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P P POUGHKEEPSIE PUBLIC L D LIBRARY DISTRICT THE ROTUNDA W INT E R 2 0 1 9 E XPLOR E • D ISCOV E R • C ONN E CT Photo: Frank Lojciechowski Photo: CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH Contents Winter 2019 Vol. 19, Issue 2 Scholars and Authors 4 8 10 General Information 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.