Alternating Thursdays (10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15) 4:00-5:00 pm – Ms. Neena, Annex New school year, new LEGO club. Come meet other LEGO fans and build together. Participants can free build or try their hand at Ms. Neena’s STEAM challenge. Interested in joining our programs? Contact us at children@pawlinglibrary.org or 845-855-3444.
Grades 2-4: Friday, 7/20, 6:00-7:00 pm, Main Library -Ms. Carla and Ms. Neena Oh no! A mad researcher has locked us in the library! Put on your detective hat and work with friends to find clues and “escape” the library.
Grades 2-4: Alternating Thursdays 7/19, 8/2, 8/16, 2:00-3:00 pm, Library Annex – Ms. Carla Duct tape fixes everything, and it can make anything, too! Come and learn to make dazzling duct tape creations, including duct tape flowers, superhero masks, and more! Differing skill levels can be accommodated. Interested in joining? Visit our registration portal online or stop by the circulation desk.
Thursdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Main Library, Courtyard, and Annex – Ms. Carla Superstar Readers are children entering grades K-2 who are ready to rock! Our Core Literacy Programs are designed to promote reading and a love for learning. Each week, students will have the chance to take part in stories, songs, games, and art projects based on our summer theme “Libraries Rock!” Each session includes time for a quick snack break, so families who are able should send a small snack and water bottle each week. Interested in joining? Visit our registration portal online or stop by the circulation desk.
Grades 2-4: Wed 7/11 7/25, 8/8, 1:30-2:30 pm, Library Annex – Ms. Carla Come get messy and make mistakes (and fix them!), as we explore the world of STEAM. Through weekly challenges, we’ll build, create, and problem solve in this interactive club. Interested in joining? Visit our registration portal online or stop by the circulation desk.
Tuesdays, Main Library -Ms. Carla Session I: 4:00-4:30 PM Session II: 4:45-5:15 PM One-on-one reading practice for new, reluctant, & struggling readers entering grades 1-3. Pairs school-age readers with teen volunteers trained to assist in literacy assistance. All reading done in this program counts towards summer reading challenge! Interested in joining or volunteering? For families, visit our registration portal online or stop by the circulation desk. For volunteers, follow the link for our volunteer application. Sign up for our children’s email updates or contact Ms. Neena at children@pawlinglibrary.org or 845-855-3444 to receive more information.
Saturday, 6/2, 10:30 am-12:00 pm -Ms. Neena, Annex Do you love to build? All are all invited to participate in our LEGO competition! Each participant will be given one hour to build with library LEGOs to the theme “Here’s the story,” either alone or as a team. Creations should be inspired by specific books, movies, or TV shows. Attendees will vote for their favorite creations across several age-related categories, including Preschool, Grades K-1, Grades 2-4, and Grades 5-Adult. Winners will be awarded LEGO Shop Gift Cards. No outside LEGOs allowed; all designs should be original. Interested in joining us? Contact us at 845-8555-3444 or email children@pawlinglibrary.org.
Fridays, starting 4/20, 4:00-5:00 pm -Ms. Neena, Annex Back by popular demand, it’s the most fun you can ever have in the library! Join Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8s Club, where you’ll build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess…it’s a whole new kind of math club! All activities are designed by the experts at Bedtime Math to boost and support developing math skills. This program runs eight weeks, starting April 20th. Don’t think your child would enjoy a math club, but want them to boost their skills? Can’t get your child interested, though you think it would be helpful for them to participate? Show them this–-they might change their mind. Interested in joining? Contact us at children@pawlinglibrary.org or 845-855-3444.
Every other Thursday (4/19, 5/3, 5/17, and 5/31) 4:00-5:00 pm -Ms. Neena, Annex We love to get to work with our hands here at PFL. It’s good for your heart and your brain! Our Do-It-Yourself Crafting Collaboration will teach children in grades K-2 to engineering incredible projects. Selected projects include no-sew monster pillows, upcycled t-shirt bags, and more. Messiness is possible, so please wear appropriate clothing. Interested in joining? Contact us at children@pawlinglibrary.org or 845-855-3444.
Every other Thursday, (4/12, 4/26, 5/10, 5/24, and 6/7) 4:00-5:00 pm- Ms. Neena, Annex Perfect for the engineer inside of every child, our biweekly LEGO club combines free building and weekly challenges in a non-competitive atmosphere. Stop by and build with friends! Interested in joining our programs? Contact us at children@pawlinglibrary.org or 845-855-3444.
Library Hours
Tuesday 10 to 8
Wednesday 10 to 8
Thursday 10 to 8
Friday 12 to 5
Saturday 10 to 4
Sunday 12 to 4
Around the World (Grades K-4 and families)
Four activity kits provided, do at home anytime. Activities are pre-prepped and ready to use. Learn about living in four different countries across the world. Join for the countries of your interest or all four! Each kit includes a craft/STEM activity related to the country, a popular drink/snack, and links to digital kid friendly content, like music, books, and virtual tours. Please notify our staff of all food allergies when registering.
Schedule of countries:
Registration is required. Register here.
Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, from 1-2 pm
Instructor: 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 May:
One yoga class a week – $16 per month.
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.
Please email Donald at adult@pawlinglibrary.org to let him know what payment type you are making.
Thank you so very much.
This class is for children ages 3 – 5 years old and their caregivers.
Thursdays, 1:30 – 2:15 pm Starts the week of 5/4 – Ms. Neena
Our in-person, socially distanced classes will be held in the library courtyard, when the weather is good enough to meet. Our kindergarten readiness program that focuses on letters, rhymes, numbers, and learning through movement.
Pawling and Holmes residents can register here. Residents are given priority registration for these small group programs.
Non-residents can join our non-resident waiting list here. If space is available, non-residents will be welcomed in to the classes.
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Important facts about in-person events: All participants older than two years old must wear a mask during in-person library events. While we recognize that it is difficult for young children to wear masks and distance from one another, families will be expected to maintain social distancing as much as possible by sitting in designated areas. Active games/bubbles will replace craft activities for these programs. These events are subject to be rescheduled or canceled if public health considerations become a cause for concern in our community. Strollers and picnic blankets welcome.
This class is for children ages 2.5 – 3.5 years old and their caregivers.
Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:00 pm Starts the week of 5/4 – Ms. Neena
Our in-person, socially distanced classes will be held in the library courtyard, when the weather is good enough to meet. Toddlers benefit from reading, music, and playing together, even while social distancing.
Pawling and Holmes residents can register here. Residents are given priority registration for these small group programs.
Non-residents can join our non-resident waiting list here. If space is available, non-residents will be welcomed in to the classes.
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Important facts about in-person events: All participants older than two years old must wear a mask during in-person library events. While we recognize that it is difficult for young children to wear masks and distance from one another, families will be expected to maintain social distancing as much as possible by sitting in designated areas. Active games/bubbles will replace craft activities for these programs. These events are subject to be rescheduled or canceled if public health considerations become a cause for concern in our community. Strollers and picnic blankets welcome.
Get involved with the game design community and learn how to use the Roblox engine toolkit to create your own interactive experiences!
with Lonna Kelly
Thursday, May 6, 13 & 20
6:30-7:30 pm
This program is ongoing throughout the year. Please check our online calendar for the continuing dates.
Registration is required. You can register below or by contacting Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.
The Pawling Library and Putnam Independent Living Services are partnering to offer you the National Diabetes Prevention Program.
Are you prediabetic?
Work with a trained lifestyle coach and a CDC approved curriculum to prevent or delay types 2 diabetes.
Prevent Type 2 will give you a full year of support to help you to:
Please join us.
YOU CAN MAKE A CHANGE FOR LIFE
Putnam Independent Living Services and the Pawling Library partner to offer the National Diabetes Prevention Program Virtually
Luke is one of the 84 million Americans who have been diagnosed with prediabetes, a condition where your blood sugar is high but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as Type 2 diabetes. He completed the Prevent Type 2 National Diabetes Prevention Program and had this to say “I’ve lost over 30 pounds. It’s been a slow, steady change over the year I was enrolled in the Prevent T2 Program at Putnam Independent Living Services. I feel great!”
One in three American adults have prediabetes. You can take the CDC Risk Test at https://doihaveprediabetes.org / for a quick (2 minute) answer to what your risk is for developing the disease. If you’re at high risk it’s a good idea to see your health care provider for a blood test. The good news is that with an early diagnosis prediabetes can be reversed. With December kicking off the holiday season, it’s a good time to get started.
By joining the National Diabetes Prevention Program you’ll learn how to make small changes, like altering your diet and exercising more which can help to reverse prediabetes and prevent type 2 diabetes. You’ll read labels and make choices, keeping in mind that, if you plan for it, a small serving of your favorite holiday food it doesn’t have to be on the naughty list.
You can help to holiday proof your plan by making sure you keep moving. Walking with friends and family is a great activity after a holiday meal. Even when the weather is chilly you can dress appropriately and enjoy the crisp winter air.
Luke offers some advice “You have a lot on your plate this time of year so it’s also important to plan ahead and remember portion control. Portion control was key for me. Skip the seconds and stick to drinking water to eliminate high calorie beverages.”
Prevent Type 2 is a one-year program that offers a Life Style Coach, a Center for Disease Control (CDC) curriculum and the support of participants like you who are ready to get serious. The Life Style coach helps participants reach the goal of losing 7% of their body weight and increasing physical activity to 150 minutes or more every week.
PILS is partnering with the Pawling Library to offer the National Diabetes Prevention Program free to adults in Dutchess County in January 2021. Sessions will be delivered to the group remotely and participants will need a phone, tablet or computer with internet access.
Luke endorses the program heartily, “My tests show that I’m no longer prediabetic and I credit the Diabetes Prevention Program for the help and support. “
To find out more about Prevent Type 2 contact Lonna Kelly at 845.228.7457 ext.1110 or email lkelly@putnamils.org. Additional information is available at http://www.putnamils.org/diabetes-prevention-program / Westchester Independent Living Center (WILC) and Putnam Independent Living Services (PILS) are consumer controlled nonresidential centers for independent living, which provide information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC/PILS operates a Regional Resources Development Services Program (seven counties) and New York Connects. Visit http://www.PutnamILS.org for a full look at the range of programs available.
Photo by Nick Abrams
