Escape the Room (Grades 2-5)
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: 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.
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.
Wednesdays, 10:00 am -12:00 pm, Main Library, Courtyard, and Annex – Ms. Carla Celebrity Readers and those notorious 3-5 graders who love to shine! 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, games,art, and 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.
Tuesdays, Main Library -Ms. Carla Session II: 4:45-5:15 PM Session I: 4:00-4:30 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 kids and families, visit our registration portal online or stop by the circulation desk.. We’re accepting volunteers now! 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.
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.
Thursday, 12/7, 4:00 – 5:00 pm Crafternoons combine holiday storytelling, gingerbread, and the spirit of the season! All attendees will have the opportunity to make personalized home ornaments.
Friday 10/27 6:30-7:30 pm Many American families, as well as families in Mexico and South America celebrate a holiday called Día de los Muertos or Día de los Difuntos. These celebrations honor people who have died and mean a great deal to the families that celebrate. This program explores the rich history and traditions of the holiday for those who celebrate and those who wish to learn more about another culture.
Friday, October 13, 6:30-8 pm Calling all witches, wizards, and muggles! Professor McGonagall needs your help. Strange magic is in the air! This scavenger hunt/clue based mystery will be easier for those who have some Harry Potter knowledge (book, movie, or both!) but can be attended by anyone who likes puzzles and teamwork.
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
Fridays 10:00 – 10:30 am – Ms. Neena, This program is designed for ages 1.5-3.5, but children 3.5-5 are welcome to attend.
Program runs nine weeks, January 26 – March 26. Attend as many or as few sessions as you can.
This program is held live over Zoom. Join us as we sing, read, and play together. Kids love socializing with friends and singing along to favorites from the library. Each week’s story and songs will connect to the learning activity in Twodaloo Activities. Kids are given opportunities to participate in each 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. Click here to register. (Registration for Zoom and Activities is via the same link/event)
Free Supply Kits Provided; Program runs nine weeks, 1/26 – 3/26
These at-home activity kits (and instructions) are designed to build early skills and promote continued literacy learning. We’ll give you everything you need for an easy to do weekly activity, pre-prepped and ready to use, just like those we include in our in person programs.
The activity will line up with the week’s Twodaloo Toddlers program’s books and songs.
Registration is required to sign up for materials. Visit this link to register.
Kit pickup process may vary depending on COVID numbers in the county. Kit pickup is weekly, Tuesday-Sunday. For the most up to date information on pickup protocol, click here.
Activity Kit and Tutorial
Available for pickup week of 3/1 – Miss Neena
We’ll give you all the supplies you’ll need to create your own metallic gold/silver slime at home. A video tutorial, led by our staff will be included, or you can do the activity offline with paper instructions. This may get messy, so we suggest clothes that can get stained. Register here.
Kit pickup is available after email confirmation that kits are ready, Tuesday-Sunday. Pickup protocol varies, depending on COVID-19 infection rates in our region. For the most up to date information on pickup protocol, click here.
Alternating Fridays (2/5, 2/19, 3/5, & 3/19)
LIVE ON ZOOM, 1:00-2:00 pm – Ms. Neena
This program welcomes homeschoolers grades K-4. We’ll work on collaboration through virtual activities. This session, the focus will be kid driven social interaction. We may play group games like charades or we may just chat and be silly. Up to the group! Register here.
At this time, we can ONLY accommodate home schooling children—this does not include children enrolled in remote learning through a school district. Remote learners are instead welcome in all our other virtual and kit programming.
Join a group of your peers to discuss to actively common interests once a month/biweekly. Post on the Library teens Discord thoughts and opinions passively on graphic novels, books, and podcasts. A virtual teen space for our teen patrons!
English for Speakers of Other Languages with Karina Cerna
Friday, March 5, 12 & 19
Time slots: 5:00-6:00 pm / 6:00-7:00 pm / 7:00-8:00 pm
Registration is required. You can reserve a space for tutoring by registering below or email Donald at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.
Once you are registered Karina will email you a Zoom link. You can use Zoom on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
One space is available for each class. Please indicate what day and time you’d like to make an appointment.
Thank you!
This publication was supported in part by funds from the New York State Library’s Adult Literacy Services grant program.