Adult Programs & Events

Adults can sign up here for our most current Adult Programs & Events. Opportunities abound with book clubs, movies, computer classes and much more! Program registration is required unless otherwise stated.

Kids' Programs & Events

Sign up for our current program offerings for children! Kids' Programs & Events may include storytimes, book clubs, crafts, and activities for infants through 8th graders. Program registration is required unless otherwise stated. Caregivers accompanying children under 8 years-old to programs are expected to remain in the library during the program.

Reading Buddies @ Your Library

This program is for children in grades 1-5 who would like to practice their reading, and for teens 13 and older who would like to volunteer to act as a reading mentor to a child. Interested children and teens may print a Student Application (.pdf) or Teen Volunteer Application (.pdf) here, or pick up an application in the Children's Room at the Adriance Memorial Library. Call 485-3445 x3320 for more information.

PLC Programs & Events

The Preschooler Learning Center at the Family Partnership Center will close on May 28.

The PLC will be located in the Adriance Memorial Library once our 93 Market Street location reopens in Fall of 2009, and will have Discovery Stations that feature areas for 3-5 year-old children and their adult caregivers to participate in directed activities. Learn more about the Discovery Stations in our section on the Preschooler Learning Center.

Please note that traditional Pre-school Storytimes for children aged 3-5 will be available during the Summer of 2009 at Adriance and Arlington locations. No registration required.

Teen Programs & Events

Lights, Camera, ACTION! - Express yourself with Teen Film Making Programs every Wednesday night in July. For more information, click here.

Register here- Teen Summer Program Calendar

Sign up for StageKidz Theater Camp, ages 7-17 years old. Perform Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Click here for registration information

The Big Read

TEEN ART CONTEST

Opening Reception

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 6-8 pm

Barnes & Noble Bookstore Cafe

The artwork is inspired by this year's

book " Their Eyes Were Watching God"

by Zora Neale Hursten

and the Harlem Renaissance.

Winners will be announced.

Summer 2009 Rotunda

Take a look at our most current Rotunda, the Poughkeepsie Public Library District's newsletter, to find out more about our programs, events and services. You may need to download Adobe Acrobat in order to view this .pdf file.

This Month at the Library

Find out what's happening at the Poughkeepsie Public Library District with our This Month at the Library flier for

Adults & Teens and Children & Tweens. You may need to download Adobe Acrobat in order to view this .pdf file.