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Author Erik Larson iPhone Photography Eric the Reptile Guy Author Christina Baker Kline Contents Spring 2017 Vol. 17, Issue 3 Caring forADR: the Adriance Environment BRD: Boardman Road If program is marked (*) please register at poklib.org > Events

General Information Earth Day 2017 is Saturday, April 22, but caring for our environment is a year-round event. The Library District is proud to be a community leader in environmental education and Adriance Memorial Library engagement. See environmental programs for kids on pages 16-19. 93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (845) 485-3445 Mon-Thurs: 9 am-9 pm Pitch-in and Help Keep Container Gardening Fri & Sat: 9 am-5 pm Sun: 2-5 pm the Libraries Beautiful Sat, April 22, 10 am, ADR Free parking and easy access off Noxon Street. Join us for a special volunteer Guest presenter Michelle GPS locator: 22 Noxon Street. opportunity at Adriance Keeley is a lifelong gardener Boardman Road Branch Library Memorial Library (9:30-11:30 and a Cornell Master Gardener 141 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 am) and Boardman Road Branch Volunteer since 1995. Her (845) 485-3445 Library (12-2 pm) on Earth Day, April 22. We’ll be doing a presentation will provide Mon-Thurs: 9 am-9 pm light cleanup of the grounds and mulching the flower beds. inspiration and practical tips to Fri & Sat: 9 am-5 pm Sun: Closed The mulch will help keep our plants and flowers healthy start your own container gardens. The Auditorium and beautiful year-round by controlling weeds and pests and Concert with Caroline Doctorow 105 Market Street, Poughkeepsie retaining moisture and nutrients. Families are welcome. Saturday, April 22, 2:30 pm, BRD Location Key Pick up Your Free Come celebrate the earth in song and enjoy the folk sound ADR - Adriance of Caroline Doctorow. Caroline is a chart-topping singer- BRD - Boardman Road Balsam Seedling 6 To make Poughkeepsie a little songwriter. In addition Friends' Book Store greener, PPLD will be giving away to eleven solo albums, 141 Boardman Rd, at rear of Library Lincoln Center Local seedlings at both Adriance (morning) she released the first Adult Programs (845) 485-3445 x 2423 retrospective of the Tues, Thur, Sat: 10 am-4 pm and Boardman Road (afternoon) on Earth Day, April 22, while work of folk icons 3 Caring for the Environment 10 Finance, Health & Safety Donating See poklib.org > Giving supplies last. We have 200 Balsam Fir Richard and Mimi 4 Words of War 11 La Plaza del Aprendizaje On the Web poklib.org seedlings raised at the NYS Department of Environmental Farina, to wide critical 6 Literature & the Arts 12 Public Computer Center Email administration@ poklib.org Conservation Tree Nursery to distribute. The Balsam Fir is acclaim. Caroline is the daughter of the 8 World Affairs & Jewish Culture 20 Friends Facebook a traditional Christmas tree species prized for its wonderful Poughkeepsie Public Library District fragrance. The tree will improve air quality, produce food and late, world-renowned cover for wildlife, and add beauty to your yard. author E.L. Doctorow. Library Director Tom Lawrence Trustees Dianne Blazek, Town Grace Calella, Town Amy Haight, Town The Spring Run: Lila Lynch, City Fish that Return to Edna Lyons, City Tom McGlinchey, Town, Treasurer the Hudson River Mary E. Moore, Town, Vice President Wednesday, April 12, Joan Nicholls, City, Secretary 7 pm, BRD 14 16 Margaret Prescott, Town, President Fisheries biologist Amanda Fred Timm, City Higgs has been working in the Hudson River Fisheries Earth Day for kids with Eric the Reptile Guy Miriam Zimet-Aaron, Town Unit of the NYSDEC since 1999. The Unit is responsible Youth Programs Editorial Staff for collecting data on fish that use the Hudson to spawn, Editor: Gareth Davies including sturgeon, American shad, and striped bass. 14 Teen Connection 17 Early Learning Assistant Editor: Jewel Ratzlaff Poughkeepsie Prints! Seed Paper 16 Familes & Children 18 Children & Tweens Designer: Julie Hering The Recovery of Hudson Valley Bald Eagles Saturday, April 1, 10 am, BRD Saturday, April 15, 2-4 pm, ADR Vision In 1997, a nesting pair of Bald Eagles in Greene County Make seed paper with Anita from Registration The Poughkeepsie Public Library District Barrett Art Center. Meet on the will have vibrant libraries where people want produced the first fledgling in the Hudson Valley in Most adult programs do not require registration. When specified, please register at to be. It will meet the needs of a diverse and 100 years. This past breeding season, nineteen years ground floor - we hope to do this poklib.org>Events>Calendar or (845) 485-3445 x 3702. growing constituency by providing services later, local Bald Eagles produced more than three dozen outside! Later, you can create a card and partnering with other community new eagles. Join Tom Lake, DEC Estuary Naturalist and or letter and send it to a loved one. Cover Photo: The Eze family of Poughkeepsie organizations. The Board of Trustees and the editor of the Hudson River Almanac, as we follow the Then they can plant your seed paper staff will work together to serve the public tending the raised beds at Boardman Road in the ground and watch it grow! and to respond to the changing nature of recovery of America’s national symbol. 2 library services. 3 Words of War ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road If program is marked (*) please register at poklib.org > Events

Exhibit: World War I and America America at War May 1-May 23, ADR As part of the Library District’s ongoing series of For some events, exhibit will travel to Boardman Road Branch Library programs titled Words of War, in each issue of our The Library District is one of several sites across the nation selected to host newsletter we are noting the anniversaries of significant this exhibit marking the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into World War events during the two world wars. I. The exhibit is presented by The Library of America in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the National World War 100 Years Ago (1917) I Museum and Memorial, and other organizations, with support from The National Endowment for the Humanities. In April 1917, America entered World War I after two The sections of the exhibit tell the story of the and a half years of efforts by President Wilson to keep war, including “The Road to War,” “The Experience of War,” “The Home Front,” and “Coming Home.” Erik Larson and the the United States neutral. Earlier that year, Germany The exhibit is part of a broader program that aims to bring members of the veteran community in had resumed all-out submarine warfare on every particular, together with the general public, in libraries and museums around the country to explore the Making of Nazi Germany* commercial ship headed toward Britain. Germany transformative impact of warfare. also offered to help Mexico regain territories lost in Sunday, April 9, 2:30 pm, BRD the Mexican–American War. Publication of that offer, Erik Larson will primarily focus on his 2008 book, In the Zimmermann Telegram, outraged Americans just the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in as German U-boats started sinking American ships in Hitler’s Berlin, which describes the experiences of the U.S. the North Atlantic. President Wilson asked Congress for Ambassador to Germany and his family during the rise of “a war to end all wars” that would “make the world safe the Nazis. Within months of their arrival, the family became for democracy”, and Congress voted to declare war on aware of the evils of Nazi rule. Books will be available for Companion Programs Germany on April 6. purchase and signing after the presentation. Please register. Workshop: The Lecture: About Erik Larson Veterans’ Voice America on the Erik Larson graduated summa cum laude from the University Saturday, May 6, World Stage of Pennsylvania, where he studied Russian history, language 11 am-4 pm, ADR Saturday, and culture. He went on to earn a master’s degree in World War I produced May 20, journalism from Columbia University. After a brief stint at significant narrative 1:30 pm, BRD the Bucks County Courier Times, Larson became a staff writer literature from the Join Michael for The Wall Street Journal, and later a contributing writer veterans' point of view. Neiberg (United for Time Magazine. He has written articles for The Atlantic, 75 Years Ago (1942) Join us for a writing workshop and reading event that States Army War College) for a discussion on how World Harper’s, The New Yorker, and other publications. features the writing of veterans and their families. Light War I forced the United States onto the world stage. In addition to In the Garden of Beasts, Larson has written • April 9: Bataan in the Philippines falls to the lunch will be served. Register. Movie: Wings several best sellers including Devil in the White City, about a Japanese. 60,000 to 80,000 Filipino and American Movie: All Quiet on Sunday, May 21, 2:30 pm, ADR series of murders at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, and captives are marched to detention camps. the Western Front The story of two men who have gone to war and the most recently, Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania. • April 18: First American assault on the Japanese Sunday, May 7, 2:30 pm, ADR girl they both leave behind. Director William A. Wellman In a 2016 interview with the Knoxville Mercury, Larson stated mainland: the Doolittle squadron bombs Tokyo. One of the most influential anti-war makes one of his most humanistic statements as he he does all of his own research, asking, “why should I let • May 6: Corregidor, the last American stronghold films ever made, this drama follows a explores the devastating results of war. 1927; 2 hr 20 min anybody else have that fun?” Larson lives in Seattle with his in the Philippines, falls. group of idealistic young men as they wife and three daughters. Coffeehouse: • May 15: In the United States, a bill creating join the German Army during World Dulce Et the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC) is War I and are sent to the Western Front. signed into law. 1930; 2 hr 14 min Decorum Est Tuesday, May 23, Save the Date! • May 30: The British bomb Cologne, bringing the Reading: Poetry of the First World War war ‘home’ to Germany. 7 pm, BRD Words of War: Music Thursday, May 18, 7 pm, ADR Reflect on World • June: Auschwitz begins mass extermination of Jews. Readings from WWI poetry anthologies. Attendees are War I and its of World War I and II • June 4-7: The Battle of Midway. America’s victory invited to bring war-related poems to share during open impact on America marks the turning point in the Pacific War. Thursday, July 6, 7 pm, BRD mic time. through the music, writing, and images of the War to End Mark Raisch brings his musical • June 25: General Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives All Wars. Featuring the music of Lost Radio Rounders. talents to the Library District for in London to assume the post of Commander Coffee and dessert will be served. an evening of musical memories. of American forces in Europe. 4 5 Literature and the Arts ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road poklib.org

Lincoln Center Local Explore Writing, Thursdays, 6:30 pm, BRD, recorded events Meet the Author Reading, & Poetry April 13: Act One Shadei Williams artists. These women fought to be Exercise Your Writing! Few have captured the magic of the theater better than Saturday, April 29, 2:30 pm, ADR treated the same as male artists, to First Sundays, April 2, May 7, June 4, Moss Hart, a poor kid from the Bronx who became a lion of In her book I Have This, This Doesn’t be judged by their work, not their 2 pm, ADR Broadway. Here James Lapine reinvents Hart’s memoir for the Have Me, Shadei Williams illustrates gender or appearance. Lacking motivation and inspiration? stage. Starring Tony Shalhoub and Andrea Martin. (Recorded how to turn negative life experiences Gary W. Clendennen Exercise your writing with prompts and November 13, 2015, 2 hr, 19 min; rescheduled from January 24) into positive stepping stones. Thursday, June 22, 7 pm, ADR group sharing. Bring a notebook and June 8: The American Revolution Donna Seaman Gary will share his book Friends Along preferred writing implement. With loads of laughs and ingenious storytelling, this cheeky Monday, May 8, 7 the Falkill: Growing Up in Poughkeepsie Write, Write, and Re-Write Christina Baker Kline in the 1950s. He has written over troupe of actors from pm, ADR Third Saturdays, April 15, May 20, Chicago brings our In her book Identity 50 books and articles on subjects Returns June 17, 10 am, ADR country’s epic origin Unknown, Donna such as history, baseball, travel, and Bring copies of your work in progress story to life using Seaman brings to birdwatching. SP4 Clendennen is When Christina Baker Kline spoke at the Boardman and receive feedback from your peers. their bodies, voices, life seven forgotten also a Vietnam veteran, working on a Road Branch Library in April 2015, she drew a All genres. and (pantomimed) capacity crowd of readers who had enjoyed Orphan American woman journal of his war-time experience. cannons. (Recorded Train, her account of the supervised welfare program Make Your Own Zine April 21, 2016; that transported orphaned and homeless children from Saturday, May 6, 10-12:30, ADR 47 min) crowded Eastern cities to foster homes in rural areas of Between the Covers: Book Discussions Saturday, May 13, 10-12:30, ADR the Midwest. Now she returns to discuss her new book, A Zine is a homemade magazine A Piece of the World, revealing the enigmatic Christina of Books and Brew Book Club created in any shape or size you want. Andrew Wyeth’s masterpiece Christina’s World. If you’ve got an idea for a small book, Sing Along Monthly, select Wednesdays, 7:30 pm Kline was born in Cambridge, England, and raised Juan Murphy’s, 796 Main Street, Poughkeepsie but the publishing houses haven’t signed there as well as in the American South and Maine. She your contract yet, then these workshops The History of the Contact Chris Morgan at (845) 485-3445 x3357 with questions. is a graduate of Yale, Cambridge, and the University are for you! Bring copies of your text 1950s and 60s of Virginia, where she was a Henry Hoyns Fellow in April 5: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson and we will help you make your very through Popular Song Fiction Writing. She has taught fiction and nonfiction This work brings the smoke, romance, and mystery of the Gilded own zine. The library will supply Sat, June 3, 2:30 pm, BRD writing, poetry, English literature, literary theory, and Age alive with a supporting cast of characters including Buffalo Bill, materials. Join New York Blues Hall of women’s studies at Yale, New York University, Fordham, Susan B. Anthony, Thomas Edison, and others. Fame inductee, Marc Black, for a musical tour through and Drew University. She currently lives in Montclair, May 17: Human Acts by Han Kang the 1950s and 60s. In addition to the music and New Jersey, with her husband and their three boys. In the suppression of a student uprising in South Korea in 1980, a young boy is discussion, this program features a slide show that will killed. As the story of this tragic episode unfolds, the bereaved encounter denial and slide you back in time. the echoing agony of the massacre.

Christina June 21: Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman Neil Gaiman fashions primeval Norse myths into a novel, from the genesis of the Baker Kline: legendary nine worlds, exploits of the deities, dwarves, and giants, to the rebirth of a An Evening of Poetry Movies at Boardman Christina’s new time and people. Select Thursdays, 7 pm, ADR 4th Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, BRD World and Featured poet followed by open mic. April 26: The Girl on the Train Andrew Wyeth Not Your Mama’s Book Group A mystery/thriller about a divorcee who Wednesday, June Monthly, select Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm, BRD April 20: Larry Carr & Friends 14, 7 pm, BRD becomes entangled in a missing persons Contact Tammy Myers at (845) 485-3445 x3409 with questions. May 11: Lucia Chircheu & Anne Gorrick Kline speaks about A Piece of the World, her new investigation. (2016, 1 hr, 52 min, R). April 27: Sick Puppy by Carl Hiaasen Lucia Chircheu will read from her new novel of friendship, passion, and art, inspired by Wealthy eco-terrorist Twilly Spree takes on a litterbug who turns book, Train Ride to Bucharest. Anne May 24: Loving Andrew Wyeth’s mysterious and iconic painting The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial out to be the most powerful political fixer in Florida. Gorrick is a visual artist as well as a Christina’s World. Books will be available for poet. couple who challenged Virginia’s Racial Integrity Act of 1924 purchase and signing. May 25: All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque in the US Supreme Court. (2016, 2 hr, 3 min, PG-13). Written by a German veteran, this is a powerful story of World War I and its May 18: Special: Poetry of the First June 28: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them lingering trauma. World War Please bring war-related poems to share. The adventures of Newt Scamander in New York’s secret June 29: A Visit From the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan community of wizards (prequel to Harry Potter series). This Pulitzer Prize-winner chronicles the lives and music of an aging punk rocker June 15: Tom O’Connell (2016, 2 hr, 13 min, PG-13). 6 and record executive and his troubled female employee. 7 Art & World Affairs Jewish Culture ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road poklib.org

L’Chayim! 92 Street Y Series Library Galleries Yiddish Theater: Past, Present, and Future Third Thursdays, 7 pm, BRD, recorded event Mary Wojtecki Gallery, Adriance Sunday, April 30, 2:30 pm, BRD April 20: Netanyahu, An illustrated conversation with Motl Didner, Associate Trump and the Future April 1-28 Artistic Director of the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, of Israeli-American Robert Kalman Photos: about the rise of Yiddish theater through its golden age, Before Your Elders You Must Stand how it survived and is flourishing around the world today. Relations Artist's Talk: Sat, April 1, 1 pm, Program includes a 15-minute “Instant Yiddish” lesson. What will the future Charwat, Reception: 2-4 pm be of Israeli-American Second Annual relations under the Trump ‘Omer Program: administration? Will May 1-23 Great Decisions Dueling Rabbis there be a policy shift? WWI and America Traveling Exhibit Select Mondays, 7 pm, BRD Select Tuesdays, What is the current state of Israel’s security in a turbulent See page 5 for details; will be at 7 pm, BRD neighborhood? Boardman Road for some programs The Library District partners with the World Affairs Council The ‘Omer is the of the Mid-Hudson Valley for a monthly discussion series May 18: Jewish Identity: 49-day span from entitled Great Decisions: America’s Global Affairs. Reading The Truth, Fears, Hopes and Illusions the second evening June 1-30 material related to the topic is available at both libraries. A panel discussion on Jewish identity with Rabbi Peter J. 'Old Poughkeepsie' Portraits: of Passover to the Rubinstein, Rev. Eleanor Harrison Bregman, Rabbi Irwin Beards, Hairdos, and Kids April 10: Saudi Arabia in Transition eve of Shavuot, traditionally a time for study. For each of the Kula, Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek and Sharon Thomas. An intriguing peek into PPLD's As Saudi Arabia struggles to adjust to the drastic decline Dueling Rabbi programs, rabbis from different movements Local History collection in oil revenue, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin of contemporary Judaism – Reform, Reconstructionist, June 15: Bernard-Henri Lévy Salman attempts to boldly transform the country and shift Conservative and Orthodox – will hold a discussion on one with Charlie Rose: Why Judaism Matters more power to the younger generation. At the same time, of the Books of the Hebrew Bible known as the Five Scrolls. The French philosopher explains how his ideas are shaped by bipartisan criticism of Saudi Arabia is rising in our Congress. Each of these short books is associated with a Jewish holiday the wisdom and beauty of Judaism, why Jewish peoplehood Boardman Road Gallery Both countries need each other, but are at a crossroads in that gives the texts an extra dimension beyond their intrinsic is important to the world, and why the global resurgence of bilateral relations. Facilitated by Jim Ketterer, Director of the meanings. anti-Semitism poses an existential threat to us all. March 1-April 24 Bard Globalization and International Affairs Program and Dean of Claudia Gorman Hand-colored Photos: April 25: Song of Songs: Passover and the onset of spring International Studies at Bard College. Fabulous Felines May 2: Lamentations: Tisha b’Av and exile and loss The Library District’s Jewish programming is May 8: Trade and Politics Artist's Talk: Thurs, April 13, a result of the generous funding provided by The U.S. political mood toward trade has gone sour. The May 9: Ecclesiastes: Sukkot and the fragility of the earth 5:30 pm, Reception: 6-7 pm the Norman and Jeannie Greene Fund and rhetoric is confusing, making it hard for the public to sort Dueling Rabbis is coordinated by the Jewish Federation of Dutchess collaboration with the local Jewish community. out an accurate picture of U.S. economic health. The metrics County and open to the entire community. April 29-June 28 used to gauge economic strength—Gross Domestic Product Carol Loizides: Impressions and balance of trade—have not kept up with the realities Reception: Sat, May 13, of modern manufacturing. 2:30-4:30 pm It’s time for a numbers check. Facilitated by Jean-Claude Fouere, NEW at the Library Interested in Exhibiting? Physics Engineering INSA Lyon, Accomplished local artists email [email protected]. Lyons, France; Optical Engineering Explore the Vitamin C with Your Books? University of Rochester, NY. Night Sky The health of the people in our community and our June 12: U.S. Foreign Policy and Petroleum Viewing the stars through staff is important to us at PPLD. Whereas most receipts 3rd Annual Poughkeepsie What is the effect of U.S. petroleum security on foreign a telescope is a powerful are printed on paper that contains bisphenol A (BPA) or experience that can foster bisphenol S (BPS), the Library District has switched to an Open Studios: June 17 & 18 policy? For 45 years, the country has alternated between periods of energy security and insecurity. Despite the so- scientific literacy, inspire an alternative paper that uses a vitamin C formulation made from recycled orange peels in place of the phenols found Adriance Memorial Library will participate called “energy revolution,” the U.S. today is by no means interest in astronomy, and in harmful BPA or BPS. The in this two day self-guided tour of local disentangled from foreign dependence and global trends. develop a greater appreciation for the earth’s place in the receipt paper we were using before artists’ studios, art exhibits, and activities. Facilitated by Matt Murray, Instructor in Government at Dutchess universe. To help bring this excitement to our patrons, the was BPA free, but the new paper Stop by to view the fun exhibit of vintage Community College. Library District will be loaning Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro has no phenols in it at all, and we photographs Beards, Hairdos, and Kids and Reflector Telescopes at Adriance and Boardman Road. think you're going to like it. on Saturday, the Local History Room will Starting May 1, the telescopes can be borrowed by any be open for drop-in tours from 1 to 5 pm. Poughkeepsie resident with a library card. 8 More activities are planned. 9 Finance, Health & Safety If program is marked (*) please register at poklib.org Join In! 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Nurturing Health Clases de Inglés Financial Health Weekly programs, except on Soluciones Essential Oils 101* Lunes, 6-8 pm, ADR ¿Necesita ayuda en computación, holidays. Registration not required Literacy Connections le ayudará a What Is the State of Your Estate?* Saturday, April 8, 2:30 pm, ADR except for Learn to Earn. enviar un formulario o llenar una Learn the basics of what Essential Oils aprender y practicar inglés. Puede venir solicitud de empleo y enviar por Tuesday, April 4, 6-7:30 pm, BRD e inscribirse en la Biblioteca o llamar al Gain valuable information on estate planning as well are and how they are used. Leave with Learn to Earn internet o de alguien que habla a room spray that you create yourself. (845) 452-8670. español? Comuníquese al 845- as how to use life insurance and annuities to maximize Tuesdays & Thursdays, Wellness advocate Tania Brown has used 3445 x 3321 con Elva Margarita. what you leave to others. Online registration is 9 am-1 pm, ADR Información Especial oils in her everyday life for many years. encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. Presented by Get a High School Equivalency Lunes, 6-7 pm, ADR Anthony Vuocolo Sleep: From A to ZZZZ certificate. (845) 483-3640 x 6108. Además algunos lunes incluirán un conferencista de interés. & Staci Cussick, Thursday, April 27, 10 am, ADR diagnóstico, tratamiento, cuidado y Licensed Insurance Learn simple tips to improve your sleep without medication, Games Abril 17: Centro de Prevención de Abuso del Menor planeación sobre cómo enfrentar la Professionals, and with MVP’s Community Health Educator Sydney Leone. Mah Jongg Mondays Concetta CP Infórmese de los signos de abuso, enfermedad. The Cycle of Anger Mondays, 1-4 pm, BRD Chiarolanza, Estate negligencia y maltrato en los niños. Junio 19: Cómo crear un plan de Friday, April 28, 1 pm, ADR Planning & Elder Brain Games Programas disponibles de ayuda. acción para el éxito financiero Explore the cycle of anger, learn techniques to control First and second Fridays Se analizarán las bases para fincar una Law Attorney. Mayo 22: Asociación del Alzheimer, anger and how to harness it to fight fairly. Presenter 10-11 am, ADR seguridad financiera, administración de Division del Valle del Hudson 20 Ways to Earn Residual Income* Pashmina Rashad is a Mental Health Counselor. Presented by the Dutchess deudas, ahorros y como prepararse para Saturday, April 8, 10 am, ADR Conozca acerca de la detección, Let’s Get Organized County Office for the Aging. riesgos y eventos imprevistos. Uncover specific ways to earn dependable income from: Thursday, May 4, 10 am, ADR stocks, bonds, mutual funds, equity index annuities Gather some helpful tips on managing and insurance. Discuss taxes, retirement income and your clutter and time, with MVP’s social security, your mortgage, self-publishing, network Clases de Computación Community Health Educator Sydney Leone. marketing, how to evaluate the merits of a home-based Jueves, 6-8 pm, Sala Adriance Cavallaro business, and more! Presenter Jim Farnham, MBA, MS, has Benefits of a Vegan Lifestyle Lo invitamos para que aprenda computación y traveled the US as a professional speaker and author. Wednesday, May 17, 7 pm, ADR se inscriba en las clases que a continuación se Thinking of starting a vegan describen. Cupo máximo: 8 personas. Llame al journey? Find out the reasons many omnivores are choosing Knitting Groups 845-485-3445 X 3321 para inscribirse. a vegan diet and lifestyle and how they do it. Guest presenter is For Your Safety Knitting and Abril 6: Correo Electrónico Mayo 25: Excel Intermedio Susan M. Landaira, MS, VCLE, Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach Abril 20: Usando un Smartphone Junio 1: PowerPoint Básico and Educator. Crocheting Club Shred Free Day Wednesdays, 10 am, ADR Abril 27: Word Básico Junio 8: PowerPoint Intermedio Monday, April 24, 9-11 am, ADR Medicare 101* Mayo 4: Word Intermedio Junio 15: Google Drive y Docs Stitch Your Heart Out Friday, June 23, 9-11 am, BRD Saturday, June 3, 10 am, ADR Mayo 11: Excel Básico Junio 22: Fotos Digitales Thursdays 2 pm, BRD Locally-owned Legal Shred Learn how and when to enroll in Medicare, when you can Taller de repaso Facebook Fridays, 10 am, BRD Mayo 18: Junio 29: facilitates best practices for make changes, and the insurance options available to you. identity theft prevention and Review and compare Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, and Pick Up Stitches recyling. Limit 2-3 boxes/bags more. Guest presenter is Jim Farnham, MBA, MS, Licensed Agent. Saturdays, 10 am, BRD HRHCare per person. Acceptable material: 10 Simple Tips to a Healthier You Knitting Con Amigos paper, plastic ID cards, computer disks, empty prescription Elva en la radio Thursday, June 8, 10 am, ADR Mondays, 3:30 pm, ADR Drop in: Miércoles, abril En febrero, la Super Latina Radio FM abrió bottles, folders, credit cards, CDs/DVDs, microfilm/ Step by step: easy ways to improve health even without All ages welcome. Instructor 5, mayo 3, junio 7, 10 am un espacio especial para promocionar una microfiche, staples, paper clips, old checkbooks. making drastic changes, with MVP’s Community Health knows Spanish and English. - 1 pm, ADR Lobby charla de Inmigración que la biblioteca tuvo el NYS Defensive Driving* Educator Sydney Leone. Una trabajadora de 27 de febrero. Elva Margarita fue entrevistada enlace le ayudará con Saturday, April 29 or June 10, 9:30 am-3:30 pm, BRD Adult Coloring Connecting to Better Health por Rocio Perez Maisson sobre el tema. Elva inscripciones de seguro, Get a 10% discount on your auto insurance as well as the Wednesdays, April 5, May 3, June 7, The Color of Calm dijo, "Fue emocionante ver la gran asistencia llenado de papeleo, elimination of up to 4 points from your NYS license. 10-1 pm, ADR Lobby - Drop in Second and Fourth Wednesdays, que tuvo esta charla y muy gratificante que programación de citas en Cost: $25/person. Bring lunch. A community outreach worker from Hudson River April 12, 26, May 10, 24, June mucha gente se benefició con la el área de Poughkeepsie. MTA presents TRACKS* Healthcare will be available to provide insurance enrollment, 14, 28, 9:30-11 am, BRD información. Estuve muy contenta Para más información Saturday, April 29, 10 am, ADR offer assistance with paperwork, schedule appointments at The library will provide the que la Super Latina Radio FM me preguntar por Megan Together Railroads and Communities Keeping Safe HRHCare Poughkeepsie locations, and be a referral resource. creative pages, markers, and invitó – definitivamente la estación Gomes al 845-745-9925 o (TRACKS) will present information on grade crossings, Call Megan Gomes at (845) 745-9925 or send an email to colored pencils. nos ayudó a llegar a mucha gente.” envíe un email a mgomes@ [email protected]. 10 rider safety, and trespassing. hrhcare.org. 11 Public Computer Center/Job Seeker Resources ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road Please register for all classes at poklib.org>Events

The Public Computer Center offers drop-in lab time and free classes to address all your technology needs. Registration required for all classes. An email address is needed for all but PC Basics and Internet 101/102. All classes at Adriance. Excel with Excel Did you teach yourself how to use Excel and feel like you Technology You Can Use might be missing something? Do you want to gain more Computer Basics confidence with Excel? Intro to Twitter An Excel class at the library can help you increase your Internet Search Wednesday, April 5, 1:30 pm knowledge and efficiency. If you have learned without a class, with Google Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent you may be missing tips that can help you work smarter. Tuesday, April 4, 3:30 pm Intro to iPad (iOS 10) There’s always more to learn. We currently have four Excel Prerequisite: Internet 101 or Wednesday, Apr 12, 1:30 pm classes scheduled – Excel 101, 102, 103 (NEW!) and Excel equivalent Prerequisite: basic computer skills Workshops for Job Seekers Tips & Tricks. Intro to Ancestry.com Best of all, computer classes at the PC Basics NEW! Intro to iPhone Monday, May 15, 5:30 pm Using the Library in Your Job Search library are FREE! A small investment Tuesday, Apr 11, 3:30 pm Photography Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent Monday, June 5, 1:30 pm of time could help you advance your Wednesday, May 10, 1:30 pm Thursday, Apr 27, 7 pm The following workshops are presented by career or give you the edge over other Internet 101 To practice, you will need iOS 9.0 Intro to 3D Printing Services Dutchess County One Stop Career Center: applicants at your next interview. Tuesday, Apr 18, 3:30 pm or later, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Tuesday, May 16, 3:30 pm Wednesday, May 17, 1:30 pm We will review three apps: Snapseed, Working with Digital Photos Job Club PicsArt, and Superimpose. Prerequisite: basic computer skills Wednesday, May 31, 1:30 pm Starts Wednesday, Apr 12, 9:30 am No registration required. Meets for six Wednesdays. Internet 102 Note: For digital cameras only, not What’s Fact and What’s Not? Tuesday, Apr 25, 3:30 pm Using a Smartphone mobile devices Dreams, Goals, Action! If you are looking Wednesday, May 24, 1:30 pm Wednesday, May 3, 1:30 pm Intro to Pinterest Thursdays, Apr 20, May 11, 10 am Prerequisite: Internet 101 or Tuesday, June 6, 3:30 pm for authoritative, Wednesday, June 7, 1:30 pm NEW! Resumes & Cover Letters Workshop equivalent credible Creating a Website Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent Tuesdays, Apr 11, May 9, June 6, 6-8 pm information on Windows 10 Tuesday, May 9, 3:30 pm Navigating the Applying to jobs? Most employers are expecting that you a topic of major Tuesday, June 20, 3:30 pm Tuesday, May 23, 3:30 pm Medicare Website submit a resume and cover letter as part of your application social or political Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent Wednesday, June 21, 1:30 pm Wednesdays, Apr 26, May 24, June (even when they might say a cover letter is optional). Come interest, you Prerequisite: Internet 101 or Intro to Google Drive & Docs 28, 9:30 am learn what to do, and what not to do, when writing resumes might want to equivalent Monday, May 15, 1:30 pm Presented by the Dutchess County and cover letters -- so your documents will stand out from check out the Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent Office for the Aging everyone else's! library’s subscription to CQ Researcher database. CQ Resume Critique stands for Congressional Quarterly, a publisher with Microsoft Office Drop in: Tuesdays, Apr 25, May 16, June 20, 6-8 pm outstanding reputation for accuracy and objectivity– Bring a printed copy of your resume. most welcome in this age of so-called ‘fake news’. Word 101 NEW! Excel 103 Each essay is thoroughly researched with sources cited. Monday, Apr 3, 1:30 pm Monday, May 22, 1:30 pm Computer Lab Reports contain an overview, chronology of events with Wednesday, Apr 5, 5:30 pm Wednesday, May 24, 5:30 pm legislative timeline, and to please those who want to Prerequisite: basic computer skills Multi-sheet formulas, conditional Drop in: Mondays-Fridays, argue a specific opinion, a separate section containing formatting and more! Prerequisite: 11 am-1 pm, ADR pro/con viewpoints written by experts on the subject. Excel 101 Excel 101 and Excel 102 or equivalent Tuesdays, 6-8 pm, ADR Many reports also contain maps, graphs and statistical Monday, Apr 10, 1:30 pm Thursdays, 1-3 pm, BRD tables. Monday, Apr 10, 5:30 pm Mail Merge in Word & Excel Individualized help with basic CQ Researcher is for all who enjoy studying issues Monday, June 19, 1:30 pm Monday, May 8, 1:30 pm computer skills, email accounts, and thinking critically about them. Anyone can use Prerequisite: basic computer skills Prerequisite: Word 101 & 102 or job searches, job applications, this resource in either PPLD library, and Poughkeepsie equivalent PowerPoint 101 formatting resumes, filing for unemployment, creating and residents can search offsite as well. For more details, Monday, Apr 17, 1:30 pm Excel 102 Excel Tips & Tricks editing Microsoft Office documents, and more. stop by the Reference/Information Desk on the Main Prerequisite: basic computer skills Monday, May 1, 1:30 pm Wednesday, May 10, 5:30 pm Teen Geeks Floor at Adriance Memorial Library or call (845) 485- Wednesday, May 3, 5:30 pm Wednesday, June 28, 1:30 pm 3445 x3702. Word 102 Monday, June 26, 1:30 pm Prerequisite: Excel 101 and Excel 102 Drop in: Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm, ADR and BRD Monday, Apr 24, 1:30 pm Prerequisite: Excel 101 or equivalent or equivalent Students available to answer your technology questions and Wednesday, Apr 26, 5:30 pm help you feel more comfortable with your device. Prerequisite: Word 101 or equivalent Do It Yourself with Publisher Wednesday, June 21, 5:30 pm 12 Prerequisite: Word 101 or equivalent 13 Teen Connection ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road If program is marked (*) please register at poklib.org > Events

Our libraries offer teens a safe and supportive environment, with opportunities to NEA Big Read Teen Art Contest Teens @ Boardman relax, expand their world, meet other teens, use technology, discover the arts, and grow as maturing young adults. For ages 12-18. Local teens are invited to create art that Tues, 3:30-4:30 pm, for Tweens, too represents a theme from the 2017 Big Read April 4: Crocheting* Teens @ Adriance book selection: How We Became Human by Needles and yarn supplied. Joy Harjo, a Native American poet. Work can ADR Strba Teen Room Hours: Mon-Thurs: 2-8 pm, Fri, Sat & Sun: 2-5 pm April 18: Duct Tape* be collage, painting or graphic illustration. Make a wallet or cell phone holder. Compete for cash prizes and the chance April 9-15 The NEA Smash Brothers* to have your artwork on display. For more May 2: Celebrate National Library Week, Spring Break, Wed, May 3, 3:30-4:30 pm information or to submit your artwork, Big Read 3D and Poetry Month with us! Compete for prizes in a download an application at poklib.org/kids Printing* tournament on the Wii U. or pick one up in the Teen Room at Adriance Memorial Library. Artwork due Design a Blackout Poetry Thursday, May 25, in the Strba Teen Room or Children’s room by 8:45 pm. 3D object Wed, April 12, 2:30-3:30 pm using Turn established text into amazing poems Tinkercad and we will print it for you. and pieces of art. Makerspace Spring Volunteer Opportunities May 16: Makey-Makey Teen Trivia* Manga Mural Use a banana to play a digital piano. Thurs, April 13, 2:30-3:30 pm Tues, April 25, Teen Media Lab Volunteers Summer Volunteer Quick! Get it right! Win the prize! 3:30-4:30 pm Mon, Apr 24-May 15, 5:30-7 pm, ADR Orientation Paint manga Earn volunteer hours while Mon, May 22, 5-5:45 pm, ADR characters on a learning new Are you interested in volunteering large canvas to digital skills at the library this summer? You Healthy Relationships* display in the Teen Room. like Adobe could contribute to our Teen Media Thursdays, April 20, 27, & May 4, 4-5 pm Photoshop, Lab program, our Special Event 3D Printing* Illustrator, and Committee, or help young children Counselors from Grace Smith House will Wed, April 26, 3:30-4:30 pm lead engaging interactive activities to help Premiere Pro. in our Summer Reading Buddies Design a 3D object using Tinkercad and program. Light refreshments served. teens identify and talk about healthy and we will print it for you. Homework Tutor Volunteers unhealthy dating issues. Learn the tools Apr 3-June 16 Special Events and language to express personal boundaries, Friendship Bracelet ADR: Mon-Fri, 3-7 pm Volunteer Meeting conflict resolution and safe ways to leave Tues, May 9, 3:30-4:30 pm BRD: Wed-Thurs, 3:30-7 pm Thurs, June 1, 6-7 pm, ADR a relationship. Pizza and juice provided. Teens who are good students and Be a part of the team that will help Growing 4-H enjoy working with children can facilitate the Youth & Teen Summer The Boardman Road Branch has volunteer as a homework tutor for Reading events. Assist during an opportunity to host a garden- students in grades 1-7. Sign up for the Kick-Off and Awards Parties, based 4-H Club. Participants will Celebrate Diversity the days and times you are available. Community Day, and performances. design projects and activities and With the aid of visual presentations and interactive exercises, we will explore issues set their own meeting schedule. impacting the young LGBTQ community, and create a safe space for their curiosity The program needs an adult and self-expression. New Teen Card volunteer to lead and at least Make a Celebration of Inclusive Teen Media Lab five participants. Youth involved Statement Healthy Relationships Need a library card but your parent or guardian can’t get to the library to sign for in 4-H Clubs gain self-esteem, you? No problem! Teens (ages 12-17) who attend any school in the City or Town leadership ability, and advanced Button Mon, June 5, 4-5 pm Beginner Adobe Creative Suite of Poughkeepsie are eligible for a Limited Teen Card. Cards will be issued in the social and practical skills. 4-H is a Tues, June 6, Professionals from Diverse Dynamics Mondays, 5:30-7 pm Teen Room of the Adriance Memorial Library and team effort with kids, volunteers, will lead an interactive information 3:30-4:30 pm April 24: Photoshop* at the Circulation Desk at the Boardman Road parents, and the Cornell session exploring multiple issues Manipulate your digital portrait. Branch. Teens must be present to receive their Cooperative Extension Dutchess Stonewall regarding healthy teen relationships. library cards upon registration, be able to provide County (CCEDC) all working Riots Documentary Pizza served to participants following May 1: Illustrator* verification of school enrollment like a current together. The CCEDC 4-H Thurs, June 8, 3:30-5 pm the conclusion of the session. Draw a digital design using an art tablet. school ID, and have a parent or guardian sign the Educator helps plan the program, Watch the DVD that shows the start of May 8: Premier Pro* Rainbow T-Shirt Totes application form and the Teen Room Use form. and supports the club leader. the LGBTQ movement. Edit video using our footage or yours. Tues, June 13, 2:30-4:30 pm Limited Teen Card holders are restricted to borrowing Register interest at youthevents@ Recycle a T-shirt into a tote bag, and May 15: After Effects* two items at a time but will have access to all library materials, poklib.org or (845) 485-3445. 15 14 then add a rainbow or another design. Animate words and images. databases, and use of the Teen Computers. Families and Children ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road Early Learning For more information visit poklib.org > Events

No registration required. It’s never too soon to start! The Library District supports literacy through high-quality programs and resources. We’ll help you find the answers you need Special Events as you raise the next generation of citizens. In these programs, children must At Boardman Road be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Spring Fever Family Day and Book Fair Children must be accompanied Sat, April 8, 10 am-1 pm, Family Partnership Center At Adriance by an adult caregiver. Story times Cafeteria, 29 N. Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie are weekly series. No registration Welcome spring and celebrate nature with this day Free parking and easy access is available from the Noxon Street Parking Lot (GPS required except when noted. of activities for children and families. There will be Locator: 22 Noxon Street) Story times are weekly series. No registration required. workshops for children and families on pollinators, Toddler Time planting seeds, garden visitors, cooking from the garden, Toddler Time PLC - PreSchooler Learning Thurs, Apr 6-May 18, 10-10:30 am and more. We will also have a children’s book author Tues, April 4-May 16, 10-10:30 am Center Story Time A story time for two-year-olds and a book fair with new books at discounted prices. Event collaborators include The Story time for two-year-olds with Mon, April 3-May 15, 10-11:30 am with books, rhymes, flannel board Environmental Cooperative, Poughkeepsie Public Library District, Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum, books, rhymes, flannel board stories and Wed, April 5-May 17, 10-11:30 am stories and music. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Dutchess Outreach, and Inquiring Minds Bookstore. Growing 4-H music. Thurs, April 6-May 18, 1:30-3 pm Toot & Scoot Toot & Scoot Books, flannel Mon, Apr 3-May 15, 10:40-11 am Earth Day Event: Eric Would you like to join a 4-H board stories the Reptile Guy – Borneo Live! Club at the library? We hope so! Tues, April 4-May 16, 10:30-10:50 am Thurs, Apr 6-May 18, 10:40-11 am Movement and music program featuring and music for Movement and music program Saturday, April 22, 10 am, ADR The Boardman Road Branch children ages Meet Erik the Reptile Guy and his friends, live from Library has the opportunity to songs, instruments, rhymes, and featuring songs, rhymes, and interactive play. Ages 1-5. 3-5, followed interactive play. Ages 1-5. Space the Southeast Asian Island of Borneo, via Skype. We host a garden-based 4-H Club. by an hour of will join Erik on a guided tour through a secondary Participants will design projects limited – register for Monday OR guided play in Thursday class at poklib.org>Events. rain forest and meet his exotic animal friends. and activities and set their own the Discovery meeting schedule. We need an Author Visit: Steve Metzger Stations. Baby Rhyme & Play Time adult volunteer to lead and at Tues, April 25, 4 pm, ADR Tues, Apr 4-May 16, 10-10:50 am least five children ages 5 through BLC–Bilingual Learning Center Steve Metzger, author of many picture books including Pluto Songs, rhymes, finger plays and 18. (Parents of children younger Tues, April 4–May 16, 1:30-3 pm Visits Earth! and Lincoln and Grace: Why Abraham Lincoln Grew stories, followed by 30 minutes of than 7 years must stay with Books, flannel board stories and music a Beard, will be making a special visit to the library. Steve will play and socialization. Birth to 23 children during club meetings and enhanced with Spanish vocabulary for share one of his books with us, tell us all about being a writer, months. activities.) Youth involved in 4-H children ages 3-5, followed by an hour and maybe even share parts of his new chapter book, Toto’s Preschool Story Time Clubs gain self-esteem, leadership of guided play in the Discovery Stations. Story: My Amazing Adventures with Dorothy. Mon, Apr 3-May 15, 10-10:30 am ability, and advanced social and Centro de Aprendizaje Bilingüe Stories, songs, action rhymes, and practical skills. 4-H is a team effort Baby Rhyme & Play Time Martes, 4 abril-16 mayo, 1:30-3 pm a small with kids, volunteers, parents, Wed, April 5-May 17, 10-10:50 am Libros, historias en la pizarra de fieltro craft for and the Cornell Cooperative Songs, rhymes, finger plays and stories, Celebrate National Library Week y música con la introducción de 3-5 year Extension Dutchess County followed by 30 minutes of play and vocabulario en español para niños de 3 olds. Explore and celebrate your public library April 9 - 15. (CCEDC) all working together. socialization. Birth to 23 months. a 5 años, seguido de una hora de juego Siblings The CCEDC 4-H Educator helps Sensory Lab didáctico guiado. welcome. Marist Music Mania! plan the program, and supports Thurs, April 6-May 18, 10-10:30 am Wed, April 12, 3-4:30 pm, ADR the club leader. Register interest Early Childhood Sensory and fine motor skills Spend the afternoon with Tau Beta Sigma, Marist’s honorary band sorority. at [email protected] or (845) Developmental Check-up exploration through unique art. Ages 18 Early Childhood Explore instruments in an instrument petting zoo, learn music fundamentals, 485-3445 x3320. Find out more Mon, April 3, May 1, June 5, months to 5 years. Dress for the mess! Developmental Check-up craft musical instruments to take home, and practice the Red Fox Rumble! from Cassie Messina at cmm473@ 10 am-1 pm Fri, April 7, May 5, and June 2, Danna Banana Springtime Fun! cornell.edu or (845)677-8223. TLC - Toddler Learning Center Complete a brief questionnaire Fri, April 7-May 19, 10-11 am and have five areas of your child’s 10 am-1 pm Wed, April 12, 6 pm, BRD Complete a brief questionnaire Danna Banana returns to Poughkeepsie for A program focused on the importance development evaluated by an Astor Early Childhood Educator. Available and have five areas of your child’s National Library Week and springtime with Spring Break of play featuring toys, books and activities. Ages 18-36 months. in English and Spanish. 45 minutes per development evaluated by an fun, original, and traditional songs. Using his Movie: Trolls Community resource people available child, ages 2 months-5 years. Call 211 to Astor Early Childhood Educator. own engaging tunes as well as Stravinsky’s Fri, April 14, to parents. make your appointment. Available in English and Spanish. The Rite of Spring to act out sun, rain, 2:30 pm, ADR 45 minutes per child, ages 2 thunder, and woodland creatures, we will After Troll Village is months-5 years. Call 211 to make create a gigantic magic flower! For families invaded, Poppy and your appointment. and children grades K-3. Branch team up to 16 rescue their friends. 17 Adriance Children & Tweens Boardman Road Children & Tweens

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Eat Smart New York Bottle Cap Flowers! Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! Bilingual Story Time Tuesday, April 18, 4-4:45 pm Thursday, May 4, 4-4:45 pm Weekly Programs Thursday, April 6, 4:30 pm Help celebrate Earth Day and recycle Explore Mexico’s rich culture and A fun hour of healthy food-related those pesky bottle caps that may be traditions, expand your Spanish Hoop Dance Workshop Lego Club activities, including reading of a story lying around. vocabulary, and play a fun Mexican Mon, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 4-5 pm Tues, April 4-May book and sampling of a healthy snack Create some party game while enjoying a delicious Hoop dancing is a graceful prop 16, 4-4:45 pm food. Grades PreK-5. beautiful snack. Grades K-5. dance that encourages coordination, Build with LEGO Homework Helpers! flowers and focus, creativity, and perseverance. blocks and games. Eat Smart New York Kaleidoscope Creations enjoy a Includes waist hooping, off-body Parents welcome. High school teen volunteers will be La Hora del Cuento Bilingue Tuesday, May 9, 4-4:45 pm snack! Grades tricks, and team building. Gr 5-12. Grades K-5. available to tutor students in grades first Jueves, 6 de abril, 4:30 pm Make your own optical instrument! K-5. through seventh in the Boardman Road En este horario especial de cuentos, Grades 4-8. children’s area. The spring tutoring las expertas en nutrición de Cornell Healthy Kids Club Engineering Challenge: Paper Plate Marble Run Yoga for Kids session begins April 3rd and ends June Cooperative Extension los acompañara Wed, April 26 and May 17, 4-5 pm Gumdrop Domes Wed, April 5, 4-4:45 pm Wed, May 10, 4-4:45 pm 16th. Tutors will be available for 15 en una divertida hora de actividades Physical activity, nutrition education, Thursday, May 11, 4-4:45 pm Will a marble be able to complete your Learn about and even try this ancient minute sessions on Wednesdays and en relación a la comida, incluyendo and a healthy snack for older kids. Create a gumdrop dome and then test amazing maze? Grades K-5. practice which helps build health and Thursdays, from 3:30 to 7 pm. la lectura de un libro de cuentos y el Grades 5-8. well-being. Bring a mat. Grades K-5. its strength! Grades 3-8. Make It Yourself: saboreo de un bocadillo saludable. PreK- Puppet-Making Workshop In the Time of the Butterflies Play Dough Bubble Bath Butter Battle! 5 grado. Se debe registrar para participar. Thursday, April 27, 4-4:45 pm Tuesday, May 16, 4-4:45 pm Thurs, April 13, 4-4:45 pm Wed, May 17, 4-4:45 pm Battle It Out We’re putting on a puppet show with Matisse’s Part math, part magic! Create a mixed- Play dough and bubble bath collide into Do you butter the top of your bread bag, sock, and spoon puppets that you Over Book Trivia! Garden media butterfly for spring. Grades 3-8. one ball of awesomeness! Grades K-6. or the bottom? Spend an afternoon Tuesday, April create and keep! Grades K-5. making fresh homemade butter while Garden Hey kids 11, 4-4:45 pm Huichol Art Yarn Painting we read Dr. Seuss’ Butter Battle Book. – do you Learn about Thursday, May 18, 4-4:45 pm Rock Then enjoy our butter on some fresh like reading, the artist Henri Explore the Markers bread! PreK-2. trivia Matisse and culture of the Thurs, April Time to Plant! games, and create a picture Huichol people 27, 4-4:45 pm Thurs, May 18, 4-4:45 pm buzzers? using his style of Mexico Make beautiful Come help plant two garden beds to If so, come of cut shapes. through yarn rock plant make the Boardman Road Branch join our Grades 3-8. paintings, the markers for Nutritious Kids Club art of sharing the Boardman Library more beautiful. Dress for the Battle of the Books team! We are Mosaic Garden Rocks Wednesdays, May 3 and 10, 4-5 pm stories. Create Road garden beds. Grades 3-8. mess. Grades K-5. now recruiting students in grades Thursday, April 13, 4-4:45 pm A fun-filled time of physical activity, your own yarn 5-8 to compete in the Mid-Hudson Popsicle Stick Catapult Transform river stones into mosaic nutrition education, and a healthy snack. painting to tell a Library System’s annual Battle of Mon, May 1, 4-4:45 pm masterpieces. Grades 4-8. Grades K-4. story about you! the Books competition scheduled Build a catapult out of popsicle sticks. for September 16. Battle of the Can you get it to work? Grades 1-5. Books is a nationally recognized Weekly Programs Cereal Box Photo Album! literature contest in which students Wed, May 3, 4-4:45 pm answer trivia questions based on Kids & Tween Gaming registration required. Ven a pasar video game design. Make a photo album from recycled eight specific books. It’s a blast! Mon, April 3-May 15, 4-4:45 pm un buen momento en nuestro taller Choose a Jedi or a cereal boxes to store favorite memories! Team practices will be at the Drop in to play Wii U or Xbox abierto para todas las edades de tejido Sith character and Bring photos for it! Grades 4-8. Literacy in the Garden with Boardman Road Branch Library throughout the summer. For more video games on a huge projection a palillos o crochet. Para familias. learn new Creativi- Make a Poughkeepsie Farm Project Toy interfaces Thurs, June 22, 2:50-4:30 pm information, contact Youth Services screen. Grades 1-8. Disney Infinity/ Pop-up Card on the Tatooine Help us plant our 2017 garden! Garden Librarian Jolie Hamer-Conroy in Knitting Con Amigos Star Wars Game Design Club Mon, May 8, themed Toy Box, educators from Poughkeepsie Farm the Children’s Room at Adriance Mon, April 3-May 15, 3:30-5 pm Wed, April 5-May 17, 4-5 pm 4-4:45 pm Holocron Heuristics. 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Mystery Mondays: Hudson Valley Murder in Cyberspace History Reading Mondays, 11 am-Noon, BRD Festival April 24: The Hanged Man’s The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Song by John Sandford Library and Museum and the Friends of In this fourth installment in the Kidd the Poughkeepsie Public Library District and LuEllen series, computer whiz and present the Hudson Valley History professional criminal, Kidd, investigates Reading Festival on Saturday, April 8. the murder of his old friend Bobby. Kidd In four sessions, authors of books on Hudson Valley history knows the murderer stole Bobby’s laptop will present talks followed by book signings. Copies of all of containing sensitive information. He races the authors' books will be available for purchase in the New to locate the killer, retrieve the laptop, Deal Store located in the Wallace Center. and exact revenge before the blackmailing spirals out of control. 10 am: Susan Stessin-Cohn and Ashley Hurlburt-Biagini In Defiance: Runaways from Slavery in New York's Hudson May 22: Monkeewrench River Valley by P. J. Tracy 11 am: Anthony P. Musso Grace McBride is in charge of a Hidden Treasures of the Catskills quirky group of techno-geeks at the Noon: Lunch Break software company Monkeewrench. Monkeewrench video game developers 1 pm: Robert and Johanna Titus realize their game, Serial Killer, has The Catskills: A Geological Guide become the basis for a string of real- 2 pm: Vernon Benjamin life murders in Minneapolis. McBride The History of The Hudson River Valley: struggles to determine who will be the From the Civil War to Modern Times next victim before the killer strikes. The festival is held at the Henry A. Wallace Center, June 26: The Blue Nowhere Presidential Library and Museum, Hyde Park. It is a free by Jeffery Deaver public event, but registration is required at fdrlibrary.org. A devious computer hacker, code name Phate, is causing havoc in Silicon Valley. He infiltrates his victims’ computers, disrupts their lives, and lures them to their deaths. An imprisoned hacker Like us on named Wyatt Gillette is freed to help the Facebook investigators stop Phate. (facebook.com/PoughkeepsieLibraryBookstore) The Friends of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District is an to get advance notices about our Flash Sales independent organization whose function is to support the and monthly specialty sales! programs and services of the Library District.