Category: Programs

Citizens Preparedness Training

Adult Programs

Citizens Preparedness Training

Tuesday, January 23 / 7:00-9:00 pm Doors open at 6:30 pm Presented by the Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response and Department of Behavioral & Community Health *Acquire the tools and resources to better prepare for any type of disaster. *Learn how to respond accordingly in a disaster and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions. *Each family will receive a free Citizens Preparedness Response Kit. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information: (845) 486-2080 / www.dutchessny.gov Registration is required. To register please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.

Get Ready for Battle of the Books 2018!

Teen Programs

Get Ready for Battle of the Books 2018!

The books for the Middle and High School Battles of the Books have been officially released! If you are considering joining the middle or high school battle team, you can get a head start on reading now! Beginning in February, the library will host a Battle of the Books Book Club for the middle school books. We will meet every first and third Thursday from 5:00-6:00 to discuss one of the books. You do not have to plan on joining the team to be a part of the book club, and if you cannot make the book club you can still join the team if you come to practices in the summer. More information about the battle and the lists of books can be found at www.pawlinglibrary.org/teenprograms/battle/  If you are considering joining one of the teams this year or have questions about Battle of the Books, contact Kate at teen@pawlinglibrary.org.    

Sign up to attend the Human Library Project

Adult Programs / Library News & Events

Sign up to attend the Human Library Project

The Pawling Library and Pawling Central School District are hosting the second annual Human Library Project on Friday, January 12 from 12 PM to 3 PM at the Pawling Middle School. You can sign up to attend the event and “read” human books. Human books share their stories with small groups of up to four people. The event connects human books with educators and members of the public in order to enhance relationships and foster open communication among individuals. To sign up as a reader, follow the link below and take the survey. Some books may fill up faster than others, so please be advised that we will accommodate everyone as best as we can.   https://pawlinglibrary.polldaddy.com/s/human-library-project-registration-public 

Adult Programs

FREE English (ESOL) Tutoring

English for Speakers of Other Languages with Karina Cerna Friday, January 12th 2:00-5:00 pm Tutoring is available for both adults and teens. Sessions are for one hour. To schedule an appointment with Karina register at the front desk or call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444. This program is supported by funds from the New York State Library’s Adult Literacy Library Services grant program.

How To Make A Self-Published Book Not Look Self-Published

Adult Programs

How To Make A Self-Published Book Not Look Self-Published

Tuesday, December 12 / 7:00-8:00 pm Some books just scream “Self-published.” How can you avoid this, when creating your own precious book? Marian Grudko, storyteller, composer and book editor, has distilled the key elements that go into making not only a professional-grade manuscript, but a finished product that looks traditionally published. By following her expert guidance, you can make your book look like it came off the presses of one of the Big Five (publishers, that is!) As a bonus, storyteller Marian Grudko will read excerpts from one of the books she edited and published, The Fairy Tale Book of Bifford C. Wellington, by T.A. Young. Registration is required. To register please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.

December Programs for Teens

Teen Programs

December Programs for Teens

Register now for December teen programs at the library!  We will make our own holiday decorations, have a teen movie night, a special winter themed Minecraft Monday, and a New Year’s party. Registration is required for all programs. For more information, visit pawlinglibrary.org/teenprograms/.        

Adult Programs

Medicare 101

With Maggie Kwet Information Services Specialist, Dutchess County Office for the Aging Tuesday, November 14th / 6:30-8:00 pm TOPICS: Supplemental Insurances, EPIC, Prescription Drug Plans, Medicare Advantage Plans and MUCH more. Registration is required. To register please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.

The Millennial’s Guide to Getting It Together in a Confusing World

Adult Programs

The Millennial’s Guide to Getting It Together in a Confusing World

with Jackie Muller Discover how to find your voice, break free from other people’s opinions and become the happy, confident and purposeful adult you dream of becoming. Create a life based on your own design! All are welcome to attend this program. Please join us. Registration is required. To register please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.

Adult Programs

Vietnam War Vignettes

Presented by Paul Upham Wednesday, October 18th / 7:00-8:00 pm A memoir of the early days of the War by a Navy Intel Officer serving in-country and off the coast. Registration is required. To register please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.

Adult Programs

Estate Planning: How to Protect Your Parents and Yourself

Tuesday, October 17th / 7:00-8:30 pm Without proper planning, your Estate or your parent’s Estate may be settled in ways you never intended. Take this opportunity to educate yourself on your options. Join us to get real answers on how to assure your Estate is properly protected. About our presenter: Michael Martin has been preparing and litigating Estate plans for over 20 years. He received his J. D. from Pace Law School and was admitted to the New York and Connecticut State Bars in 1995. He has served as the Village Court Justice in the Village of Fishkill since 2002. Registration is required. To register please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.