3rd - 4th Grade
Learn about concepts like freezing points, relative density, symmetry, and chemical reactions while doing wintery ice and snow themed science experiments and art projects.
Registration is required
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Yin Restorative Yoga / Online Program
Tuesday afternoons, from 1-2 pmInstructor: Maria Polhemus
Registration is required. You can register below or by contacting Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.
Yin Restorative Yoga is a gentle practice.
The poses are held longer than hatha yoga (1 minute to 3-4 minutes) and mostly performed close to the floor. There are few standing postures.
This form of yoga is known for calming and balancing the mind, body and internal organs, increasing circulation, and improving flexibility and joint mobility.
Yin Restorative Yoga encourages the use of props. For class make sure you have a strap (belt or scarf will do), yoga block (or book), eye pillow, and pillows, rolled up towels etc. for various areas of support.
Please join us for a stress relieving hour of gentle exercise and relaxation.
Each session ends with a guided meditation.
Program fee: $4.00, per class.
Note: We ask that you pay in advance for a full month of yoga classes.
For November:
One month of Yin Restorative Yoga: $12.00
You can make a non-refundable payment each month using our library’s PayPal account, by check or money order.
Please make checks / money orders payable to Pawling Library, and mail to Pawling Library, 11 Broad St, Pawling, NY 12564.
Make sure enclosed with your payment is your name, and indicate that payment is for Yin Restorative Yoga classes.
Thank you so very much.
Ayurveda and the Winter Season: Preparing for and Thriving in the Dark and Cold / Online Program
Presented by Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, ND, BAMS, MPH, MPA, E-RYT 500NOTE: Dr. Kaushik’s informative health lecture was recorded on November 30th. If you were unable to attend this program, or would just like to review the information, click on the link below to watch the presentation.
Ayurveda defines health as a balance of body, mind, and spirit. But how do you stay in balance during the winter months when all you want to do is hibernate? How can you prevent from getting sick, or even thrive, during flu season? Is there any help for SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder? Ayurveda has some specific methods for getting through.
Come and discover:
- Why you may be feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically tired as temperatures drop and what to do about it
- The connection between fatigue and your adrenals
- Foods that support and enhance your adrenal and thyroid function
- Foods to stay away from during winter months
About our presenter: Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik is the owner and chief medical practitioner of Dr. Kaushick’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic in Cross River, NY. With over 35 years’ experience as an Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Kaushik’s medical training is extensive. He is one of the most experienced Ayurvedic physicians in North America and is the recipient of the Dhanwantri Award, his profession’s highest honor. Dr. Kaushik recently founded the Institute for the Advancement of Ayurvedic Sciences, a research and teaching institution.After completing the 6 ½ years of schooling for his Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Kurukshetra University, India, in 1983, Dr. Kaushik worked as an Ayurvedic Medical Officer for two years.
Upon moving to the United States in 1985, Dr. Kaushik received his Masters of Public Health (MPH) and Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Alabama in 1988. He then worked as an Epidemiologist and Director of HIV/AIDS Sero-surveillance Program with the Alabama Department of Public Health in Birmingham while maintaining an Ayurvedic practice.
In 1999 he moved to Connecticut and received his Doctor of Naturopathy (ND) from the University of Bridgeport, CT in 2003. He taught Ayurvedic Medicine and Public Health at the College of Naturopathic Medicine, University of Bridgeport, as well as serving as the Director of Admissions there. He has been a faculty member with the University of Bridgeport, Division of Health Sciences since 2001. Dr. Kaushik co-founded the Institute for Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Therapies in Fairfield, CT in 2006.
Dr. Kaushik lectures on Ayurvedic Medicine at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, OR, as well as at various national and international symposiums and events. He also offers courses, workshops, lectures, and training in Ayurvedic medicine locally. Dr. Kaushik is an approved continuing education provider for Yoga teachers through the YACEP (Yoga Alliance for Continuing Education Providers) and has achieved the highest Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher certificate having completed 500 hours of training (E-RYT 500). He includes therapeutic Yoga in his practice.
Each year, Dr. Kaushik and his family travel to India to set up camps offering free medical care for underserved populations. He’d like to expand this service to other countries as well.
Dr. Kaushik brings his unique background as an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic practitioner with experience in public health and health education to this locality. He welcomes you into his wellness community.
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Coloring Group: Adult Art Workshop
-Lakeside Park-2 Lakeside Drive Pawling, NY 12564
Wednesdays
1-2 pmRegistration is required. You can register below or by contacting Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.
NOTE: This in-person program will take place each Wednesday from 1-2 pm at Pawling Recreation.
Coloring is more than being creative, it’s a very relaxing activity that has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety.
Each week we’ll be coloring a new mandala design, while also enjoying a good round of conversation. You can use the mandala design we’ve selected or download free designs of your choice from the link below.
You don’t have to have a degree in art to participate…just some paper and color pencils.
Please join us. Relax and connect with like-minded people, and add a burst of color to your day!
All supplies will be provided.
The Pawling Library is proud to be partnering with Pawling Recreation.
Board Games
-Library Annex-15 Oak St, Pawling NY 12564This in-person one-time class will include a variety of board game options to play with friends including Catan, Splendor, and more. Come to the library for this 2-hour event.
Register for this event on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/board-games-tickets-203828144467
From Memory to Family Memoir / Online Program
Time: 6:30-8:00 pmRegistration is required. Register below or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.
Each of us has a wealth of memories.
The goal of this once a month program is writing your life stories.
At every gathering each person has 10 minutes to share a story with our group members in a very supportive environment. No one’s work and writing skills are ever critiqued. Your unique style of writing is the right way to write.
Please join us every month. Relive your memories that will one day become your memoir.
Surprise your family who’ve wanted you to do this. The biggest surprise you’ll find is recalling the stories of your life.
We look forward to seeing you.
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Afternoon Hatha Yoga / Online
Thursday afternoons, from 1-2 pmInstructor: Maria Polhemus
Registration is required. You can register below or by contacting Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.
Hatha Yoga is one of the most popular relaxing forms of exercise.
Spend an hour with us and enjoy a new found path to tranquility.
Each session ends with a guided meditation.
Program fee: $4.00, per class.
Note: We ask that you pay in advance for a full month of yoga classes.
For December
One Thursday yoga class a week – $20
You can make a non-refundable payment each month using our library’s PayPal account, by check or money order.
Please make checks / money orders payable to Pawling Library, and mail to Pawling Library, 11 Broad St, Pawling, NY 12564.
Make sure enclosed with your payment is your name, and indicate that payment is for Hatha Yoga classes.
Thank you so very much.
The Broken Window / Part 1: A play by Author Bea Pohl / CANCELLED
Thursday, December 2
7-8 pmRegistration is required. You can register below or by contacting Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.
NOTE: This program will be rescheduled
The Broken Window is a story that follows the life of Georgia Lee McClendon, a poor sharecropper’s daughter, as she tries to survive and find a way to repair what was broken by America’s racism, bigotry, and hatred.
During this program, actors will be performing a dramatic reading of Bea Pohl’s new fictional play which incorporates the true events surrounding the survival of an African American woman’s family.
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Homeschool Space
LIVE ON ZOOM, 1:00-2:00 pm – Ms. Neena
This program is designed for children currently in grades K-5 and their homeschooling equivalents.
Join us for social sharing and guided activities using materials you already have at home. The goal is to promote collaboration and connection via virtual time together. This session, we’ll play some unusual versions of Pictionary and host a Show and Tell.
Interested in joining us? Contact children@pawlinglibrary.org for more information.
The Broken Window / Part 2: A play by Author Bea Pohl / CANCELLED
Friday, December 3
7-8 pmRegistration is required. You can register below or by contacting Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.
NOTE: This program will be rescheduled
The Broken Window is a story that follows the life of Georgia Lee McClendon, a poor sharecropper’s daughter, as she tries to survive and find a way to repair what was broken by America’s racism, bigotry, and hatred.
During this program, actors will be performing a dramatic reading of Bea Pohl’s new fictional play which incorporates the true events surrounding the survival of an African American woman’s family. - 04
Dungeons and Dragons
Join us through Discord as we learn to make character sheets and go through a campaign of epic proportions! This class is open to teens with all skill levels in D&D. Newbies and seasoned players are welcome.
Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dungeons-and-dragons-tickets-203823069287
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