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The Library will be closed Saturday, May 23rd through Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. None of our items are due back on these days. We will reopen at 10am on Tuesday the 26th.
Afternoon Meditation Tuesday, May 26 1:30—2:30 PM Evening Meditation Tuesday, May 26 6:30—7:30 PM Join us at our meditation sessions with Susan Olin-Dabrowski. Meditation can help you reduce stress and cultivate balance in your life. We explore a variety of seated meditation techniques, including mindfulness and guided imagery. These sessions are a wonderful monthly gathering for both beginners and experienced meditators alike. Come stressed and leave relaxed and restored! Susan is a certified Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master-Teacher, and Meditation Teacher, who has been leading meditations regularly since 2011. She's honored to share her knowledge and experience and to support others in their meditation journey. Registration is required.
Chess Club Thursday, May 14 5:30—8:00 PM Thursday, May 28 5:30-8pm Chess teaches us to think, visualize, problem solve, strategize and take risks. Play the game that spans cultures and generations. By learning chess, one of the oldest and most fascinating of games, you can make a friend and learn a little sportsmanship. Our Chess Club meets the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month at 5:30pm. All ages and skill levels welcome. No registration required. For more information or if you have any questions, please email Robert at wogglenut@earthlink.net
Hudson Valley Women of Mystery Saturday, May 30 12:00—1:30 PM Join us to celebrate May's Mystery Month with Hudson Valley's Women of Mystery - a three-author panel featuring Julie Doar (author of "The Gallagher Place), Jodé Millman (author of the "Queen City Mystery" series) and Jennifer Sadera (author of "I Know She Was There") - whose lives and books are connected to the Hudson Valley. Each author will share their perspectives on the Hudson Valley as a fitting place for mystery/crime/suspense/thriller stories; the appeal of this genre to women creators and readers (and why men should read them too); and inspiration for writing their novels. They'll each read excerpts from their books, and signed copies will be available to purchase, with a portion of the sales donated to Pleasant Valley Library. Registration is required.
Unearth a Story Summer Art Show! We are asking Kids & Teens to make a poster showing their interpretation of our Summer Reading theme: Unearth A Story! Posters should feature our theme's elements: dinosaurs, prehistoric times, archeology, discovery, and adventures into our past! All submissions will be displayed in our gallery throughout July and August. We will also host a very special Artist Reception for all participants on Friday, July 17th at 6pm. For full rules, please contact the Library.
Friends of the PV Library Yard Sale Saturday, June 6 9am to 3pm Come shop the sale! All vendor spaces have sold out! Join us for an awesome tag sale and support your neighbors.
An Insider's Look at Grand Central Terminal with Carolyn Haynie Saturday, June 6 12:30—1:30 PM Join us to welcome Carolyn Haynie as she gives an insider's look at New York City's iconic Grand Central Terminal, the NY State and US Historic Landmark transportation hub serving NYC, Hudson Valley, and Connecticut. Carolyn will share her knowledge about the Terminal, gained from her career working for New York's Metropolitan Transit Authority. She'll talk about the Terminal's long and interesting past; its present and future; its restoration; and will share lots of hidden, fun and little-known facts. Registration is required.
Outsmart the Scammers with Financial Advisor Jeremy Angevine Tuesday, June 9 6:00—7:30 PM Join us to welcome back financial advisor Jeremy Angevine, and learn how to outsmart the scammers. He'll discuss how to spot certain red flags that may indicate a fraudulent encounter, resources to turn to in the event you or a loved one are targeted, and steps you can take now to help protect yourself and your loved ones. Registration is required.
Teen Volunteers Wanted! Are you ages 13 to 17? Enjoy working with kids? Need community service hours for school or graduation? Want to help keep the Library neat and organized this summer? Download an application from the Teen page on our website or stop by the Library to pick one up! Applications are due by July 1st.
2026 Seed Library We have partnered with the Pleasant Valley Community Gardens to provide community members with vegetable, flower, and herb seeds for free! Here’s how it works: Look through our Seed Library Binder. Choose up to 5 varieties of seeds and ask the library staff for the corresponding seed envelopes. Take a photo of the seed information on the packet or use the QR codes for growing information. At the end of the season, harvest seeds and return them to the Library to ensure your neighbors can enjoy gardening as well!