Poughkeepsie Public Library District ( PPLD )

09/06/2026

Highlights for this week at your library! The library is closed from Saturday, September 5, through Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.

09/04/2026

"NY funds Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for 750 local children"

The Poughkeepsie Public Library District is thrilled to recieve funding to continue Dolly Parton's Imagination Library which provides free books to children under the age of five who reside in the City or Town of Poughkeepsie.

Learn more about the Imagination Library and how to enroll: https://poklib.org/youth/dolly-parton/

The NYS Office of Children and Family Services will give $11,700 to the Poughkeepsie Public Library District for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

09/03/2026

Did you know that you can learn a new language with Transparent Language online for free with your library card?

Sign up for a library card now! https://poklib.org/your-library/get-a-library-card/

09/02/2026

The date has changed for the Beginning Quilling Workshop. It will now be on September 24.

09/01/2026

Come view our exhibits in the libraries:

Shannon Butler: Tintypes
September 1 - October 31
Adriance Memorial Library

Harriet Bassen: Mosaics
September 1 - October 31
Adriance Memorial Library

Rachel Williams
Through September 29
Boardman Road Branch Library

09/01/2026

September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Know someone who does not have a card? Let them know about all the benefits, and get them signed up!

https://poklib.org/your-library/get-a-library-card/

09/01/2026

After an extensive renovation, the Berkshire Museum has reopened, and we are thrilled to offer a Museum Pass (MAP Pass) to our PPLD resident cardholders (18+, with no fines). Learn more: https://poklib.org/books-more/map-pass/

https://berkshiremuseum.org/

08/31/2026

Check out the new Local History Blog and learn about Timothy Cole, a renowned engraver who made his home in Poughkeepsie. Read the full story here: https://poklib.org/timothy-cole-the-happy-vagabond/

08/27/2026

Check out the new What's Cooking Blog where you can see some ways to use fiber to improve your health. Read the full story here: https://poklib.libguides.com/blogs/whatscooking/recipeblog/featuring-fiber

08/26/2026

Dolly's Parton's Imagination Library aims to get free books into the hands of young children.

If your child resides in the Town or City of Poughkeepsie, register online for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, and your child will get a free book every month until their fifth birthday!

Bilingual English/Spanish book language option is now available!

Learn more: https://poklib.org/youth/dolly-parton/