Make Me an Author (AT HOME Kits!) Today, 8/20, is the last day for our Make Me an Author program participants to return their final drafts of their books for publication. With questions, contact Children’s Program Coordinator Neena McBaer at children@pawlinglibrary.org or 845-855-3444.
(Grades K-5) This program is a take home kit; a pre-prepped learning activity for children to do at home. To participate, a caregiver must pick the kit up from the library once it is available. Available for pick up week 8/19. Our staff will email registrants once they are available. Satisfy the need for slime with this one time pick up kit containing all the ingredients and add-ins to create a seaworthy slime! This is a messy project Registration required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/369275261247
(Grades 3-5 and a caregiver) This program is a take home kit; a pre-prepped learning activity for children to do at home with a caregiver. To participate, a caregiver must pick the kit up from the library once it is available. Available for pick up week 8/12. Our staff will email registrants once they are available. This kit will include origami paper and instructions on how to make different ocean creatures, origami style. Registration required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/369273987437
(Grades K – 2 and a caregiver) This program is a take home kit; a pre-prepped learning activity for children to do at home with a caregiver. To participate, a caregiver must pick the kit up from the library once it is available. Available for pick up week 8/12. Our staff will email registrants once they are available. Design a puppet production from start to finish. Kids will design their own puppet theater and puppets to tell a story their own way. Registration required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/369272553147
(Grades K – 5 and a caregiver) This program is a take home kit; a pre-prepped learning activity for children to do at home with a caregiver. To participate, a caregiver must pick the kit up from the library once it is available. Available for pick up week 8/5. Our staff will email registrants once they are available. Let’s do painting…with water! This kit will include everything you need to produce a unique tissue art painting, simply by adding water. Registration required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/369272161977
(Grades K – 5 and a caregiver) This program is a take home kit; a pre-prepped learning activity for children to do at home with a caregiver. To participate, a caregiver must pick the kit up from the library once it is available. Kits are made to order and differentiated by child’s age. Available for pick up week of 7/29. Our staff will email registrants once they are available. Word searches, jigsaw puzzles, brain teasers, oh my! Pick up this one time kit full of age appropriate puzzles that are sure to get kids thinking! Registration required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/369271790867
Meet a Mermaid Storytime (All ages and a caregiver) Saturday, 7/16, 1:30 – 2:30 PM PROGRAM HELD OFFSITE: Lakeside Park, 2 Lakeside Dr. Pawling, NY 12564 Stop by the Lakeside beach for our special mermaid meeting. Our mermaid friends will read, sing, and play with us, as well as provide opportunities for meet-and-greets. This program is part of our Literacy Heroes series and sponsored in part by Dutchess County and Pawling Recreation. The Literacy Heroes series aims to inspire youth to practice the keys to early literacy from a young age by providing opportunities for them to meet and interact with awesome characters and artists who love to practice these skills. No registration required, though registration is preferred. We’ll send you email reminders/updates about the program if you do register in advance! Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/368504325357
Make Me an Author (AT HOME Kits!) (Grades K-5 and a caregiver) Kit available for pick up in mid-July. Return by August 20th to have your book published. This summer, kids and families have the opportunity to write, illustrate, and publish a real book! With writing support from at-home caregivers, kids can craft their own story. Then, using drawings, photos, or other art, kids will illustrate their work. Return your final draft to the library and we’ll take care of the rest! In order to be published by the library, the story will need to address one of the following themes: anti-bullying, overcoming challenges, or coping with big feelings. Each participant will receive a bound version of their book to keep. Partially funded by the Dutchess County Office of Children and Family Services. Registration required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/368577042857. This program is also available as a weekly in-person program, with writing support from our staff and volunteers. When registering, please indicate how you would prefer to participate. Participation is limited to either in-person or take home.
Oceans of Possibility Summer Reading Baseball Raffle (All ages, grown-ups included!) Start your summer reading early! Log your reading and collect raffle tickets before 7/15 for your chance to win tickets to Hudson Valley Renegades or Danbury Westerners Games for the whole family. We’ll pull winners for the baseball raffle on 7/15/2022! Two lucky participants will win a family four-pack of tickets to a Hudson Valley Renegades game. This prize includes tickets and team caps for any available home Renegades game in Wappingers Falls, NY. This MiBL Yankee Affiliate team puts on family-friendly games at Dutchess Stadium, often including fireworks and kids’ competitions! 20 or more participants will win tickets family pack tickets to see the Danbury Westerners play at Rogers Park in Danbury. The Westerners were the NECBL Champions in 2021 and with the park so close to home, it’s an easy outing for the family. Participants do not have to be present to win. We will notify winners via email or phone. More about our Summer Reading Program and how to earn raffle...
(Grades K – 5 and a caregiver) Series of 6 kits, weekly. 7/15 – 8/19 This program is a series of 6 take home kits; pre-prepped learning activities for children entering grades Kindergarten – 5th grade in Fall 2022 to do at home with a caregiver. To participate, a caregiver must pick each kit up from the library once they are available. Families can register for all the weeks or individual weeks. Our staff will email registrants weekly once each kit is available. Kits are made to order and registration is required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/369054089717 Take science learning to a new level with these kits made by expert science teachers at Steve Spangler Science! Each week, pick up a new kit including everything you need to turn your home into a science lab. Some experiments may be messy. Caregiver oversight is recommended. This program is partially sponsored by Dutchess County.
Library Hours
Monday 12 to 5
Tuesday 10 to 8
Wednesday 10 to 8
Thursday 10 to 8
Friday 12 to 5
Saturday 10 to 4
The registration for youth summer programming for ages 0 – 18 begins 6/20/2022.
Find out more about our programming for middle and high schoolers here: https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/teenprograms/
And our programs for ages birth – 5th grade here: https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/children/programs/
Registration is required or preferred for most programming and participation is as space is available, so register early for your best chance at a space in our classes. For more information, contact us at children@pawlinglibrary.org or teen@pawlinglibrary.org
Wednesdays
1-2 pm
Registration 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 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.
Pawling Recreation
2 Lakeside Dr, Pawling NY 12564
845-855-1131
Email: recreation@pawling.org
http://pawlingrec.com
Wednesday, June 8, 15 & 29
2-3 pm
Instructor: Tina Orgera
Registration is required. Register below or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.
Do you enjoy line dancing or want to learn?
It doesn’t matter whether you’re new to this or experienced.
Spend an hour dancing while listening to a variety of tunes.
Line dancing is not just entertainment, it’s also a good form of exercise.
Please join us.
Be good to yourself and have some fun.
Joy is healthy, too!
The Pawling Library is proud to be partnering with Pawling Recreation for this program.
2 Lakeside Dr, Pawling NY 12564
845-855-1131
Email: recreation@pawling.org
http://pawlingrec.com
This is a training session for those teens (ages 11 & up) who have applied to be a Summer Program Volunteer. For more information, please contact Maureen McGrath, Young Adult Program Coordinator at teen@pawlinglibrary.org
The libraries of Dutchess and Putnam counties are joining together for a open mic talent night for tweens & teens. To be held at the Patterson Library, outdoors, weather-permitting. All talents are welcome: sing, dance, play music, gymnastics, magic, etc. Ages 6 through 12 years should arrive at 5 pm. Ages 13 through 21 years should arrive at 6 pm. Please register through the Patterson Library using the link or call 845-878-6121 x10.
The annex building has been reserved by an outside organization at this time.
Presented by Julie Johns, L.Ac., Dipl. C.H., Dipl. Acu. (NCCAOM)
Wednesday, June 29
7-8 pm
Registration is required. Register below or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.
At this presentation you’ll learn the health benefits of Chinese medicine. Please join us and discover how you can naturally improve the quality of your life.
About our presenter: Julie Johns is a licensed Acupuncturist. She is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She earned a MS degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and a BS degree in Health Sciences in a three-year program at Mercy College which focused on acupuncture, theory of oriental medicine, Chinese herbology, health sciences, and clinical experience. Her first career was as a research assistant in two basic research laboratories, one at Stanford Medical School and the other at Weill Cornell Medical College. These experiences along with the BA degree in Biology she received from the University of California, Santa Cruz gave her a good grounding in science and the theories of allopathic (western) medicine. Julie Johns has her own practice which is located in the village of Pawling, NY.
