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 designed for those enrolled in grades Kindergarten - 4th grade. Advanced registration is required or preferred for most programming.
Clubs and Classes
Magic Tree House Book Club
Tuesdays, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Library Annex
Ages: Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Program runs: April 15 - June 3
During this weekly program, we'll read Dinosaurs Before Dark, the first book in the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne. Each week, we'll read a few chapters and complete a related craft, snack, or science activity based on the book.
Registration is required. Register once for all the meetings. Joining late? No worries! We'll have you catch up on the story before your first meeting.
Battle of the Books
Meetings to be scheduled
Ages: Grades 4-8
Get ready for the 2025 Battles! Battle of the Books is a Hudson Valley wide reading based competition for incoming and current middle school students. Discover genres and authors you might not on seek out on your own and practice good sportsmanship in this friendly competition. Participants receive copies of the books which they are expected to read during the spring and summer. The teams will compete with other area library teams in trivia battles, based on the books. To learn more or get involved, email team coordinator, Maureen McGrath.
Bunny Week: Games, Crafts, and more!
This is a passive program -- join and visit on your own schedule anytime we are open
Ages: All ages and a caregiverIt's spring break for PCSD and Spring weekend at Mizzentop! We're celebrating with drop-in, do anytime activities for children and families. It's going to be a hopping good time! Take-and-make rabbit crafts, coloring, guessing jar, and scavenger hunt available.Take and make activities will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Homeschool Space
Second Thursday of each Month (04/10, 05/08, and 06/12)
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Library Annex
Ages: Children ages 5-10, or those homeschooling in grades K-4
Each month, homeschoolers come together to work on a fun, engaging project with friends and other homeschoolers in our region. Registration is required and monthly, so join only for the projects you are interested in or join every month!
Monthly themes:
April 10: Art Show Creation Workshop!
Create springtime themed art for our upcoming children's art show, "Springtime: Works on Paper." Workshop participants will have access to pencils, paint, watercolors, chalk, paper, and other materials to create their own entry for the art show. Free creation welcome, though Miss Neena will also be showing us how to create floral resist art with watercolors, crayon, and glue. Kids can then leave their favorite piece to be entered into our children's art exhibition. For more details about the show and our opening reception, click here.
May 8: Maker Lab: Bouncy Balls that Glow in the Dark!
June 12: Internet safety - sharing information online AND moving up ceremony!
Special Events
Spring Break Movie Matinee:
Ages: 7 years and up and families
Join us for a special afternoon movie event featuring The Wild Robot (PG). This animated film was directed by Chris Sanders and stars Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O'Hara, and Bill Nighy. After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. Caregivers welcome. Registration is required.
The Wild Robot
Paint and Squish
Friday, April 18
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Main Library
Age range: Grades K-4
Do you love Squishmallows or stuffed animals? We do too! At this event, kids will be invited to adopt a new little Squishmallow friend and paint a portrait of it. At the end of the night, take both home. Kids are also welcome to bring a favorite Squishmallow or stuffed animal from home to paint a portrait of. Please dress for mess, though smocks will also be provided.
Caregivers welcome, though not required to participate. Registration is full. Join the wait list for a chance to participate.
Minecraft Mania
Ages: 6 years and up
Join us for a fun event featuring all things Minecraft! We'll have snacks, crafts, and computers to play the game itself with other kids. Please have children bring the log-ins for their personal accounts for the program or help them set one up before the event. Registration required.
Note: This event was previously scheduled for May 2 and rescheduled. If you signed up for the May 2 class, you can register again or email Maureen to let us know you plan to attend the May 30 event.
Springtime: Works on Paper Art Exhibition Opening Reception
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ages: All ages and families.
Youth from across Pawling have produced spring themed art for this showcase of the artwork of children. All ages are invited to celebrate the launch of this wonderful exhibition at our opening reception. The exhibition will be on display in the library from May 3 to May 31.
Caregivers required. This is a drop-in program, no registration necessary.
Together Time: Spa Day
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM OR 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Library Annex
Ages: 3-8 and a caregiver
This one-time event invites kids and a grown-up caregiver to visit the library spa, where all participants can pamper themselves. Enjoy a warm water hand soak, paint each other's nails, and create your own kid-safe lip-gloss with just a few ingredients. The library will only be using non-toxic, water based Piggy Paint brand polish for this event.
As a literacy connection, books will be available to read together while you wait for nail polish to dry and we will be completing compliment cards together, which promote self-love and self-confidence.
Registration required. Please register each participating child in your group or family.