Stefan Bolz writes novels, poetry, essays, and shorts. His stories have appeared in numerous anthologies, including the award winning Future Chronicles. Register here!
Open Mic Night at Adriance Library (in-person)
Come out and share your talent: spoken word, singing, playing an instrument, comedy or just come and watch the impromptu show! Your hosts this evening are Karl Schmitz and Mary Pazienza. Register here!
Please note that masks will be required regardless of vaccination status.
Citizens Preparedness Corps Training (virtual)
The Citizens Preparedness Corps (CPC) training is a New York State Program designed for teens and adults. It includes: understanding the disaster cycle (prepare, respond, recover), how to be prepared, and a range of actions to take in a disaster situation. Presented by the American Red Cross and the Poughkeepsie Library.
Citizens Preparedness Corps Training (virtual)
The Citizens Preparedness Corps (CPC) training is a New York State Program designed for teens and adults. It includes: understanding the disaster cycle (prepare, respond, recover), how to be prepared, and a range of actions to take in a disaster situation. Presented by the American Red Cross and the Poughkeepsie Library.
Local History Presents: Great Houses of the Hudson Valley
A special presentation from The Poughkeepsie Public Library with Historian Shannon Butler where we will showcase some of the great houses of the Hudson Valley. We will examine homes that have stood the test of time, homes that are long gone, and homes that are no longer loved. We will also look at some of the influential people who called these places home.
Media Overload? Not Sure What to Trust?
The Poughkeepsie Public Library hosts a Media Literacy 101 workshop, which briefly touches on facts vs. opinions, bias, satire, propaganda, hoaxes/scams/rumors, advertising, editorial cartoons, how to verify sources, and the importance of being a good digital citizen. Guest presenter Mary Miller is Education Services Director with New York News Publishers Association in Albany.