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. Weekly programs are listed first, followed by one-time events. Advanced registration is required or preferred for most programming.
Clubs and Classes
LEGO Club
Thursdays, 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
September 26 - November 21
Grades K-4
Join us for this weekly chance to build with LEGO bricks! We’ll have a project challenge to create together and time for free-play. Registration is required.
Homeschool Space
Third Thursday of each Month (09/19, 10/17, & 11/21)
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:
September 19: Hispanic Heritage Month Community Art Project
October 17: President of the Library: Learn about the role of a president and nominate a book character to be president of the library
November 21: Simple Machine Monsters
Reading Buddies /Compañeros de lectura
Select Saturdays, 10/19, 11/02, & 11/16
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Grades 1-4
Members of the Library's VolunTeens are offering families of elementary students this opportunity to have one-on-one help with reading this season. Sign up for a 20-minute session to practice reading with a teen buddy. This program is offered in English and Spanish. When you register, please tell us your preferred session time.
Sábados selectos, 19 de octubre, 02 de noviembre, y 16 de noviembre
12: 00 p.m. - 1: 00 p.m.
Grados 1-4
Miembros de VolunTeens les ofrece a familias de estudiantes de primaria una oportunidad de tener ayuda uno a uno con deberes y lecturaeste verano. Inscribase por sesiónes de 20 minutos de lectura con un ayudante de lectura. . Solamente por grados 1-4. Este programa se ofrece en Inglés y Español. Cuando se registra por favor díganos su tiempo de sesión preferido.
Special Events
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Kit/At Home Activity
Runs September 16 - October 7, display to follow
All ages welcome to participate
The Pawling Library is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a special art project for all members of the community. We will be selecting paintings by significant Latino artists such as Diego Rivera or Frida Kahlo. These paintings will be divided into sections. Participants will be given a specific section of the painting and a blank canvas board to use to interpret it in the way they choose. Then, we will reassemble the sections into a community-inspired version of the original painting to be displayed at the Library.
Beginning Monday, September 16, patrons can pick up a canvas board and their section of the painting. Completed canvases must be returned by October 7 to be included. Advance registration is required.
The President of the Library Writing Contest
This is an important election year for our country and it’s also an election year at the Pawling Library! We invite children and teens to nominate their choice of fictional literary characters for President of the Children’s Collection and President of the Teen Collection. Participants will write election materials to help their character win the vote!
This writing contest is for grades K-12 with one division for kids ages 5 – 10, and one division for ‘tweens and teens, ages 11 – 18. Each entry must include their nominee; a slogan that identifies their campaign; the campaign’s platform and why you think this character will make a good leader.
Nominations are due by October 21 and may be submitted via online or paper form. The public will vote for the winners online and via paper ballots between October 28 - November 5. Winners will be announced on November 5. Each winner will receive a Pawling Chamber of Commerce gift certificate.
Fore! The Books Mini Golf
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, drop-in
Age range: All ages and a caregiver
It’s mini golf at the library! The PL Ambassadors group is excited to take part in the Chamber’s Oktoberfest event on 10/12, where minigolf can be played at the library.
Run by the Pawling Library Ambassadors. This event is a fundraiser to benefit the Pawling Library. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Ryan McElroy Foundation and the Pawling Chamber of Commerce.
No registration required, just drop-in.
Monster Portraits
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Age range : 7 years and older.
*We will have to photograph you prior to the program. Please contact Donald to arrange for your photograph to be taken. Email Donald at adult@pawlinglibrary.org or call the library at 845-855-3444.
Glow Sensory
Friday, October 18
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM or 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Ages 3 - 8 and a caregiver
At this special evening program, join Miss Neena for a story and glow-in-the dark sensory bins. This gentle program will be low on spookiness, but full of fun! There will be two separate time slots, one at 4:30 PM and one at 5:30 PM. They will be the same, so please pick one time for your group or family. Registration is required.
To add to the fun, wear clothes with neon colors or white.
Haunted Library
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Age range: All ages
It's spooky season and we're celebrating with a day of games, crafts, and treats throughout the library. Drop-in anytime between 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM to trick or treat at the circulation desk, try out ghost bowling, and enjoy the other activities for kids and families. We'll be raffling off a Star Wars Chia Pet and a Nightmare Before Christmas Chia Pet to two lucky attendees who come by in costume. All ages welcome! No registration required.
Dinosaur Squishy Painting
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Library Annex
Ages: Kids in grades K-4
indiBot Free Play Day
Drop in anytime, 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM - we recommend 20-30 minutes to play
All ages welcome, best for ages 3 and up
No school? No problem! Drop by the library and borrow one of our indiBot robots to play with in the library. indiBots are easy to use robot cars that teach the basics of coding. Kids and caregivers can borrow one of our robot kits, find an empty table or spot on the floor, and explore. No registration required, just drop in. RSVP by registering to get a reminder in advance of the program.