Formerly known as "Project Do Something", this is a year-round volunteer opportunity for ages 11 & up. The group will meet twice a month to plan or work on service projects to benefit the Library and the Pawling community.

Meeting dates: The first and third Wednesday of each month at 5 pm to 6:30 pm. There may be additional dates depending on the project.

The Pawling Library is now a Volunteer Certification Organization through the Points of Light Organization. Volunteers who meet the required annual hours for their age group will be recognized with a letter from the President of the United States and possibly other awards. For more information about the Presidential Volunteer Award, please visit our volunteer page: https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/community-service/

For questions or to apply, please contact Maureen Meltzer-McGrath, YA Program Coordinator at teen@pawlinglibrary.org.

06/08/2023  Tweens & teens are invited to join us on this field trip to the Great Hollow Nature Preserve in New Fairfield, CT.  During the Hiker Safety and First Aid program, participants will learn the basics of first aid and hiking safety such as what to wear, what to pack, and how to be found if lost. Students will hike into the woods and try their hand at emergency shelter building and a first aid kit activity where students will be able to make and bring home their own kits. Families must supply their own transportation to and from the event.  Registration is required. For age 10 & up.

This program is paid for in part by Dutchess County.

6/09/2023  This is a makeup session for the April cancellation. This role-playing adventure will be led by Dungeon Master Ted Bushman and is open to tweens & teens in 5th grade and up. Registration is required.

Ted Bushman is a fantasy/science fiction author, actor, and writer of musicals, and has more than a decade's experience in interactive storytelling. His games are about wonder, imagination, and character. He loves empowering players to role play and tell the stories that excite them.

Members of the Pawling Library's VounTeens group will be available to help senior citizens with computer-related questions and problems at this weekly drop-in session. Please bring your device and/or library card and a volunteer will work one-on-one with you. Appointments are not necessary.The help sessions will take place in the Teen Space.

Please contact Maureen Meltzer-McGrath, YA Program Coordinator with any questions.

The middle school Battle of the Books team will meet on alternate Mondays at 5 pm in the Library Annex. This team is open to students currently in 4 through 8th grades.

Battle of the Books is a Mid-Hudson Library System-wide program that introduces participants great books, teamwork, and friendly competition. The Regional Battle is to be held between 9/8 - 9/11. The Final Battle will be held on Saturday, 9/16.

For more information or questions about the program, please contact Young Adult Program Coordinator,  Maureen Meltzer-McGrath

This monthly workshop is for teens & tweens who like to craft, do art, and make things. Join us for one workshop or the three-part series.

Wednesday, April 12th: Save the Peeps Dioramas

Wednesday, May 10th: Mother's Day Gifts

Wednesday, June 14th: Hello, Summer

For grade 5 and up. Registration required.

Special for June: This program is for grades 3 through 8. For those who love to craft, do art, and make things. We'll explore a variety of mediums and themes during this monthly program. This month, we’ll be making a variety of summer-themed crafts including some Father's Day gifts. To be held in the Library Annex. Registration is required.

This program welcomes middle-school-age homeschoolers to get together and socialize while we play games, do art activities, and complete learning challenges.This season's theme is Robotics. Families are welcome to come early to socialize with each other. Meeting dates: 4/20, 5/18, and 6/15. Registration is required.

A new, 3-part season begins April 14th. This role-playing adventure will be led by Dungeon Master Ted Bushman and is open to tweens & teens in 5th grade and up. Registration is required. Please note: The April Meeting is at a special start time and location. April 14th session will be 5 pm - 7 pm and will be held in the main Library building. The May and June sessions will be at 4 pm - 6 pm in the Library Annex.

Ted Bushman is a fantasy/science fiction author, actor, and writer of musicals, and has more than a decade's experience in interactive storytelling. His games are about wonder, imagination, and character. He loves empowering players to role play and tell the stories that excite them.

This monthly program is for families who home-school to give their elementary- and middle-school-aged students an opportunity to practice public speaking. Led by Katrina Bronnimann, each meeting will have a theme from which attendees can choice their speaking topic. The themes for the spring session:

April 27th: Earth Day

May 25th: Animals

June 19th: Geography/Travel (Please note this session takes place on Monday)

Registration is required.