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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.
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
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
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.
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!
Baby Meets Baby Thursday, May 21 11:00—11:30 AM Friday, May 22 12:30—1:00 PM Join us for our newest children's program! Baby Meets Baby is for 7 to 17 month olds and their caregivers to interact - with themselves, with each other, and with the Library! Caregivers can enjoy the relaxed environment to converse together while they help their Littles explore educational toys and board books. This playtime will encourage hands-on exploration of the senses, spatial reasoning, hand-eye coordination, socialization, and more! This program is for babies 7 to 17 months. Children MUST be able to sit on their own, unassisted and without support. Only one caregiver may attend, as this program will be held in a small area of the Children's Room. No registration required - just stop by!
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 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.
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!