Kids' Stuff
Kids' Stuff is the part of the web site that's just for kids! You'll find:
Poughkeepsie "Makes a Splash" with Summer Reading!
Congratulations to the kids of Poughkeepsie! They have been busy this summer “making a splash” in PPLD’s Summer Reading Program. A total of 4060 books were read by Poughkeepsie area children this summer! Great job! For those who still need to cash in Summer Reading tokens, prizes will be available until Friday, September 3. Certificates of participation will be available through September.
Teen Scene
TEEN ROOM NEWS is just for teens.
Find out what's happening in the Teen Room. CLICK HERE
Teen Room Form for Teen Room
For Teen Books, Programs and more
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Summer Teen Room Hours
Mondays 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays & Fridays 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays & Thursdays 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturdays
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Children's Museum Passes
Free passes to the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum are available for check-out in the Children's Room at the Adriance Memorial Library. You must have a valid library card to use this service. To reserve a pass, please call (845) 485-3445 x3320.
Parenting Resources
Check out some helpful Parenting Resources on the Web, which include links related to children's
development, health issues, homeschooling and safety on the Internet. You'll also find a Suggested
Reading List of parenting resources, which includes titles on general parenting issues, and those on special needs children.
Preschooler Learning Center
The Preschooler Learning Center is located on the the second floor of the Adriance Memorial Library. The PLC has Discovery Stations that feature areas for 3-5 year-old children and their adult caregivers to participate in guided activities. Learn more about the Discovery Stations in our section on the Preschooler Learning Center.
Programs & Events
Check out our program offerings for Children & Family, Tweens and Teens, and register using our event calendars. For full event listings in the Library District, see our Programs & Events page.
Ask a Librarian
Feel free to call the Children's Reference Desk at (845) 485-3445 x3320, or contact a Youth Services Librarian by email for brief answers to factual questions or ideas for sources to find information.