Elementary Program Schedule
Scroll to explore our full slate of weekly program series for children ages 5 - 10 years old and their families. These programs are for kids entering grades Kindergarten - 5th grade in fall 2025. Advanced registration is required or preferred for most programming. Registration starts September 1
Clubs and Classes
Books and Bricks
Thursdays, September 25 - November 20
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ages: For children entering grades K - 4 or ages 5-9.
Join us for stories and building with the library's collection of LEGO and other building blocks and toys.
Registration required.
Bloxels Video Game Design
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ages: Grades 2-4
Girls Who Code Jr.
Tuesdays, September 16 - November 23
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Library Annex
Ages: Grades 3-5
Learn to code and change the world—join our Girls Who Code Club! This Jr. club is for girls in 3rd - 5th grade. For the 10-week fall session we will focus on AI Literacy: Foundational Lessons on AI and Machine Learning. When you join the Club, you will be able to learn through fun and simple online coding tutorials, build community through interactive activities, and learn about inspiring role models.
Week 1: Is It AI?
Week 2: How Does AI Work?
Week 3: Teach a Machine
Week 4: Most Improved Model Challenge
Week 5: Strike a Pose Project: Plan
Week 6: Strike a Pose Project: Test and Train
Week 7: Strike a Pose Project: Improve
Week 8: Strike a Pose Project: Share
Weeks 9 & 10: Celebrate and Reflect
Registration is required. Registration opens September 3.
Homeschool Space: Elementary
Third Thursdays of each month (09/18, 10/16, & 11/20)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Library Annex
Ages: Grades K- 4 or roughly 5 - 9 years old
Each month, we invite homeschooling families from across the region to join us for an hour of community and learning through play. The theme and activities for each session vary, but with a focus on collaboration, exploration, and kindness. While kids enjoy a project, story, or science experiment, caregivers are invited to gather in the main library to chat together. Registration is monthly, so join us for as many or as few of the activities as interest your family.
For September, the theme is "show and tell" and Collaborative Games. Each child should bring with them one item to "show and tell" the group. Kids will practice asking and answering questions in a low-pressure setting and given space to share their interests. We will finish with collaborative games.
October: the theme is camping and fire safety. We will read Smokey the Bear's story and enjoy playing campout with fashlights, tents, and gentle spooky games and stories.
November: Gingerbread book characters. Help us turn pictures of gingerbread people into favorite book characters and magical creatures while enjoying gingerbread cookies and reading a gingerbread story.
Special Events
Saturday Stories and Songs
Held Monthly on Second Saturdays
(September 13, October 11, and November 8)
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Main Library
Ages: birth - 5 years and a caregiver, siblings welcome.
This mixed age storytime invites families to gather together to practice the 5 keys of early literacy. We'll sing, talk, read, play, and write. Stories, instruments, and songs will be followed by playtime or bubbles.
Registration is preferred but drop-ins are welcome as space is available.
Ribbon Cutting for the Ross and Fayne Daniels Children's Room
Saturday, September 13
2:00 PM
Main Library
All ages and a caregiver
Join Pawling Library staff, trustees, ambassadors, and volunteers in celebrating the opening of the Ross and Fayne Daniels Children's Room of the Pawling Library. Light refreshments and passive children's activities will be provided. Please RSVP to participate.
Pawling Rotary Fall Fest
Saturday, September 27
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Ages: All ages and a caregiver
OFFSITE: Held at the Pawling Recreation Lathrop Center and Lakeside Park: 2 Lakeside Dr. Pawling, NY 12564
The library is excited to participate in Pawling Rotary's annual Fall Festival, sponsoring fun games in partnership with our Volunteens. In addition, families are invited to enjoy all the activities the festival has to offer, including the barbeque, petting zoo, hay maze, and pumpkin painting. This event is free to the public. For more information about Fall Fest and Pawling Rotary, visit https://pawlingrotary.org/?page_id=2035
Fore! The Books Mini Golf FUNDRAISER
Saturday, October 11
Drop in anytime, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Main Library
Ages: All ages and a caregiver.
It's mini-golf in the library! This fundraiser hosted by the Pawling Library Ambassadors to benefit the Pawling Library, Ryan McElroy Foundation, and the Pawling Chamber of Commerce.
NOTE: The library will be closed for all other services from 12:00 PM to close to accomodate this special event.
Trick or Treat Pawling
Saturday, October 25
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM, drop in or stay the whole time!
Age range: Families. All ages and a caregiver
Are you ready to trick or treat the village? Families are invited to stop by the library for spooky but friendly games, crafts, and to trick or treat at the front desk.
This is a drop in event—no registration needed!
Friendship Bracelet Drop in Day!
Saturday, November 8
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Age range: All ages and a caregiver. Suggested for ages 4 and up.
This is a drop in passive program for any craft lover out there. The library will provide table space, a variety of pony and clay beads, thread and stretch string. Some patterns will be available, but otherwise instruction is not provided. Stop by to create something to new to wear or share. Supplies will be available for this Saturday only on a first come, first served basis.
No registration required--drop in! For a reminder a few days before the program, register.
Fine Motor Play: Pasta Beading
Friday, November 14
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Age range: Ages 2.5 - 6 years and a caregiver
Join Miss Neena for this special after hours event. Kids and caregivers are invited to practice fine motor skills and create one-of-a-kind jewlery with pasta and other beads. Additional fine motor or beading stations will be available as well. Registration required.
