Events in July 2022
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Storytime with Miss Isabelle
Storytime with Miss Isabelle
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July 1, 2022Join Miss Isabelle for a story-listening, song-singing, belly-laughing, hand-clapping time during our weekly Storytime! We'll be live in person every Friday at 10:30 AM!
No Registration Required | Ages 2-8 | FREE
Dungeons and Dragons ClubDungeons and Dragons Club
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July 1, 2022Ages 13-17
Create your own character and join us as we explore new lands and combat menacing foes!
Registration Required: Here
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Crochet Corner with Kristin
Crochet Corner with Kristin
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July 2, 2022Starting May 7th from 1 pm until Knitwits at 2 pm, aspiring crocheters can come to the library to learn crochet or just come to be in the loop! Our very own Putnam Valley Community member, Kristin will guide aspiring crocheters through the basics of crochet using supplies they can keep. Patrons will learn basic crochet stitches, tools, and common terms, and will be taken through a simple project to utilize these new skills.
Targeted to persons who have never crocheted or have started to learn and need to hone their skills. It is also a great place for more experienced crocheters who want to enjoy the company and creativity of others. This is perfect for anyone who loves crafting or would like to learn a new craft.
'Southpaws' or Left-handed patrons need not worry, Kristin can help you with any handedness!
Registration is required due to space, hereKnitwitsKnitwits
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July 2, 2022All ages & skill levels welcome
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PVL Writers workshop
PVL Writers workshop
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July 3, 2022Join PVL on the FIRST SUNDAY of the month for a writers group that will open with a known work read-aloud followed by works from the group finished or unfinished.
Come for feedback on your work or to gain experience and confidence to read your work at Tompkins Corners Cultural Center and beyond.
no registration is nessesary.
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Independence Day
Independence Day
All Day
July 4, 2022Closed
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Music & Movement
Music & Movement
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July 5, 2022Join us for a wigglin', gigglin', hand clappin', foot tappin' time where we'll sing songs and dance around!
Register here
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Orange county busses job fair
Orange county busses job fair
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July 6, 2022Putnam Valley Chess ClubPutnam Valley Chess Club
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July 6, 2022If you love chess or just a casual player this club is for you!! All age groups invited! Chess Sets and Clocks will be provided or you can bring your own. Traditional Chess, Blitz Chess, Chess puzzles, etc. Tournaments are being planned.
EVERY WEDNESDAY 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
No registration nessesary.
Sit, Roll Over and ReadSit, Roll Over and Read
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July 6, 2022Sit, Roll Over & READ
Registration required; limited to one 15-minute session per child by appointment only
Free; any reading level!Help your child build their confidence and improve their reading skills by signing them up today to read aloud to Sunny Boy, our certified Reading Dog!
Registration required; limited to one 15-minute session per child by appointment only.
Register here
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Story time with Miss B.
Story time with Miss B.
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July 7, 2022Join Miss B. on the children's floor for stories and fun activities every Thursday at 4:30 pm. .
For ages 3-8 years old.
Register here
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Storytime with Miss Isabelle
Storytime with Miss Isabelle
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July 8, 2022Join Miss Isabelle for a story-listening, song-singing, belly-laughing, hand-clapping time during our weekly Storytime! We'll be live in person every Friday at 10:30 AM!
No Registration Required | Ages 2-8 | FREE
Dungeons and Dragons ClubDungeons and Dragons Club
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July 8, 2022Ages 13-17
Create your own character and join us as we explore new lands and combat menacing foes!
Registration Required: Here
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Family Time: Create a Mural
Family Time: Create a Mural
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July 9, 2022Theme: An Ocean of Possibilities
We'll draw, paint or make collages of ocean creatures. flora and activities.
The possibilities are as endless as your imagination.Register Here
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Music & Movement
Music & Movement
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July 12, 2022Join us for a wigglin', gigglin', hand clappin', foot tappin' time where we'll sing songs and dance around!
Register here
Summer Program: Creating a MuralSummer Program: Creating a Mural
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July 12, 2022We'll decorate a giant roll of paper to display on the wall of the library's community room.
Theme: An Ocean of Possibilities
We'll draw, paint or make collages of ocean creatures. flora and activities.
The possibilities are as endless as your imagination.Register Here
Conservation MeetingConservation Meeting
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Putnam Valley Chess Club
Putnam Valley Chess Club
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July 13, 2022If you love chess or just a casual player this club is for you!! All age groups invited! Chess Sets and Clocks will be provided or you can bring your own. Traditional Chess, Blitz Chess, Chess puzzles, etc. Tournaments are being planned.
EVERY WEDNESDAY 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
No registration nessesary.
Puppets and Stories with Miss BPuppets and Stories with Miss B
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July 13, 2022Join Miss B. for stories, tales and home-made puppets.
In person
Best suited for 3-8 y/0Register Here
Puppets and Stories with Miss BPuppets and Stories with Miss B
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July 13, 2022Join Miss B. for stories, tales and home-made puppets.
In person
Best suited for 3-8 y/0Register Here
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Story time with Miss B.
Story time with Miss B.
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July 14, 2022Join Miss B. on the children's floor for stories and fun activities every Thursday at 4:30 pm. .
For ages 3-8 years old.
Register here
Book Club: The Summer Country by Lauren WilligBook Club: The Summer Country by Lauren Willig
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July 14, 2022Selected title: The Summer Country by Lauren Willig
The author will be present!!!“A tale of two sugar plantations on Barbados before and after the abolition of slavery. … Characters of all races are fully fleshed out as Willig confronts the island's complex racial dynamics, in particular the sexual exploitation of enslaved women and its consequences. A deep dive into Caribbean history which requires, and ultimately rewards, close reading.” – Kirkus
Lauren Willig is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than twenty works of historical fiction, including Band of Sisters, The Summer Country, The English Wife, the RITA Award-winning Pink Carnation series, and three novels co-written with Beatriz Williams and Karen White. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages, picked for Book of the Month Club, awarded the RITA, Booksellers Best, and Golden Leaf awards, and chosen for the American Library Association’s annual list of the best genre fiction. An alumna of Yale University, she has a graduate degree in history from Harvard and a JD from Harvard Law School.
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Storytime with Miss Isabelle
Storytime with Miss Isabelle
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July 15, 2022Join Miss Isabelle for a story-listening, song-singing, belly-laughing, hand-clapping time during our weekly Storytime! We'll be live in person every Friday at 10:30 AM!
No Registration Required | Ages 2-8 | FREE
Dungeons and Dragons ClubDungeons and Dragons Club
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July 15, 2022Ages 13-17
Create your own character and join us as we explore new lands and combat menacing foes!
Registration Required: Here
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Crochet Corner with Kristin
Crochet Corner with Kristin
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July 16, 2022Starting May 7th from 1 pm until Knitwits at 2 pm, aspiring crocheters can come to the library to learn crochet or just come to be in the loop! Our very own Putnam Valley Community member, Kristin will guide aspiring crocheters through the basics of crochet using supplies they can keep. Patrons will learn basic crochet stitches, tools, and common terms, and will be taken through a simple project to utilize these new skills.
Targeted to persons who have never crocheted or have started to learn and need to hone their skills. It is also a great place for more experienced crocheters who want to enjoy the company and creativity of others. This is perfect for anyone who loves crafting or would like to learn a new craft.
'Southpaws' or Left-handed patrons need not worry, Kristin can help you with any handedness!
Registration is required due to space, hereKnitwitsKnitwits
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July 16, 2022All ages & skill levels welcome
Free
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Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
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July 18, 2022The Board of Trustees Meeting will take place in person at the Library at 7:00.
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Music & Movement
Music & Movement
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July 19, 2022Join us for a wigglin', gigglin', hand clappin', foot tappin' time where we'll sing songs and dance around!
Register here
Summer Story Time: Pollinators A-PlentySummer Story Time: Pollinators A-Plenty
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July 19, 2022Did you know that there are a lot of pollinator insects, besides butterflies and bees? Did you know that some are nocturnal and come out at night?
Join Pollinator Pathways members Catherine and Lynn and learn about pollinators through stories and games, and go home with a few wild flower seeds to create your own pollinator pathway.
Register Here
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Putnam Valley Chess Club
Putnam Valley Chess Club
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July 20, 2022If you love chess or just a casual player this club is for you!! All age groups invited! Chess Sets and Clocks will be provided or you can bring your own. Traditional Chess, Blitz Chess, Chess puzzles, etc. Tournaments are being planned.
EVERY WEDNESDAY 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
No registration nessesary.
Sit, Roll Over and ReadSit, Roll Over and Read
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July 20, 2022Sit, Roll Over & READ
Registration required; limited to one 15-minute session per child by appointment only
Free; any reading level!Help your child build their confidence and improve their reading skills by signing them up today to read aloud to Sunny Boy, our certified Reading Dog!
Registration required; limited to one 15-minute session per child by appointment only.
Register here
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Story time with Miss B.
Story time with Miss B.
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July 21, 2022Join Miss B. on the children's floor for stories and fun activities every Thursday at 4:30 pm. .
For ages 3-8 years old.
Register here
Baseball in Black & White with Bob MayerBaseball in Black & White with Bob Mayer
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July 21, 2022Join local resident and baseball historian Robert Mayer in-person or online at The Putnam Valley Library for an illustrative review of the Roots of Baseball. With the help of historical photos and baseball memorabilia, take a trip back in time to the early days of baseball and explore the impact on and by African Americans. The talk will also be covering; early black baseball pioneers and the hardships they faced, the professional players all the way up until the Negro Leagues, barnstorming teams and the 1905 Asylum BBC vs the Cuban X Giants game in Middletown NY.
Bob is a collector of vintage baseball items, and artifacts from his collection were on display at the Glory Days exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York, the Yorktown NY Museum and the Orangetown NY, Peekskill NY and Putnam County History Museums.
A member of Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) and the Baseball Hall of Fame, Bob has been investigating early baseball in Westchester, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster and Putnam Counties in New York. Particular focus has been the teams and players on the Wallkill B.B.C. and New York State Homeopathic Asylum teams that played in Middletown NY between 1866 and 1908, and Black Barnstorming teams that came through lower New York prior to 1900.
Mr. Mayer serves on the Board of Directors of the Middletown Historical Society and is a past President and Treasurer of the Peekskill Museum.
(excerpt from full bio)Register here for in-person
Register here for virtual
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Storytime with Miss Isabelle
Storytime with Miss Isabelle
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July 22, 2022Join Miss Isabelle for a story-listening, song-singing, belly-laughing, hand-clapping time during our weekly Storytime! We'll be live in person every Friday at 10:30 AM!
No Registration Required | Ages 2-8 | FREE
Dungeons and Dragons ClubDungeons and Dragons Club
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July 22, 2022Ages 13-17
Create your own character and join us as we explore new lands and combat menacing foes!
Registration Required: Here
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Let's Write a Book Workshop
Let's Write a Book Workshop
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July 23, 2022Are you writing a book? Come to the library to show your work in progress. Librarians and other young authors will praise, comment and give ideas if you feel you're stuck. Positive and constructive comments only.
Recommended age: 8-12 years old.
You can come even if you did not attend the June workshop.Register Here
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Music & Movement
Music & Movement
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July 26, 2022Join us for a wigglin', gigglin', hand clappin', foot tappin' time where we'll sing songs and dance around!
Register here
Summer Story Time: Tie-Dye FunSummer Story Time: Tie-Dye Fun
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July 26, 2022Nothing like some fresh tie-dye for the perfect summer vibes, so grab your family and friends and head to the library! You can make your very own swirly, whirly, twirly tie-dye, and listen to colorful stories!
Ages 5-12
Registration Required | Registration cap = 30 children
Register Here
Family Time: Tie-Dye FunFamily Time: Tie-Dye Fun
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July 26, 2022Nothing like some fresh tie-dye for the perfect summer vibes, so grab your family and friends and head to the library! You can make your very own swirly, whirly, twirly tie-dye, and listen to colorful stories!
Ages 5-100
Registration Required | Registration cap = 30 children
If you bring it, you can dye it!
We will supply the dye, you supply what to use it on.
Miss. Joan says, "tie-dye works best on 100% cotton!"
If you need ideas or have questions, feel free to email us at staff@putnamvalleylibrary.org or programs@putnamvalleylibrary.org
37 Ideas for Tye-Dye - https://diyprojectsforteens.com/diy-tie-dye-ideas/
Register Here
The Muscular System: Identifying and Correcting the Dosha ImbalanceThe Muscular System: Identifying and Correcting the Dosha Imbalance
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July 26, 2022REGISTER AT https://bit.ly/MuscularJuly26 to join Dr. Somesh Kaushik for this lecture.The muscular system aids in movement, blood flow, and other bodily functions. The muscular system is made of three different types of muscles. (1) Skeletal muscles that are connected to bone and aid involuntary movement. (2) Smooth muscles that are found inside organs and help to move substances through organs. (3) Cardiac muscles that are found in the heart and help pump blood.Muscle disorders include a large group of conditions that fall under the umbrella terms of muscular dystrophy (a genetic disorder), neuromuscular conditions, and neuromuscular disorders. These conditions can affect skeletal muscles (and may overlap with skeletal issues), organs such as the heart and lungs (and may overlap with cardiovascular or respiratory issues), as well as muscles in the arms and legs. These disorders may cause weakness, loss of motor function (cerebral palsy), or paralysis even in the presence of an intact nervous system. Other conditions include myasthenia gravis, ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), rhabdomyolysis, mitochondrial myopathies, fibromyalgia, gout, lupus, bursitis tendonitis, myositis, dermatomyositis, and polymyositis (inflammation and progressive weakening of the skeletal muscles), rotator cuff injury, myofascial pain, muscle cramps, and sprains or strains.Ayurveda identifies the particular dosha imbalance and corrects it with treatment and remedies.ABOUT SOMESH N. KAUSHIK, ND, BAMS, MPH, MPA, E-RYT 500With over 35 years of experience as an Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Kaushik’s medical training is extensive. He is one of the most experienced Ayurvedic physicians in North America and is the recipient of the Dhanwantri Award, his profession’s highest honor. Dr. Kaushik recently founded the Institute for the Advancement of Ayurvedic Sciences, a research and teaching institution.This series is sponsored by Brewster Public Library, Butterfield Library, Desmond-Fish Public Library, Field Library, Mahopac Public Library, Putnam Valley Library, and Reed Memorial Library. -
Puppets and Stories with Miss B
Puppets and Stories with Miss B
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July 27, 2022Join Miss B. for stories, tales and home-made puppets.
In person
Best suited for 3-8 y/0Register Here
Putnam Valley Chess ClubPutnam Valley Chess Club
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July 27, 2022If you love chess or just a casual player this club is for you!! All age groups invited! Chess Sets and Clocks will be provided or you can bring your own. Traditional Chess, Blitz Chess, Chess puzzles, etc. Tournaments are being planned.
EVERY WEDNESDAY 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
No registration nessesary.
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Story time with Miss B.
Story time with Miss B.
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July 28, 2022Join Miss B. on the children's floor for stories and fun activities every Thursday at 4:30 pm. .
For ages 3-8 years old.
Register here
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Storytime with Miss Isabelle
Storytime with Miss Isabelle
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July 29, 2022Join Miss Isabelle for a story-listening, song-singing, belly-laughing, hand-clapping time during our weekly Storytime! We'll be live in person every Friday at 10:30 AM!
No Registration Required | Ages 2-8 | FREE
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Crochet Corner with Kristin
Crochet Corner with Kristin
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July 30, 2022Starting May 7th from 1 pm until Knitwits at 2 pm, aspiring crocheters can come to the library to learn crochet or just come to be in the loop! Our very own Putnam Valley Community member, Kristin will guide aspiring crocheters through the basics of crochet using supplies they can keep. Patrons will learn basic crochet stitches, tools, and common terms, and will be taken through a simple project to utilize these new skills.
Targeted to persons who have never crocheted or have started to learn and need to hone their skills. It is also a great place for more experienced crocheters who want to enjoy the company and creativity of others. This is perfect for anyone who loves crafting or would like to learn a new craft.
'Southpaws' or Left-handed patrons need not worry, Kristin can help you with any handedness!
Registration is required due to space, hereKnitwitsKnitwits
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July 30, 2022All ages & skill levels welcome
Free
Some yarn and needles may be available for beginner knitters, otherwise please bring your own materials.
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