Due to the Hurricane, the 8/8 class of Sing-Along with Miss Tara has been cancelled. It will not be rescheduled. The class will resume next week, 8/17 Saturday, 8/8, 10:30-11:00 am – Miss Tara & Ms. Neena This program runs six weeks, July 6-August 17. Attend as many or as few classes as you are able. This program is held live over Zoom with music educator, Miss Tara. Enhance your child’s love of music while igniting all areas of child development in this half-hour music class. Caregivers are required to remain in the same room as any child under 5 years old. Registration is required to access the secure Zoom link. Visit Our Current Children’s Programs Pages to register.
Supply kits provided –Ms. Carla & Ms. Neena Program designed for ages 5-11, caregivers and family members welcome and encouraged! Friday, 8/7, 5:30-6:15 pm Everyone’s an artist! In this live virtual paint night over Zoom, we’ll guide you through an easy under sea picture, or you can use the supplies we provide to make your own unique creation. Not able to pick up supplies? You can still participate with supplies you get yourself. Registration is required to sign up for materials and tutorials. Visit Our Current Children’s Programs Pages to register.
Supply kits and paper instructions available for pickup. Tuesday, 7/28 10:30-11:00 am –Ms. Neena This program is held live over Zoom; families are also welcome to pick up kits and play offline without participating in the Zoom. Sensory play is an important part of childhood development. Join us as we make taste safe mud (cocoa powder and water) for provided farm animal friends. Caregivers are required to remain in the same room as any child under 5 years old while on Zoom. Registration is required to sign up for materials and tutorials and access to secure Zoom. Visit Our Current Children’s Programs Pages to register.
Supply kits available for pickup Tuesday, 7/16, 3:00-3:45 pm Butterflies everywhere! In this program, we will listen to a butterfly story, decorate our own butterfly puppets, and learn to dance like a butterfly with special guest Cynthia Quintanal. This program will be virtual and materials will be provided for those who register. Children under 6 may need adult assistance with the craft. Registration is required to sign up for materials and tutorials. Visit Our Current Children’s Programs Pages to register.
by · Published June 11, 2020
· Last modified August 7, 2020
Saturdays 10:30-11:00 am – Miss Tara & Ms. Neena This program runs six weeks, July 6-August 17. Attend as many or as few classes as you are able. This program is held live over Zoom with music educator, Miss Tara. Enhance your child’s love of music while igniting all areas of child development in this half-hour music class. Caregivers are required to remain in the same room as any child under 5 years old. Registration is required to access the secure Zoom link. Visit Our Current Children’s Programs Pages to register.
Saturday, 6/20, 10:30-11:00 am – Miss Tara & Ms. Neena This program is held live over Zoom with music educator, Miss Tara. Enhance your child’s love of music while igniting all areas of child development in this half-hour music class. Caregivers are required to remain in the same room as any child under 5 years old. Registration is required to access the secure Zoom link. Visit Our Current Children’s Programs Pages to register.
Saturday, 6/13, 10:30-11:00 am – Miss Tara & Ms. Neena This program is held live over Zoom with music educator, Miss Tara. Enhance your child’s love of music while igniting all areas of child development in this half-hour music class. Caregivers are required to remain in the same room as any child under 5 years old. Registration is required to access the secure Zoom link. Visit Our Current Children’s Programs Pages to register.
Saturday, 2/8, 1:00-2:00 pm – Ms. Neena Join Ms. Neena and gift basket expert Elaine Langsam as we create beautiful cards and gifts for those we love. Give it to a friend, sibling, or neighbor-no matter who, they’ll love that it is made with love! Caregivers welcome, but not required. Registration is required. Interested in joining? Visit our registration portal online or stop by the circulation desk.
Friday, 1/31, 5:30-6:30 pm Rumors of another plot to make off with library valuables have surfaced! The Pawling Library is putting out a call to all junior sleuths in the area to help thwart this band of thieves! Join us for a library wide game that pits thieves against sleuths in a combination of simple game themes such as red light, green light and battleship to see which team wins. Previous participants will get to switch roles. Caregivers welcome but not required. Interested in joining? Visit our registration portal online or stop by the circulation desk.
Wednesday, 1/15, 1:00-2:00 pm Dr. Kanouse, a local veterinarian from Brook Farm Veterinary Center, will stop in with his therapy dog, Nettles. Dr. Kanouse will read a story, answer questions about animal care and his job, and give children the opportunity to interact with his four legged friend and some of his tools. Registration is not required so drop in and invite your friends! For more information, please contact Children’s Program Coordinator, Neena McBaer at children@pawlinglibrary.org or 845-855-3444.
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 can use the mandala design we’ve selected or download free designs of your choice from the link below.
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 program will be held in the library courtyard when weather allows, but move indoors as needed. Caregivers required to remain on site for the program.
Registration required. Join us for the series or just the dates you are comfortable and able, but please ONLY register for dates you plan to attend, as spaces are limited. REGISTER HERE.Unvaccinated patrons over the age of two years old MUST wear a mask while attending in-person library events. This means children ages 3- 12 must be masked at events, even outdoors. We highly suggest but do not require vaccinated patrons mask up at indoor events.
Registration is required. Register below or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.
In honor of the Pawling Library’s centennial celebration, this Poetry Workshop will examine the use of the short poetic form from the 1920’s to our present day. We will define several of the shorter forms, including haiku, haibun, tanka, acrostic, cinquain and villanelle. During the writing segment, we will choose one, and create a poem. Assignments may be completed at home and brought to our next workshop.
About our presenter: Marian Grudko is the author of Lucinda Snowdrop and co-author of Claudine: A Fairy Tale for Exceptional Grownups, with T.A. Young. She is also a composer and storyteller, and her work can be seen on her new and evolving YouTube channel.
Presented by Marian Grudko
About our presenter: Marian Grudko is the author of Lucinda Snowdrop and co-author of Claudine: A Fairy Tale for Exceptional Grownups, with T.A. Young. She is also a composer and storyteller, and her work can be seen on her new and evolving YouTube channel.
