African Drumming Workshops
Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots Library 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NYCome join us for an all-ages, hands-on African Drumming experience you will not forget! Please only sign up for one session as space is limited. RSVP HERE
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Adriance Memorial Library 93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NYJoin the Poughkeepsie Library as they celebrate the beginning of summer and kick-off the Summer Reading Challenge! The theme for this year is “All Together Now” and we’ll be closing the parking lot for this awesome celebration. During the party, make sure you stop at Rover the Roaming Library to pick up your summer reading …
Antislavery Quilting Program
Adriance Memorial Library 93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NYFree Tai Chi at the Library
Boardman Road Library Branch 141 Boadman Road, Poughkeepsie, NYFree Tai Chi is a public outreach class offered by Complete Reality Tai Chi to promote the health and spiritual benefits of our practice to our community. Facilitator Karen Abramson. Rain or shine. Meet by the Birches to the Left of the Library. No registration required. CONTACT: Debora Shon (845) 485-3445 x3313 dshon@poklib.org LOCATION: Boardman Road Branch Library
Virtual Narcan Training
The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health online training session explains why Narcan works to reverse an opioid overdose. what to do when an opioid overdose is suspected, and how/when to administer Narcan. While there is no age minimum for the training, only those 18 years of age and older are eligible to receive …
Professional Costume Design and Creation – Boardman Road Library
Boardman Road Library Branch 141 Boadman Road, Poughkeepsie, NYPresented by David Roberts, a graduate of SUNY New Paltz, and illustrated with many photos.
Craft Night: Tissue Paper Lanterns – Boardman Road Library
Boardman Road Library Branch 141 Boadman Road, Poughkeepsie, NYAll Ages Craft Night: Tissue Paper Lanterns - Boardman Library. Join them as they enjoy an evening of crafting! They will be making tissue paper lanterns! All materials will be provided. Drop in at any time. All ages are welcome!
Career/Experience Fair at the Poughkeepsie Library
Adriance Memorial Library 93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NYWe will present high school students with options and opportunities related to different professions and career tracks. This event will differ from the traditional career fair, with the participants focusing on their personal experiences and professional development. We hope to show students that one may be able to experience multiple careers and that growth is …
Free Black Communities Along the Hudson
Adriance Memorial Library 93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NYAttendees will examine the stages of securing freedom, defending it against constant incursion, and ultimately the flourishing of individual persons and dreams along America’s river of dreams. Presented by Bill Jeffway, Executive Director of the Dutchess County Historical Society.