Saturday, 11/10, 4:30-5:30 pm – Ms. Neena, Main Library and Annex
As the weather gets colder, there’s nothing better than curling up with a good story and a good friend! Find both during Penguin Pals. We will read and sing our favorite penguin stories and songs and end the day with a new penguin friend, stuffed at the library, Build-A-Bear style.
Interested in joining? Visit our registration portal at http://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/children/programs/ or stop by the circulation desk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There will be NO CLASS on Thursday, 06/01
Toddlers in Training will resume for our final meeting next week, 06/08 as regularly scheduled.
Thank you for your understanding!
Age Range: 2.5 – 3.5 years & a caregiver
Fridays, 9:30-10:30 AM
Eight week series, 04/11 - 06/06
NO CLASS 06/02
This program includes songs, stories, and games plus 20 minutes of play-based learning stations, like art, blocks, or fine motor play. While activities vary week to week, messy materials and smocks are occasionally used. We may play outdoors if weather allows.
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.
There will be NO CLASS on Friday, 06/02
Twodaloo Twos will resume for our final meeting next week, 06/09 as regularly scheduled.
Thank you for your understanding!
