LaGrange Library

Presenter: Chef Ryan Judge, Owner of Seasoned Culinary Classes
Date: Friday, July 25, 6-7:30pm
Cost: $15

This enjoyable interactive class featuring corn, includes a sampling of the prepared dishes. Participants will also receive an apron, chef’s hat, and recipe cards to take home. This class was generously funded by the Friends of the LaGrange Library. In-person registration with non-refundable payment is required.

Enjoy light refreshments as you watch this 1982 Steven Spielberg classic starring Henry Thomas and Drew Barrymore. Rated PG. Register online

Monday Night Adventures:
Life During the Civil War as portrayed by the 150th N.Y. Civil War Reenactors

Ever wonder what life was like during the Civil War? Enjoy a unique, historical experience as you travel back in time with the 150th N.Y. Civil War Reenactors. Fully dressed soldiers will portray what life was like during the Civil War. Hear about their uniforms, weapons and food and see examples of weaponry, tack and other Civil War artifacts.

Presenter: Lisa Sassi, Adult Program Coordinator
Date: Wednesday, July 30, 1-4pm

Get help setting up most mobile devices and learn how to download free eBooks using OverDrive. Please bring along your device, library card, PIN & e-mail address. Call or stop in to schedule your 1 hour appointment.

Presenter: Lisa Sassi, Adult Program Coordinator
Date: Friday, August 8, 6:30-7:30pm

Enjoy a guided tour of the Library, then learn how to use the online catalog, search for material and create a library account to monitor your checked out items, renew and reserve items, and record your reading history. iPads will be furnished for use during the class, but you will need to bring your library card & PIN. Register online

Need help downloading an eBook? Trying to establish an email, Facebook, Twitter or other social media account? Having trouble with your tablet? Thanks to a grant from Dutchess County, we're pleased to offer individualized technology assistance from Doug, our resident Teen Geek. Bring along your device. No appointment necessary.

"Funded by Dutchess County through a grant made available to the Poughkeepsie Public Library District."

Teen Tech Wizards
July 7-August 25: Mondays 5-8pm
July 10-August 28: Thursdays 1-4pm

Our Teen Tech Wizards can walk you through downloading eBooks, deciphering your mobile devices and laptops, and using apps that focus on developing children's literacy. Bring along your device. No appointment necessary.

This program is generously funded by The Dollar General Literacy Foundation in conjunction with YALSA/ALA.

Summer Reading Program is underway!

Get a free gift when you register!

For Kids: Read the required number of books for the grade you're entering in the fall, then record your books in your Reading Log online by clicking on the Summer Reading Program button or stop in to pick up a paper Reading Log. Those completing the program will enjoy loads of fun at our Awards Ceremony Celebration on Friday, August 15, 6pm at Freedom Park where you're invited to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy some dessert, lawn games, prizes and a spectacular magic show with special guest JIZ Magic & the Young Magicians Society.

This year, as part of the Summer Reading Program, we've added Book Bingo. Your mission is to complete rows of tasks either up & down, side to side or diagonally. Each time you get BINGO on your card, bring in your card to receive a prize. Book Bingo cards can be picked up at the Library.

For Adults: You could win a fabulous gift basket when you participate in our Book & Film Review Raffle. Submit reviews online by clicking on the Summer Reading Program button or stop in and pick up paper review forms. Your reviews will be entered in our bi-weekly raffle drawings.

Click here for our Summer Reading Program flier