Wednesdays, 3:00 - 3:30 PM, (Ages 3-5 and caregiver)
Socialize and move with us as children and caregivers play simple games in our courtyard like tag, alphabet build, and ball rescue. Families are welcome to warm up indoors at any time. This program is weather permitting and requires all participants to wear weather appropriate clothing and shoes, as it will be held outside.
Registration required for this small group program. Click here to register.
Ages: Kindergarten - 2nd grade. Caregivers welcome, but not required.
UPDATE: The 5/16 & 5/30 meetings have been rescheduled to 5/23 & 6/6
Biweekly Mondays (4/18, 5/2, 5/16, 5/30, 5/23, & 6/6) 4:00 - 5:00 PM – Miss Maureen
Take a trip around the world through stories. We’ll visit a different country each week with books and fun connecting activities, snacks, and crafts. Please notify our staff of any dietary restrictions when registering. This program is also available as a take-home kit for those who cannot join us in-person.
Registration required. Register here.
Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 am – Ms. Neena
Early literacy is an important part of a baby’s healthy development. We read, sing, babble, and bounce together. Learn resources to use at home and meet other caregivers. Ends with social play.
Registration required. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/baby-bounce-and-groove-registration-304767938107
Ages: 3.5-5 years and a caregiver
Tuesdays, 3:00 – 4:00 PM – Miss Neena
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 story time. This is an eight week series. The program or portions thereof may be held outside in our courtyard to utilize our outdoor play equipment as weather allows but fully move indoors if conditions are poor. Caregivers required to remain on site for the program. Registration required.
Paid for in part by Dutchess County.
Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:00 PM - Ms. Neena
Teachers say that the skills that lead to the most student success in school are their social and emotional skills. Join us to help develop these skills, all while children play! This supervised hour of fun provides a large space for children to meet and play, either inside or out, depending on the weather. This program is designed to ease the transition to daycare, preschool, and especially kindergarten and is paid for in part by Dutchess County.
Registration required. Register here.
Age Range: 18 – 30 months and a caregiver
Thursdays, 10:00 – 10:45 am –MIXED LOCATION
NO CLASS ON 4/14
Interactive storytime featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play. This is an eight week series. The program or portions thereof may be held outside in our courtyard to utilize our outdoor play equipment as weather allows but fully move indoors if conditions are poor. Register here.
Paid for in part by Dutchess County.
Ages: Grades 3-5. Caregivers welcome, but not required.
Biweekly Thursdays (4/21, 5/5, 5/19, 6/2) 4:00 - 5:00 PM – Miss Maureen
This club pairs favorite graphic novels with puzzles, art, and a relaxed atmosphere to talk about our favorite reads! Participants will need to read each session’s book in advance. Book borrowing accommodated by our staff. This program is also available as a take-home kit for those who cannot join us in-person.
Registration required. Register here.
Ages: Grades 3 - 5
This program is a take home kit; a pre-prepped learning activity for kids to do at home on their own or with a caregiver. To participate, a caregiver must pick the kit up from the library once it is available. Kits are made to order, so registration is required. Registration required. REGISTER HERE.
Kits available biweekly, weeks of 4/21, 5/5, 5/19, & 6/2. Our staff will email registrants once they are available.
This club pairs favorite graphic novels with puzzles, art, and a relaxed atmosphere to talk about our favorite reads! Participants will need to read each session’s book to participate. Kits include connecting activities. Book borrowing can be accommodated by our staff for anyone with a Pawling/Mid-Hudson Library Card. This program is also available as an in-person program.
Ages: 2.5 – 3.5 years and a caregiver
Fridays, 10:00-11:00 AM – Miss Neena
NO CLASS 4/15
On Friday mornings, toddlers rule the library! This eight week program includes songs, stories, and games plus a play-based learning stations, like art or parachute play. The program or portions thereof may be held outside in our courtyard to utilize our outdoor play equipment as weather allows but fully move indoors if conditions are poor. Registration required.
Join for as many or as few classes as you are comfortable and able.
Paid for in part by Dutchess County.
Ages: Kindergarten - 2nd grade. Caregivers welcome, but not required.
UPDATE: The 5/16 & 5/30 meetings have been rescheduled to 5/23 & 6/6
Biweekly Mondays (4/18, 5/2, 5/16, 5/30, 5/23, & 6/6) 4:00 - 5:00 PM – Miss Maureen
Take a trip around the world through stories. We’ll visit a different country each week with books and fun connecting activities, snacks, and crafts. Please notify our staff of any dietary restrictions when registering. This program is also available as a take-home kit for those who cannot join us in-person.
Registration required. Register here.
All ages and a caregiver
Saturday, 6/11, 10:30– 11:30 AM – Miss Neena
Elephant and Piggie fans, this one is for you! Meet the iconic duo and listen to one of their stories at this Pawling Community Weekend event! Then, check out the rest of the Pawling Community Day schedule. Activities for kids included.
The program or portions thereof may be held outside in our courtyard or fully move indoors if conditions are poor. Registration required. Register here.
Paid for in part by Dutchess County as part of our Literacy heroes series. Thank you to Disney Publishing for their generous sponsorship of this program. In partnership with Town of Pawling Recreation.
Library Hours
Sunday 12 to 4
Monday 12 to 5
Tuesday 10 to 8
Wednesday 10 to 8
Thursday 10 to 8
Friday 12 to 5
Saturday 10 to 4
