Poughkeepsie Public Library District ( PPLD )

10/16/2026

Do you have coats you no longer wear? The Dutchess Outreach Coat Drive wants them!

Drop-off locations:
Adriance Memorial Library
Boardman Road Branch Library

The Library District is pleased to partner with Dutchess Outreach for their winter coat drive. Coats can be dropped off during library hours.

• All coats should be clean and in good condition. Please do not send any heavily stained or torn coats, and make sure all zippers work properly.
• Dutchess Outreach needs winter coats and jackets - children's and adults' sizes. Dutchess Outreach especially appreciates boys' jackets and adult plus sizes.
• Please do not donate clothes or lightweight jackets. Dutchess Outreach does not have the capacity to deal with these items.

10/15/2026

Families with kids! Here are some upcoming free Halloween programs for you to check out.

Halloween Costume Party, October 29 at Adriance Memorial Library

Halloween at the Family Partnership Center, October 30

10/15/2026

PPLD resident library card holders! We have added the Jewish Museum (NYC) to our MAP (Museums, Attractions, and Parks Passes)!

This new printable pass admits 2 adults for free admission. Children ages 18 and under are always free.

Borrow the pass here: https://www2.museumkey.com/ui/byMuseum/?code=pougny12601

Learn more: https://thejewishmuseum.org/

10/13/2026

10/09/2026

The Library District is pleased to partner with Dutchess Outreach for their winter coat drive. Coats can be dropped off during library hours through October 31. Drop off locations are Adriance Memorial Library and Boardman Road Branch Library.

• All coats should be clean and in good condition. Please do not send any heavily stained or torn coats, and make sure all zippers work properly.
• Dutchess Outreach needs winter coats and jackets - children's and adults' sizes. Dutchess Outreach especially appreciates boys' jackets and adult plus sizes.
• Please do not donate clothes or lightweight jackets. Dutchess Outreach does not have the capacity to deal with these items.

10/08/2026

Come celebrate the freedom to read with us! We'll briefly discuss censorship and book banning, read some stories, and end with an activity. Best for ages 5-8, though all are welcome. No registration required.

10/08/2026

On exhibit in the libraries:

Adriance Memorial Library:
Harriet Bassen: Mosaics, through October 31
Shannon Butler: Tintypes, through October 31

Boardman Road Branch Library:
Drawn Together Group Show, through December 31

Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots Branch Library:
Po'Keepsie Curio Cabinet: A Miscellany of Products Manufactured in Poughkeepsie

10/07/2026

El Centro de Justicia para Trabajadores de Nueva York (WJC) acompaña a nuestra comunidad con talleres gratuitos que ayudan a proteger los derechos laborales de todos, sin importar el estatus migratorio.

📌 En la Biblioteca Adriance Memorial ( Poughkeepsie Public Library District ( PPLD ), WJC ofrece información esencial sobre derechos laborales, protección contra la discriminación, acoso sexual en el trabajo y permisos laborales protegidos.

Estos talleres brindan herramientas prácticas para que los trabajadores puedan reconocer sus derechos, acceder a permisos familiares y médicos, y actuar frente a situaciones injustas en el lugar de trabajo.

💬 Para más información, puede comunicarse con Elva Margarita al (845) 485-3445 x3321 o escribir a [email protected].

10/06/2026

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Kanopy’s curated film collection—featuring
powerful documentaries, award-winning films, and unforgettable stories that highlight the diversity of Hispanic cultures. Start watching today: kanopy.com/category/65202