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☼ Our Summer Reading Brochure is now live! See all of the great programming we have planned for the next few months! ☼

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Flyer describing the Summer Reading Programs at Pleasant Valley Library.
D&D One-Shot for Teens! Tuesday, July 21 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.
Teen Lock-In! Friday, July 24 6:00—9:00 PM Join us for after hours fun inside Pleasant Valley Library at our 3rd Summer Teen Lock-In! This event will be packed with gaming on our Nintendo Switch, competition games like Cornhole and Limbo (winners will get prizes!) crafts, pizza, snacks, and more! At the end, we'll have an awesome Hide & Seek/Tag battle! All teens must currently be in or entering into grades 7-12. All must have completed a permission slip, which will be emailed upon registration. All teens must be in the building when the doors are locked at 6:00 p.m. and picked up promptly at 9:00 p.m. Registration is required and opens at 12pm on Friday, June 26th.
Drop-In Teen Crafts All Day Mondays & Thursdays July 6th through August 13th Choose from an array of summer-reading themed crafts: painted dinosaur rocks, bookmarks, and coloring to make and take with you! Keep an eye out for special projects and crafts throughout the summer, like button making, dino terrariums, and fossil charm beading. No registration required. Open to teens 12 to 17.
Game On! Drop-In Nintendo Switch & Gaming Day Teens, age 12 - 17 - come on in and play games on our Nintendo Switch! Games include Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., Luigi's Mansion, Overcooked, and Switch Sports. We have 4 Switch controllers, and also 2 computers for extra gaming. No registration required - just stop by our circ desk, sign out our Switch and games, and play! Every Tuesday - July 7 through August 18th - all day
Kraftys Kids is a make-and-take craft session for children that runs Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 7th through August 18th. For dates and times, please see our calendar.
We're halfway through Summer Reading! Registration for all of our August programs and events opens at 12pm on Friday, July 24th!
Afternoon Meditation Tuesday, July 28 1:30—2:30 PM Evening Meditation Tuesday, July 28 6:30—7:30 PM Join us at a meditation session 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! Registration is required.
Face & Lymphatic Yoga Friday, July 3 1:30—2:30 PM Monday, July 13 6:30—7:30 PM Wednesday, July 29 6:30—7:30 PM 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, 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.
Toy Theater Workshop Friday, July 31 4:00—5:00 PM Inspired by the 18th century British tradition of flat paper puppets, this workshop presented by Brad Shur of Paper Heart Puppets is a great way for students to quickly create exciting stories! This workshop is for children ages 7 to 12 years. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Buzzer Trivia! with Hudson Valley Trivia Co. Friday, July 3 16:00—8:00 PM "It's not just trivia - it's an experience!" Join in for a fun spin on traditional trivia nights - stand up comedy meets gameshow in a fun, fast-paced, competitive atmosphere! Perfect for family and friend groups, come compete against your neighbors in a battle of trivia! This program is for older teens and adults, ages 16 and up. Locally-owned since 2012, Hudson Valley Trivia Co presents gameshow-style buzzer trivia and music bingo in the Hudson Valley region of NY (and beyond). It's not just trivia- it's an experience that was voted BEST TRIVIA NIGHT in the 2024 & 2025 'Best of the Hudson Valley’ readers poll in Hudson Valley Magazine! Whether you're a trivia veteran, or just looking for a night out- their inclusive events focus on FUN- with learning optional! Registration is required. Open to teams of 2-4 players each, ages 16 and up. *If you are a team of two, we reserve the right to pair you with another group of two to maximize the number of teams that can participate.