Spring Program Registration Open
Registration for April – June programming is now available. In-person events will resume, as will kit programs and occasional digital events. Special events kick off April 2. Weekly/biweekly programs begin April 7.
Click here to view the program guide and register for programs
Click on the program title or registration link under each event description to register via Eventbrite. If you have any difficulties registering online, please contact Children’s Program Coordinator, Neena McBaer, at 845-855-3444 or children@pawlinglibrary.org if you have any questions or concerns. Our staff is happy to help if you stop by in person as well.
Looking for summer program information? We haven’t added these events to our calendar yet, but our annual report to the community includes an overview of what’s to come! Check out pages 4-5 of this document for summer programming dates/times. Registration for summer programs will begin 6/20/22.
Lola the Library Owl’s Picks:
Lola and our staff are so looking forward to…
What’s Up, King Tut? The Myths, Treasures and Archaeology of King Tut-Ankh-Amun: Museums with Marisa (Ages 6-14, caregivers welcome)
Live on Zoom – Thursday, 4/28, 5:00 PM
A do-at-home papyrus/hieroglyphic activity will be available as an add-on to families who can pick them up from our library.
Step into a time when papyrus grew along the Nile River and pyramids dotted the horizon in Ancient Egypt with this illustrated and engaging presentation. Our program focuses on the boy king, Pharaoh Tut-Ankh-Amun. Why is he so famous and do the curses really exist? We take a virtual tour of his tomb, and learn how it was discovered 100 years ago! Register here to join the program.
Tuesday, 04/12, from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Outdoors, weather permitting. Otherwise indoors. Spend Spring Break learning to help our planet!
Ever wonder what happens to the items we recycle? Want to know more about why we recycle? Dutchess County Recycling Educator, Kerry Russell will talk with us about why recycling matters and show us some of the ways recycled things are reused. Learn what types of things can be recycled in our county and what needs to be thrown in the trash.
This program is designed for elementary aged children and their families. Caregivers welcome.
Registration required. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recycling-in-dutchess-county-for-kids-and-families-registration-291514075447
Check out what we’ve set up so far! More to come!
We are so lucky that Dutchess County and Community Playthings have funded new outdoor play materials, including sensory tables and outdoor blocks for our library! These materials will be used in our weekly Outdoor Play Space program, designed to ease children’s transition to Pre-K and Kindergarten, as well as our weekly story time programs for ages 18 months – 5 years old! These materials will be used in…
Partially paid for by Dutchess County
Partially paid for by Community Playthings
Story Time Bites
Story Time Bites: We’ve created some bite size story time moments featuring Ms. Neena for anyone missing story times and programs for children five and under. Each video features one song, rhyme, or story and can be watched anytime. Check them out here.
We also suggest…
- Berkner Breaks with the Laurie Berkner Band She’s a superstar recording artist for children, and she’s hosting concerts from her living room on weekday mornings! Join Laurie on Facebook Live at 10 am EST or catch up later.
- Storyline Online lets you see and hear well-known actors reading children’s books accompanied by graphically dynamic videos the whole family will enjoy!
- Story Time in Space features real astronauts reading favorite books aloud from the International Space Station!
- Cuentos en Español con Señora Yrma (Spanish Story Time from the Putnam Valley Library with Sra. Yrma)
- El Tiempo de Cuentos con la Sra. Gabriela! (Spanish Story Times from Fond du Lac Public Library with Sra. Gabriela
For more online resources for children and families, including eBooks, audiobooks, downloadable movies, educational games, and more, check out:
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- Library Card Needed: Hoopla, Kanopy, and OverDrive Kids.
- No library card needed: Offline Resources Page, Online Resources hub and Bouncing Rhymes
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Talk to us!
Children’s programming and learning opportunities are an essential part of our library mission, and so, if you at any time are in need of recommendations for easy, affordable, at-home learning experiences for children ages 0-11, please reach out to our Children’s Program Coordinator, Neena McBaer, at any time. While we are closed, you can call or text Ms. Neena at 845-350-2771 or email us children@pawlinglibrary.org.
