Our children's programs fill up fast! For the best chance at registering for your favorite classes, be sure to register during lottery registration, March 28th-April 3. After this date, enrollment will be only as space is available.
Registration is online or in person at the library registration desk. Please visit http://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/children/programs/ for more information. Should you have any difficulty registering, please contact us at 845-855-3444 or children@pawlinglibrary.org.
Kids work one-on-one with a teen mentor on developing reading skills. Teens will provide support when kids struggle and read or chat with them when they need a break. This is a six-week program. You must commit to 4 out of 6 weeks to join. Kids and families, register here.
Got a tween/teen at home who is a strong reader? Youth 11 and older can volunteer as mentors in our Book Buddy program and earn community service hours! For more information, click here.
Choose between an adorable fox or a sweet sloth nightlight and paint it your own way! Each participant will also receive a Lola the Library Owl pendant to paint. This activity will be held outside as weather allows, but move indoors if needed.
Register here.
Please ONLY register for programs you plan to attend, as spaces are limited. Unvaccinated patrons over the age of two MUST wear a mask while attending in-person library events. This means children ages 3- 12 must be masked at events, even outdoors.
For the most up to date information about our policies, visit our website: https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/re-opening-information/
Join us for stories, rhymes, and baby movement. We’ll focus on the keys for early literacy—singing, reading, talking, playing, and pre-writing. This six-week program will be held outside in our courtyard as weather allows but move indoors if conditions are poor. Register here.
Unvaccinated patrons over the age of two MUST wear a mask while attending in-person library events. This means children ages 3- 12 must be masked at events, even outdoors.
This program is available as an in-person class or as a take-home kit for families to do together at home. Please select only one option when registering.
In-Person: Tuesdays, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – INDOOR
Take Home Kit: Available weekly for pickup on your schedule. Staff will notify you via email when a new kit is available.
Explore the science, math, engineering, and art elements of popular sports through hands-on activities. Plus, we’ll talk Olympics!
This is a six-week program. Register here.
Please ONLY register for dates you plan to attend, as spaces are limited. Unvaccinated patrons over the age of two MUST wear a mask while attending in-person library events. This means children ages 3- 12 must be masked at events, even outdoors.
This program has been cancelled due to low enrollment. For more information, please contact us at children@pawlinglibrary.org
Zoom Time! Digital Storyhour
Age range: Ages 2-5 and a caregiver
Wednesdays, 10-10:30 AM - Zoom
Not ready to step back into in-person programs? We get it. This program will feature interactive games, music, and stories. Families welcome to tune in just to watch or to participate over camera/mic. Runs six weeks, starting 7/14.
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 storytime. This program will be held in the library courtyard when weather allows, but move indoors as needed. Caregivers required to remain on site for the program. Runs six weeks. Register here.
Unvaccinated patrons over the age of two MUST wear a mask while attending in-person library events. This means children ages 3- 12 must be masked at events, even outdoors.
Interactive storytime featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play. This six-week program will be held outside in our courtyard as weather allows but move indoors if conditions are poor. Register here.
Unvaccinated patrons over the age of two MUST wear a mask while attending in-person library events. This means children ages 3- 12 must be masked at events, even outdoors.
Little explorers will investigate early science concepts as a small group. Each week’s program includes a story plus games or science experiments. Smocks will be provided, but we suggest kids wear clothes that can get messy. This is a six-week program.
Caregivers required to remain on site for the program. Runs six weeks. Register here.
Please ONLY register for dates you plan to attend, as spaces are limited. Unvaccinated patrons over the age of two MUST wear a mask while attending in-person library events. This means children ages 3- 12 must be masked at events, even outdoors.
Kids work one-on-one with a teen mentor on developing reading skills. Teens will provide support when kids struggle and read or chat with them when they need a break. This is a six-week program. You must commit to 4 out of 6 weeks to join. Kids and families, register here.
Got a tween/teen at home who is a strong reader? Youth 11 and older can volunteer as mentors in our Book Buddy program and earn community service hours! For more information, click here.
Choose between an adorable fox or a sweet sloth nightlight and paint it your own way! Each participant will also receive a Lola the Library Owl pendant to paint. This activity will be held outside as weather allows, but move indoors if needed.
Register here.
Please ONLY register for programs you plan to attend, as spaces are limited. Unvaccinated patrons over the age of two MUST wear a mask while attending in-person library events. This means children ages 3- 12 must be masked at events, even outdoors.
For the most up to date information about our policies, visit our website: https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/re-opening-information/
Our children's programs fill up fast! For the best chance at registering for your favorite classes, be sure to register during lottery registration, March 28th-April 3. After this date, enrollment will be only as space is available.
