Monster Buddies!
Pawling Library Annex 15 Broad Street, Pawling, NYWe’ll explore many different types of monsters from mythical creatures to funny characters through stories and craft activities each week. For grades K - 2. Registration is required:
From Memory to Family Memoir / Online Program
Pawling Library 11 Broad St, Pawling, NY, United StatesThursday, May 2 6:00-7:30 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. Each of us has a wealth of memories. The goal of this once a month program is writing your life stories. At every gathering each person has 10 minutes to share a story with our group members in a very supportive environment. No one’s work and writing skills are ever critiqued. Your unique style of writing is the right way to write. Please join us every month. Relive your memories that will one day become your memoir. Surprise your family who’ve wanted you to do this. The biggest surprise you’ll find is recalling the stories of your life. We look forward to seeing you.
Mizzentop Pre-K Visit
Pawling Library 11 Broad St, Pawling, NY, United States +1 moreThis is a private tour, not open to the public. For more information, please contact children@pawlinglibrary.org
Baby Bounce and Groove (0-18 months and a caregiver)
Pawling Library Annex 15 Broad Street, Pawling, NYBaby Bounce and Groove Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Nine week event series, 04/01 - 06/08 NO CLASS 04/30 Age range: birth -18 months & a caregiver Library Annex, with Neena Join us for stories and songs. We’ll focus on the keys for early literacy—singing, reading, talking, playing, and engaging with caregivers. This program ends with 10 - 15 minutes of play time. Registration is highly suggested. You can register in advance or the day of! Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred. NEW: This program is also being offered on Thursdays this spring. It is the same class both days and we ask families to limit themselves to just one day a week.
Toddlers in Training (18 months – 36 months)
Pawling Library Annex 15 Broad Street, Pawling, NYToddlers in Training Tuesdays, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Nine week event series, 04/01 - 06/08 Age range: 18-36 months & a caregiver, expanded age range! NO CLASS 04/30 Library Annex, with Neena Interactive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play. Registration is highly suggested. You can register in advance or day of! Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred. NEW: This program is also being offered on Thursdays this spring. If Tuesdays are full, we invite you to see if Thursdays are available.
Read and Play (Ages 3 – 5 years)
Pawling Library Annex 15 Broad Street, Pawling, NYRead and Play Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Nine week event series, 04/01 - 06/08 Age range: Ages 3 - 5 years NO CLASS 04/30 Our small group Kindergarten readiness program, focused on early literacy and math skills through a combination of hands-on activities and group story time. We'll also work on following directions and practicing classroom behaviors. Caregivers not required to participate but we ask that you stay on library grounds. Registration is highly suggested. Register in advance or day of! Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred.
Mahjong
Pawling Library 11 Broad St, Pawling, NY, United StatesTuesdays 3-5 pm To register, please email Donald at adult @pawlinglibrary.org. Thank you. Mahjong is popular throughout the world. Please join us and learn how to play this ancient Chinese tile game. Come join the fun! Photograph by Mahmoud Yahyaoui
Let’s Learn Circuits
Pawling Library Annex 15 Broad Street, Pawling, NYDuring this weekly program, we’ll learn about simple circuits starting with what a circuit is and then, we'll use squishy circuits and paper circuits for hands-on discovery. For children in grades 1 through 4. Registration is required.
The Pawling Writers Group
Pawling Library 11 Broad St, Pawling, NY, United StatesTuesdays 6:15-7:45 pm To register, please email Donald at adult @pawlinglibrary.org. Thank you. This writing group, led by author and teacher Walter Woodhouse and author Steve Haggerty, is open to anyone ages 18 and up who has an interest in writing. We welcome books of fiction, short stories, nonfiction, and poetry. The program will run as the classic writing workshop, where participants have the opportunity to read their work and offer helpful comments to one another. Please join us for this weekly program. About our presenters: Walter Woodhouse: Before retiring in 2012, Mr. Woodhouse was Assistant Superintendent for Instruction for Nyack Public Schools, where he began as the English Department Chair. He also served as Assistant Headmaster at the Rockland Country Day School, where he began as a teacher. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Oregon in Eugene, as well as an M.A. in Education from Pace University. He and his wife, Martha, raised four children in Nyack, New York before moving to Pawling, and now...
Play Group (Ages 2-5 years and a caregiver)
Pawling Library Annex 15 Broad Street, Pawling, NYPlay Group Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM Nine week event series, 04/01 - 06/08 Age range: Ages 2-5 years and a caregiver NO CLASS 05/01 Kids are invited to play and build social connections with other children during this program, which sees our room set up with learning goals in mind. We'll use play to build skills like fine and gross motor and collaboration. Early literacy, math, and science concepts will also be integrated. Registration is highly suggested. Register in advance or day of. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred.