Category: Programs

Jewelry Wire Wrapping

Jewelry Wire Wrapping

On a very cold night artist Jeanette Rodriguez returned to our library for an encore jewelry wire wrapping workshop. The arctic snap was all the talk at first but when the last participant arrived they went right to work and focused intently on creating their one of a kind pendant. The program was scheduled to take place from 7:00-9:00 pm but kept on going for an additional hour. Each person received special attention from our talented instructor who aided them in completing their jewelry pieces. It was great fun from beginning to end. Everyone left with smiles and beautiful jewelry in hand. Thank you Jeanette!    

Pssst…Math is Cool! Pass it on!

Pssst…Math is Cool! Pass it on!

Crazy 8’s kids became spies in training as they learned to use numbers and patterns to crack secret codes. Watch out, world!  We are number-expert, mystery-cracking spies!

Toilet Paper Olympics Are Filled with Math

Toilet Paper Olympics Are Filled with Math

The Pawling Library’s Crazy 8’s Math Club battled for the gold this week in our Toilet Paper Olympics!  We measured, counted, added, multiplied and estimated our way to feats of major proportion! Who knew there was so much math in a roll of toilet paper!

It’s TIME for Math!

It’s TIME for Math!

This week we thought about time…large chunks of time like centuries, decades and years, small chunks of time like minutes and seconds, and everything in-between. Being able to use calendar dates and clock time not only uses numbers, but shows we understand the concept of time! We even got a chance to estimate when 20 seconds had passed.  Could you do that?  

Let’s Hear it for Math!

Let’s Hear it for Math!

Our Crazy 8’s Math Club was at it again, this time exploring sound! We compared lengths and made sound with straws of different lengths.  We noticed the relationship between the length of the straw and the pitch of the sound made with it.  The longer the straw, the lower the sound! We ordered the straws by length and assembled them into pan pipes.  We even used a giant sound meter to see how loud we could get and used subtraction to compare the decibels! Whoa…that’s a lot of math!

Who Says Math Can’t be Fun!

Who Says Math Can’t be Fun!

Students in kindergarten, first & second grade enjoyed an hour of the craziest math ever…glow-in-the-dark geometry! From simple shapes to repeating patterns, we created, counted and collaborated to discover how awesome math really is!

Children’s Winter Program Open Tuesday, Jan. 12th

Our Winter Children’s Program’s start this week, so be sure to give us a call to check on the status of your child’s registration.  You can either call the library for confirmation at 855-3444 or stop by and pick up your confirmation in person. We have made some exciting changes to our children’s programs.  You’ll find many science, technology, engineering and math opportunities in addition to our strong literacy line up. You can view a program chart to help you quickly understand the focus of each program better. We hope your family was able to register for some of the many new learning opportunities available at the Pawling Library!  However, if you missed our lottery and were interested in registering your child for programs, give us a call.  All available program openings will be filled on a first come-first serve basis. We’d be happy to check on program availability and have your child join us for some fun and exciting learning experiences this winter! Registration is required for all programs.

Winter Programs Offer Children Exciting New Opportunities @ the Pawling Library!

Children’s programs are undergoing some exciting changes! While we have always tried to engage students with programs that appeal to a wide range of interests and skills, we also want to keep growing.  Our upcoming Winter Children’s Session will include many programs that will include science, technology, engineering and math in addition to our strong literacy line up.  We’ve also rescheduled some popular programs to give working families an opportunity to have their children participate in library programs. Keep on reading to see an easy to read table that highlights some of the new programs and scheduling changes, as well as a quick list of program highlights!

*An Hour of Code @ the Pawling Library

Did you know even young children can learn to program a computer?   Every child should have the opportunity to learn computer science. Come join us for an hour of code, where we’ll show you a new computer learning tool called Blockly and inspire you to think, plan and execute programs just like a real computer programmer. Programming helps nurture problem solving skills, logic and creativity.  It’s fun and easy to learn thanks to Code.org! During our children’s winter season we’ll be offering regular sessions to introduce children to the world of computer programming. Think you might be interested…come try it out. Join us for An Hour of Code*! Our space is limited so registration is required by calling (845) 855-3444. Grades K – 2: Wednesday, Dec. 9th, 4:00 – 5:00 pm Grade 3 & 4; Wednesday, Dec. 9th, 5:30 – 6:30 pm “Don’t just sit there playing computer games on a tablet or phone …come learn to make games and stories of your own!” President Obama *An Hour of Code is being organized by...

Explore the Basics of Watercolor

Artist Fran Traina taught a beginning watercolor class at our library on the 13th of November. It was a wonderful evening that we look forward to repeating. During the program participants learned a variety of painting techniques and then went on to create a landscape painting. It was a fun-filled learning experience for all. Additional painting classes will be scheduled in 2016.  Fran Traina’s work is on view at the Front Street Gallery in Patterson for their BLUE group exhibition. The exhibition was curated by Jeanette Rodriguez, who will present a jewelry wire wrapping workshop at our library on Friday, December 11th. A second jewelry workshop has been added for February 5th at 7:00 pm. Please check our online calendar for upcoming classes and events or give us a call at 845-855-3444. We love hearing from you!