Wednesdays 1:00-1:30 pm – Ms. Neena

This program is held live over Zoom. Runs eight weeks, 4/12 - 6/4

This program focuses on the five keys to early literacy—singing, reading, playing, talking, and writing. Each week’s story and songs will connect to the learning activity in Read and Play at Home.

Caregivers are required to remain in the same room as any child under 5 years old. Registration is required to access the secure Zoom link. Click here to register.

Supply kits available for pickup. Program runs 8 weeks, 4/12 - 6/4

Our activity kits guarantee at home learning experiences that focus on Kindergarten Readiness. We’ll include everything you’ll need for a weekly pre-prepped art project, game, or experiment.

Each week’s learning activity will connect to the stories and songs in our live Read and Play Zoom story hour.

Kit pickup is weekly, Tuesday-Sunday. Pickup protocol varies, depending on COVID-19 infection rates in our region.

Registration is required to sign up for materials and tutorials. Click here to register.

Around the World (Grades K-4 and families)

Four activity kits provided, do at home anytime. Activities are pre-prepped and ready to use. Learn about living in four different countries across the world. Join for the countries of your interest or all four! Each kit includes a craft/STEM activity related to the country, a popular drink/snack, and links to digital kid friendly content, like music, books, and virtual tours. Please notify our staff of all food allergies when registering.

Schedule of countries:

• Mexico: Week of 4/30
• Egypt: Week of 5/7
• India: Week of 5/14
• Brazil: Week of 5/21

Registration is required. Register here. 

This class is for children ages 3 - 5 years old and their caregivers.

Thursdays, 1:30 - 2:15 pm  Starts the week of 5/4 – Ms. Neena

Our in-person, socially distanced classes will be held in the library courtyard, when the weather is good enough to meet. Our kindergarten readiness program that focuses on letters, rhymes, numbers, and learning through movement.

Pawling and Holmes residents can register here. Residents are given priority registration for these small group programs.

Non-residents can join our non-resident waiting list here. If space is available, non-residents will be welcomed in to the classes.

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Important facts about in-person events:  All participants older than two years old must wear a mask during in-person library events. While we recognize that it is difficult for young children to wear masks and distance from one another, families will be expected to maintain social distancing as much as possible by sitting in designated areas. Active games/bubbles will replace craft activities for these programs. These events are subject to be rescheduled or canceled if public health considerations become a cause for concern in our community. Strollers and picnic blankets welcome.

This class is for children ages 2.5 - 3.5 years old and their caregivers.

Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:00 pm  Starts the week of 5/4 – Ms. Neena

Our in-person, socially distanced classes will be held in the library courtyard, when the weather is good enough to meet. Toddlers benefit from reading, music, and playing together, even while social distancing.

Pawling and Holmes residents can register here. Residents are given priority registration for these small group programs.

Non-residents can join our non-resident waiting list here. If space is available, non-residents will be welcomed in to the classes.

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Important facts about in-person events:  All participants older than two years old must wear a mask during in-person library events. While we recognize that it is difficult for young children to wear masks and distance from one another, families will be expected to maintain social distancing as much as possible by sitting in designated areas. Active games/bubbles will replace craft activities for these programs. These events are subject to be rescheduled or canceled if public health considerations become a cause for concern in our community. Strollers and picnic blankets welcome.

Fridays 10:00 – 10:30 am – Ms. Neena, This program is designed for ages 1.5-3.5.

Program runs eight weeks, 4/12 - 6/4. Attend as many or as few sessions as you can.

This program is held live on Zoom. Join us as we sing, read, and play together. Each week’s story and songs will connect to the learning activity in Twodaloo Activities take home kits. We suggest setting up in a space where children can move around, though this is not required.

Caregivers are required to remain in the same room as any child under 5 years old. Registration is required to access the secure Zoom link. Click here to register. (Registration for Zoom and Activities is via the same link/event)

Free Supply Kits Provided; Program runs eight weeks, 4/12 - 6/4

These at-home activity kits (and instructions) are designed to build early skills and promote continued literacy learning. We’ll give you everything you need for an easy to do weekly activity, pre-prepped and ready to use, just like those we include in our in person programs.

The activity will line up with the week's Twodaloo Toddlers program's books and songs.

Registration is required to sign up for materials. Visit this link to register.

Kit pickup process may vary depending on COVID numbers in the county. Kit pickup is weekly, Tuesday-Sunday.