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History of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District Boardman Road Branch Library Andrew Boardman (1812-1881), once a prominent member of the New York Bar Association, was born in England, raised in New York City, and first studied medicine. After choosing not to practice as a physician, Boardman studied law and flourished in that field. With his younger brother as partner, the Manhattan firm of Boardman and Boardman gained much respect for its work in commercial law. With his second wife, Cordelia Yvelin, Andrew Boardman purchased a farm on the road between Spackenkill Road and Pudney Mills for a summer home shortly after the Civil War. He subsequently purchased numerous adjoining farms until he owned an estate of nearly 800 acres. Boardman named his estate Cliffdale and undertook many [...]

AWE Bilingual Early Learning Tablets The Children's Department at Adriance Memorial Library has three bilingual early literacy tablets available for checkout. Each tablet is loaded with early learning activities including science, technology, reading, engineering, art, music, and math. Most activities are in English and Spanish. Several are in various languages, including French, Italian, German, Russian, and Chinese.  The tablets are easy to use and ideal for all learning styles. Auditory, visual, tactile, and kinesthetic learners will benefit. The content of the games is aligned with academic standards and accessible in a fun and engaging format. About borrowing a Bilingual Early Learning Tablet: Available to Poughkeepsie Library cardholders, 18 years and older, in good standing, with no fines (lost, billed, or collections fees). Juvenile (J) or Teen Limited cards cannot [...]

Listen to our Summer Reading Information Podcast Created by kids from our community, this podcast highlights the library's Summer Reading Program. Escuche nuestro podcast de información de lectura de verano Creado por niños de nuestra comunidad, este podcast destaca el Programa de lectura de verano de la biblioteca. Summer Lunches No registration required. Adriance Memorial Library, in partnership with the Poughkeepsie City Schools, offers a free weekday lunch to children aged 2-18 from 12-1 pm. Lunch is served in the Cavallaro Room on the Children’s Floor (2) at Adriance. Summer Reading Challenge Kids up to age 12 are invited to participate in our Summer Reading Challenge! Read, complete the reading log, and [...]

Nature Exploration Backpacks Available from the Parenting Collection at Adriance Memorial Library’s Children’s Department, Check-Out Desk (2nd Floor) or from the Boardman Road Branch Library Check-Out Desk. Backpacks must be returned in-person (not the Book Drop) to the library where you borrowed them from. What is a Nature Exploration Backpack? Nature Exploration Backpacks are designed to encourage children and families to explore the outdoors together while learning about wildlife and habitat. Backpack Loan Info: Available to PPLD residents only, 18 and over, who have had a library card in good standing for more than 6 months. Backpacks can only be checked out by a parent/guardian who will be responsible for the backpack. One backpack per family may be checked out at a time. A backpack loan period is 1 week. Backpacks are not renewable, nor able [...]

Welcome to your neighborhood Mini-Library! You’re welcome to borrow books and other media from any location and return it anytime, or give it a good forever home! Q: Can I take books from a Mini-Library? A: Yes! No library card is required. Q: When are books due? A: There are no due dates or late fees. Q: Can I leave books at a Mini-Library? A: If you’d like to donate one or two books in gently used condition here for others to enjoy, you are welcome to do so! Larger donations should be brought to the Boardman Road Branch Library (141 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603). We currently are not accepting donations that are: Visibly dirty Damaged Newspapers Magazines Textbooks Encyclopedias Religious texts In addition to books, we welcome donations of media, including: DVDs Blu-ray [...]

History of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots Branch Library The Library District had been looking for ways to improve access to library services in Poughkeepsie’s Northside neighborhoods that are cut off from our two other libraries due to the local traffic and transport topography. Early in 2021, the Family Partnership Center informed the Library District of an opportunity to partner with the Library Action Committee to create a full-service branch to better serve Northside residents. The Family Partnership Center building was formerly Poughkeepsie High School, and later, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School. The new library branch opened April 9, 2022 and occupies the same space that housed the schools’ libraries. The branch has a particular focus on early literacy [...]