Adult Programs / Childrens' Programs / Programs / Teen Programs
by Chris Fisher · Published August 10, 2015 · Last modified August 2, 2017
The Pawling Library provides museum passes to encourage the education and personal growth of our patrons. We currently have passes to the American museum of natural history, the Intrepid sea air and space museum, the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum and the FDR Presidential Library and Museum. Call to reserve a pass today, or click here for more info
John Canevari conducted an Olive Oil and Vinegar tasting seminar on Tuesday, June 30th to an enthusiastic audience. Many lucky people were able to taste and learn how to prepare a delicious Cilantro-Lime Marinade, Mango Salsa, Mediterranean Pasta Salad and Blue Olive Pesto. We thank you, our neighbors at the Blue Olive, for an immensely enjoyable presentation, and we look forward to your return.
Steve Haggerty and Jeff Edrich, two talented writers from our Writers Circle, were the main speakers at Front Street Gallery’s Poetry in Motion Open Mic Night on Wednesday, May 20th. Both gentlemen read a selection of poems from their books to a full house. Steve is the author of Cows in the Fog and Jeff has written Dream of Broken Feathers and When the Sun Touched the River. Their beautiful words touched many hearts.
Improve your computer skills at the library. Each computer class is free. All you have to do is sign up! Please let us know if you have your own laptop that you’d like to bring along. More information is available at pawlinglibrary.org/computers. We look forward to seeing you! Basic Computing Learn about mice, keyboards, folders, links, icons, images and more. Tuesday, July 8 * 10:00-11:00 am. Facebook, Twitter, and Social Media Getting connected to everyone for better or worse. Tuesday, July 15 * 10:00-11:00 am. Getting Things Done with Microsoft Office Make stuff look good fast with Word and Excel. Tuesday, July 22 * 10:00-11:00 am. Taking Advantage of Google Apps A whole suite of free applications are available to anyone with a free Google account. Tuesday, July 29 * 10:00-11:00 am. Registration is required for all programs. To register please call the Pawling Library at 855-3444.
MHLS libraries will all be participating in the next OverDrive Big Library Read—the cozy mystery for readers to kick off the summer just right: A Pedigree to Die For, Melanie Travis Mystery Series, Book 1 by Laurien Berenson. The eBook will be available for simultaneous use, meaning no holds or waitlists for users from June 3-18, 2014. What is Big Library Read? Big Library Read is the worldwide digital version of a local book club, and an opportunity for your library to generate more interest in the digital collection beyond the bestsellers. The next Big Library Read title is being hailed as “fascinating,” “a sleek and unusual book,” and a “special treat.”
Adult Programs / Childrens' Programs / Programs / Teen Programs
by Chris Fisher · Published May 9, 2014 · Last modified August 2, 2017
Sunday, May 18th at 11 am @ Native Landscapes on Rt. 22 We’ll be hiking up to Corbin Hill to celebrate the Installation of our Little Free Library and the introduction of our Appalachian Trail Backpacks. The Hike will be led by Harlem Valley AT Ambassador, Cassie Kessman, who will teach us about native plants, wild edibles, invasive species, & the AT. The Hike will be approximately two hours roundtrip. The Little Free Library will be located at the Telephone Pioneers Shelter near Cat Rocks, a popular destination for Day Hikers and a camping spot for through-hikers doing more of The Trail. The new backpacks, filled with maps, guides, and binoculars, can be borrowed by anyone with a library card, and they’re available at the Dover and Pawling Libraries. Thanks to the Harlem Valley Appalachian Trail Community for providing books and backpacks. We hope that the LFL and the Backpacks will promote use of the AT by people near and far, who can come to enjoy the Trail as an invaluable resource, and that hikers doing bigger pieces...
The Pawling Library now offers free delivery of materials to persons who are physically unable to visit the library, including the elderly, the disabled, and those who are temporarily incapacitated by illness or accident. We can deliver books to retirement communities, senior centers, and private residences. You can request books of your choice, or have our Circulation Manager, Evelina, select titles according to your interests. Check the Homebound Services Page for more information or if you have any questions regarding the program, contact Evelina Simoes at 845-855-3444 or email her at circ@pawlinglibrary.org
Adult Programs / Childrens' Programs / Programs
by Chris Fisher · Published March 4, 2014 · Last modified August 2, 2017
We know how stressful call in registration for our children’s programs is for everyone, so we are excited to let you know that we will be trying something new for registration this spring! Our new director, Casey Conlin outlined a lottery registration process that was used at his previous library in Goshen, NY. We decided to tweak it just a bit, and give it a try here. It has several advantages: 1. No more registration times to remember…or forget! 2. A more flexible range of dates to register. 3, No wating on the phone or in person. 4. Time to thoughtfully complete your registration so your family can take advantage of all we have to offer. No more rushing! Doesn’t it sound too good to be true! Keep on reading to find out how it works!
Did you miss our eReader Workshop? That doesn’t mean you can’t borrow eBooks form the library. Check out our eBooks guides and resources for more info.