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.
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...
Ages: 2.5 – 3.5 years and a caregiver Fridays, 10:00-11:00 AM – Miss Neena NO CLASS 8/19 ; MAKE UP CLASS 8/26 On Friday mornings, toddlers rule the library! This six 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. Please dress for the weather, with sunscreen and bring water. Registration required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/367879476417 Join for as many or as few classes as you are comfortable and able.
Make Me an Author (in-person class) (Grades K-5) Thursdays, 2:00 – 3:00 PM – Library Annex This summer, kids and families have the opportunity to write, illustrate, and publish a real book! Kids will receive writing support from our staff and volunteers as they craft a story of their own. Then, using drawings, photos, or other art, kids will illustrate their work. 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 *Please commit to attending at least 4 of the 6 weeks of this 6 week program in order to claim a spot in the class.* Can’t commit to attending in-person regularly? This program is also available as a take-home kit, where families work on their draft together at home before returning their story to the library for...
For developing readers, especially grades 1-6. Wednesdays, 4:30 – 5:30 PM by 15 minute appointment – Charles Colman Gazebo This program is held offsite at the Gazebo on Charles Colman Avenue. Meet our pal Jackie and her pooch, Harper the reading dog! This program provides a fun, relaxed space for kids to practice reading skills and get some puppy love at the same time. Harper and Jackie are Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause trained providers, ready to provide low-stress reading practice support. This program is a great fit for kids who love to read and those who don’t, as well as kids who just want a puppy cuddle. Registration preferred. Walk-ins will be accommodated whenever possible. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/368550242697
Tuesdays 9:00 – 9:30 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. This program will be held outside in our courtyard as weather permits. This is a six week program series. Attend as many or as few as you are able. Registration required. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/367856808617
Ages: 3-5 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 six 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. Please dress for the weather, with sunscreen and bring water. Registration required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/368485559227
Age Range: 18 – 30 months and a caregiver NEW TIME SLOT FOR SUMMER 2022, Tuesdays, 10:00 – 10:45 am –MIXED LOCATION Interactive storytime featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play. This is an six 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. Registration is required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/367868884737
Oceans of Possibility Summer Reading Challenge (All ages, grown-ups included!) Program runs 6/20 – 8/20 The 2022 Summer Reading Challenge has something for everyone! Whether your family is motivated by helping our community, earning brag badges that show off kids’ reading accomplishments, or a love of ice cream and other rewards, like free books and toys, we’ve got a challenge for you. Participants simply record the time they spend reading (or being read to) on a paper reading log or on our website. For each 150 minutes read, kids will earn brag badges they can wear or attach to their backpack. There’s other incentives kids can earn along the way too, like free books, stickers, and raffle tickets for bigger prizes, like HV Renegades Baseball tickets or a Kindle Fire. When participants read 1,200 minutes or more over the summer, they’ll earn a certificate of achievement. On top of individual prizes, the reading logged in our summer reading challenge helps our community grow! If Pawling can log 20,000 minutes read this summer, we will earn...
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
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
Two Sessions:
Friday, June 17: Sculpting
Friday, June 24: Painting
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Registration is required. Register below or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.
If a tree had a face, what would it look like?
Each tree has its own personality, strength, beauty, and wisdom.
It stands tall and gives us shade and air to breathe.
When the wind blows through its leaves, we can hear it speak.
Trees have much to say and can grow to be very old: the oldest living forms of life in our world.
At this workshop we will be giving a face to a tree.
Each tree face sculpture will be photographed together with the tree that inspired you.
These photographs will be displayed on the Pawling Library’s Instagram account.
If a tree had a face, what would it look like?
Look and listen, and the tree will speak to you, and you will know.
Please join us.
Parental supervision is required
Material Fee: $5.00
Age: 6 & up
