Age range: Grades K-2, caregivers welcome though not required to participate

Mondays, 4:00-5:00 PM

Runs 8 weeks: 4/17 - 6/12

with Maureen - Library Annex

Registration is preferred. Click here to register.

Join Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8s Club, where you’ll build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess—It’s a totally new kind of math club designed to make math concepts fun! Make mischief and memories with activities like Glow-in-the-Dark Geometry, Bouncy Dice Explosion and Pirate Treasure Hunt. See below for a week by week activity breakdown: 

Week 1. Glow-in-the-Dark Geometry: Make geometric shapes using glow sticks. Lay out the
sticks to create mystical repeating patterns. Then flick off the lights to see it all glow!

Week 2. Beach Ball Party: This is a party you won’t want to miss! You’ll use our star-studded
beach ball to play volleyball, then go gaga chucking the ball againsthttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/597905741167 targets to score points.

Week 3. Spy Training: See if you have what it takes to be a spy. You’ll break different codes for
clues to find the hidden treasure!

Week 4. Daring Darts: Supersize the fun in this giant game of floor darts! Once we learn how to
keep score, we’ll use hacky sacks to play a few rounds.

Week 5. Crazy Card Club: Crazy 8s isn’t just the name of our club; it’s also a famous card
game! Learn how to play it and other fun games using a deck of cards you get to keep!

Week 6. Bouncy Dice Explosion: Your big chance to throw things because you’re supposed to.
Find out the probability of rolling a 2 or a 5, then try to be the winning chip on a giant Bingo
board.

Week 7. Pirate Treasure Hunt: Map out coordinates to create a secret picture. Use your skills to
find the treasure before the pirates do!

Week 8. Flying Fuzzies: Send fuzzy pom-pom balls flying through the air using popsicle sticks
and rubber bands. Figure out what launch positions work best, then measure the flight to prove
it.

Members of the Pawling Library's VounTeens group will be available to help senior citizens with computer-related questions and problems at this weekly drop-in session. Please bring your device and/or library card and a volunteer will work one-on-one with you. Appointments are not necessary.The help sessions will take place in the Teen Space.

Please contact Maureen Meltzer-McGrath, YA Program Coordinator with any questions.

The middle school Battle of the Books team will meet on alternate Mondays at 5 pm in the Library Annex. This team is open to students currently in 4 through 8th grades.

Battle of the Books is a Mid-Hudson Library System-wide program that introduces participants great books, teamwork, and friendly competition. The Regional Battle is to be held between 9/8 - 9/11. The Final Battle will be held on Saturday, 9/16.

For more information or questions about the program, please contact Young Adult Program Coordinator,  Maureen Meltzer-McGrath

Age range: birth -18 months & a caregiver

Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 AM - Library Annex, with Neena

Nine week series, 4/11 - 6/6

Join us for stories and songs. We’ll focus on the keys for early literacy—singing, reading, talking, playing, and engaging with caregivers. This program ends with 10 - 15 minutes of play time.

Registration is highly suggested. Drop-ins will only be accommodated as space allows. You can register on a date by date basis in advance or on the day of the program or sign up for all the dates at once. Click here to register.

Age range: Grades 1-4, caregivers welcome though not required to participate.

Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Runs 7 weeks, 4/25 - 6/5

with Maureen - Library Annex

This program is for kids who love to craft, do art, and make things. We’ll explore a variety of materials and themes each week.

Registration is required. Click here to register.

Through a generous donation from MagiKids.org, we are offering this series to learn and play Magic: The Gathering card game. All experience levels are welcome. New players will build their decks and learn to play. Registration is required. To be held in the Library Annex. Registration is required.

6:30 - 7:30 PM, el último martes de cada mes  -- 30 de mayo, 27 de junio, etc.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (Iglesia Episcopal) -  22 Coulter Ave, Pawling, NY

Una hora de cuentos, música y juegos para familias en inglés y español. ¡Evento gratis! Se les pide a los padres y cuidadores que se unan a la diversión, a menos que estén participando en las clases de inglés de NEDIS (Servicios para inmigrantes del noreste Dutchess).

6:30 - 7:30 PM, on the last Tuesday of each month -- May 30th
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 22 Coulter Ave, Pawling, NY 

An hour of stories, music, and games for families in both English and Spanish. Free! Parents and caregivers are asked to join in the fun unless they are participating in Northeast Dutchess Immigrant Services (NEDIS) English classes.  No registration required.

There will be NO CLASS on Wednesday, 05/31

Play Group will resume for our final meeting next week, 06/07 as regularly scheduled.

Thank you for your understanding!

Age range: Ages 2-5 years and a caregiver

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM

Eight week series, 04/11 - 06/06

NO CLASS 05/31

Kids are invited to play and build social connections with other children during this program, which sees our room set up with learning goals in mind. We'll use play to explore science, math, and more. If weather and spaces allow, we may occasionally play outdoors.

Registration is highly suggested. Drop-ins will only be accommodated as space allows. You can register on a date by date basis in advance or on the day of the program or sign up for all the dates at once. Click here to register.

Age range: 18-30 months & a caregiver

Thursdays 10:00-10:45 AM -- Library Annex, with Neena

Eight week series, 04/13 - 06/09

NO CLASS 06/01

Interactive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play. This eight week program series may include outdoor playtime if weather allows. 

This class is also held on Fridays, due to demand. Registration for those dates is separate under "Toddlers in Training: Fridays."

Registration is highly suggested. Drop-ins will only be accommodated as space allows. You can register on a date by date basis in advance or on the day of the program or sign up for all the dates at once. Click here to register.