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Richard Russo Visits Poughkeepsie Contents Winter 2020 Vol. 20, Issue 2 News from the Library District

General Information An Afternoon Adriance Memorial Library 93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 with Richard 7 (845) 485-3445 Russo 4 10 Mon-Thurs: 9 am-9 pm Fri & Sat: 9 am-5 pm Sun: 2-5 pm Sunday, February 9, Adult Programs Free parking and easy access off Noxon Street. 2:30 pm, BRD GPS locator: 22 Noxon Street. What makes a great 4 Next Chapter 10 Art Boardman Road Branch Library author write? What is the 5 Hands-On 11 Great Discoveries 141 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 motivation that drives a Escape the Wait! Free (845) 485-3445 writer through the inevitable bouts of writer’s block? Come spend an hour 6 Take Note 12 Public Computer Center Mon-Thurs: 9 am-9 pm e-Books at Pop Up with Richard Russo who won the Pulitzer Prize for Empire Falls and is Fri & Sat: 9 am-5 pm Sun: Closed 7 Local History 14 Programas en Español currently promoting his new book Chances Are. Both Empire Falls and a Library Locations The Auditorium later novel, Nobody’s Fool, were adapted to film, the latter partly filmed in 8 Health and Safety 16 Library News 105 Market Street, Poughkeepsie Waiting just got a lot more fun! The Poughkeepsie. Location Key Library District now offers FREE 9 Practical Connections 20 Friends News Russo grew up in Gloversville, New York, and fondly remembers ADR - Adriance BRD - Boardman Road downloadable books ‘while you wait’ the town’s public library. He told The New York Times, “I have such fond AUD - The Auditorium at three locations: the Dutchess County memories of the place, going there Saturday mornings with my grandfather Friends' Book Store Clerk’s Office (the DMV) at 22 Market or mother, who would wait forever for me to pick books. I just have this 141 Boardman Rd, at rear of Library St., My Barber at 34 Raymond Ave., feeling that if it weren’t for the Gloversville Free Library that I probably (845) 485-3445 x 3423 and Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory at 8 would not be a writer.” Tues, Thur, Sat: 10 am-4 pm North Cherry St. (first floor). 15 18 Books will be available for purchase and signing. Registration 17 Donating See poklib.org>Your Library PPLD has installed three electronic required. Registration begins Monday, December 30 at 9:30 am. On the Web poklib.org hotspots, which we call Pop Up Youth Programs Email [email protected] Libraries, packed with recreational 15 Teen Scene 17 Early Childhood 18 Children Facebook e-books for all ages. Dive into an Poughkeepsie Public Library District The Story of the Grateful Patron exciting bestseller, a bright picture book with your restless child, or a young adult Library Director Tom Lawrence In early December, a grateful patron provided a free lunch Registration novel for your soon-to-be-smiling teen. Board of Trustees for the staff at Adriance Memorial Library. Christian Tiani All for free. No apps, no library card! Adult programs:. When specified, please register at poklib.org/Events/Calendar Dianne Blazek, Town credited the staff with helping him to find success in his life The best part? You can even take or (845) 485-3445 x3707. Paul Bucher, Jr., City so naturally, we wanted to learn more about his experience. the e-books home with you and keep Youth programs: When specified, please register at poklib.org/Events/Calendar Sean Eagleton, Town Here is his story: or (845) 485-3445 x3320. Moira Fitzgibbons, City them on your device for two weeks, also “I would like to start by saying that the library has Amy Haight, Town free! After two weeks, the downloaded been there for me from the time I moved to Poughkeepsie Edna Lyons, City book will disappear off your device and from my native Cameroon. I learned the culture and the language of my adopted Winter Closures Tom McGlinchey, Town become available for the next reader. To Mary E. Moore, Town country at the library. In recent years, I mostly visited the library to get assistance New Year's Day: Wednesday, January 1 snag a book from the Pop Up Library, Patricia Ryan, Town in my journey to higher education. I worked full-time while working toward Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 20 look for the poster or table top sign Cathy Schmitz, Town obtaining my bachelor’s degree and I relied on the library to provide proctoring President's Day: Monday, February 17 with instructions in three easy steps to Laurel Spuhler, City service when I was able to take an online class. get started. Editorial Staff On many occasions, I saved money on textbooks because the staff helped me Pop Up Library is a partnership Cancellation Notifications Editor: Gareth Davies locate the recommended textbook for the class. Additionally, the library provides between PPLD, Dutchess Reads, Baker Assistant Editor: Jewel Ratzlaff an environment for maximum productivity, comfortable seating, reliable network There are times when the Library District needs to cancel a program due to & Taylor, and our three generous Designer: Julie Hering connectivity, and fewer distractions. weather or presenter/room conflicts. The Library District will post building closings Poughkeepsie collaborators. and program cancellations at cancellations.com. Patrons can get immediate email Vision This past spring, I graduated from Stony Brook University with a degree in So whether you’re waiting your notification of closings and cancellations by registering at cancellations.com. The Poughkeepsie Public Library District Electrical Engineering. I recognize that it wouldn’t have been possible without the will have vibrant libraries where people turn at the DMV, waiting for a buzz services and the staff at the Poughkeepsie library. Recently, I attended the library’s want to be. It will meet the needs of a cut, or chilling with your coffee at the resume writing workshop, and I am pleased to say that my updated resume helped Photography Policy: The Library often photographs or videotapes programs diverse and growing constituency by Underwear Factory, check-out a good providing services and partnering with other me land a new position that I will start in a couple months.” for use in publicity materials. By being present during these activities, you book on your device, compliments of community organizations. The Board of When we thanked Christian for the delicious lunch, he replied, “Believe me, consent to use of your appearance or likeness by the Library, and its licensees, designees, or PPLD! Trustees and the staff will work together it’s the least I could do after all that the staff at the library did for me. It is no assignees, in all media, worldwide, in perpetuity. To ensure the privacy of individuals and to serve the public and to respond to the children, images will not be identified using names or personal identifying information changing nature of library services. exaggeration when I say that I owe my accomplishment to the library’s friendly 2 without written approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. staff, and the services they offer.” 3 Next Chapter ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road Hands-On If registration is required/recommended, see page 2 for details.

Let’s Get Between the Covers Afrofuturism Let’s Get Sustainable! Cooking! Wednesday, February Tuesday, January 21, Books and Brew Book Club 19, 7 pm, ADR Select Tuesdays, 7 pm 6 pm, ADR Monthly, Select Wednesdays, Afrofuturism is a Join us in this hands-on bi-weekly series that re- Chef Key from 7:30 pm, Blue Collar Brewery, movement featured purposes materials to make other more environmentally- the Poughkeepsie 40 Cottage Street, Poughkeepsie in literature, art, friendly products! Registration recommended. Farm Project Contact Kira Thompson at (845) film, and music January 14, BRD: returns for another 485-3445 x3350 with questions. that uses futuristic or science fiction themes while also exciting cooking Reusable January 15: Normal People incorporating elements of black history and culture. demonstration and discussion. Bring your appetite! Food Wrap by Sally Rooney Vassar College professor Eve Dunbar will give a Registration required. Using some simple A psychological portrait of two young people raised on presentation on this literary and artistic movement. different sides of the tracks in County Sligo. Explores materials, make your own class/social constructs, the electricity of first love, and reusable food wrap to the complexities of family and friendship. cover plates, pans, and whatever else you’d like! Paint ‘n Sip Explore Writing, Reading, & Poetry Saturday, January 28, ADR: Sustainable Lunch Bags February 19: The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates February 1 or 15, Registration not required. Make your own reusable lunch bags out of regular Hiram Walker was born into slavery on a Virginia 2 pm, BRD plastic bags! Save money by bringing your own lunch plantation, endowed with a mysterious power. Exercise Your Writing! Learn how to to work and save the planet by keeping plastic bags out March 18: Exhalation by Ted Chiang First Sundays, January 5, February 2, paint a simple of landfills! Bring your own plastic bags-the big, sturdy A collection of short stories by the award-winning March 1, 2 pm, ADR geometric ones from a clothing store are best. author. Exercise your writing with prompts star while and group sharing. Please bring a February 11, BRD: VHS Cover Notebooks enjoying some Not Your Mama’s Book Group notebook and writing implement. Have a favorite old VHS tape with a cool cover? Turn it non-alcoholic Monthly, Select Thursdays, into a notebook! VHS covers will be provided but feel sparkling cider! No prior experience required. 6:30-7:30 pm, BRD Write, Write, and Re-Write free to bring your own! Registration required. Please register for only one date Contact Tammy Myers at (845) 485- Third Saturdays, January 18, February 15, March, 21, (same material is covered). 3445 x3409 with questions. 10 am, ADR February 25, ADR: January 30: Mrs. Sherlock Holmes Bring copies of your work(s) in progress and receive VHS Storage by Brad Ricca feedback from your peers. All genres. Container The biography of Grace Humiston, An Evening of Poetry Have VHS tapes Craft Corner lawyer, detective, and first female U.S. District Attorney, Monthly, Third Thursdays, 7 pm, just sitting at home? nicknamed “Mrs. Sherlock Holmes”. Keep them out of Registration required. Please register for only one date Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar Collage of a given program (same material is covered). February 20: Empire Falls by Richard Russo Featured poet followed by open mic. the landfill and turn This Pulitzer Prize winning novel takes readers to the January 16: Harvey Sprung, local poet and world traveler, them into handy Kitchen Lithography Valentines blue-collar town of Empire Falls, home to abandoned author of over 1,000 poems. storage containers! VHS tapes will be provided but feel Saturday, January 25, 2:30 pm, ADR mills, feuds, and lifelong friendships. NOTE: Richard February 20: Lucia Cherciu was born in Romania and writes free to bring your own! OR Thursday, February 6, 6:30 pm, BRD Russo will speak at Boardman Road Branch Library; see page in both Romanian and English. March 10, BRD: Zero Waste Deodorant Using ordinary kitchen supplies, 3 for details. March 19: Karl Schmitz, singer, songwriter, poet of Want a healthier and more earth-friendly deodorant? a popular soft drink, and oil- March 26: Washington Black by Esi Edugyan Make your own with ingredients you probably already based ink, create beautiful Washington Black was a slave on a Barbados sugar have at home! Valentines! Poetry 101 plantation until he was chosen to become the March 24, ADR: Weekly, Thursdays, January Create a Bamboo Journal manservant to an eccentric explorer, scientist, inventor, Greener Cleaners 2-30, 1:30 pm, ADR Thursday, March 5, 6:30 pm, ADR and abolitionist. Learn how to make a Experienced instructor, OR Saturday, April 4, 2:30 pm, BRD glass and an all-purpose Silent Book Club Brian Tervenski, offers an Create a unique and personal cleaner out of natural Monthly, select approachable introduction to sketchbook or journal with a special ingredients! Thursdays, 5:30-7 pm, poetry: from Bob Dylan to William Shakespeare, from binding technique. ADR, January 16, Robert Frost to Ben Jonson. The goal is not, in the February 20, March 19 words of poet Billie Collins, to “tie the poem to a chair A book club without all the chatter and totally about with rope and torture a confession out of it…to find out the reading! Bring a book, relax and read, then share (if what it really means.” Read poems together and develop you want) with the group. techniques to more fully enjoy and appreciate poetry. 4 5 Take Note ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road Local History If registration is required, see page 2 for details.

NEW - Local History Discussion Group Thursdays, January 9, March 12, 6 pm, ADR Concert: Return of the Irish Trio Are you interested in ‘all things local’ with historical Saturday, March 7, 2:30 pm, BRD significance? Join Kira Thompson, Local History Librarian, In the past, Irish instrumentals were created and performed on traditional in the Local History Room to examine materials from the instruments like the fiddle and the tin whistle. In recent generations, and with collection. An informal discussion follows. Registration Irish culture making its mark in the ‘new world’, Irish American Folk Music recommended. developed, adding more instruments. This event will explore both. We’ll share the fascinating background of the art form, tell related stories, and perform Gomez Mill House: some of this wonderful music. A Hudson Valley Brian Conway The Beatles – Part 2! International Treasure DC Historical Society Partnership is a master fiddler Saturday, February 8, 2:30 pm, BRD Thursday, January 30, The Library District has had a longstanding programming who is immersed in (Snow date: Saturday, February 29, 7 pm, ADR collaboration with the FDR Presidential Library and the traditional Irish 2:30 pm, BRD) The Gomez Mill House in Museum. In 2020, the Dutchess County Historical Society tunes and was awarded If you attended Barry Wiesenfeld’s Marlboro has a remarkable joins this partnership for a series of events recognizing, the prestigious “All original Beatles presentation, you know history that dates back over 300 years. This house and among other topics, the centennial year of the adoption of Ireland” championship. you’re in for another ear-popping treat. mill has a strong connection with Jewish history in the the Constitutional Amendment granting women suffrage Brian will open Barry will explore the Beatles’ lyric Hudson Valley. Site Manager Richard Rosencrans Jr. will across the United States. a window into depth, the inspiration for some of their share the history of the place and some of its notable The series, entitled 2020 Focus: Women's Voices & traditional Irish music songs, their influence on other artists, owners, including Martha Gruening, who was a lawyer Talents, will feature programs and exhibits that examine and its composers, and speak about and perform various tunes. and much more. You need not have and a suffragist in the early 20th century. Q and A will women's political voices and the local path to suffrage, as Barry Wiesenfeld has performed on bass, flute, and vocals in concerts attended Part 1 to enjoy Part 2! follow. Gomez Mill House is just one of the many historic sites well as a wide range of trailblazers who created a bigger both here and in Ireland, in venues as well-known as Carnegie Hall and The Barry Wiesenfeld is an and museums that you can access for free through our MAP pass definition of what was socially "permissible." Garden State Arts Center. He has accompanied or shared stages with The internationally recognized musician program. Registration required. Chieftains, Tommy Makem, Carl Corcoran, James Keane, and many others. who has performed on three continents, Besides singing and playing flute, Barry will relate some behind-the-scenes accompanied Grammy winners, and Millbrook, Mohonk, Introduction to 2020 Focus: stories of his experiences in this musical world. teaches music for SUNY and Ramapo and Manhattan: The Women's Voices & Talents Tim Harte, guitarist/vocalist, was raised on ditties sung by his dad and College. The Beatles had a profound Architecture of James Sunday, Jan 26, 2 pm, Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center has been performing Irish American songs for decades throughout the NYC effect on Barry’s musical life, and his E. Ware & Sons Join the Dutchess County Historical Society for the area. Tim has performed at more than 100 venues throughout the tri-state passion for the Fab Four is obvious and Saturday, March 7, 10 am, inaugural presentation in the series "Women's Voices area. Registration required. contagious! Registration required. BRD and Talents." With a century of organized effort During the heyday of the of women seeking the right to vote, what were the Gilded Age, the Hudson Valley historical roots of the arguments that were unique to hills were graced with some of Open Mic Dutchess County? What was the final tipping point? the most renowned works of Nights Is there relevance and are there lessons for today? enigmatic New York architect Monthly, Second Another part of the 2020 James Edward Ware [1846- Wednesdays, focus will be an exhibit and 1918.] Ware was the city’s 7-8 pm, ADR discussion of the works of pre-eminent designer of model (Sign up at Caroline Morgan Clowes, tenements, the world’s first 6:45 pm) a LaGrange artist who fireproof warehouse, as well Showcase your talents at our was featured at the 1876 as upscale brownstones and monthly open mic nights! Centennial Celebration in chateaux-esque Fifth Avenue Wednesday, January 8 Philadelphia as a member of the Hudson River mansions. His iconic luxury Wednesday, February 12 School of painting. Programs will investigate her resort hotel at Mohonk, and Wednesday, March 11 impact on the School, her decline from public the fantasy-inspired country recognition after her death, and the DCHS work Concert with the Evergreen Chorus estates he created in Millbrook, toward the restoration of her paintings and legacy. Saturday, March 21, 2:30 pm, BRD were artistic detours from Evergreen Chorus is the Poughkeepsie Chapter of Sweet Adeline’s International, his work in Manhattan. Guest speaker Patrick D. Wing is a a chorus of women of all ages singing a cappella four-part harmony. With roots fine artist from Millbrook. Wing has exhibited extensively Coming in the spring is a series of talks "Exploring Local in the uniquely American art form of Barbershop Harmony, the Evergreen across the country and his work is represented in private History." Event details will be posted on the PPLD and Chorus performs timeless classics, jazz and blues, show tunes, and contemporary collections nationwide. His book, Town & Country: The DCHS websites as they are confirmed. Check for updates, songs. Registration required. Architecture of James E. Ware & Sons, will be available for or sign up for email updates at www.DCHSNY.org. 6 purchase and signing. Registration required. 7 Health and Safety ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road Practical Connections If registration is required, see page 2 for details.

Health Matters Series SCORE Workshops for Monthly, Select Thursdays, 6 pm, BRD Entrepreneurs Presented in collaboration with the NYS Dept. of Health, MidHudson Regional Hospital, and Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Monthly, Select Tuesdays, 6:30-8 pm, BRD SCORE offers free and confidential business counseling January 9: February 20: Staying Strong! as well as workshops and seminars for small business Breast and Health Concerns of Mid-Life owners and entrepreneurs. Registration required. Prostate and Older Women For more information on SCORE please call (845) Cancer Join presenter Deirdre Mae Micker, 454-1700 x 1021. Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Education Open Doors January 7: Starting This bilingual with MidHudson Regional Hospital, as Essential Oil Workshop Registration recommended. Your Business presentation she discusses Saturday, January 11, 10 am, ADR Members of the local focuses on educating the public osteoporosis, Hudson Heritage Development Presentation Discover how to use essential chapter of SCORE, about breast and prostate cancer dementia Saturday, February 1, 10 am, BRD oils safely and effectively. Sample Counselors to America’s and supporting individuals through prevention, Learn more about the Hudson Heritage mixed-use Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Small Business, help referrals to cancer resources within the heart community being developed in the Town of Poughkeepsie essential oils and learn about workshop attendees focus community. Topics include assisting disease, on the site of the former Hudson River State Hospital. natural alternatives and solutions on their individual business concept and offer step-by- individuals in applying for health diabetes, Developer Marty Berger will discuss the vision of Hudson to support your health, immune step guidance in researching their idea, their market, and coverage, selecting a doctor, accessing and the Heritage as a walkable community with townhomes, assisted- system, and overall well-being. their competition. importance living housing, a hotel and conference center, medical offices, screening services, and testing for Presenter Barbara Strnadova is of connections and fun! Register with retail, entertainment, and dining. February 4: prevention and diagnosis of cancer. a dancer/teacher, green home Michelle Conrad at (845) 483-5582. Hiring Your Beneficial to those with or without cleaner, traveler and artist. First-Time Home Buying Seminar health insurance coverage, women and March 26: Essential Registration required. Tuesday, February 4, 6 pm, ADR First Employee men 50+ years. Presenter is Gloria Getting ready to hire? Learn Tremor Disorder Learn about Hudson River Housing’s first-time homebuyer Valdez of the NY State Department of about legal employment In-depth presentation focused on care program, its goals, and the process to get started. We Health. Registration required at (845) requirements, liabilities and for patients with disorders such as will discuss available first-time homebuyer grants and 485-3445 x3707. necessary insurances, long-term implications for the Essential Tremor, Dystonia, Parkinson’s other opportunities through the Homeownership business, and the pros and cons of temporary labor January 16: Good Nutrition Disease, Huntington’s Disease, and Center. Presenters Kim Gianna, Housing Counselor, and versus hiring an employee. for a Great New Year Tourette’s Syndrome. Dr. Jennifer Lashonda Denson, Home Ownership Center Manager. Presenter Nancy Case, MS, RDN- Pallone explores the topic of medical March 10: Funding Your Business Outpatient and Bariatric Dietitian with management of tremor disorders, and Learn about potential sources of start-up capital, sources MidHudson Regional Hospital, explores Dr. Michael Rezak addresses deep ​ AARP Tax-Aide and types of loans, and tips for understanding credit making brain stimulation treatment. Dr. Jennifer Program considerations. Presenters from Hudson Valley Credit evidence- Pallone and Dr. Michael Rezak are Union. board-certified neurologists practicing based Defensive Driving The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide at the Movement Disorders Center at choices Select Saturdays, 9:30 am-3:30 pm, BRD program offers free tax preparation Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Dr. about January 25, February 22, OR March 28 service for low to middle income RB Digital Comics Michael Rezak is currently the Director nutrition. Completing the course may provide a families, individuals, and seniors at over of the Center and With 30+ 10% discount on your auto insurance 5,000 locations across the country. In RBdigital puts magazines, audiobooks, movies, the Co-Director years of experience, Nancy discusses as well as the elimination of up to 4 cooperation with the IRS, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers TV shows, and educational tools on your device, of the Movement eating for optimal energy levels and points from your NYS license. Cost: are trained to understand individual federal tax issues, especially the whenever and wherever you want. Disorders focus; the anti-inflammatory diet, the $25/person, cash or check. No credit provisions of the tax code that affect older people. Now, RBdigital Comics gives Neurosurgical Mediterranean diet, and other popular cards accepted. Bring your own lunch. Once again, the Library District offers comfortable meeting you access to hundreds of Program at Vassar diet approaches; diabetes, heart health Registration required. Pay the day of space for AARP volunteers to meet one-on-one with the public, iconic and new comics and Brothers Hospital and cancer prevention. Q and A will the class. Instructor is Staci Cussick. by appointment, regarding tax preparation. The AARP Foundation graphic novels from top follow. Register with Michelle Conrad in Poughkeepsie. website has a handy checklist of important documents to bring to publishers including at (845) 483-5582. Registration required at (845) 485- the appointment. Call 2-1-1 or 800-899-1479 to schedule your Marvel and Disney. 3445 x3707. appointment. They can be checked out like any Boardman Road: Tuesdays, February 4 - April 7, 9 am-3 pm other e-book or magazine and are Adriance: Thursdays, February 6 - April 9, 9 am-3:30 pm available through the RBdigital app There is no fee, no sales pitch, no age limit and you do not have or website. 8 to be a member of AARP to qualify for the service. 9 Art Galleries & Connections ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road Great Discoveries If registration is required, see page 2 for details.

French Film Learn from the Experts! Library J Galleries Travel the World from the Screenings Select Fridays, 3-4:30 pm, ADR Interested in Exhibiting? Comfort of Your Library Select Fridays, 2 pm, ADR Hands-on workshops presented by the PPLD Reference Staff. Use Accomplished local painters, photographers, sculptors the library’s laptops to explore the treasure trove of e-resources The Department of French and No registration required. and ceramisicists, email [email protected]. Francophone Studies of Vassar available to library patrons. Registration required. College presents a series of French E-Library: Music and Streaming Mary Wojtecki Rotunda Gallery, Adriance films (screened in French with Services - January 17 OR March 13 January 4 - February 28 English subtitles) and leads post-screening discussions in A basic orientation to e-Library services Zack Zaitzeff English: including e-magazines, music downloads Various Materials February 28: Les Choristes (The Chorus) with Freegal, video streaming with 2004, 96 min, PG-13 Hoopla, Great Courses, Acorn, and others. Get to know your virtual library March 27: La Haine (Hate) 1995, 100 min, R - our branch without walls! April 24: La Cage aux Folles, the original that inspired Travelogue: France & Normandy March 2 - April 30 Explore Your Family Tree - February 7 the American remake (The Birdcage) 1978, 95 min, R Saturday, January 18, 2 pm, ADR Cynthia McCusker Get acquainted with basic Genealogy research; the resources and Through photos and stories, Brian Tervenski Every Painting Has a Story methods to discover your Ancestors. Then branch out to Ancestry. com and HeritageQuest databases. shares why he keeps going back to France (25 Lunch & Learn times). e-Research Tools - February 21 Weekly on Fridays, Dimensional Art, Adriance Display Cases Get a handle on some fantastic research tools. Explore several March 6-April 24, ADR databases containing content from thousands of periodicals that you January Meet weekly with can access free with your library card. The class will be flexible to Oaxacan Art Collections our experienced address the interests of participants. Loaned by Linda Marston-Reid instructor to practice Travel Resources - March 20 and Eleanor Charwat Spanish conversation with other language enthusiasts. Participants The library has some great materials to are welcome to bring a bag lunch. enhance your travel experiences. Get February a taste of what you can find, whether 12-12:45 pm: Beginning Spanish Travelogue: Russia Chantelle Norton making summer plans or enjoying some 1-1:45 pm: Intermediate Spanish Saturday, February 15, 2 pm, ADR Hudson Valley “armchair travel”. Lou Newman takes attendees from St. Petersburg Landscapes to Moscow: a glimpse into the Hermitage, the Tiled Connecting opulence of Catherine's Palace, and the grounds March of the Peterhof Grand Palace, then on to the Marilyn Price Registration not required. Moscow subway and Holocaust museum. Ceramics Board Game Mondays Foundation Directory Mondays, 1-4 pm, BRD Online - March 27 Bring a friend and play board games like SCRABBLE®, Those who work or volunteer with Boardman Road Gallery Mah Jongg, even cards! non-profit organizations can learn how Brain Games to use this powerful tool (Foundation January 6 - March 8 First and Second Fridays, 10-11 am, ADR Directory Online) to identify potential Dr. Ivers Sprogis: With Dutchess County Office for the Aging funders. Tailoring funding requests to New Works and Retrospective the foundations with a stated interest Travelogue: American Southwest Reception: Saturday, Jan 11, 1-3 pm Knitting Groups and/or giving history in your area of to the Canadian Rockies NEW - Fiber Friends operations leads to a higher success Saturday, March 14, 10 am, ADR Stitch & Chit Chat rate! A photo tour with commentary and route Thursdays, 6:30 pm, ADR recommendations by poet, photographer, and March 9 - May 4 Stitch Your Heart Out traveler Harvey Sprung. Road trip starts in the Steven Steele Cawman: Fridays, 10 am, BRD American Southwest, heads north through the great parks, zig-zagging across deserts, mountains, Africa Pick Up Stitches and prairies, and into the Canadian Rockies. Saturdays, 10 am, BRD 10 11 Public Computer Center and CareerADR: DevelopmentAdriance BRD: Boardman Road ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road

The Public Computer Center offers drop-in lab time and free classes to address all your technology needs. Classes held in the Marcotte Computer Lab, Main Floor, Adriance, unless noted. Registration required for all classes - see page 2. Computer Basics DEMO - Overview of Instant Help QuickBooks Online Microsoft Office PC Basics Thursday, January 23, 6:30-8 pm OR Wednesday, January 15, 1:30 pm Thursday, February 27, 6:30-8 pm Computer Lab (Drop-in) Word 101 Excel Tips & Tricks Tuesday, February 18, 3:30 pm What is QuickBooks Online, and ADR: Mon-Fri, 11 am-1 pm Monday, January 6, 1:30 pm Wednesday, February 12, 5:30 pm Wednesday, April 1, 1:30 pm how does it differ from QuickBooks Tuesdays, 6-8 pm Wednesday, January 8, 5:30 pm Saturday, February 15, 1:30 pm Desktop? Both demos will cover the 3rd Saturday, 10 am-12 pm Monday, March 2, 1:30 pm Prerequisite: Excel 101 & 102 or PC Basics – Mouse same material, including: subscriptions BRD: Thursdays, 1-3 pm Prerequisite: Basic computer skills equivalent & Keyboard Receive individualized help with basic Wednesday, January 22, 1:30 pm and how they work, how to set up computer skills, email accounts, job Word 102 Tuesday, February 25, 3:30 pm QuickBooks Online, bank feeds, managing sales and income, tracking bills and searches, job applications, formatting Monday, January 13, 1:30 pm Prerequisite: Basic computer skills expenses. See how to create reports and financial statements. Guest presenter resumes, filing for unemployment, Wednesday, January 15, 5:30 pm is Elaine Forbes of Forbes Business Solutions. PC Basics – Email creating and editing Microsoft Office Prerequisite: Word 101 or equivalent Wednesday, January 29, 1:30 pm documents, and more. Word 103 Tuesday, March 3, 3:30 pm Wednesday, March 18, 5:30 pm Technology You Can Use Teen Geeks (Drop-in) Prerequisite: Basic computer skills Prerequisite: Word 101 & 102 or Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm, ADR Using a Smartphone equivalent Internet 101 Students available to answer your Wednesday, February 5, 1:30 pm Tuesday, January 7, 3:30 pm technology questions and help you feel Word Mail Merge Tuesday, March 10, 3:30 pm Saturday, January 11, 1:30 pm more comfortable with your device. Wednesday, January 22 5:30 pm Prerequisite: Basic computer skills Introduction to Twitter Prerequisite: Word 101 & 102 or Wednesday, January 8, 1:30 pm equivalent Excel Functions Internet 102 Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent Monday, February 24, 1:30 pm Wednesday, February 12, 1:30 pm Excel 101 and email account required Wednesday, February 26, 5:30 pm Tuesday, March 17, 3:30 pm Saturday, January 18, 1:30 pm Prerequisite: Excel 101, 102 & 103 (or Prerequisite: Internet 101 or Introduction to Selling Online Introduction to Pinterest Monday, January 27, 1:30 pm Tips & Tricks) or equivalent equivalent Tuesday, January 21, 3:30 pm Wednesday, March 18, 1:30 pm Wednesday, January 29, 5:30 pm Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent Prerequisite: Basic computer skills and Wednesday, March 4, 5:30 pm PowerPoint 101 Internet 103 email account required Prerequisite: Basic computer skills Monday, March 16, 1:30 pm Wednesday, February 19, 1:30 pm Prerequisite: Basic computer skills Prerequisite: Internet 102 or Introduction to Google Excel 102 equivalent Workshops for Monday, February 3, 1:30 pm Do It Yourself with Publisher Drive & Docs Job Seekers Wednesday, February 5, 5:30 pm Monday, March 23, 1:30 pm Windows 10 Saturday, March 21, 1:30 pm Prerequisite: Excel 101 or equivalent Prerequisite: Word 101 or equivalent Tuesday, February 11, 3:30 pm Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent Using the Library in Prerequisite: Internet 101 or Excel 103 Smart Online Shopping Your Job Search equivalent Wednesday, March 25, 5:30 pm Monday, February 10, 1:30 pm Introduction to Facebook Wednesday, February 19, 5:30 pm Online Security & Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent Prerequisite: Excel 101 & 102 or Tuesday, January 28, 3:30 pm The following workshops are equivalent Common Scams Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent Working with Your presented by Dutchess County Wednesday, February 26, 1:30 pm and email account required Digital Photos One Stop Career Center: Prerequisite: Basic computer skills Monday, March 30, 1:30 pm What Patrons are Saying Creating a Website Resume Critique Note: This class is for digital cameras, with Wix.com phones, and tablets – you must bring a Tuesdays, January 14, February 11, About PC Basics: Tuesday, February 4, 3:30 pm March 10, 5:30-7 pm matching manufacturer cable if you want to I found the class to be very interesting, kept my attention and Saturday, February 8, 1:30 pm copy your photos to the computer Bring a printed copy of your wasn't scary. I will definitely recommend this class to others Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent resume for a professional review. Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent and am planning on taking many of the other classes. Registration required and Introduction to 3D Introduction to Ancestry.com confirmation needed one day Printing Services Wednesday, April 1, 5:30 pm About Word 101: before the session. Wednesday, March 4, 1:30 pm Prerequisite: Internet 101 or equivalent I was nervous but really liked instructor's demeanor and Managing Computer Files Job Club relaxed. This class was very important for me to try to find Tinkercad 3D Design Workshop Navigating the Tuesday, January 14, 3:30 pm Wednesdays, January 22- work and also do writing in my personal life. Thank you for Saturday, March 14, 1:30 pm Medicare Website Prerequisite: Basic computer skills February 19, 9:30 am offering it! Prerequisite: Introduction to 3D Wednesdays, January 22, March 25, 12 Printing Services 9:30 am 13 Programas en Español Todos las clases son en Adriance Teen Scene Teen programs are at Adriance.

Esta sección conforma los diferentes programas en español y bilingües. Para información e inscripción Teen programs are for ages 12-18. All programs comunicarse con Elva Margarita al (845) 485-3445 x3321. require registration unless otherwise noted. Register The rules on what is possible and impossible at poklib.org/Events or call (845) 485-3445 x3320. El costurero: club Strba Teen Room Hours: Monday-Thursday: 2-8 pm, in the arts were made by people who had not Clases de Inglés de manualidades Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 2-5 pm tested the bounds of the possible by going Lunes, 6 enero-30 marzo, 6-8 pm Sábado, enero 11, febrero 8 y beyond them. – Author Neil Gaiman Literacy Connections, con sus tutores capacitados, marzo 14, 1:30 pm imparte clases de inglés para adultos en niveles de ¡Explore su creatividad! principiantes, principiantes avanzados e intermedios. Teen Tech & Makerspace Aprenda y comparta conocimientos de tejido y bordado. Los Project Do Something Inscribirse en 504 Haight Ave, Poughkeepsie, o proyectos son de acuerdo a la temporada. Proveemos material Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm comunicarse al 845-452-8670 con Laura Lane. para que inicie su aprendizaje. Reuniones mensuales y no January 7: Virtual Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 pm Directamente en la biblioteca, lunes a las 5:30 pm en requieren inscripción. Abierto para personas en edad de 10 Reality Goggles Charwat Room, planta baja. Este programa de ESL años en adelante. January 23: Socks of Love ofrece cuidado de niños de 3 años en adelante. Step into a 3D world and Help fill brand new cozy socks with explore all its wonders mini toiletries for kids in need. Clases de computación para adultos using our VR Goggles. Taller de desarrollo February 20: Baby Blankets Lunes, 6-8 pm February 4: humano: “Tomando Help us help keep local babies warm Aprenda las bases para iniciarse de forma práctica Flying Drones by constructing warm fleece blankets. buenas decisiones” en computación y navegación en internet. Las clases Drones are the technology of the future. Learn to fly Martes, 14 y 21 de enero, son gratuitas y se imparten en español. Dirigidas para our library drones in the teen room. 5:30-7:30 pm adultos. No requiere inscripción. No contamos con La toma de decisiones es cuidado de niños. February 25: In the Kitchen fundamental para cualquier Animation Word 2013 - 6 de enero actividad humana. Todos somos tomadores de decisiones. Snowman Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm Procesadores de texto - 13 de enero Sin embargo, tomar una ‘buena’ decisión empieza con un Construct props and film January 28: proceso de razonamiento, constante y focalizado. Este taller Excel 2013 - 3 de febrero a stop-motion animation Chinese Dumplings le proporcionará herramientas necesarias para mejorar su Programas de hojas de cálculo - 10 de febrero of a snowstorm that Help us celebrate the desempeño personal. Cupo limitado, requiere inscripción. PowerPoint 2013 - 2 de marzo morphs into a snowman! Chinese Year of the Golden Comunicarse al 845-485-3445 x3321. Presentaciones básicas - March 3: 3D Printing Rat by making and eating 9 de marzo Learn to design with Tinkercad and we will print your dumplings with Educator Club de Lectura Saludable: Organizando sus archivos - creation! Alice Wong. (Program runs “Almas Hispanas” 16 de marzo until 5 pm) Sábado, 11 enero, 8 febrero, 14 marzo, 10 am-12 pm February 11: Dipping Chocolates Lea, infórmese y comparta temas sobre salud, Make your own Art Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Make some sweet treats alimentación, medicina natural, nutrición y bienestar. Soluciones en español for yourself and your loved ones. Los participantes del club comparten recetas sencillas y La biblioteca cuenta con personal bilingüe que lo puede Crochet Circle - DIY saludables, además de aportar experiencias vivenciales y asistir de forma personal en la búsqueda de información Cellphone Cover March 10: consejos prácticos de salud. No requiere inscripción ni elaboración de cartas, llenado de solicitudes de empleo en Tuesday, January 14, 3:30-4:30 pm Personal Calzones línea, formularios médicos u otros documentos. También Learn to crochet a simple cellphone Make your own contamos con Notarios Públicos bilingües. Atención personal cover. No experience necessary. All individualized calzone. La hora de español: por cita al 845-485-3445 x3321. materials provided. Perfect for after- club infantil school snacks or family Martes, 11 de febrero al 17 Landscape Painting 101 gatherings. Recipes provided. de marzo, 4:15–5:30 pm ¿Dudas en computación? Tuesday, March 17, 3-4:30 pm Este programa es Martes, 28 enero-17 marzo, 9-10:30 am Can’t wait ‘til spring? Paint some flowers or a lush landscape to help you while you wait. Art supplies provided. completamente en español, y tiene la finalidad de apoyar a Espacio gratuito y abierto al público Silent Book Club los pequeños, que ya tienen conocimiento de español, para en general disponible con Monthly, select Thursdays, que practiquen el idioma con otros niños. En cada sesión computadoras con conexión a 5:30-7 pm, January 16, ellos tendrán la oportunidad de leer, escribir, cantar, realizar internet. Usted puede practicar sus Gaming Afternoons February 20, March 19 manualidades, u otras actividades que los ayude a reforzar el conocimientos, consultar información, aplicar a trabajos en Monday-Friday, January 6- A book club without all the idioma y, a la vez, los estimule en el aprendizaje de la cultura línea, o cualquiera que sea su necesidad en computación March 20, 3-4:30 pm chatter and totally about the latinoamericana. Este programa es para niños de 1 – 5 grado. u otro dispositivo electrónico. Un instructor bilingüe está Challenge friends with Switch reading! Bring a book, relax Para inscripciones comunicarse con Elva Margarita Corbaton disponible para consultas. No requiere inscripción. and Wii U video games. and read, then share (if you want) with the group. 14 a [email protected] o al 845-485-3445 x3321. 15 Library News ADR: Adriance BRD: Boardman Road Early Childhood (Birth - Preschool)

Let’s Stay in Touch The Library District supports early literacy through high-quality programs and resources. We’ll help you find the answers you need as Love hearing about all the great you raise the next generation of citizens. For these programs, children Story Times at programs and services we offer? must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Boardman Road Now YOU can choose which types Story times are weekly series. of emails you would like to receive No registration required. from the Library by subscribing to After Hours PLC any of our new monthly topical Preschool Story Time emails! Pick one, two, or all of the Arctic Foxes Gliding Robots Mon, Jan 6-Mar 16, 10-10:30 am Meet Rover the email categories: Tues, Feb 4, Tues, March 3, Stories, songs, action rhymes, 4-4:45 pm 4-4:45 pm and small craft for 3-5 year olds. Roaming Library! • Adult Events and Programming Stories about Story time plus 20 Parents and siblings welcome. • Children’s Events and Programming arctic minutes of PLC play, This is how the Library District’s new bookmobile will (Grades K - 5) foxes with a fox craft and 20 with a gliding robot Baby Rhyme & Play Time look when it starts roaming throughout the community. minutes of play! Ages 3-5. craft! For ages 3-5. Tues, Jan 7-Mar 17, 10-10:50 am Rover the dog, the bookmobile’s mascot, will be • Early Childhood Events & Programming Features songs, rhymes, finger appearing as a costumed character at the libraries and (Birth - Preschool) plays, and stories, followed by 30 major events, promoting reading as a fun activity. • Friends of the PPLD News Story Times at Adriance minutes of play and socialization. The vehicle is a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter which, including Book Store Sale Announcements For birth to 18 months. unfortunately, is a VERY popular model - the schedule Free parking and easy access is available from the Noxon Street Parking Lot (GPS for delivery of our bookmobile was hindered by the • Teen Events and Programming Locator: 22 Noxon Street). Story times are weekly series. No registration required. (Grades 6 – 12) fact that Amazon ordered 20,000 of them! Nevertheless, Walk & Wiggle Canciones y Cuentos Rover the Roaming Library will soon be visiting senior Visit our online sign-up form at poklib.org/your- Mon, Jan 6-March 16, 10-10:50 am Jueves, 9 de En al 19 de Mar, 10-11:30 am centers, elementary schools and those corners of our library/join-our-mailing-list/ to start receiving the email This language enrichment program Libros, historias sobre el fieltro y el community where residents may not be able to get topics you want. This applies to new subscribers, existing serves as a transitional story time for tablero de música con la introducción to the library. In addition to promoting early literacy subscribers, and people who have previously unsubscribed walkers as they prepare for toddler de vocabulario en español para niños and lifelong learning, the bookmobile will appear from our emails and want back in. story times. The program features songs, de 2 a 5 años, seguido de una hora de at community events, serving as a wi-fi hotspot and No matter what, you will continue to receive hold, rhymes, finger plays, and stories and juego didáctico guiado. promoting library programs and services. renewal, and overdue fine notifications. The Poughkeepsie is followed by 30 minutes of play and Sensory Public Library District will not sell, share, or rent your socialization. For ages 18-24 months. Walk & Wiggle email information to others unless required to do so by a Lab Wed, Jan 8-Mar 18, 10-10:50 am Toddler Time court order. Fri, Jan 10- This language enrichment Library District Supports Tues, Jan 7-March 17, 10-10:30 am March 20, program serves as a transitional A story time for two-year-olds featuring Life-Long Learning 10-10:45 am story time for walkers as they books, rhymes, flannel board stories, and Sensory prepare for toddler story times. In 2020, Library music. and fine The program features songs, District card- Toot & Scoot motor skills rhymes, finger plays, and stories holders have access Tues, Jan 7-March 17, 10:30-10:50 am exploration through unique art and is followed by 30 minutes of to an enormous Movement and music program featuring processes for children ages 18 months to play and socialization. For ages 18- catalogue of classes songs, instruments, rhymes, and 5 years. Dress for the mess! 24 months. for continuing interactive play for walkers-age 5. TLC - Toddler Learning Center education – any age, Toddler Time Fri, Jan 10-March 20, 10:45-11:30 am anywhere, any time. Baby Rhyme & Play Time Thurs, Jan 9-Mar 19, 10-10:30 am A program focused on the importance Free! Universal Wed, January 8-March 18, 10-10:50 am A story time for two-year-olds Ad at the Cinema of play featuring toys, books, and Class offers online Features songs, rhymes, finger plays, featuring books, rhymes, flannel activities for ages 18-36 months. courses on a wide If you are going to see a movie at the Poughkeepsie and stories, followed by 30 minutes of board stories, and music. variety of topics Galleria Regal Cinemas between now and mid- play and socialization. For birth to 18 PLC - Preschooler Learning Toot & Scoot including: Etiquette February, go a little early and catch a glimpse of the 30 months. Center Story Time Mon, Jan 6-Mar 16, 10:40-11 am for Kids, Caring for Seniors, Wilflife Rehabilitation, second PPLD ad on the big screen! Mon, Jan 6-March 16, 10-11:30 am Bilingual Songs and Stories Thurs, Jan 9-Mar 19, 10:40-11 am Quickbooks, Hobby Photography, Home Repair, and Wed, Jan 8-March 18, 10-11:30 am Thurs, Jan 9-March 19, 10-11:30 am Movement and music program so much more. Books, flannel board stories, and music Books, flannel board stories, and music featuring songs, instruments, Enjoy learning something new in 2020 with for children ages 3-5, followed by an enhanced with Spanish vocabulary for rhymes, and interactive play for Universal Class online at poklib.org/books-more/e- hour of guided play. ages 2-5, followed by an hour of guided walkers-age 5. library/#video 16 play. 17 Adriance Children (Grades K-5) Boardman Road Children (Grades K-5)

These programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Register at poklib.org/Events These programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Register at poklib.org/Events or (845) 485-3445 x3320. Please check age appropriateness before you register. or (845) 485-3445 x3320. Please check age appropriateness before you register.

Beaded the hands-on fractured fairy tale stations Dog Man Pom Pom Snowman Minecraft Edible Treats Roblox Tournament Pipe Cleaner including Red’s Zip Line, Jack’s Golden Afternoon! Monday, January 13, 4-4:45 pm Thursday, February 20, 4-4:45 pm Thursday, March 12, 4-4:45 pm Snowflakes Goose Grabber, and engineering Tuesday, March Make your Come and make Minecraft-themed Are you the best at Speed Run? Now Monday, January an escape for Rapunzel! Snacks and 10, 4-4:45 pm pom-poms treats. Try pretzel stick torches and is your chance to prove it. Join the 13, 4-4:45 pm shenanigans abound! Don’t miss out! Based on the Dog the easy way- marshmallow ghasts! Grades K-5. library’s private server and compete Grades 1-5. with a fork! against friends. Grades K-6. Brrr! It may be cold Man series, come Shark Machine Then add outside, but it’s warm Dr. Seuss’ Birthday make some Dog Monday, March 9, 4-4:45 pm Whale some colorful in the library! Stop by and make some Monday, March 2, 4-4:45 pm Man related crafts and do a K-9 sniff Make a cardboard shark machine. Turn of a Tale snowman accessories! Grades K-6. snowflakes to decorate your home! Join us as we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ 116th test! Grades K-5. the crank to start the action! Cardboard Thursday, Grades K-5. birthday by making our own Seusstastic Let’s Make Music! Cozy Cat pieces are March 19, DIY Vision Boards crafts and Monday, March 16, 4-4:45 pm Thursday, January 23, 4-4:45 pm precut with 4-4:45 pm for the New Year playing April is International Guitar Month, but Grab your scissors and make a cozy cat the library’s How do Wednesday, January 15, 4-4:45 pm Seussical we are celebrating early by making our holding a snowball. Grades K-5. Cricut cutting whales games! We’ll machine! stay warm? Make a paper whale after The New Year brings new goals. Stop own cardboard guitars. You’ll also get Robot Valentine Card also be having Grades 3-6. trying on a blubber glove. Grades K-5. by and create your very own vision a chance to try some real guitars and Thursday, February 13, 4-4:45 pm some Dr. Seuss board for the New Year. Healthy snacks make your own music! Grades K-5. Use cut-out shapes, sequins, and your birthday cake! will be provided. Grades 1-5. imagination Grades K-4. Engineering for Kids: to create Weekly Lego Club Mini Marshmallow Igloos your own Tuesdays, January 7-March 17, 4-4:45 Wednesday, fun robot Bring your imagination and we’ll build from designs January 29, there with LEGO blocks and games. Parents 4-4:45 pm Holiday Fun at Adriance Grades K-3. welcome! Grades K-5. No registration required. Construct an Chinese New Year Mardi Gras Celebration igloo with Tuesday, January 21, 4-4:45 pm Tuesday, February 25, 4-4:45 pm marshmallows. 2020 is the Year of the Rat. Join us Celebrate Grades K-5. in celebrating the Chinese New Mardi Gras Fun with LEGO WeDo Year and learn about its traditions, with us by Tuesday, February 11, 4-4:45 pm legends, fairy tales/folk tales, foods, making Welcome to the world of robotics! and crafts. Grades K-6. your very own mini Learn how to build LEGO models Valentine cinnamon featuring working motors and sensors, Heart and then program it to move! Grades king cake! Let the good times roll! Luminaries 3-6. Grades 2-5. Wednesday, Hot Chocolate Science February 12, St. Patrick’s Day Wednesday, February 19, 4-4:45 pm 4-4:45 pm Celebration! Learn how temperature affects the rate Celebrate Tuesday, March 17, 4-4:45 pm at which hot chocolate dissolves with Valentine’s Day It’s St. Patrick’s Day and this fun science experiment! Grades 2-5. by making a beautiful luminary we are celebrating by Poughkeepsie Book Festival decorated with hearts! Grades K-5. making St. Patrick's Day Fractured Fairy Tale Be sure to circle Saturday, April Brown will both be there along with and reading. There will be readings crafts, playing games 4 on your calendar! That’s when 40 other children’s book authors and presentations, photo ops with STEM Challenge and making rainbow the Poughkeepsie Book Festival and illustrators including Nick larger than life story book characters Wednesday, February 26, waffles! Grades 1-6. 4-5 pm (formerly Kids Read) will take Bruel, Pat Schories, and James and and their creators, books available for It’s National Fairy Tale place at Poughkeepsie Day School Lesa Cline Ransome. This all-day purchase and signing, craft activities, day! Come dressed as on Boardman Road. Arthur the Library District event is designed to and vendors of programs and services your favorite fairy tale Aardvark and his creator Marc generate excitement about books geared toward children and youth. character. Get your STEM on exploring 18 19 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID NEWBURGH, NY PERMIT #2290

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The Friends of PPLD is an independent entity organized to support the Library District. Visit the Friends’ Book Store: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10-4. Info: (845)485-3445 x 3423 or on Facebook @PoughkeepsieLibraryBookStore. Mystery Monday: Friends Book Store Selling Irish Mysteries Rare Books on Online

Monthly, 11 am-Noon, BRD In late May the bookstore started listing some of the January 27: The Book of more valuable donations for sale on the internet. We Killowen by Erin Hart have had great success and have been surprised at how How does one explain our buyers seem to be able to connect with some of two dead bodies, killed these rare books. Sales have shipped not only to states hundreds of years apart, across the US but also to France, Canada, Germany ßstashed in the trunk of and the UK. The books listed range from cookbooks a car? How might the to art books, collectible fine press book to old and two crimes be related? shabby rare editions. Our first sale was a Ukrainian cookbook and our most These are the questions expensive book was a Roman Breviary set in 'like new' condition. Most books that send archaeologist Cormac Maguire are $20 and up and so far our sales have averaged over $400 a month. Not only and Pathologist Nora Gavin to the bogs of are we making money for the library programs but we are finding loving homes Tipperary. for these special books. You can find us as Friends of Poughkeepsie Library on February 24: Faithful abebooks.com Place by Tana French Detective Frank Mackey finds himself back on ave the ate Faithful Place in Dublin S D after twenty-two years Mah Jongg Tournament away. A moldy suitcase, Saturday, May 2 apparently belonging to his lost love, forces Frank Boardman Road Branch to reevaluate his life, his work, and his Library strained family relationships. March 30: Christine Falls by Benjamin Black Quirke, a surly Dublin Library District pathologist, investigates Staff Art Show a corpse and discovers a web of secrecy involving On view at the Friends' Book Store: two continents, the Tuesday, February 4 - Saturday, April 4, Catholic Church, and during store hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, possibly members of his and Saturdays from 10 am - 4 pm. Store own family. Set in 1950s, this is the first in is behind the Boardman Road Branch the Quirke series. Library.