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Highlights from the Spring
Rotunda. Full PDF can be found
here.
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Christina Baker Kline:
Christina's World and Andrew Wyeth
Wednesday, June 14, 7:00 pm
Boardman Road Branch Library
Kline speaks about A Piece of the World, her new novel of friendship, passion, and art, inspired by Andrew Wyeth's mysterious and iconic painting Christina's World. Register here (required).
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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3rd Annual Poughkeepsie Open Studios
Saturday and Sunday, June 17 and 18; 1 - 5 pm
Adriance Memorial Library
Adriance Memorial Library will participate in this two day self-guided tour of local artists' studios, art exhibits, and activities. For information and a map, click
here or follow them on
Facebook. Stop by Adriance to view the fun exhibit of vintage photographs "Beards, Hairdos, and Kids". On Saturday only, the Local History room will be open for drop-in tours from 1 to 5 pm. You'll be surprised at the unusual Poughkeepsie artifacts, letters, photos, and more!
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Between the Covers: Book Discussions
Wednesday, June 21, 7:30 pm
Juan Murphy's, 796 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Neil Gaiman fashions primeval Norse myths into a novel, from the genesis of the legendary nine worlds, exploits of the deities, dwarves, and giants, to the rebirth of a new time and people.
Thursday, June 29, 6:30 pm
Boardman Road Branch Library
This Pulitzer Prize-winner chronicles the lives and music of an aging punk rocker and record executive and his troubled female employee.
Mystery Mondays: Murder in Cyberspace
Monday, June 26, 11:00 am
Boardman Road Branch Library
A devious computer hacker, code name Phate, is causing havoc in Silicon Valley. He infiltrates his victims' computers, disrupts their lives, and lures them to their deaths. An imprisoned hacker named Wyatt Gillette is freed to help the investigators stop Phate.
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Movies at Boardman:
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Wednesday, June 28, 6:30 pm
Boardman Road Branch Library
The adventures of Newt Scamander in New York's secret community of wizards (prequel to Harry Potter series). 2016, 2 hr, 13 min, PG-13
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Lincoln Center Local:
The American Revolution
Thursday, June 8, 6:30 pm
Boardman Road Branch Library
With loads of laughs and ingenious storytelling, this cheeky troupe of actors from Chicago brings our country's epic origin story to life using their bodies, voices, and (pantomimed) cannons. Recorded April 21, 2016; 47 min.
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Sing Along: The History of the 1950s and 1960s through Popular Song
Saturday, June 3, 2:30 pm
Boardman Road Branch Library
Join New York Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Marc Black, for a musical tour through the 1950s and 60s. In addition to the music and discussion, this program features a slide show that will slide you back in time.
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Meet the Author: Gary W. Clendennen
Friends Along the Fallkill:
Growing Up in Poughkeepsie in the 1950s
Thursday, June 22, 7:00 pm
Adriance Memorial Library
Gary will share his book Friends Along the Fallkill: Growing Up in Poughkeepsie in the 1950s. He has written over 50 books and articles on subjects such as history, baseball, travel, and bird watching. Clendennen is also a Vietnam veteran, working on a journal of his war-time experience.
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U.S. Foreign Policy and Petroleum
Monday, June 12, 7:00 pm
Boardman Road Branch Library
What is the effect of U.S. petroleum security on foreign policy? For 45 years, the country has alternated between periods of energy security and insecurity. Despite the so-called "energy revolution," the U.S. today is by no means disentangled from foreign dependence and global trends.
Facilitated by Matt Murray, Instructor in Government at Dutchess Community College.
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Why Judaism Matters:
Bernard-Henri Levy with Charlie Rose
Thursday, June 15; 7:00 pm
Boardman Road Branch Library
The French philosopher explains how his ideas are shaped by the wisdom and beauty of Judaism, why Jewish peoplehood is important to the world, and why the global resurgence of anti-Semitism poses an existential threat to us all.
No registration required. Previously recorded.
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In the Galleries
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Mary Wojtecki Gallery
Adriance Memorial Library
June 1 - 30
Beards, Hairdos, and Kids: An intriguing peek into PPLD's Local History collection.
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Boardman Road Gallery
Through June 28
Impressions by Carol Loizides
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Youth Programs
This email newsletter update is focused on programs and classes for adults. We offer a full range of programs and classes for kids, tweens, and teens. Click
here and sort by
Show All Program Types for the long list of opportunities! Mobile users should click
here.
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Computer Classes
The Library District, through its Public Computing Center, has numerous computer classes for patrons of all experience levels. Click
here for the listing of programs and classes.
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Coming in July!
The Music of World War I and World War II
Thursday, July 6, 7:00 pm
Boardman Road Branch Library
Join Mark Raisch for evening of songs from World War I and World War II.
An Afternoon With Jeff Shaara
Saturday, July 22, 2:30 pm
Boardman Road Branch Library
Register here.
Noted historical fiction author Jeff Shaara talks about history, fiction, and war. His newest book,
The Frozen Hours, tells how in
June 1950, the North Korean army invades South Korea, with the intent of uniting the country under Communist rule. In response, the United States mobilizes a force to defend the overmatched South Korean troops. The American and United Nations troops are fighting for their lives against the most brutal weather conditions imaginable, and an enemy that outnumbers them more than six to one. This struggle, and how the Americans respond, form the core of this novel. The Frozen Hours tells the story of "Frozen Chosin" from multiple points of view.
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Like Us On Facebook!
The Library District has a Facebook page which is the most current place to find out what is going on. Find us
here and like us! And while you are at it, like the Friends of the Library District's Book Store page as well. Click
here to like them.
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