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.

Age range: 18-30 months & a caregiver

Fridays 10:45-11:15 AM -- Library Annex, with Neena

Eight week series, 04/13 - 06/09

NO CLASS 06/02

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 Thursdays, due to demand. Registration for those dates is separate under "Toddlers in Training: Thursdays."

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: 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.

For more information, contact Children's Program Coordinator, Neena at 845-855-3444 or children@pawlinglibrary.org

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.

For more information, contact Children's Program Coordinator, Neena at 845-855-3444 or children@pawlinglibrary.org

Registration for the in-person children's programs on our summer schedule begins June 14. And don't forget to join in the Summer Reading Challenge to help us earn our community prizes!

Starting 06/14, click here to view the schedule and sign up: https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/children/programs/

Children's Programs include all events for youth and their caregivers ages 0-10.  We welcome all families and events are free to attend. However, we give priority admission to families who sign up in advance. While we try to welcome drop-ins whenever possible, we cannot always do so due to our small spaces. We encourage you to sign up or join the wait list if you plan to attend.

For more information, contact Children's Program Coordinator, Neena at 845-855-3444 or children@pawlinglibrary.org

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.