Items & Services

ITEMS WE OFFER, THEIR LOAN RULES, AND LATE FEES

ITEM TYPELOAN PERIODFINE*
Books (Adult & Teen)3 weeks / 2 renewalsfine free
Books (Children)3 weeks / 2 renewalsfine free
Audiobooks3 weeks / 2 renewalsfine free
DVDs
*limit 10 per household*
3 weeks / 1 renewalfine free
Library of Things items1 week / no renewals$5/day, max $50 OR Cost of Item if damaged
Museum Passesvaries, click here for details$5/day OR cost of next patron’s visit, max $50 OR Cost of Pass
*Cash or check; credit/debit cards can only be used on fees more than $10. A 4% fee will be added to all credit/debit charges.

MUSEUM PASSES:
We also offer a variety of passes for museums in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Please click here for more details!

SERVICES WE OFFER

Computer Use – eight public computers, plus two in the Teen Room, and two in the Children’s Room
Printing – black and white ONLY, $.20 per page after two free pages per day
Faxing
 – $1 per page, limit 15 pages sent per day, continental US numbers only
Photocopies – self-service, black and white ONLY, $.25 per page
Notary – no appointment necessary; please call the Library for that day’s availability. Not available on Saturdays. DO NOT PRE-SIGN YOUR DOCUMENTS.
Exam Proctoring – $20 for non-residents, by appointment only (email Director@PVLibrary.org to schedule) *Not available on weekends
Tech Help – free, by appointment for Pleasant Valley residents
HotSpot Loans – check out a mobile HotSpot for WiFi on the go; give us a call or stop in for more info and to reserve yours
Home Delivery Service – volunteers will deliver library items to homebound patrons on a monthly basis; please call or stop in for more information
Heating and Cooling Center – the Library is a legally designated Dutchess County Heating and Cooling Center

PROGRAMS

The library regularly offers the following programs and services (please see our Calendar page for more information about current programs):

  • Evening Book Group at 7pm on the third Wednesday of every month
  • Storytimes for Children
  • Seasonal Children’s Craft Programs during long school breaks
  • Meditation Group at 6:30pm the last Tuesday of the month
  • Chess Club on the 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings each month at 5:30pm
  • Yoga Classes several times a month
  • Technology help available pending staff availability

Many of these programs require an appointment or registration so please check the calendar or call 635-8460 for more information or to make an appointment.