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Dutchess Community College

Adult English Classes with Karina Cerna

CLASES DE INGLÉS

Tuesdays ( Martes) & Thursdays (Jueves)
9:30 am-12:30 pm

Classes run from Tuesday, September 10 to Thursday, December 19

Cost is only $25 for 90 hours of classes / Costo es solo $25 por 90 horas de clases

NOTE: Students may only pay by check (cheque) or money order ( giro postal)

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION (845) 790-3590
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES at DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LLAME PARA MAS INFORMACIÓN (845) 790-3590
https://www.sunydutchess.edu/continuingeducation/esl.html

Thursdays, 10:00-10:45 am- Ms. Neena

THERE WILL BE NO CLASS ON 10/3

Does your baby love to bounce and play? Join Ms. Neena for a story, singing, and rhyming sure to get baby giggling. All activities are designed to enhance attention and focus, familiarize children with the fundamentals of reading and talking, and instill a love of reading. The program ends with a 10-15 minute social play session or baby-safe art activity.

Registration for fall programs starts September 9th. Visit our registration portal online or stop by the circulation desk for more information.

English for Speakers of Other Languages

with Karina Cerna

Tuesday, October 15 & Thursday, October 17
1:00-4:00 pm

Tutoring is available for both adults and teens.

Sessions are for one hour.

Registration is required. Call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444 to register or send an email to Donald at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

“This publication (product) was supported by (or “in part by”) funds from the New York State Library’s Adult Literacy Services grant program.”

Thursdays
1:00-2:00 pm

Hatha Yoga is one of the most popular relaxing forms of exercise. Come spend an hour with us and enjoy a new found path to tranquility. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket. Each session ends with a guided meditation.

Program fee: $4.00.

Registration is required. Call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444 to register or send an email to Donald at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

Alternating Thursdays (10/17, 10/31, 11/14, and 11/21) 4:00-5:00 pm – Ms. Neena

Interested in cars, trains, and motorcycles? Like building vehicles? Join us as we learn about kinetic energy, gravity, and complete projects with toy cars.

Interested in joining? Visit our registration portal online or stop by the circulation desk.

September-October

Please choose either Tuesdays or Thursdays to attend.

7:00-8:00 pm

This weekly class will cover everything about using a computer, from email, surfing the web and more.

Our instructor, Carl Traina, will be happy to answer all your questions.

Come learn at the library.

We look forward to seeing you.

Registration is required. Call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444 to register or send an email to Donald at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

Fridays, 10:30 – 11:30 am -Ms. Neena

THERE WILL BE NO PROGRAM ON 11/15.

On Friday mornings, kids rule the library! Join Ms. Neena, while the library is still closed, for an uninhibited, fun and loud story time. This program incorporates sensory, art, storytelling, music, and movement all in one to prepare children to read, write, and think critically. Topics vary by week, and the program ends with activity stations. Parents and caregivers required to remain in the library for the duration of the program.

Interested in joining? Visit our registration portal online or stop by the circulation desk.

A creative writing workshop that will focus on building a magical world with its own history, mythos, geography, peoples, conflicts and characters. Once a week our teens will meet to build and share their visions of fantastic worlds.

Think you have what it takes to solve your way out of a locked puzzle room manufactured by a crazed dentist? Join us at the library and find out!

Saturday, 10/19, 2:00-3:00 pm

Explore the wide world of Japanese sweets and learn to make your own candy. Each participant will receive their own candy making kit and samples of popular candies.

Interested in joining? Visit our registration portal online or stop by the circulation desk.

Saturday, 10/19, 4:30-5:30 pm – Ms. Neena

Join us as we explore cars, trains, trucks, and more. Sensory, art, and STEAM stations will be scattered around the library for children to explore.

Registration for fall programs starts September 9th. Visit our registration portal online or stop by the circulation desk for more information.

Play competitive games in either creative or survival mode. See who can build the coolest structure, compete to gather the most resources, fight monsters, and more!

Project Do Something is a community service organization that meets on Monday nights to work on small but effective projects.

Dutchess Community College

Adult English Classes with Karina Cerna

CLASES DE INGLÉS

Tuesdays ( Martes) & Thursdays (Jueves)
9:30 am-12:30 pm

Classes run from Tuesday, September 10 to Thursday, December 19

Cost is only $25 for 90 hours of classes / Costo es solo $25 por 90 horas de clases

NOTE: Students may only pay by check (cheque) or money order ( giro postal)

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION (845) 790-3590
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES at DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LLAME PARA MAS INFORMACIÓN (845) 790-3590
https://www.sunydutchess.edu/continuingeducation/esl.html

Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 am – Ms. Neena

Early literacy is an important part of a baby’s healthy development. We read, sing, babble, and bounce together. Learn resources to use at home and meet other caregivers. Ends with social play.

Registration for fall programs starts September 9th. Visit our registration portal online or stop by the circulation desk for more information.

Gardening Club will meet once a week to tend the garden. Learning about gardening into the colder months of the later season and how to plan for next years garden.

Tuesdays 5:15-6:15 pm – Phil

One of the most important parts of a good story are the illustrations. Learn to create scenes that tell a story and portray characters with different attitudes and emotions using examples from our favorite books. Children will share their creations with their friends and work together to create silly stories. Developing readers and writers welcome.

Interested in joining? Visit our registration portal online or stop by the circulation desk.

Tuesday, October 22
7:00-8:00 pm

The book club will be discussing Infidel by Pornsak Pichetshote & Bram Stoker’s Dracula / adapted from the Francis Ford Coppola film by script.

The Graphic Novel Book Club is an adult book club that meets monthly to discuss comics and graphic novels. We will select from a wide variety of titles – indie and foreign comics to classic superhero storylines. Whether you are just getting into comics or a life-long reader, you’ll find good conversation and something new to read.

Registration is required. Call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444 to register or send an email to Donald at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

with Laura Palermo

Tuesday, October 22
7:00-8:00 pm

Advanced Care Planning….. what does that mean in terms of my health decisions and what are the forms I need to know about?

What is the difference between a Living Will and a MOLST form?

Do I need a DNR and a Health Care Proxy?

Laura Palermo from Hudson Valley Hospice will review and explain these forms and answer any questions you may have about them.

Laura Palermo is also a notary should you want to complete the forms with her help and have them notarized that night!

Registration is required. Call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444 to register or send an email to Donald at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

September-October

Please choose either Tuesdays or Thursdays to attend.

7:00-8:00 pm

This weekly class will cover everything about using a computer, from email, surfing the web and more.

Our instructor, Carl Traina, will be happy to answer all your questions.

Come learn at the library.

We look forward to seeing you.

Registration is required. Call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444 to register or send an email to Donald at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 am – Ms. Neena, Library Annex

Teachers say that the skills that lead to the most student success in school are their social and emotional skills. Join us to help develop these skills, all while children play! This supervised hour of fun provides a large space for children to meet and play, either inside or out, depending on the weather. Bring a favorite toy or game and invite a friend!

Interested in joining? Visit our registration portal online or stop by the circulation desk.

Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00 pm – Ms. Neena

This program starts in the library and ends in the library annex.

We love stories! Each week, we will dive into gorgeous picture books and have fun making connections to what we read. Program includes art or sensory activity, songs, and more. All activities designed to help foster a love of reading and prepare children for kindergarten.

Caregivers must remain in the library with children who are not fully potty trained.

Interested in joining? Visit our registration portal online or stop by the circulation desk.

A program that brings the fun and creativity of Minecraft to the world of coding. Once a week participants will collaborate to sharpen their computer skills.

Engage with your peers in a series of online games or make your own scenarios to share!

Wednesday, October 23
7:00-8:30 pm

The Pawling Library will host The Blue Olive for another special event exploring the many ways to use extra virgin olive oil and aged vinegar. Co-founder John Canevari will lead an interactive tasting seminar to guide the class through several unique palette-pleasing recipes.

Guests will have the opportunity to taste each recipe and take notes on the preparation and cooking process used to create each dish. The Blue Olive is excited to share brand new products and fantastic recipes from their test kitchen with new cooks and experienced chefs alike.

Program fee: $10.00

Registration is required. Call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444 to register or send an email to Donald at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.