Great programs are springing up at the library!!

Solar Eclipse Glasses

Thanks to a generous grant from the Space Science Institute, we have certified solar viewing glasses!!!

In order to get ready for the April 8th solar eclipse, we will be handing out free certified solar viewing glasses starting Monday, April 1st. There is a limit of 4 glasses per family while supplies last.

Dutchess County will be viewing the partial eclipse but the glasses are critical to prevent endangering eyesight.

NEW! Spring Teen Book Box!!

Teens (ages 12-17) - come on in, check out any book of your choice labeled "Teen" or "YA" and receive a Teen Book Box with it!!

Included in the box will be goodies to enjoy, as you read your book, as well as some fun Spring-themed gifts that you can keep (just the box needs to be returned when you bring back the book)!

Registration is not required as boxes are on a first come, first serve basis. Quantities are limited.

Hop Into Spring LEGO Day

Monday, April 1st, 1:00-2:30 pm

Come to the library to make a Spring themed LEGO creation! This program is open to children ages 6 to 12. After the Lego creations are complete, they will be put on display in the Children's Room!

Registration is required. Please call the library or click here to register.

Express Yourself!! Teen Spring Craft - Rock Painting

Stop by the library on the last day of Spring Break, April 1st, for a fun craft!

Drop in and paint some rocks - keep them for yourself or add them to our Rock Garden. Get inspired by our sample crafts or create your own.

Bring a friend if you want, to hang out, listen to music, and express yourself!

No registration required - just come in anytime between 12:00 and 3:00 pm.

This program is for ages 12 to 17.

Adult Take & Make Craft

Starting on the 1st business day of the month, adults, 18 years old and up, can stop by the library and pick up a take & make craft bag.

This month we are making a cute little bumble bee! Each bag contains all the supplies you will need and step by step instructions.

There is a limited supply of craft bags and they are given out on a 1st come 1st served basis.

Please, only 1 craft bag per household and these are for adults only. *Colors and patterns may differ from picture*

Visit the Vassar College Observatory

Thursday, April 4th, 7:00pm

**Off-Site Location**

Get ready for the 2024 solar eclipse with an astronomical visit to the Vassar College Class of 1951 Observatory!

We are partnering with Vassar College's Physics and Astronomy Department for this special event. Join us for a guided tour of the facility, a lecture on the upcoming solar eclipse, and weather permitting, the opportunity to discover the wonders of the evening sky through the Observatory's powerful telescopes.

We will meet at the Observatory on the Vassar College Campus. If directions are needed, please call the campus at (845) 437-7679.

Registration is required - space is limited. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Please call the library or click here to register.

Participants will receive a special eclipse goodie bag, including special glasses for viewing the solar eclipse.

Creative Coping for Tweens

April 5th: 5:00 - 5:45 pm OR

April 19th: 5:00 - 5:45 pm

Tweens ages 11 to 14 are invited to come express and explore their emotions through a variety of creative art projects.

This program is facilitated by Sherry Han, MHC-LP and Sarah Boughton, MHC Intern.

A parent must remain in the building during the program. This group does not constitute as therapy.

For questions and to register: please reach out to shan@amandadixonlmhc.com or sboughton@amandadixonlmhc.com

The Secret of the Stars - Early American Poetry w/

Classical Guitar

Friday, April 5th, 6:00 pm

“The Secret of the Stars” combines classic poetry from “Spoon River Anthology”, read by Prudi Garcia Renart, with classical guitar music written to accompany them by Terry Champlin.

These little vignettes by Edgar Lee Masters were considered a major event in American literature when they were first published in 1915 and resonate as strongly today.

Prudi’s many years as an actress allow her to capture the universal aspects of the characters. Also featured will be pieces from Robert Schumann’s “Scenes From Childhood”, musical poems that tell stories themselves.

Registration is required - space is limited. Please call the library or click here to register.

Defensive Driving

On Saturday, April 6th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, 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

National Library Week

We are celebrating National Library Week April 7th thru April 13th.

Stop in any time during that week for a special gift (while supplies last).

Help us celebrate how awesome libraries are!!

Storytime Registration

Registration for our Spring Toddler Time and Pre-K Stories starts Monday,

April 8th.

Toddler Time! Children ages 2 to 3 years, and their caregivers, are welcome to enjoy a story and themed craft together.

Sessions will be held on Mondays and Tuesdays from 11am to 11:30am, and run for six weeks, starting April 15th.

*You may sign up for either the Monday session or the Tuesday session, not both*

Pre-K Storytime! Independent children, ages 3 to 5 years, are welcome to enjoy a story and themed craft.

This session will be held on Tuesdays from 1pm to 1:45pm, and runs six weeks, starting April 16th.

Call the library or click here to register for the session you would like.

Senior Movie Morning

Wednesday, April 10th , 11:30 am

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! This month we will watch the 1988 drama, Rain Man.

In this award-winning drama, Charlie, a selfish yuppie (Tom Cruise), learns that his father has died and left nearly everything to his older sibling, Raymond (Dustin Hoffman), an autistic savant. In a desperate attempt to lay claim on the money he takes Raymond on a cross country road trip to Los Angeles and along the way, discovers the importance of brotherhood.

Registration is required. Please call the library or click here to register.

Paint & Sip

Saturday, April 13th , 11:30 am

Join local artist Sarah Kittle as she guides you in creating a spring-themed acrylic painting, while sipping seasonal "mocktails." No experience is needed, and all materials will be provided.

This program is open to all ages 13+.

Registration is required - space is limited. Please call the library or click here to register.

Reading Fur-riend 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.

Children are welcome to stop by the visit with Brianna any time between 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 10th and Wednesday, April 24th.

No registration required!!

STEAM Lab

This new independent drop-in program will have kids ages 4 to 12 exploring the world of STEAM - science, technology, engineering, art, and math!

Miss Julie will have stations set up with a variety of projects for children to explore and learn on their own or together.

No registration required.

Friday, April 12th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm for ages 4-8 years.

Friday, April 26th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm for ages 6-12 years.

No registration required!!

Parenting with Compassion

April 16th at 6:30 pm

Parents are invited to come discuss a parenting book each month. This discussion will be facilitated by Sherry Han, MHC-LP and Sarah Boughton, MHC Intern. The aim is to help children navigate every day emotions by learning a variety of skill sets from different parenting books.

Reading the book prior to the meeting is encouraged but not required. (Upon registering, the Library will place a hold on that month's title for you.)

For April, we will be reading and discussing " Raising Good Humans" by Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE.

This group does not constitute as therapy. To register please call the library or click here.

Friends Book Sale!

Spread the Word! The Friends of the Pleasant Valley Library are preparing for a HUGE BOOK SALE the weekend of April 19th!

Friday, April 19th: 12:00 to 6:00 pm

Saturday, April 20th: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Sunday, April 21st: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (Name Your Price Day!)

We are looking for your donations of books, CDs, DVDs and puzzles in great condition for the sale. Donations are accepted on Wednesdays between 10am and 7pm and on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm. Thank you!!

The prices for Friday & Saturday of the sale are as follows:

CDs are 5 for $1.00

DVDs are 5 for $1.00

Kids Books are 5 for $1.00

Adult Books are 6 for $5.00

Puzzles are 6 for $5.00

On Sunday, you can NAME YOUR PRICE for any remaining items!!

***Volunteers are needed***

Help our Friends Group with the big book sale! Volunteers must be able to bend, lift 50+ lbs, and go up/down stairs. This is a great opportunity for those who need community service hours for school!

No registration required - just stop by whenever you are free between

2:00 and 8:00 pm on Thursday, April 18th or 10:00 am and 5:00 pm on Monday, April 22nd!

Caring For Community Cats w/ Dutchess County SPCA

Tuesday, April 23rd, 6:00 pm.

"Kitten Season" is here, bringing an increase in the population of cats and kittens who live outdoors in our communities. Join Dutchess County SPCA Executive Director Lynne Meloccaro for a talk and demonstration about the care of community cats and how to Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR).

Registration is required. Call the library or click here to register.

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