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Jo Ann C. Smith Artist Reception Wednesday, February 45:00—7:00 PM Thanks to the generous donations from family and friends, the Art Gallery at the Pleasant Valley Library was named in loving memory of Jo Ann C. Smith, an artist, a library patron, a volunteer, and a wife and mother. Please join us for a showing and reception of Jo Ann's artwork on Wednesday, February 4th from 5pm to 7pm An exhibit of Jo Ann's work (curated by her biggest fan - her husband Bruce) will be on display for the month of February.
"Wicked: For Good" Movie Party Friday, February 66:00—8:30 PM Join us for this special screening of "Wicked: For Good," the sequel to "Wicked," the beloved musical! Set in the Land of Oz before and during the events of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the film follows Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) in their new identities as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. We'll have "Wicked" themed refreshments, and we encourage you to dress in costume and even sing along to the iconic songs! Registration is required. Open to ages 8 and up. *For children ages 10 and under, parents must remain in the building for the duration of the program.
Take Your Child to the Library Day! Saturday, February 710:00 AM—2:00 PM Come explore all that the Children's Room has to offer! Find books for children of every age, a train table to play with, stuffies to cuddle with, and little corners to read in! We'll have a special goodie bag for kids who stop by with their families and a coupon for a FREE BOOK from our Friend's Book Sale! Stop by any time between 10am and 2pm!
Crafterday!: Quilling Valentines w/ Grace Saturday, February 710:00—11:00 AM Join us to welcome back local card maker Grace Burns, as she teaches the art of Quilling Valentines. Paper quilling, also known as filigree, is an art form that has been practiced since the early 15th century. It features curled and shaped paper strips assembled to create beautiful designs and artwork. In this beginner-friendly workshop, Grace will guide you in the quilling equipment and techniques to create a quilled Valentine card. All supplies will be provided. Grace Burns is a creative card maker and facilitator dedicated to sharing in the knowledge of Beginning Quilling and helping others create unique handmade cards. With over 30 years of experience in crafting and card making, she loves to create a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere for crafters of all levels. Registration is required - space is incredibly limited. This program is open to adults only.
The Well-Read Kitchen with Annette Tomei and Pam Abrams Saturday, February 712:00—2:00 PM. Local foodies - come join us for "The Well-Read Kitchen: Reading, Exploring, and - Yes - Cooking From Your Cookbook Collection," presented by culinary connoisseurs Annette Tomei and Pam Abrams. They'll give their philosophy on making the most of your cookbooks, will share their favorites (both new and old) and will encourage participants to talk about their best-loved cookbooks. Annette Tomei, a classically-trained chef and culinary educator at the Culinary Institute of America, is the creator and host of the online Kitchen Arts & Letters Cookbook Club, for food and cookbook enthusiasts from across the country. Pam Abrams is a culinary event producer for Saratoga Performing Arts Center, writer and consultant, who also produces cooking classes for children and adults. Together, they create live and virtual cookbook events, speak, and write about their shared passion for all things cookbooks. Registration is required.
Reading Fur-iend Brianna! Monday, February 93:30—5:00 PM Reading Fur-iend Brianna! 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.
Beating the Winter Blues with Lorraine Cucci Monday, February 96:00—7:00 PM We welcome back Lorraine Cucci, RN, for this presentation about a very common scenario that occurs to many of us during the winter months: the Winter Blues, also known as SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). She'll discuss the reality of SAD, the causes and symptoms of this condition, and will give some simple and easy tips to counteract it. She'll also show how you can embrace the Winter - it will be gone soon! Lorraine E. Cucci, the owner of Healing Path to Health, has been an RN for over 4 decades and an Energy and Transformational Specialist for nearly 20 years. She has several certifications in various energy healing modalities – Reiki Master/Teacher, Reflexologist, Integrative Healthcare, Medical Intuitive, Past Life Regression, Hypnosis. Registration is required.
Face & Lymphatic Yoga Friday, February 6 1:30—2:30 PM Tuesday, February 10 6:30—7:30 PM Wednesday, February 25 6:30—7:30 PM This is yoga for your whole body. Learn how to engage the muscles in the face and neck to help firm and tone. Remove toxins from your face and body by activating your natural immune support system. Please note the entire body will be engaged during class. Please bring a water bottle, yoga mat, large bath towel, and face lotion to class. ** PLEASE NOTE: Participants must be able to get on and off of the floor unassisted. This is a floor/mat yoga. Registration is required.
Senior Movie Morning - "Lincoln" Wednesday, February 11 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 February is the 2012 historical biopic, "Lincoln," starring Daniel Day-Lewis and directed by Stephen Spielberg. With the nation embroiled in still another year with the high death count of Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln brings the full measure of his passion, humanity and political skill to what would become his defining legacy: to end the war and permanently abolish slavery through the 13th Amendment. Having great courage, acumen and moral fortitude, Lincoln pushes forward to compel the nation, and those in government who oppose him, to aim toward a greater good for all mankind. Registration is required.
Valentine Crafts for Kids in K-5th Wednesday, February 113:30—5:00 PM Valentine Crafts for Kids 3-6yrs Thursday, February 121:00—2:00 PM Come spread the love at the Library! Miss Julie will have an assortment of Valentine's Day themed crafts available for children to choose from. No registration required!
Teen Swag Bags are seasonal, themed grab0bags of snacks and goodies to enjoy along with a Teen or YA book. They can be picked up by teens ages 12 to 17 when they check out a book. Parents may not pick one up for their child; the teen must come in person.
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!