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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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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.
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.
Stitch Together Tuesday, August 4 12:00—1:30 PM Come and gather with our cozy, creative stitching group to relax, chat, and work on yarn crafts! If you'd like, join us in making crochet and knit items to donate to local charities. (Donations of washable yarns are needed and much appreciated!) Need help figuring out a pattern or working a new stitch? Come with your questions! This group will meet on the first Tuesday of each month between 12pm and 1:30pm. Stop by and join us!
Dinosaurs! Workshop w/ MH Discovery Museum Wednesday, August 5 6:00—6:45 PM Step back in time to uncover the world of dinosaurs through fossils, hands-on activities, and interactive discoveries about life long ago. This program is for children entering 1st through 3rd grades. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Interactive Family Movie - "Jurassic World" Friday, August 7 6:00—8:30 PM Don't just watch the movie, be a part of it! Join in the thrills and adventures of the Jurassic World dinosaur theme park in this audience-participation event! In this sequel to the original Jurassic trilogy, a new theme park, built on the original site of Jurassic Park, creates a genetically modified hybrid dinosaur, the Indominus Rex, which escapes containment and goes on a rampage. We'll provide props, prompt sheets, and snacks! This program is open to family and friends groups, ages 10 and up. As the film is rated PG-13, children under age 13 must have an adult with them. Registration is required.
Flyer describing a Back to School Supply drive hosted in partnership with the United Way.
Paleontology and Fossils with Rich Harlin Tuesday, August 11 6:00—7:00 PM Prehistoric Lives: An Introduction to Paleontology is an engaging and accessible program designed to introduce participants to the science of studying ancient life on Earth. It provides a welcoming entry point into paleontology, the field dedicated to uncovering the history of organisms through fossils and geological evidence. Local Paleontology aficionado Rich Harlin will discuss how life has changed over millions of years, from the earliest simple organisms to the diverse plants and animals that once populated the planet, including dinosaurs, marine reptiles, and early mammals. Participants will learn how paleontologists interpret clues from fossilized bones, footprints, and microscopic remains preserved in layers of rock to reconstruct long lost environments. Registration is required.
Flyer describing the Summer Reading Programs at Pleasant Valley Library.
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.
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
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.