de 4to.-8vo. grado. Inscribirse en: Biblioteca electrónica nutrición que contribuyan concursodedeletreoenespanol.webs.com Club de Lectura: Martes, 12 de febrero, 9 am a una mejor alimentación Semanalmente las sesiones de práctica para los participantes registrados se ofrecerán (iniciando el 5 de Jueves, 14 de febrero, 6 pm Consejos para comprar familiar y un mejor Almas hispanas febrero) en la Biblioteca de Poughkeepsie “Adriance Introducción a YouTube boletos aéreos por internet desarrollo físico, social y Fechas de reuniones: Martes, 15 de enero, Memorial” martes de 3:30-5:30 pm y sábados de 10 am-12 Martes, 19 de febrero, 9 am Martes, 5 de marzo, 9 am mental. 12 de febrero, 12 de marzo, 6-8 pm pm. Para más información, comunicarse con Elva Corbaton al Jueves, 21 de febrero, 6 pm Jueves, 7 de marzo, 6 pm Este club de cocina está dirigido para adultos, y las Únase a este club de lectura, le aseguramos reuniones se realizan de forma bimestral. Por favor consulte las (845) 485-3445 x 3321 a Adriance o con Diana Sanderson al que, además de conocimiento, gozará de un Diseñe sus volantes y más Cómo comprar en eBay (845) 437-5395 a Vassar. Martes, 26 de febrero, 9 am Martes, 12 de marzo, 9 am fechas. El cupo es limitado. Se recomienda inscribirse al (845) buen rato. Nos reunimos una vez al mes y cada integrante 485-3445 x 3321. escoge un libro que lo acompaña por un mes de lectura. Los Jueves, 28 de febrero, 6 pm Jueves, 14 de marzo, 6 pm temas son variados. Atrévase a sumergirse en una aventura de 14 aprendizaje. No requiere inscripción ni compra del libro. 15 Families and Children ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road Early Learning For more information visit poklib.org/Events

Welcoming families and children of all ages and abilities to Explore – Discover – Connect! The Library District supports literacy through high-quality programs and resources. We’ll help you find the answers you need as you raise the next generation of citizens. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Programs at Boardman Road Exhibit of Illustrations Programs at Adriance Story times are weekly series. No From March 1 through April 29, Boardman Road Branch Library will Free parking and easy access is available from the Noxon Street Parking Lot (GPS registration required unless noted. exhibit original illustrations from children’s books featuring the art of Locator: 22 Noxon Street). Story times are weekly series. local illustrators Michael Garland, Steven Petruccio, Lisa Thiesing, and No registration required. Iza Trapani. The artwork can be viewed during regular library hours. A unique day-long Children's Book Festival is planned for Saturday, April TLC - Toddler Learning Center 13, giving the public an opportunity to meet the illustrators and enjoy Fridays, Jan 11-Mar 15, 10-11 am workshops. Books will be available for purchase and signing. A program focused on the importance of play featuring toys, books, and activities for children ages 18-36 Join the Challenge! months. Community resource professionals available to parents/ As a parent you are your child’s first teacher. caregivers. Did you know that reading to them is one Preschool Story Time of the best ways to boost their brain power PLC - Preschooler Learning Mon, Jan 7-Mar 11, 10-10:30 am and help them learn valuable skills needed Center Story Time Stories, songs, action rhymes, and for when they are ready for kindergarten?! Author and illustrator Michael Garland’s greatest success has Walk & Wiggle Mondays, Jan 7- Mar 11, 10-11:30 am small craft for 3-5 year olds. Parents By reading 1,000 books together (yes, you been for writing and illustrating children’s picture books. He is author Mondays, Jan 7-Mar 11, 10-10:50 am Wednesdays, Jan 9-Mar 13, 10-11:30 am and siblings welcome. and illustrator of thirty-nine children’s picture books and illustrator for Thursdays, Jan 10-Mar 14, 1:30-3 pm can repeat books) you’re helping your child This language enrichment program Baby Rhyme & Play Time more than forty books by other authors. understand the sounds letters make as well as serves as a transitional story time for Tues, Jan 8-Mar 12, 10-10:50 am Steven Petruccio grew up in Brooklyn and discovered his love developing a bigger vocabulary. walkers as they prepare for toddler Songs, rhymes, finger plays, and for drawing at an early age. Steve attended the School of Visual Arts Sound hard? It’s not! story times. The program features stories, plus 30 minutes of play and in NYC to begin his formal art education. He has illustrated over 85 3 books a day for 1 year = 1,095 books songs, rhymes, fingers plays and stories socialization. Birth to 18 months. books for children. 1 book a day for 3 years = 1,095 books followed by 30 minutes of play and Lisa Thiesing was born and raised in New York City. As a kid, Walk & Wiggle This is how it works. Visit the children’s socialization. For children ages 19-24 many of the places that she loved were also places in the books that she months. Wed, Jan 9-Mar 13, 10-10:50 am department to register and start your journey loved - The Plaza, Central Park, The Metropolitan Museum, the Zoo. This language enrichment program together towards reading 1,000 Books Before Lisa spent hours writing ‘original’ stories and drawing pictures to go Toddler Time serves as a transitional story time Kindergarten. When you register you’ll get a with them. Eventually she attended Parsons School of Design. She has Tuesdays, Jan 8–Mar 12, 10-10:30 am for walkers as they prepare for reading log you illustrated or written (or both) about 40 books. A story time for two-year-olds featuring toddler story times. The program can use to track Iza Trapani immigrated to America from Poland when she was books, rhymes, flannel board stories, and features songs, rhymes, fingers plays your reading; seven years old. Upon arrival, her relatives gave her a Mother Goose music. and stories followed by 30 minutes color one bear on collection. She is now the author and illustrator of a series of nursery Toot & Scoot of play and socialization. For your log for each rhyme extensions, in which she starts with the traditional verse then Tuesdays, Jan 8-Mar 12, 10:30-10:50 am Books, flannel board stories, and music children ages 19-24 months. book that you adds additional stanzas to create a story. Movement and music program featuring for children ages 3-5 followed by an read together. Toddler Time songs, instruments, rhymes, and hour of guided play. Every book Thurs, Jan 10-Mar 14, 10-10:30 am interactive play for children ages 1-5. counts. Already BLC - Bilingual Learning Center A story time for two-year-olds read it? It counts! Read it in story time at the Lucinda Snowdrop, Baby Rhyme & Play Time Mondays, Jan 14-Mar 11, 1:30-3 pm featuring books, rhymes, flannel Books, flannel board stories, and music board stories, and music. library or at preschool? It counts! A Musical Story Wednesdays, Jan 9-Mar 13, 10-10:50 am Level Milestones: For every 100 books Songs, rhymes, finger plays, and enhanced with Spanish vocabulary for Toot & Scoot read, come into the library for a stamp and Saturday, March 23, 2:30 pm, ADR stories, plus 30 minutes of play and ages 3-5 followed by an hour of guided Mon, Jan 7-Mar 11, 10:40-11 am sticker and to pick up a new reading log. Join author/composer Marian Grudko socialization. Birth to 18 months. play. Thurs, Jan 10-Mar 14, 10:40-11 am Finished your 1,000th book? Congratulations! for a performance of her musical tale Sensory Lab Centro de Aprendizaje Bilingue Movement and music program Come to the library for your final prize, a about a toy bunny, tough choices, and Thursdays, Jan 17-Mar 14, 10-10:30 am Lunes, 14 de Ene-11 de Mar, 1:30-3 pm featuring songs, instruments, certificate of completion and a spot on our the power of love. Marian narrates this Enhance fine motor skills through Libros, historias sobre el fieltro y el rhymes, and interactive play for library 1,000 Books Wall of Fame! For more poignant story, accompanied by her sensory exploration and play. For tablero de música con la introducción children ages 1-5. Space is limited; information check out https://poklib.org/ enchanting music. Adults and children children ages 18 months to 5 years. de vocabulario en español para niños please register for Monday OR youth/parenting-resources/1000-books-before- are encouraged to attend. Books will Dress for the mess! de 3 a 5 años, seguido de una hora de Thursday class. kindergarten/ 16 be available for purchase and signing. juego didáctico guiado. 17 Children's Programs at Adriance Children's Programs at Boardman

These programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Register at poklib.org/Events Registration required unless otherwise noted. or (845) 485-3445 X 3320. Please check age appropriateness before you register. Canines and Valentines Snowmen @ the Library celebrating the Chinese New Year and Kids in the Kitchen Tuesday, February 12, 6-7 pm Tuesday, January 15, 4-4:45 pm learn about the traditions, legends, fairy Thursday, February 21, 4-4:45 pm Children who need practice reading are Create a snowman family with doilies tales/folk tales, food and crafts. Grades Food! Glorious food! Make dill dip and partnered with a dog for a 15-minute and other art materials! Grades K-3. K-6. smoothies to enjoy while listening to session. The child selects a book to read delicious stories. Grades K-5. Marble Madness D.I.Y. out loud to a dog. Younger children may “read” the pictures. Afterwards, make a Thursday, January 17, 4-4:45 pm Builders: Ologies…Dragonology! Valentine for your favorite dog! The Have fun making your own marble Mini Robots Tuesday, February 26, 4-4:45 pm Parenting Questions? reading assistance maze. Will your marble be able to Thursday, Dragon fans unite for our first class in dogs and handlers complete the maze? Grades 1-5. February 7, Ologies…Dragonology! Create your Are you a new or expecting Ice-Skating Penguins are volunteers 4-4:45 pm very own fantasy dragon egg while also parent or maybe a seasoned Monday, January 14, 4-4:45 pm from Visiting Check out all exploring the different types of dragons veteran with some questions? Make a magnetic ice-skating penguin in Paws Training the different found in the book Dragonology by Dr. We can help! a snowy wintery scene. Grades K-6. School. Grades types of robots Ernest Drake. Grades 3-6. The Poughkeepsie Public K-5. you can make S.T.E.A.M. Kids: littleBits Library District has many using simple Monday, January 28, 4-4:45 pm Emoji resources for parents, parents- to-be, caregivers, and educators. materials and We will be exploring the littleBits Valentines then make your own mini robot. Grades Gizmos and Gadgets kits (building Thursday, February 14, 4-4:45 pm Beyond those prized books of 3-6. blocks that blink, beep, and teach) to Love is in the air at Boardman Road. baby names, we have helpful Make your own Emoji Valentines. resources on cooking healthy Valentine's Story Time meals for kids, dealing with Stuffed Animal Sleepover Grades K-5. Saturday, February 9, 11-11:45 am behavior issues and disabilities, Tuesday, January 22, 6-7:30 pm Join Girl Scout Troop 10075 as they It’s Slime time! limiting screen time in a digital Come dressed in your pjs for a special present a special holiday story time! Wednesday, March 6, 4-4:45 pm age, basic communication stuffed animal sleepover party! Bring It’s Mardi Gras! Members of the troop will share What happens when you add skills, and more. The Parenting your favorite stuffed friend; enjoy some Monday, March 4, 4-4:45 pm Valentine’s Day stories and assist thermochromatic pigment to Collection is located in the sleepy-time stories and a pre-bedtime Come and celebrate Mardi Gras with us children with a craft to take home. homemade slime? You get color- Children’s Room at Adriance snack. Tuck your stuffed buddy in as by making your very own Mardi Gras Grades K-5. No registration required. changing slime! Make your own slime Memorial Library and includes they embark on a nighttime adventure mask to take home! Let the good times and watch it change color from the heat books, videos, and DVDs to at the library! Will your friend behave or Build a Dog: Arlo roll! Grades K-5. of your hand! Grades K-6. support you in your role as a will shenanigans ensue? Grades Pre-K Needs Glasses learn about making easy electronics Dr. Seuss’ Birthday parent or caregiver. to 5. Tuesday, February 12, 4-4:45 pm and circuits. Perfect for our youngest Weekly Lego Club Celebration! Join us as we read the book Arlo Needs engineers. Grades 3-6. Tuesdays, Jan 8-March 12, 4-4:45 pm Can’t make it to the library? Creative Kids: Knitting Looms Tuesday, March 5, 4-4:45 pm Glasses by Barney Saltzberg, and then Bring your imaginations and build from Go to poklib.org and check Thursday, January 24, 4-4:45 pm Join us as we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Art Club: Winter Birch Trees! we’ll create our own Arlo dogs. Grades there with LEGO blocks and games. the Youth section for all our Did you know ancient Egyptians birthday by making our own Seuss- Monday, February 4, 4-4:45 pm K-3. Parents welcome! Grades K-5. e-resources for Parenting. used knitting looms to create socks? tastic socks! We’ll also be reading The Paint a beautiful winter collage with Learn about the art of loom knitting Valentine’s Day Cake Wars Foot Book and enjoying some birthday birch trees and birds. Grades K-5. and create your own handmade crafts. Thursday, February 14, 4-4:45 pm cake! Grades K-4. Grades 2-6. Team up to design and decorate a St. Patrick’s Day Valentine’s Day inspired cake using Little Actors: Reader’s Theatre 6th Annual Poughkeepsie Spanish Spelling Bee Contest the materials provided. Which cake Pancake Art Challenge Thursday, January 31, 4-4:45 pm Thursday, March 14, 4-4:45 pm will win the cake wars? Grades K-5. Vassar English Language Learner Outreach Program (VELLOP), La Voz of Bard College, and Interested in acting? Reader’s Theatre Put your artistic abilities to the test and *Registration starts 30 minutes prior to Poughkeepsie Public Library invite all children to Poughkeepsie’s Sixth Annual Spanish Spelling Bee is a fun activity in which the actors create some pancake art inspired by St. program. Limit 15. on Saturday, April 27 at 9 am at Vassar College. The winner will have the opportunity to participate read directly from scripts and use vocal Patrick’s day. Grades 2-6. *Registration in the National Spanish Spelling Bee. Registration is free and open to bilingual students in the fourth expression to tell an entertaining story. Roblox Tournament starts 30 minutes prior to program. to eight grades. Please register at spanishspellingbee.webs.com. No props, costumes, or sets will be used. Wednesday, February 20, 4-4:45 pm Limit 15. Weekly practice sessions for registered participants will be offered, starting on February 5. Sessions will take Scripts will be provided. Grades 2-5. Are you the best at Speed Run? Now is your chance to prove it. Join the library’s place on Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm, and Saturdays, 10 am-12 pm, at Adriance Memorial Library. For more information, Celebrate Chinese New Year Note: Children's Room computers private server and compete against please contact Elva Corbaton at (845) 485-3445 x 3321 at Adriance, or Diana Sanderson at (845) 437-5395 at Vassar. Tuesday, February 5, 4-4:45 pm now have access to World Book Kids. friends. Grades K-6. *Registration starts 2019 is the Year of the Pig. Join us in Perfect for research projects! 18 30 minutes prior to program. Limit 15. 19 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID NEWBURGH, NY PERMIT #2290

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The Friends of PPLD is an independent organization whose function is to support the Library District. Please visit the Friends’ Book Store: open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10-4. Info: (845)485-3445 x 3423 or on Facebook @PoughkeepsieLibraryBookStore. Mystery Monday: Murder in Wartime Friends’ Book Store Mondays, 11 am-Noon, BRD 2018 by the numbers January 28: To Die But Once by Jacqueline Books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl Winspear records, and audiobooks In the spring of 1940, were donated! as the threat of war 225,000 hangs over Britain, detective Maisie Dobbs investigates the death of a young apprentice working on a government Hours given by over 75 volunteers contract. to make the Book Store and February 25: 7,700 Holiday Book Sale a success! The Shadow District by Arnaldur Indridason 100 Customers visit 10,000 Items sold This thriller stitches per day. monthly! together two mysterious deaths, 70 years apart, in Reykjavik, Iceland. The dogged detective Konrad follows a thread back to an unsolved WWII-era case. March 25: The Resistance Man by Martin $70,000 Raised! Walker St. Denis police inspector Bruno Courreges must The Friends have pledged solve a complex mystery connecting $100,000 an old train robbery during the Nazi in support of the purchase of the Library occupation of France with several District’s new Bookmobile! present-day thefts and the murder of an antique dealer.