Kids' Stuff
Kids' Stuff is the part of the web site that's just for kids! You'll find:
Teen Scene
Enjoy the books on our Suggested Reading List for Teens!
Take a look at the many Teen Magazines available at the Poughkeepsie Public Library District that may interest you!
Big Read Teen Art Contest
PPLD is sponsoring an art contest for teens in grades 9-12! Print an application and submit with your artwork by May 23. First prize is $300 and winning entries will be used
to promote the Big Read. All entries will be displayed at the Muddy Cup coffee shop on Main Street in June.
Children's Museum Passes
Free passes to the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum are available in the Children's Room at the Adriance Memorial Library. You must have a valid library card to use this service. To reserve a pass, please call the Children's Room at (845) 485-3445 x3320.
Parenting Resources
Check out some helpful Parenting Resources on the Web, which include links related to children's
development, health issues, homeschooling and safety on the Internet. You'll also find a Suggested
Reading List of parenting resources, which includes titles on general parenting issues, and those on special needs children.
Preschooler Learning Center
The Preschooler Learning Center is located in the Family Partnership at 29 North Hamilton Street in Poughkeepsie and is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The Center has Discovery Stations that feature areas for 3-5 year-old children and their adult caregivers to participate in directed activities. Learn more about the Discovery Stations in our section on the Preschooler Learning Center.
Sign up now for Spring Session dates March 25-May 22 & June 3-28!
Programs & Events
Check out our program offerings for children & teens, and register using these events calendars. For full event listings in the Library District, see our Programs & Events page.
Ask a Librarian
Feel free to call the Children's Reference Desk at (845) 485-3445 x3320, or contact a Youth Services Librarian by email for brief answers to factual questions or ideas for sources to find information.