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Battle of the Books Team Meeting
Battle of the Books Team Meeting
The Pawling Library's Battle of the Books team for middle school students will meet on alternate Mondays to discuss the books and practice trivia questions for this year's competition. The Battle of the Books is a Mid-Hudson Library System-wide program for middle and high school students that celebrates books and reading, team work, and friendly-competition. For more information or to join the team, contact Young Adult Program Coordinator, Maureen Meltzer-McGrath
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Baby Bounce and Groove (0-18 months)
Baby Bounce and Groove (0-18 months)
Baby 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)
Toddlers in Training (18 months – 36 months)
Toddlers 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)
Read and Play (Ages 3 – 5 years)
Read 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.
Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Teen Dating Violence
Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Teen Dating Violence
Amanda Greenfield of The Grace Smith House present a workshop for teens that provides a foundation of the cycle of violence and how to identify the red flags of an unhealthy relationship. Participants will gain tools and language that will enable them to support a friend who is in an unhealthy relationship, as well as gain an understanding of the impact that dating violence has on the individual, friends, and family. This workshop is for teens in 8th grade and up. It will be offered in English and Spanish. Registration is required. Amanda Greenfield de The Grace Smith House presentará un taller para adolescentes que proporciona una base sobre el ciclo de violencia y cómo identificar las señales de alerta de una relación no saludable. Los participantes obtendrán herramientas y lenguaje que les permitirán apoyar a un amigo que se encuentra en una relación no saludable, así como comprender el impacto que la violencia en el noviazgo tiene en el individuo, los amigos y la familia. Este taller es para adolescentes de 8º grado en...
The Pawling Writers Group
The Pawling Writers Group
Tuesdays 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...
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Play Group (Ages 2-5 years and a caregiver)
Play Group (Ages 2-5 years and a caregiver)
Play 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.
Line Dancing at Pawling Recreation
Line Dancing at Pawling Recreation
Wednesdays 2-3 pm Registration is required. You can register by clicking on the link below 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. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/31423/ Do you enjoy line dancing or want to learn? It doesn’t matter whether you’re new to this or experienced. Spend an hour dancing while listening to a variety of tunes. Line dancing is not just entertainment, it’s also a good form of exercise. Please join us. Be good to yourself and have some fun. Joy is healthy, too! The Pawling Library is proud to be partnering with Pawling Recreation. 2 Lakeside Dr, Pawling NY 12564 845-855-1131 Email: recreation@pawling.org http://pawlingrec.com
Computer Help for Seniors
Computer Help for Seniors
Members of the Pawling Library’s VounTeens group will be available to help senior citizens with computer-related questions and problems at this weekly session. Please bring your device and/or library card and a volunteer will work one-on-one with you. Appointments are not necessary.The help sessions will take place in the Teen Space. Walk-ins are welcome. To reserve a time, please contact Maureen Meltzer-McGrath
VolunTeens
VolunTeens
This is a year-round volunteer opportunity for ages 11 & up. The group will meet twice a month to plan or work on service projects to benefit the Library and the Pawling community. Meeting dates: The first and third Wednesday of each month at 5 pm to 6:30 pm. There may be additional dates depending on the project. For questions or to apply, please contact Maureen Meltzer-McGrath, YA Program Coordinator at teen@pawlinglibrary.org.
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Toddlers in Training (18 months – 36 months)
Toddlers in Training (18 months – 36 months)
Toddlers in Training Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Nine week event series, 04/01 - 06/08 Age range: 18-36 months & a caregiver, expanded age range! NO CLASS 05/02 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 Tuesdays this spring. If Thursdays are full, we invite you to see if Tuesdays are available.
Baby Bounce and Groove (0-18 months and a caregiver)
Baby Bounce and Groove (0-18 months and a caregiver)
Baby Bounce and Groove Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Nine week event series, 04/01 - 06/08 NO CLASS 05/02 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. This program is also offered on Tuesdays this spring. It is the same class both days and we ask families to limit themselves to just one day a week.
From Memory to Family Memoir / Online Program
From Memory to Family Memoir / Online Program
Thursday, April 4 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.
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Rainbow Valley Eclipse Presentation
Rainbow Valley Eclipse Presentation
Coop Program: Rainbow Valley Eclipse Presentation Friday, 04/05, 1:30-2:30 pm Main Library/ Library Annex with Neena This is a field trip for the Rainbow Valley Homeschool Co-op, for ages 6-13. Join Library Children's Program Coordinator Neena McBaer for an exploration of solar eclipses in advance of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. This program will include a short presentation about solar eclipses, highlighting what to expect when safely viewing a solar eclipse and explaining this amazing, rare phenomenon. After, youth and families will be invited to participate in several hands-on activities, including a virtual eclipse simulator, estimation games, and making a pinhole camera.
Family Science: Solar Eclipses
Family Science: Solar Eclipses
Family Science: Solar Eclipses Ages 6-13 and families Friday, 04/05, 5:30-6:30 pm Main Library/ Library Annex with Neena Join Library Children's Program Coordinator Neena McBaer for an exploration of solar eclipses in advance of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. This program will include a short presentation about solar eclipses, highlighting what to expect when safely viewing a solar eclipse and explaining this amazing, rare phenomenon. After, youth and families will be invited to participate in several hands-on activities, including a virtual eclipse simulator, estimation games, and making a pinhole camera. Participants will also receive up to five free pairs of solar eclipse viewing glasses for their family.
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Eclipse Viewing Party
Eclipse Viewing Party
Eclipse Viewing Party All ages Monday, 04/08 2:30 - 4:00 PM Drop in or sign up Monday, April 8, Pawling will be in the path of a near total solar eclipse. Celebrate this amazing experience with the library. Drop in to pick up free solar eclipse viewing glasses, eclipse viewing information, learn about our library telescope, and enjoy snacks. Sign up to receive a reminder before the event or drop in on the day of the eclipse. Working or away? Not sure you'll make it in? You can also request solar eclipse viewing glasses for pickup here. Requests for glasses kits start 03/22 and are available on a first come, first served basis.
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Baby Bounce and Groove (0-18 months)
Baby Bounce and Groove (0-18 months)
Baby 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)
Toddlers in Training (18 months – 36 months)
Toddlers 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)
Read and Play (Ages 3 – 5 years)
Read 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.
Let’s Learn Circuits
Let’s Learn Circuits
During 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.
Caring for Community Cats
Caring for Community Cats
Tuesday, April 9 6:00 - 7:00 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. Join Dutchess County SPCA Executive Director Lynne Meloccaro for a talk and demonstration about the care of community cats and how to Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). Find out: Where do feral cats come from? What is life like for a feral cat? What impact do feral cats have on the environment? What is TNR? How to manage a feral cat colony What you can do if you see feral cats Click on the link below to learn more about Dutchess County SPCA. https://www.dcspca.org/
The Pawling Writers Group
The Pawling Writers Group
Tuesdays 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...
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Play Group (Ages 2-5 years and a caregiver)
Play Group (Ages 2-5 years and a caregiver)
] Play 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.
Line Dancing at Pawling Recreation
Line Dancing at Pawling Recreation
Wednesdays 2-3 pm Registration is required. You can register by clicking on the link below 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. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/31423/ Do you enjoy line dancing or want to learn? It doesn’t matter whether you’re new to this or experienced. Spend an hour dancing while listening to a variety of tunes. Line dancing is not just entertainment, it’s also a good form of exercise. Please join us. Be good to yourself and have some fun. Joy is healthy, too! The Pawling Library is proud to be partnering with Pawling Recreation. 2 Lakeside Dr, Pawling NY 12564 845-855-1131 Email: recreation@pawling.org http://pawlingrec.com
Computer Help for Seniors
Computer Help for Seniors
Members of the Pawling Library’s VounTeens group will be available to help senior citizens with computer-related questions and problems at this weekly session. Please bring your device and/or library card and a volunteer will work one-on-one with you. Appointments are not necessary.The help sessions will take place in the Teen Space. Walk-ins are welcome. To reserve a time, please contact Maureen Meltzer-McGrath
Evening Book Conversations
Evening Book Conversations
Wednesday, April 10 6:30-7:30 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. The book club will be discussing The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. Share your passion for reading. Enjoy friendly discussions about your favorite books. This evening is for you. Book selections are made by our members.
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Toddlers in Training (18 months – 36 months)
Toddlers in Training (18 months – 36 months)
Toddlers in Training Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Nine week event series, 04/01 - 06/08 Age range: 18-36 months & a caregiver, expanded age range! NO CLASS 05/02 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 Tuesdays this spring. If Thursdays are full, we invite you to see if Tuesdays are available.
Baby Bounce and Groove (0-18 months and a caregiver)
Baby Bounce and Groove (0-18 months and a caregiver)
Baby Bounce and Groove Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Nine week event series, 04/01 - 06/08 NO CLASS 05/02 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. This program is also offered on Tuesdays this spring. It is the same class both days and we ask families to limit themselves to just one day a week.
Monster Buddies!
Monster Buddies!
We’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.
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Flower Power
Flower Power
Celebrate spring while you plant and decorate mini-flower pots. Participants can bring their mini-pot home to watch the flowers grow and bloom. This program is for grades K & up. Registration required.
O.S.E. Club: A Hole in the Oak
O.S.E. Club: A Hole in the Oak
Join us at the table as our dungeon master, Chris Fisher guides six adventurers through a fantastical adventure using the Old School Essentials RPG system, a roleplaying game rules set that is a restatement of the original Dungeons and Dragons game from the 80's. Will you play a warrior? A thief? An elf? A dwarf? What sort of magical treasure will you find in the forgotten caves and caverns? Find out by joining us for this exciting monthly program grade 5 and up.
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Battle of the Books Team Meeting
Battle of the Books Team Meeting
The Pawling Library's Battle of the Books team for middle school students will meet on alternate Mondays to discuss the books and practice trivia questions for this year's competition. The Battle of the Books is a Mid-Hudson Library System-wide program for middle and high school students that celebrates books and reading, team work, and friendly-competition. For more information or to join the team, contact Young Adult Program Coordinator, Maureen Meltzer-McGrath
Great Stories Club: Deeper Than Our Skins; Club de grandes historias: más profundo que nuestras pieles
Great Stories Club: Deeper Than Our Skins; Club de grandes historias: más profundo que nuestras pieles
For this month's meeting of the Deeper Than Our Skins series, we will be reading and talking about Between The World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Using the author's letter to his son as inspiration, participants will be asked to write a letter to their future selves. Copies of the book are available in both English and Spanish. The Pawling Library is honored to have been selected as one of 58 libraries nationwide to take part in the Great Stories Club, a reading and discussion program for underserved teens. These competitive grants are offered by the American Library Association (ALA) with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The Library has received two Great Stories Grants and is partnering with Camino al Éxito to bring teens age 13 & up a book discussion series in English & Spanish. Para la reunión de este mes de la serie Deeper Than Our Skins, leeremos y hablaremos sobre Between The World and Me de Ta-Nehisi Coates. Utilizando la carta del autor a su hijo como inspiración,...
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Baby Bounce and Groove (0-18 months)
Baby Bounce and Groove (0-18 months)
Baby 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)
Toddlers in Training (18 months – 36 months)
Toddlers 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)
Read and Play (Ages 3 – 5 years)
Read 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.
Let’s Learn Circuits
Let’s Learn Circuits
During 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
The Pawling Writers Group
Tuesdays 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...
Reptilian Reverie: Turtles and Snakes of the Northeast
Reptilian Reverie: Turtles and Snakes of the Northeast
Tuesday, April 16 6:30-8:00 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. From tiptoeing turtles to slithering snakes, the reptiles that live in our area are fascinating and full of mystery! Please join us for a presentation by Julie Hart, the Director of Education for the Dutchess Land Conservancy, on the common and uncommon turtles and snakes that share the local landscape with us. We’ll learn about the natural history, biology and ecology of these captivating animals, and talk about ways you can protect and support their populations. About our presenter: Julie Hart is responsible for overseeing the Dutchess Land Conservancy’s diverse public education programs. Connecting people to the land is a keystone of the DLC’s approach to public education, and Julie works collaboratively with many local organizations, farms and schools to present both in-person and online educational programs. With a focus on encouraging good...
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Play Group (Ages 2-5 years and a caregiver)
Play Group (Ages 2-5 years and a caregiver)
Play 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.
Line Dancing at Pawling Recreation
Line Dancing at Pawling Recreation
Wednesdays 2-3 pm Registration is required. You can register by clicking on the link below 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. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/31423/ Do you enjoy line dancing or want to learn? It doesn’t matter whether you’re new to this or experienced. Spend an hour dancing while listening to a variety of tunes. Line dancing is not just entertainment, it’s also a good form of exercise. Please join us. Be good to yourself and have some fun. Joy is healthy, too! The Pawling Library is proud to be partnering with Pawling Recreation. 2 Lakeside Dr, Pawling NY 12564 845-855-1131 Email: recreation@pawling.org http://pawlingrec.com
Computer Help for Seniors
Computer Help for Seniors
Members of the Pawling Library’s VounTeens group will be available to help senior citizens with computer-related questions and problems at this weekly session. Please bring your device and/or library card and a volunteer will work one-on-one with you. Appointments are not necessary.The help sessions will take place in the Teen Space. Walk-ins are welcome. To reserve a time, please contact Maureen Meltzer-McGrath
VolunTeens
VolunTeens
This is a year-round volunteer opportunity for ages 11 & up. The group will meet twice a month to plan or work on service projects to benefit the Library and the Pawling community. Meeting dates: The first and third Wednesday of each month at 5 pm to 6:30 pm. There may be additional dates depending on the project. For questions or to apply, please contact Maureen Meltzer-McGrath, YA Program Coordinator at teen@pawlinglibrary.org.
Agatha Christie Book Club / Online Program
Agatha Christie Book Club / Online Program
Wednesday, April 17 6:30-7:30 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. After reading inspiring works by 24 different women writers the past 2 years, we’re now going to do a deep dive on 1 — AGATHA CHRISTIE. We will read select works from 1920 up until 1952. If you love the idea of reading and discussing detective novels by Dame Agatha Christie, then this is your Book Club! We’ll begin each discussion by offering up some tidbits about the author, and details about each specific book. The hope is that together we will get to know a sizable collection of Agatha Christie’s works and gain some insight into her as a writer and person. Please join us! The book club will be discussing The Art of the British Murder by Lucy Worsley. Reading List: September: The Mysterious Affair at Styles October: The Murder of...
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Toddlers in Training (18 months – 36 months)
Toddlers in Training (18 months – 36 months)
Toddlers in Training Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Nine week event series, 04/01 - 06/08 Age range: 18-36 months & a caregiver, expanded age range! NO CLASS 05/02 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 Tuesdays this spring. If Thursdays are full, we invite you to see if Tuesdays are available.
Baby Bounce and Groove (0-18 months and a caregiver)
Baby Bounce and Groove (0-18 months and a caregiver)
Baby Bounce and Groove Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Nine week event series, 04/01 - 06/08 NO CLASS 05/02 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. This program is also offered on Tuesdays this spring. It is the same class both days and we ask families to limit themselves to just one day a week.
Homeschool Space: Elementary
Homeschool Space: Elementary
Homeschool Space: Elementary Third Thursday of the Month (04/18, 05/16, & 6/20), 1:00-2:00 PM – Neena, Library Annex Age range: Homeschoolers ages 5-10, or those homeschooling in Kindergarten – 4th grade. Each month, homeschoolers come together to work on a fun, engaging project with friends and other homeschoolers in our region. The theme for April's meeting is local birds. Kids will learn about birds local to our region through play. To close the program, kids will make bird inspired window clings to help keeps safe from crashing into windows. Registration is required. Please register for each month you wish to attend independently.
Monster Buddies!
Monster Buddies!
We’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:
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Board Game and Puzzle Swap
Board Game and Puzzle Swap
Board Game and Puzzle Swap All ages Saturday, 04/20, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Main Library Do you have board games, card games, or puzzles in good condition that you no longer play with? Stop by the library to trade what you no longer use for something new to you. Area residents are welcome to contribute clean games and puzzles that contain all their pieces to our trade. While visiting, pick up something you've never played before, including games we are eliminating from our library's game collection. All free! No registration needed, just drop in between 10:00 - 2:00 PM.
Come Grow with Us: Book, Plant Sale, and Seed Swap
Come Grow with Us: Book, Plant Sale, and Seed Swap
Saturday, April 20 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Celebrate Earth Day with us! We’ll have a wide assortment of books and potted plants for sale, as well as seeds to trade. If there are seeds you like but don’t have any seeds to trade, please just make a small donation to our library. Thank you. Master Gardens from the Pawing Garden Club will be on hand to answer your gardening questions. We are grateful to the Pawling Garden Club for partnering with our library to make this event possible.
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Baby Bounce and Groove (0-18 months)
Baby Bounce and Groove (0-18 months)
Baby 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)
Toddlers in Training (18 months – 36 months)
Toddlers 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)
Read and Play (Ages 3 – 5 years)
Read 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.
Let’s Learn Circuits
Let’s Learn Circuits
During 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.
Tuesday Afternoon Book Club / Online Program
Tuesday Afternoon Book Club / Online Program
Tuesday, April 23 4-5 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. This afternoon book club is all about connecting with others just like you who have a passion for reading. Connect with friends and make new friends. We look forward to seeing you for an hour of friendly conversations. Book selections are agreed upon by our members. Please join us.
Hora del Cuento Bilingüe/Bilingual Story Hour
Hora del Cuento Bilingüe/Bilingual Story Hour
Hora del Cuento Bilingüe - Bilingual Story Hour el quatro martes de cada mes (03/26, 04/23, 05/28, & 06/25) 6:00 - 7:00 PM Con Julieta y Neena Para Nacimiento - 6 años y cuidadora Una hora de cuentos, música y juegos para familias en inglés y español. ¡Evento gratis! Se les pide a los padres y cuidadores que se unan a la diversión. Se prefiere el registro, pero los walk-ins son bienvenidos a unirse a nosotras. ----- Fourth Tue of each month: (03/26, 04/23, 05/28, & 06/25) 6:00 - 7:00 PM With Neena and Julieta For ages birth - 6 years and a caregiver An hour of stories, music, and games for families in both English and Spanish. Free! Parents and caregivers are asked to join in the fun by singing and playing with us. Registration preferred, but drop-ins welcome to join us.
The Pawling Writers Group
The Pawling Writers Group
Tuesdays 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...
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Play Group (Ages 2-5 years and a caregiver)
Play Group (Ages 2-5 years and a caregiver)
Play 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.
Line Dancing at Pawling Recreation
Line Dancing at Pawling Recreation
Wednesdays 2-3 pm Registration is required. You can register by clicking on the link below 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. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/31423/ Do you enjoy line dancing or want to learn? It doesn’t matter whether you’re new to this or experienced. Spend an hour dancing while listening to a variety of tunes. Line dancing is not just entertainment, it’s also a good form of exercise. Please join us. Be good to yourself and have some fun. Joy is healthy, too! The Pawling Library is proud to be partnering with Pawling Recreation. 2 Lakeside Dr, Pawling NY 12564 845-855-1131 Email: recreation@pawling.org http://pawlingrec.com
Computer Help for Seniors
Computer Help for Seniors
Members of the Pawling Library’s VounTeens group will be available to help senior citizens with computer-related questions and problems at this weekly session. Please bring your device and/or library card and a volunteer will work one-on-one with you. Appointments are not necessary.The help sessions will take place in the Teen Space. Walk-ins are welcome. To reserve a time, please contact Maureen Meltzer-McGrath
Great Stories Club: Virtual Author Visit with Gene Luen Yang (The Shadow Hero)
Great Stories Club: Virtual Author Visit with Gene Luen Yang (The Shadow Hero)
Participants in the Great Stories Club: Deeper Than Our Skins are invited to this virtual author visit with Gene Luen Yang who wrote the graphic novel, The Shadow Hero. This will be a Q & A between Yang and a representative from the American Library Association. It is a private event for those who participate in this grant-based program. We will watch the interview on the screen in the Library Annex. Registration is requested.
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Toddlers in Training (18 months – 36 months)
Toddlers in Training (18 months – 36 months)
Toddlers in Training Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Nine week event series, 04/01 - 06/08 Age range: 18-36 months & a caregiver, expanded age range! NO CLASS 05/02 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 Tuesdays this spring. If Thursdays are full, we invite you to see if Tuesdays are available.
Baby Bounce and Groove (0-18 months and a caregiver)
Baby Bounce and Groove (0-18 months and a caregiver)
Baby Bounce and Groove Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Nine week event series, 04/01 - 06/08 NO CLASS 05/02 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. This program is also offered on Tuesdays this spring. It is the same class both days and we ask families to limit themselves to just one day a week.
Monster Buddies!
Monster Buddies!
We’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.
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Battle of the Books Team Meeting
Battle of the Books Team Meeting
The Pawling Library's Battle of the Books team for middle school students will meet on alternate Mondays to discuss the books and practice trivia questions for this year's competition. The Battle of the Books is a Mid-Hudson Library System-wide program for middle and high school students that celebrates books and reading, team work, and friendly-competition. For more information or to join the team, contact Young Adult Program Coordinator, Maureen Meltzer-McGrath
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Let’s Learn Circuits
Let’s Learn Circuits
During 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
The Pawling Writers Group
Tuesdays 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...
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Line Dancing at Pawling Recreation
Line Dancing at Pawling Recreation
Wednesdays 2-3 pm Registration is required. You can register by clicking on the link below 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. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/31423/ Do you enjoy line dancing or want to learn? It doesn’t matter whether you’re new to this or experienced. Spend an hour dancing while listening to a variety of tunes. Line dancing is not just entertainment, it’s also a good form of exercise. Please join us. Be good to yourself and have some fun. Joy is healthy, too! The Pawling Library is proud to be partnering with Pawling Recreation. 2 Lakeside Dr, Pawling NY 12564 845-855-1131 Email: recreation@pawling.org http://pawlingrec.com
Computer Help for Seniors
Computer Help for Seniors
Members of the Pawling Library’s VounTeens group will be available to help senior citizens with computer-related questions and problems at this weekly session. Please bring your device and/or library card and a volunteer will work one-on-one with you. Appointments are not necessary.The help sessions will take place in the Teen Space. Walk-ins are welcome. To reserve a time, please contact Maureen Meltzer-McGrath
VolunTeens
VolunTeens
This is a year-round volunteer opportunity for ages 11 & up. The group will meet twice a month to plan or work on service projects to benefit the Library and the Pawling community. Meeting dates: The first and third Wednesday of each month at 5 pm to 6:30 pm. There may be additional dates depending on the project. For questions or to apply, please contact Maureen Meltzer-McGrath, YA Program Coordinator at teen@pawlinglibrary.org.
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Monster Buddies!
Monster Buddies!
We’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
From Memory to Family Memoir / Online Program
Thursday, 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.
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