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After-School ArtVenture! Wednesday, May 6 4:00—5:00 PM Wednesday, May 20 4:00—5:00 PM Stop by for our newest after-school crafting program! Miss Julie will have an array of craft projects for children ages 5 to 11 years to choose from. No registration is required - just stop by any time between 4pm and 5pm!
We Love Mom! Drop-In Mother's Day Crafts (3-6yrs) Friday, May 08 1:00—2:00 PM We Love Mom! Drop-In Mother's Day Crafts (6-12yrs) Friday, May 8 4:00—5:00 PM Celebrate Mom with a special craft! Kids can come make a beautiful Mother's Day craft to gift! No registration required! Just stop by!
"Spoon River" Poetry and Guitar with Prudi Garcia-Renart and Terry Champlin Friday, May 8 6:00—7:00 PM "The Timeless Spoon River" combines classic poetry from “Spoon River Anthology” read by Prudi Garcia Renart with classical guitar music written to accompany them by Terry Champlin. These little vignettes by Edgar Lee Masters were considered a major event in American literature when they were first published in 1915 and resonate as strongly today. Prudi’s many years as an actress allow her to capture the universal aspects of the characters. Registration is required.
Senior Movie Morning - "Nomadland" Wednesday, May 13 11:30 AM—1:30 PM Seniors (ages 50+) are invited to attend this special seniors-only movie matinee. Light refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own snack or lunch to enjoy! Our movie for May is the 2020 award-winning drama "Nomadland." A woman in her sixties (Frances McDormand) embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad after losing everything in the Great Recession. Registration is required.
Defensive Driving Saturday, May 16 10:00 AM—4:00 PM On Saturday, May 16th from 10am to 4pm, the library will be hosting a Defensive Driving Course presented by Peter Khan. Why should you take this course? You can save 10% on your vehicle liability, collision, and personal injury protection (PIP) insurance premiums for THREE YEARS! You could also reduce up to FOUR POINTS on your driving record. TO REGISTER: please call Peter Khan at (845) 380-4806 to enroll. You cannot sign up through the library. $30 due day of class. Please bring pen, paper, and a bag lunch. *This is NOT the five hour course needed to take your driving test.* Sponsored by American Safety Inc. #028 Delivery Agency - DigitalDefensiveDriving.com #189
Plants & Puzzles Sale! Saturday, May 16 9:00 AM—3:00 PM The Friends of the PV Library are having a plants and puzzles sale! Stop by Saturday, May 16th between 9am and 3pm to peruse this fabulous sale being held on our front porch and inside the quiet reading room. They will have TONS of great plants, ground cover, flowers, and of course puzzles! Cash only.
D&D One-Shot for Teens! Tuesday, May 19 6:00—8:00 PM Calling teen heroes, ages 12 - 17! Dungeons and Dragons has been around for decades and is a truly immersive table-top adventure game. Come and join our Dungeon Master Arthur and fellow players for a short adventure and make new friends, build characters, and journey on an epic quest in a world of fantasy and fun. All interest and experience levels are welcome. Registration is required, and attendance is limited to 6 players
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
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 9:00 AM—3:00 PM Make the most out of your spring cleaning - sell all those still-good-but-not-your-style items at our Friends Yard Sale! Whether it's workout equipment, knick-knacks, or your college-bound teens old toys, our community yard sale is the perfect way to clear out your house, make some cash, AND support the Library - all at the same time! Wanna sell? Stop by the Library to register to sell your new and gently used goods- spaces are $20 each (cash or check made out to the Friends of the Pleasant Valley Library). Sign up early, as space is limited! Wanna shop? Support your neighbors and the Library by stopping by to peruse all the great items for sale on Saturday, June 6th between 9am and 3pm! (Rain date: Saturday, June 13th.) Stop by the library to reserve your space, or give us a call at 845-635-8460 for more information.
Reading Fur-iend Brianna! Monday, May 4 3:30—5:00 PM Monday, May 18 3:30—5:00 PM Brianna the Therapy Dog will be at the library to help children that are not comfortable reading out-loud in front of others (or being around dogs) feel more relaxed. She loves when kids who love animals come to read to her, even if they are already comfortable readers. No registration required! Children are welcome to stop by the visit with Brianna any time between 3:30pm and 5pm.
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.
We are partnering with the United Way of Dutchess & Orange to be a drop-off location for their 100,000 Diaper Drive. Join us in keeping babies happy and healthy. Diapers are the #1 requested items by our community. Every child deserves to start life with dignity and comfort, yet many families in Dutchess and Orange counties, providing essential items like diapers can be a struggle. Drop off donations of new in package diapers in the box in the Library lobby now through May 14th.
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!