Register for programs at poklib.org, or at (845) 485-3445. ADR = Adriance, BDR = Boardman
Summerat the Library!
Adults & Teens
Discussions - Race: The Power of an Illusion Wednesdays, 7 pm, ADR CharwatBased on the PBS documentary, with Attorney D. Jen Brown July 15 - The Difference Between UsJuly 22 - The Story We Tell July 29 - The House We Live In How Does your Garden Grow?Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, ADR CharwatAugust 5 - Purple in Garden/Landscape DesignAugust 12 - Composting/VermicompostingAugust 19 - Dividing Perennials
Conversations from the 92nd Street YThursday, 7 pm, ADR Charwat, (Pre-recorded) July 16 - The Lure of the Catskills August 20 - Just Kids from the Bronx
How to Get the Most out of Social Security Monday, August 3, 6 pm, BRD Greene
Find your Balance to Achieve Your Life GoalsWednesday, August 26, 7 pm, ADR Charwat
Mary Wojtecki Rotunda GalleryJune 30-July 30 - Portraits in FashionAug 1-30 - Gregory Martin: Nature’s Colors
Playwriting 101Saturday, July 25, 10 am, ADR Charwat
Writing MemoirsSaturday, August 22, 10 am, ADR Greenspan
Not your Momma’s Book ClubThursday, 6:30 pm, BRD GreeneJuly 30 - Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own AutobiographyAug 27 - Mr. Penumbra’s 24-hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
Non-Fiction Book DiscussionThursdays, 7 pm, ADR CharwatJuly 23 - Don’t Give Up, Don’t Give In: Lessons from an Extraordinary Life by Louis Zamperini and David Rensin August 27 - The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw
Mystery MondaysLast Monday of the month, 11 am, BRDJuly 27 - Ice Princess by Camilla LäckbergAugust 31 - The Redbreast by Jo Nesbø
Write, Write, and Re-WriteSaturdays, July 18 & August 15, 10 am, ADR Greenspan
Writing WorksSundays, July 5 & August 2, 2 pm, ADR Charwat
Poetry: Open MicThurs, July 16 & Aug 20, 7 pmADR Small Periodicals
Poetry Writing: the Art of EkphrasisThurs, Aug 6, 6-9 pm, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College
Mostly Disney MatineesThursdays, 1:30 pm, ADR Charwat July 2: DisneyNature African Cats July 9: DisneyNature BearsJuly 16: DisneyNature Earth July 23: Homeward Bound-The Incredible JourneyJuly 30: The Love BugAug 6: Gameshow Dynamos Meet the Boikos, America’s game show darlingsAug 13: UpAug 20: The Princess DiariesAug 27: Swiss Family Robinson
HSE (GED) Classes for Adults & TeensTuesdays & Thursdays, 9 am-1 pm, ADR Teen Study Go Crazy With Duct TapeThurs, Aug 13, 6 pm, ADR Charwat
Knitting GroupsWed, 10 am, ADR Small PeriodicalsFridays & Sats, 10 am, BRD Greene
Mah Jongg MondaysMondays, 1-5 pm, BRD Greene
Brain Games for Mental AlertnessWed, 1:30-3:30 pm, BRD Greene
Friday BridgeFridays, 1-4, BRD Greene
Game Night Mondays, 6-8 pm, BRD Greene
Public Computer Center
La Plaza del Aprendizaje
Computer LabMondays-Fridays, 11 am-1 pm, Tuesdays, 6-8 pmThursdays, 1:30-3 pm, BRD
Computer BasicsPC Basics - Tues, Aug 4 OR Sept 1, 3:30 pmInternet 101 - Tues, Aug 11, 3:30 pmInternet 102 - Tues, Aug 18, 3:30 pm
Learn Microsoft Office Word 101 - Mon, July 27 1:30 pm OR Wed, July 29, 5:30 pm, BRD
Excel 101 - Mon, Aug 3, 1:30 pm OR Wed, Aug 5, 5:30 pm, BRD
PowerPoint 101 - Mon Aug 10, 1:30 pm OR Wed, Aug 12, 5:30 pm, BRD
Word 102 - Mon, Aug 17, 1:30 pm OR Wed, Aug 19, 5:30 pm, BRD
Excel 102 - Mon, Aug 24 1:30 pm OR Wed, Aug 26, 5:30 pm, BRDPowerPoint 102 - Mon, August 31, 1:30 pm OR Wed, September 2, 5:30 pm, BRD
Job Seeker Workshops Using the Library in Your Job Search -Wed, July 8, 5:30 pm, BRD
Resume Critique - Tuesdays July 14, 28, August 11, 25, 6 pm
Technology for LifeDigital Magazines & eBooks - Wed, July 8, 1 pmIntro to Pinterest - Tues, July 28, 3:30 pmComputer/Tablet Buying Tips - Wed, July 29, 1 pmIntro to iPad - Wed, Aug 5, 1 pmIntro to Blogging - Wed, Aug 12, 1 pmIntro to Twitter - Wed, Aug 19, 1 pm Windows 8 - Tues, Aug 25, 3:30 pmIntro to Instagram - Tues, Aug 26, 1 pmIntro to Facebook - Wed, Sept 2, 1 pmMedicare Website - Wed, July 22, 9:30 am
Clases de InglésLunes, 6-8 pm, Sala ADR GreenspanLlamar al (845) 452-8670 o inscibirse poklib.org
Rosetta Stone & Ultimate PhonicsJulio 27, 6-7 pm, Sala ADR Charwat
Clases de ComputaciónMiércoles, 6-8 pm, Sala ADR CavallaroContactarse con Sandra a [email protected] 8, 15 & 22 – Introducción al iPad Julio 29 – iPhone Agosto 5 & 12– Lab de cómputo
For ages 12-18, Adriance Teen Room unless otherwise noted
Teen Scene
Teen Summer Reading Kick-OffMonday, June 22, 1:30-2:30 pmEnjoy fun tech activities
Teen Media Lab Mini Tech WorkshopsWednesdays & Thursdays, July 15-August 6, 2:30-4:30 pmEach week we focus on a different project
Creepy Creature Drawings - July 15 & 16
Stop-Motion Animation - July 22 & 23
Super Hero Photo - July 29 & 30
Cool Moves - Cinemagraphs - August 5 & 6
Finish your Projects - August 12 & 13
Open Media LabTuesdays, July 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2:30-4:30 pmMacs, camcorder, digital camera and green screen, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, iPhoto, iMovie and Garageband
Teen Film Festival ReceptionMonday, June 22, 5-6 pm
Afternoon Video Games Weekdays, July 6-August 18, 3-4:30 pm
African MasksTuesday, July 7, 2-4 pm, BRD Joba
Plaster-of-Paris Face MasksMondays, July 13 & 20, 2-4 pm
Shrinky Dink TagTuesday, July 21, 2-4 pm, BRD JobaMake a BAM, ZAP or POW tag for a keychain or book bag
Super Hero Training AcademyFriday, July 31, 2-4 pmNavigate “laser” obstacle course and battle with NERfs
WHAM, POW and BANG PaintingTuesday August 4, 2-4 pm
Super Hero Collage BoxesTuesday, August 11, 2-4 pm, BRD Joba
Summer Reading Awards PartyWednesday, August 19, 4-6 pm
Special Event VolunteersHelp with activities for children at summer events
Teen Media Lab VolunteersWeds and Thurs, July 15-August 6, 3-5 pmEarn volunteer hours while learning new digital skills
Reading Buddies VolunteersMon & Thurs, July 6-August 13, 5-7 pm, ADR Children’sRead for 15-30 minutes with a child in grades 1-5
Register in person, online at poklib.org, or by phone at (845) 485-3445. ADR = Adriance, BDR = Boardman
Special Events
Summerat the Library!
Movies
for Kids
Bilingual FamilyStory Time
For families with children Pre-K & up
Early Learning Support
Tuesdays, 10 am, The Auditorium All movies rated PG
No registration required
Annie - July 7
Big Hero 6 - July 21
The Boxtrolls - July 28
Paddington - August 4
Penguins of Madagascar -August 11
Early Childhood Developmental Check-upMon, July 6 or Aug 310 am-1 pm, ADR Cavallaro Ages 2 months-5 years. Call 211.
Early Recognition Screening ProgramWeds, July 29 or Aug 262:30-5 pm, ADR Cavallaro Mental health screening ages 2-21.Call (845) 452-5965 x 111.
Rhythm & Rhyme: a Sensory Story Time Saturday, August 1, 10-11 amADR CavallaroFor special needs preschool/elementary children. Socialization included.
For all ages. No registration required.
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Mon, June 22, 1:30 pm, ADR Children’s
Magic Jim: A Magic Reading ShowMon, June 29, 7 pm, BRD Greene
Community DayThurs, July 9, 10 am, ADR Parking Lot
African Adventure Tales TheatreThurs, July 16, 10 am, The Auditorium
Mad Science-Sounds Like Science!Thurs, July 23, 10 am, The Auditorium
Heroes of the Animal KingdomThurs, July 30, 10 am, The Auditorium
Superhero Training Academy Thurs, Aug 6, 10 am, The Auditorium
Super Heroes with SciencetellersThurs, Aug 13, 10 am, The Auditorium
Summer Reading Awards PartyMon, Aug 17, 4-4:45 pm, BRD Greene Wed, Aug 19, 1:30-2:30 pmADR Children’s
Story Time by the LakeSat, June 20, July 18, and August 2211 am-12 pm, Morgan Lake
Movie Nights under the WalkwayMusic at 7 pm, movie at 8:30 pmJuly 11 - Night at the Museum, Secret of the Tomb July 25 - How To Train Your Dragon 2 August 8 - Grease
La Hora del Cuento Familiar BilingueThursday, July 16, 6-6:45 pmADR Cavallaro
Tweens
Just for KidsWeeklyStory Times
WeeklyKids Programs
Children must be accompanied by adult caregiver. No registration.
Baby Rhyme Time Mondays, July 6-August 1010-10:20 am, BRD JobaLanguage enrichment for infants.
Baby Rhyme & Play Time Wed, July 8-Aug 1210-10:50 am, ADR CavallaroFrom birth to 23 months.
Toddler Time Tues, July 7-Aug 11 10-10:30 amAdriance CavallaroThurs, July 16-Aug 13
10-10:30 am, BRD JobaA story time for two-year-olds.
Toot & ScootTuesdays, July 7-Aug 1110:30-10:50 am, ADR Children’sThursdays, July 16-Aug 1310:30-10:50 am, BRD GreeneMovement & music for ages 1-5.
Sensory Lab Thursdays, July 16-Aug 13 10-10:30 am, Adriance CavallaroArt for ages 18 months to 5 years.
TLC - Toddler Learning CenterFridays, July 10-Aug 14, 10-11 am Adriance-JLP PreSchooler Center Toys & books for 18-36 month-olds, plus parenting resources.
PreSchooler Learning Center Story Time Mon, July 6-Aug 10, 10-11:30 amWed, July 8-Aug 12, 10-11:30 amThurs, July 16-Aug 13, 1:30-3 pmAdriance-JLP PreSchooler CenterStories, music & play for ages 3-5.
Preschool Story TimeWed, July 8-Aug111:30-2 pm, BDR JobaHelp your 3-5 year-olds develop independence in ‘on my own’ time.
For grades 5-8
African MasksTues, July 7, 2-4 pm BRD JobaCreate an African mask decoration.
Shrinky Dink TagTuesday, July 21, 2-4 pm, BRD JobaMake a BAM, ZAP or POW tag for a keychain or book bag.
Art ActionFridays, July 24 & August 73-4 pm, ADR Cavallaro Marbling, collage, stamping, paper mache.
Canines in Reading CirclesWed, July 15, 22, & 2910-11 am, ADR Children’s Kids practice reading to a dog
Reading Buddies / Companeros de LecturaMons & Thurs, July 6 - August 13 5-7 pm, ADR Children’sKids entering grades 1-5 read with a teen for 15-30 minutes.
Lego ClubTues, July 7-Aug 114-4:45 pm, BRD JobaParents welcome! Grades K-5.
Kids & Tween GamingMondays, July 6-Aug 104-4:45 pm, ADR Cavallaro Wii or Xbox video games. Gr 1-8.
Fun with LEGO WedoWeds, July 8-Aug 121-2 pm, ADR CavallaroBuild & program motorized models.
Registration required. For grades K-5 unless otherwise noted.
The Night SkyWed, July 8, 4-4:45 pm, ADR Cavallaro Learn about constellations and create a star craft.
Garden Science ClubWed, July 8 & Aug 5, 6-7 pm, BRD Joba Soil, seeds, bugs and more with books, activities, and crafts.
Yoga for KidsFriday, July 10, 3-4 pm, BRD JobaFun environment. Bring a towel or mat.
100 Cup ChallengeWed, July 15, 4-4:45 pm, BRD JobaHow high can you build? Grades 2-5.
After the Rain Comes the RainbowThurs, July 16, 4-4:45 pm, ADR Cavallaro Rain & rainbow stories and experiments.
Reader’s Theatre: Animal Heroes in HistoryWed, July 22, 4-4:45 pm, BRD JobaHear and act out hero stories about a cat, a dog and a horse.
Art ActionFridays, July 24 & August 71:30-2:30 pm, ADR Cavallaro Marbling, collage, stamping, and paper mache. Grades 3-8.
Up, Up, and Away! Wed, July 29, 4-4:45 pm, BRD Joba What makes a hot air balloon fly? Experiment with your own.
You Are Special!Thurs, July 30, 4-4:45 pmADR Cavallaro Make a craft to remind you of your potential.
Whales: The Gentle GiantsWed, August 5, 4-4:45 pm, BRD Joba
Altered Endings and Twisted TalesWed, Aug 12, 4-4:45 pm, ADR Cavallaro Humorous renditions of favorite tales -write your own altered ending.