Book Buddies (Grades 1+) Mondays, 2:30 – 3:00 PM – Zoom Kids work one-on-one with a teen mentor on developing reading skills. Teens will provide support when kids struggle and read or chat with them when they need a break. This is a six-week program. You must commit to 4 out of 6 weeks to join. Kids and families, register here. Got a tween/teen at home who is a strong reader? Youth 11 and older can volunteer as mentors in our Book Buddy program and earn community service hours! For more information, click here.
Dog Tales * (Grades 1+) Biweekly Wednesdays (7/7, 7/21, 8/4, & 8/18) by 15 minute appointment – OUTDOOR We’ve got a new furry friend at the library! Harper is a certified therapy dog that loves to hear stories and is trained to work with children. Developing readers are invited to sign up for 15 minute sessions to practice their reading aloud, all while making a new animal friend. Register here. Please ONLY register for dates you plan to attend, as spaces are limited. Appointments are for one child at a time. For siblings, please make additional appointments. Unvaccinated patrons over the age of two MUST wear a mask while attending in-person library events. This means children ages 3- 12 must be masked at events, even outdoors. For the most up to date information about our policies, visit our website: https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/re-opening-information/
by · Published November 6, 2019
· Last modified January 7, 2020
15 minute sessions BY APPOINTMENT Alternating Tuesdays (1/14, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/10) 4:15-5:15 pm – Phil and Suzanne Registered therapy dogs Marcie and Alexander love stories, cuddles, and making new friends! Children can sign up for a 15 minute session with these pups, and read to them in a low-stress environment. Perfect for emerging and struggling readers! Interested in joining? Visit https://pawlinglibrary.setmore.com/ or contact us directly to sign up. With questions, contact Children’s Program Coordinator, Neena McBaer at children@pawlinglibrary.org or 845-855-3444.
There are two sessions of this program. Please pay special attention to the time you are registered for. Tuesdays, 2:30-3:00 pm OR 3:15-3:45 pm – Ms. Carla Build early literacy and school readiness skills in this engaged reading program. Preschoolers read and chat with elementary aged buddies, who model great reading. These elementary readers get to practice reading to someone who won’t notice their mistakes and really loves stories. Everyone benefits when kids read together! Registration for summer programs starts June 10th. Visit our registration portal online or stop by the circulation desk for more information.
There are two sessions of this program. Please pay special attention to the time you are registered for. Tuesdays, 2:30-3:00 pm OR 3:15-3:45 pm – Ms. Carla Build early literacy and school readiness skills in this engaged reading program. Preschoolers read and chat with elementary aged buddies, who model great reading. These elementary readers get to practice reading to someone who won’t notice their mistakes and really loves stories. Everyone benefits when kids read together! Registration for summer programs starts June 10th. Visit our registration portal online or stop by the circulation desk for more information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mad Science of the Mid-Hudson will present this hands-on workshop for pre-teens & teens in grade 5 & up. Students will devise and test techniques to handle the aftermath of an oil spill, in an oil spill simulation, and discuss how to clean up and prevent the pollution that plagues our oceans. To be held in the Library Annex. Registration required.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mad-science-presents-black-blue-oceans-tickets-354763466077
Friday, 8/12, 5:30 – 6:30 PM– Main Library/Courtyard
Come tinker, thinker, explore, and build at the library with Ms. Neena and Ms. Carla. This event will feature a wide variety of building blocks and materials, challenging kids to think like an engineer. Portions of this program may be held outside as weather allows or indoors if conditions are poor.
