Book Buddies (Grades 1-5 & Teens/tweens 11+ years old)

Session A: Mondays, 2:30-3:00 pm

Please take note of the time you register for, as there is a second session of this program Mondays,  3:15-3:45 pm.

Live via Zoom 

This program welcomes developing and reluctant readers, and provides a space where they can work on their reading skills one-on-one with a trained teen buddy. Kids read shared materials while their teen buddies provide assistance on grammar, pronunciation, and critical thinking.

Registration is required to access the secure Zoom link. Visit Our Current Children's Programs Pages to register.

We are also looking for teen volunteers ages 11+ who are confident readers to serve as buddies. Contact Children's Program Coordinator, Neena McBaer (845-350-2771 or children@pawlinglibrary.org) for more information.

Book Buddies (Grades 1-5 & Teens/tweens 11+ years old)

Session B: Mondays, 3:15-3:45 pm

Please take note of the time you register for, as there is a second session of this program Mondays,  2:30-3:00 pm.

Live via Zoom 

This program welcomes developing and reluctant readers, and provides a space where they can work on their reading skills one-on-one with a trained teen buddy. Kids read shared materials while their teen buddies provide assistance on grammar, pronunciation, and critical thinking.

Registration is required to access the secure Zoom link. Visit Our Current Children's Programs Pages to register.

We are also looking for teen volunteers ages 11+ who are confident readers to serve as buddies. Contact Children's Program Coordinator, Neena McBaer (845-350-2771 or children@pawlinglibrary.org) for more information.

Supply kits provided –Ms. Carla

Tuesday, 7/7, 10:00 am release time

Time for a mini self-care session! We will be making a face mask and doing a kid friendly yoga session to combat stress and focus on mindfulness. Follow along offline with paper instructions or online with a video tutorial. Miss the release? That’s okay! Complete the activities at your own pace, any time.

Registration is required to sign up for materials and tutorials. Visit Our Current Children's Programs Pages to register.

Supply kits provided –Ms. Carla

New video tutorial every Tuesday, 1:00 pm

Have you ever wanted to write and illustrate your own children’s book? Each week, we’ll release a new video tutorial that walks children through the process of creating their own story and the pictures too! Prereaders/writers may need some adult assistance. All program materials available at no cost via kits available for pickup. Can't watch at 1:00 pm? After picking up your kit, you can complete the activity anytime, anywhere.

Registration is required to sign up for materials and tutorials. Visit Our Current Children's Programs Pages to register.

Supply kits available for pickup.

New video tutorial releases every Wednesday.

Complete the activity offline with your preschooler or watch our video tutorial together. Either way, these at-home activity kits guarantee a fun at home learning experience that focuses on Kindergarten Readiness through play.

Each week’s learning activity will connect to the stories and songs in Read and Play Live.

Registration is required to sign up for materials and tutorials. Visit Our Current Children's Programs Pages to register.

Wednesdays 10:00-10:30 am – Ms. Neena

This program is held live over Zoom. We will dive into a gorgeous picture book and have fun making connections to what we read. 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. Visit Our Current Children's Programs Pages to register.

Alternating Wednesdays  (7/8, 7/22, 8/5 ) 1:00-2:00 pm –Live via Zoom –Ms. Carla

Roblox is a super popular online game that allows kids to make and share games they have created. Under the supervision of our programming staff, kids will interact virtually in a world of their creation! Educationally, both coding skills and computer science skills are developed. Both Zoom and Roblox must be downloaded to participate.

Registration is required to access the secure Zoom link. Visit Our Current Children's Programs Pages to register.

Supply kits provided –Ms. Carla

New video tutorial every Thursday, 1:00 pm

Back by popular demand, our community service club provides weekly activities themed to bring smiles to our community. Video tutorials walk kids through putting together their community service project with ease. For some creative offline time, follow along with the paper instructions instead. Either way, you can complete the project anytime, anywhere.

Registration is required to sign up for materials and tutorials. Visit Our Current Children's Programs Pages to register.

Thursdays, 2:30-3:30

Live via Zoom – Ms. Carla and Ms. Neena

Do you like to hang out with friends? Do you like to play games? Well if so, this virtual club is for you! Kids are provided a secure virtual space to interact, even while social distancing. Registration is required to access the secure Zoom link. Visit Our Current Children's Programs Pages to register.

Free Supply Kits available for pickup -- New video tutorial releases every Friday

Whether you complete the activity offline with your toddler or watch our video tutorial together, your child will be sure to benefit. These at-home activity kits (and instructions) are designed to build early skills and promote continued literacy learning, all through play.

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

Registration is required to sign up for materials and tutorials. Visit Our Current Children's Programs Pages to register.