Juneteenth: A Discussion of the Ralph Ellison Novel

Book discussion of Juneteenth, Ralph Ellison’s second novel published posthumously in 1999, created by Ellison’s friend and biographer John Callahan from more than 2,000 pages written by him over a period of 40 years. Callahan edited the novel in the way he believed that Ellison would have wanted it to be written. RSVP HERE

Poughkeepsie Library Holiday Book Sale (in person)

The Holiday Book Sale features thousands of gift-quality books and media, sorted into multiple categories and most priced at $4 or less per item. All items will be half-price on Sunday. This year’s sale again offers an additional room for specially priced vintage items, coffee-table books, items, and books of local interest, collectible books and books signed by authors.

Poughkeepsie Library Holiday Book Sale (in person)

The Holiday Book Sale features thousands of gift-quality books and media, sorted into multiple categories and most priced at $4 or less per item. All items will be half-price on Sunday. This year’s sale again offers an additional room for specially priced vintage items, coffee-table books, items, and books of local interest, collectible books and books signed by authors.

Poughkeepsie Library Holiday Book Sale (in person)

The Holiday Book Sale features thousands of gift-quality books and media, sorted into multiple categories and most priced at $4 or less per item. All items will be half-price on Sunday. This year’s sale again offers an additional room for specially priced vintage items, coffee-table books, items, and books of local interest, collectible books and books signed by authors.

An Evening of Poetry featuring Molly McGlennen

An Evening of Poetry featuring Molly McGlennen

Join the Poughkeepsie Library for a delightful evening of poetry followed by an open mic. Masks may be required based on local public health conditions. No registration required.
CONTACT: Debora Shon (845) 485-3445 x3313 dshon@poklib.org
LOCATION: Adriance – Charwat Meeting Room (Ground Floor)

Howland Cultural Center Celebration (in person)

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 This exhibition has been over a year in the making. In collaboration with the Howland Public Library and the Beacon Historical Society. Artist and curator Donna Mikkelsen has put together a series of historical pictographs to tell the incredible story of what is now our free Public Library – it wasn’t always that way! Joined by fellow artist and history fan, Jean-Marc Superville Sovak. Click here for Howland Public Library  Click here for Beacon Historical Society  Click here for Donna Mikkelsen

Howland Cultural Center 150th Anniversary Opening Night (in person)

Save the Date! Exhibition opening and performance, Saturday, August 6th at 6pm. Come celebrate our Library’s 150th anniversary! The exhibit will take place at the Howland Cultural Center the original library building, from August 6th – September 25th. Join us opening night on August 6th for a special performance with local performers! There is an exciting line up of exhibits and events at the Library, the Cultural Center and Historical Society.

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Poughkeepsie Book Festival (in person)

The Poughkeepsie Public Library District hosts its annual Book Festival! Meet and greet over 40 authors and illustrators (covering reading ages from preschool to Young Adult), costumed book characters such as Elephant and Piggie, Estaban the Magnificent from The Day the Crayons Came Home, Curious George, and more! There will be fun crafts and activities for the kids. Books will be available to purchase and to have signed by the authors and illustrators who made them. Free to attend. No registration required.
Masks may be required based on local conditions.

Exploring Your Family Tree (remote)

In this introductory genealogy class, attendees will explore a variety of resources available for researching family history. Attendees will receive a general overview of several free open source websites, subscription databases available with your library card, and physical materials accessible in the Genealogy Room at Adriance. This virtual class will be recorded and available at a later date on the PPLD YouTube channel.

Register here!