Category: Programs

Medicare 101 / Online Program

Monday, November 16 6:30-8:00 pm Click the link below to register for Medicare 101 or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/reserved-for-online-program-3/2020-11-16/ At this  informative  presentation you’ll learn about Medicare plans Part A, B, and D. You’ll also find out about “the donut hole” & Medigap and much more.   Open Enrollment  for Medicare takes place from October 15-December 7. Be prepared and apply for Medicare during this time to ensure your benefits will be  available to you. Our presenter, Gerri Ann Brenner, has worked in the insurance industry since 1985. Her 34-year career covers several areas including Medicare.

Sound Experience for your Body, Mind and Soul / Online Program

with Cristina Reyes-Schleifer Sound Practitioner Wednesday, November 18 7:00-8:30 pm Click the link below to register for Sound Experience for your Body, Mind and Soul or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/sound-experience-for-your-body-mind-and-soul-online-presentation/2020-11-18/ Immerse yourself in the soothing waves of sound Reduce muscle tension and stress Enter a deep meditative state Enhance your awareness Feel lighter and energized The sound of Tibetan singing bowls, tuning forks, chimes, bells and gongs will open up a new dimension in your life. Note: Wearing headphones or earbuds is recommended for this presentation.

Meditation with Maria / Online program

Tuesday, November 17 6:30-7:30 pm Click the link below to register for Meditation with Maria or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/meditation-with-maria-online/2020-11-17/ This guided meditation, brought to us by the calming voice and words of Maria Polhemus, is intended to promote relaxation. Please join us for this soothing program to help you to release unwanted tension.

Kirtan: An Evening of Musical Meditation / Online Program

Presented by Jane Slotnick Kirtan Leader Certified Meditation Teacher  American Meditation Society Thursday, November 19 7-8 pm Click the link below to register for Kirtan: An Evening of Musical Meditation or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/reserved-for-online-program-5/2020-11-19/ Kirtan is the repetitive chanting of the same sounds. It has a hypnotic effect on the mind, thus releasing it from stress and transferring it into a state of higher consciousness and concentration. This makes us more aware of everything around us, leading to development of powerful intuitive abilities over time. We bring ourselves to higher frequencies and bring ourselves out of negativity. Come sing till your heart dances with joy! Let the musical vibrations lead you to a place of peace. Chanting in Sanskrit has a hypnotic effect on the mind.  It is relaxing and uplifting at the same time.  Let’s share the healing, joyful power of chant. Energize yourself at this musical meditation and find the divinity already within you. Please join us for a beautiful, blissful evening of music. Note: no experience is necessary.  About our...

Election Results Are In! Wonka Sweeps!

Election Results Are In! Wonka Sweeps!

With over 200 votes cast in the races for President of the Children’s and YA books the winner is clear. Willy Wonka has won both offices! Congratulations to Julian, Grade 5, winning the top prize with his nomination of Mr. Wonka for children’s section president and the best campaign slogan “Book are as scrumptious as sweet chocolate.” Congratulations to Joslyn, Grade 9, for winning top prize for the YA section president. Her Willy Wonka platform narrowly won in a race against Hermione Granger. Thank you from all of us for your participation whether you put forth a candidate or participated in the vote! Participants will be receiving email notices from Phil about the when, where, and how to collect their prizes!

FREE English (ESOL) Online Tutoring

English for Speakers of Other Languages with Karina Cerna Friday, November 13 & Friday, November 20 Time slots: 5:00-6:00 pm / 6:00-7:00 pm / 7:00-8:00 pm Click the link below to register for FREE English (ESOL) Online Tutoring or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/free-english-esol-online-tutoring-3/2020-11-13/ Once you are registered Karina will email you a Zoom link. You can use Zoom on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. One space is available for each class. Please indicated what day and time you’d like to make an appointment. Thank you! “This publication (product) was supported by (or “in part by”) funds from the New York State Library’s Adult Literacy Services grant program.”

The Holmes Health Initiative / online event

The Holmes Health Initiative / online event

Friday, November 13 7:00-8:00 pm Click the link below to register for The Holmes Health Initiative or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/the-holmes-health-initiative/2020-11-13/ These are troubling times. Many people are experiencing bouts of depression due to isolation, along with worry and fear of contracting Covid-19. The Pawling Library is holding an online Q & A panel discussion addressing these concerns, to and from the Holmes community and to anyone in need of support. Three very gifted and caring people from Holmes will be offering their professional advice in response to the pandemic, addressing both physical and emotional well-being. Please join us for this supportive interactive gathering. Help yourself Help one another Help your community Start here Guest panelists: Dr. Nancy Iankowitz, DNP, RN, APRN, FNP-BC, Director of Holistic and Integrative Healing LLC, is a certified family nurse practitioner by trade, mother by choice, and writer by nature. Her books facilitate healing through storytelling, so adults and children of all ages may learn how to cope with anxiety and improve communication in their relationships. Her...

President of the Library Books: Voting Open Now!

Voting has begun for our President of the Library Books competition. Young patrons have submitted their fictional nominees and now the community will decide which ones will serve as the President of the Children’s Section and the adjacent office of President of the YA section. Follow the Link, read about the character’s platform, then vote! Voting continues until the library closes on November 3rd, Vote NOW! https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/election/  

Ayurveda and Diabetes: A Whole Body Approach / online event

Presented by Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, ND, BAMS, MPH, MPA, E-RYT 500 Tuesday, November 10 7:00-8:00 pm Click the link below to register for Ayurveda and Diabetes: A Whole Body Approach or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/reserved-for-online-program-4/2020-11-10/ Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. and is a major cause of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, lower limb amputation, and blindness. The current medical understanding is that diabetes is a group of related diseases in which the body is unable to regulate the amount of sugar, specifically glucose, in the blood.  The Ayurvedic approach is to discover the “root cause” of this multi-faceted condition specific to an individual’s unique constitution, assist the body in regulating its blood sugar levels, and ensure that the entire body remains in balance so that no complications arise. Come and discover: Risk factors associated with different types of diabetes The Ayurvedic approach to understanding the different types of diabetes Methods of regulating blood sugar – the fiber connection Dietary and lifestyle changes for the different types...

A Virtual Art Show / Online Event

Welcome to our virtual art exhibition.  We would like to thank the eight talented artists for participating in this online event. They are Irene Caboni, Donna Castelluccio, Carol-Lee Kantor, Lonna Kelly, Jeanne Plekon, Jeanette Rodriguez, Kaete Brittin Shaw, and Liliana Washburn. Their creativity is a gift to all who experience their artwork. Originally this program was to be presented live at Pawling Recreation and had to be restructured into virtual format due to the outbreak of Covid-19. We hope that once this is all behind us, we will meet in person for such events that celebrate the rich diverse artistic abilities found in and beyond our community.  To view the show, please click on the link below and enjoy! https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/Q6NBa7lBs-ojPsa8N1OurY06sjY1D5VudwokQ2IcrSfwmw8d5zYmIZJpexBVze5j.V0x5luyrUajIY1Oa?startTime=1603377287000 And remember, the ArtEast Open Studio Tour continues on October 24 & 25. Support our local artists and artists all around the world. https://www.arteastdutchess.com Artwork by Irene Caboni Title: I Matter