Friday, 5/18, 6:30-7:30 pm -Ms. Kate, Main Library
Learn about the basics of 3D printing and design a name key chain that will be printed using our 3D Printer. Printing will not finish by event’s conclusion, but can be picked up the following week.
Interested in joining our programs? Contact us at children@pawlinglibrary.org or 845-855-3444.
(Grades K – 2 and a caregiver)
This program is a take home kit; a pre-prepped learning activity for children to do at home with a caregiver. To participate, a caregiver must pick the kit up from the library once it is available.
Available for pick up week 8/12. Our staff will email registrants once they are available.
Design a puppet production from start to finish. Kids will design their own puppet theater and puppets to tell a story their own way.
Registration required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/369272553147
(Grades K – 5 and a caregiver)
Series of 6 kits, weekly. 7/15 - 8/19
This program is a series of 6 take home kits; pre-prepped learning activities for children entering grades Kindergarten - 5th grade in Fall 2022 to do at home with a caregiver. To participate, a caregiver must pick each kit up from the library once they are available. Families can register for all the weeks or individual weeks. Our staff will email registrants weekly once each kit is available. Kits are made to order and registration is required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/369054089717
Take science learning to a new level with these kits made by expert science teachers at Steve Spangler Science! Each week, pick up a new kit including everything you need to turn your home into a science lab. Some experiments may be messy. Caregiver oversight is recommended.
This program is partially sponsored by Dutchess County.
(Grades 3-5 and a caregiver)
This program is a take home kit; a pre-prepped learning activity for children to do at home with a caregiver. To participate, a caregiver must pick the kit up from the library once it is available.
Available for pick up week 8/12. Our staff will email registrants once they are available.
This kit will include origami paper and instructions on how to make different ocean creatures, origami style.
Registration required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/369273987437
Ms. Perez's elementary class from Pawling Elementary School will visit the library to do a STEM activity and borrow books.
(Ages 2 - 6 years and a caregiver)
Friday, 8/12, 5:30 – 6:30 PM– Main Library/Courtyard
Come tinker, thinker, explore, and build at the library with Ms. Neena and Ms. Carla. This event will feature a wide variety of building blocks and materials, challenging kids to think like an engineer. Portions of this program may be held outside as weather allows or indoors if conditions are poor.
Registration preferred; Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/368508728527
Ages: 3-5 years and a caregiver
Tuesdays, 3:00 – 4:00 PM – Miss Neena
Our Kindergarten readiness class uses a play-based curriculum to encourage learning connections. Our small group will focus on early literacy and math skills through a combination of hands-on activities and group story time. This is an six week series. The program or portions thereof may be held outside in our courtyard to utilize our outdoor play equipment as weather allows but fully move indoors if conditions are poor. Please dress for the weather, with sunscreen and bring water.
Registration required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/368485559227
(2-5 years and a caregiver)
Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 AM - Ms. Neena
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, as well as STEM, art, and literacy practice, all while children play! This supervised hour of fun provides a large space for children to meet and play with our outdoor play equipment, weather permitting. Please dress children for the weather and bring water. This program is designed to ease the transition to daycare, preschool, and especially kindergarten and is paid for in part by Dutchess County.
Registration required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/368501587167
(Grades 2-5)
Alternating Wednesdays (7/20, 8/3, & 8/17)
2:00 - 3:00 PM – Library Annex
At this biweekly gaming session, gamers gather to play Minecraft, Roblox, and other games with friends! Library provided laptops and other gaming equipment will be available for students to use, but participants are welcome to bring their own gaming devices as well.
Registration required. Join us for one or as many of the sessions as you are able. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/368547785347
For developing readers, especially grades 1-6.
Wednesdays, 4:30 – 5:30 PM by 15 minute appointment – Charles Colman Gazebo
This program is held offsite at the Gazebo on Charles Colman Avenue.
Meet our pal Jackie and her pooch, Harper the reading dog! This program provides a fun, relaxed space for kids to practice reading skills and get some puppy love at the same time. Harper and Jackie are Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause trained providers, ready to provide low-stress reading practice support. This program is a great fit for kids who love to read and those who don’t, as well as kids who just want a puppy cuddle.
Registration preferred. Walk-ins will be accommodated whenever possible. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/368550242697
Slow E-Motions: Music & Movement Classes with Two Right Feet
(1-6 years and a caregiver)
Thursdays 10:30 – 11:15 AM – Library Annex
Program runs weekly for eight weeks, 7/7 - 8/26
A program all about learning to identify, understand, and respond positively to our emotions and feelings. This program features music, dance, and instrument activities designed to explore feelings like frustration, anger, and happiness.
Two Right Feet’s program was developed in 200 0 by a speech and language pathologist who also held a degree in dance. Hannah Demmerle, current program director, holds a degree in occupational therapy (COTA) and develops the group’s educational programs and curriculum. Live music and ASL (American Sign Language) are a few of the other highlights of Two Right Feet’s enrichment programs. Registration is required. Registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/367873177577
This program is sponsored in part by Dutchess County Office of Children and Family Services.
Library Hours
Monday 12 to 5
Tuesday 10 to 8
Wednesday 10 to 8
Thursday 10 to 8
Friday 12 to 5
Saturday 10 to 4
(Grades 3-5 and a caregiver)
This program is a take home kit; a pre-prepped learning activity for children to do at home with a caregiver. To participate, a caregiver must pick the kit up from the library once it is available.
Available for pick up week 8/12. Our staff will email registrants once they are available.
This kit will include origami paper and instructions on how to make different ocean creatures, origami style.
Registration required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/369273987437
(Grades K – 2 and a caregiver)
This program is a take home kit; a pre-prepped learning activity for children to do at home with a caregiver. To participate, a caregiver must pick the kit up from the library once it is available.
Available for pick up week 8/12. Our staff will email registrants once they are available.
Design a puppet production from start to finish. Kids will design their own puppet theater and puppets to tell a story their own way.
Registration required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/369272553147
(Grades K – 5 and a caregiver)
Series of 6 kits, weekly. 7/15 – 8/19
This program is a series of 6 take home kits; pre-prepped learning activities for children entering grades Kindergarten – 5th grade in Fall 2022 to do at home with a caregiver. To participate, a caregiver must pick each kit up from the library once they are available. Families can register for all the weeks or individual weeks. Our staff will email registrants weekly once each kit is available. Kits are made to order and registration is required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/369054089717
Take science learning to a new level with these kits made by expert science teachers at Steve Spangler Science! Each week, pick up a new kit including everything you need to turn your home into a science lab. Some experiments may be messy. Caregiver oversight is recommended.
This program is partially sponsored by Dutchess County.
Ms. Perez’s elementary class from Pawling Elementary School will visit the library to do a STEM activity and borrow books.
Ages: 2.5 – 3.5 years and a caregiver
Fridays, 10:00-11:00 AM – Miss Neena
NO CLASS 8/19 ; MAKE UP CLASS 8/26
On Friday mornings, toddlers rule the library! This six week program includes songs, stories, and games plus a play-based learning stations, like art or parachute play. The program or portions thereof may be held outside in our courtyard to utilize our outdoor play equipment as weather allows but fully move indoors if conditions are poor. Please dress for the weather, with sunscreen and bring water.
Registration required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/367879476417
Join for as many or as few classes as you are comfortable and able.
Mad Science of the Mid-Hudson will present this hands-on workshop for pre-teens & teens in grade 5 & up. Students will devise and test techniques to handle the aftermath of an oil spill, in an oil spill simulation, and discuss how to clean up and prevent the pollution that plagues our oceans. To be held in the Library Annex. Registration required.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mad-science-presents-black-blue-oceans-tickets-354763466077
(Ages 2 – 6 years and a caregiver)
Friday, 8/12, 5:30 – 6:30 PM– Main Library/Courtyard
Come tinker, thinker, explore, and build at the library with Ms. Neena and Ms. Carla. This event will feature a wide variety of building blocks and materials, challenging kids to think like an engineer. Portions of this program may be held outside as weather allows or indoors if conditions are poor.
Registration preferred; Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/368508728527
