For children entering grades K-2 in fall 2022.

Alternating Wednesdays (7/13, 7/27, & 8/10) 2:00 - 3:00 PM – Library Annex

Learn robotics and coding offline with Sphero’s indi bots. Participants will learn the building blocks of coding while completing challenges using the indi bots, designed specifically for early elementary students.

Registration is required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/368528106487

This program is partially sponsored by Dutchess County.

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

Make Me an Author (in-person class)

(Grades K-5)

Thursdays, 2:00 - 3:00 PM – Library Annex

This summer, kids and families have the opportunity to write, illustrate, and publish a real book! Kids will receive writing support from our staff and volunteers as they craft a story of their own. Then, using drawings, photos, or other art, kids will illustrate their work. In order to be published by the library, the story will need to address one of the following themes: anti-bullying, overcoming challenges, or coping with big feelings. Each participant will receive a bound version of their book to keep. Partially funded by the Dutchess County Office of Children and Family Services.

Registration required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/368577042857

*Please commit to attending at least 4 of the 6 weeks of this 6 week program in order to claim a spot in the class.*

Can't commit to attending in-person regularly? This program is also available as a take-home kit, where families work on their draft together at home before returning their story to the library for publication. When registering, please indicate how you would prefer to participate. Participation is limited to either in-person or take home.

(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 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 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.

(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

Make Me an Author (in-person class)

(Grades K-5)

Thursdays, 2:00 - 3:00 PM – Library Annex

This summer, kids and families have the opportunity to write, illustrate, and publish a real book! Kids will receive writing support from our staff and volunteers as they craft a story of their own. Then, using drawings, photos, or other art, kids will illustrate their work. In order to be published by the library, the story will need to address one of the following themes: anti-bullying, overcoming challenges, or coping with big feelings. Each participant will receive a bound version of their book to keep. Partially funded by the Dutchess County Office of Children and Family Services.

Registration required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/368577042857

*Please commit to attending at least 4 of the 6 weeks of this 6 week program in order to claim a spot in the class.*

Can't commit to attending in-person regularly? This program is also available as a take-home kit, where families work on their draft together at home before returning their story to the library for publication. When registering, please indicate how you would prefer to participate. Participation is limited to either in-person or take home.