To finish off the Imagine Your Story Summer Reading Program, we let Pawling choose the end of one more great adventure. This time around, Dragon Phil, Unicorn Carla, and Fairy Neena gathered to compete in the Fantasy Olympics. The event–who can find the hidden object in the pie fastest? Thanks to everyone who read and completed social distancing challenges this summer–we hope you enjoyed participating in our stories! Want to see the results of our other stories from this summer? Head to our Summer Reading page for a links to each week’s story.
Colorella the color fairy paid a visit to our library this last week, and made sure that the kids and teens who voted in our Imagine Your Story Summer Reading Program had their wishes come true. In exchange for reading time and learning challenges, participants got to choose what color Colorella the fairy would magically change Ms. Neena’s hair to! And after all the votes were in…a color was chosen! Was it pink, purple, or blue? Visit our Facebook or our Instagram to see the winning color, and keep your eyes peeled for our final Imagine Your Story Summer Reading Challenge Reveal later in the week!
Did you know that Donald Partelow, our adult program coordinator, also illustrates books and creates wonderful art? Well, this last week, as part of our Imagine Your Story Summer Reading Challenge, we let Pawling decide what Donald would draw for our Community. The winning option: “At night I can turn into a monster” Check out Donald’s take on this super theme below: Want to vote for what should happen next? Visit https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/summer-reading-challenge/ to vote in this week’s choose your own adventure, where YOU decide what wild, bright color Ms. Neena, our Children’s Program Coordinator, should dye her hair! The options are bright blue, deep purple, and unicorn pink. YOU decide. By participating, you’ll also be entered in a raffle to win a gift certificate to The Imperial Castle Toy Shop.
Wow! What a vote this week! Teen Coordinator, Phil Prout, let Pawling vote for what historical style he should use for his disguise as he heads back in time to visit his Pawling relatives from the 1800s. Since there were two winning looks, Phil did them both! Check out our video to see Phil’s new look. Want to vote for what should happen next? Visit https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/summer-reading-challenge/ to vote in this week’s choose your own adventure, where YOU decide what special and unique piece of art Donald Partelow creates. Donald serves as the Adult Program Coordinator at our library, and recently illustrated Claudine: A Fairy Tale for Exceptional Grown Ups. One lucky voter will also win a gift certificate to The Book Cove.
We let Pawling decide what should be in the messy balloons that our mess monsters threw at Ms. Carla as part of our 2020 Imagine Your Story Summer Reading Program. The winner was… condiment filled balloons! So check out the mess as Ms. Carla gets pelted with eggs, sprinkles, jelly, and more! Want to vote for what should happen next? Visit https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/summer-reading-challenge/ to vote in this week’s choose your own adventure, where YOU decide how Teen Coordinator, Phil Prout, changes up his giant beard and mustache. One lucky voter will also win a gift certificate to Vinny’s Deli.
For the second week of our Imagine Your Story Summer Reading Program, we let Pawling vote for what dance move our staff should try and learn… and then perform! The winner…Flossing! We never expected this trend to come back from the dead and be your favorite. (Follow this link if video does not appear above: https://youtu.be/DVMCDIBn-Rk) For more information on summer reading, visit our Imagine your Story Summer Reading and Learning Challenge Page.
We let Pawling vote what weird food combination our programming staffers should eat for the first week of summer reading. The winner….Oreos in BBQ sauce! Check out our reactions, and visit https://forms.gle/QwYYjvifDnaZRMYG9 to vote for what happens next…Here’s a hint–we’ll be dancing! For more information on summer reading, visit our Imagine your Story Summer Reading and Learning Challenge Page.
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM – Ms. Neena, Library Annex
Program cycle runs 9 weeks.
Join us for stories, songs, and block play with the library’s varied collection of blocks and other engineering materials, like vehicles and signs. This program begins with stories and songs and ends with 30-45 minutes of shared building play time.
For those who love to craft, do art, and make things. We’ll explore a variety of mediums and themes during this monthly program for grade 5 and up. This month’s theme is Valentine’s Day and we’ll make a variety of crafts that you can give as gifts or keep for yourself. Additional meeting dates: 3/8.
Se puede registrar en el calendario de la biblioteca en nuestra página de internet o contactar a Donald, nuestro Coordinador de Programas de Adultos a su correo electrónico adult@pawlinglibrary.org. También, se puede registrar en persona o llamando a la biblioteca al 845-855-3444.
NOTA:Este programa se llevará a cabo Pawling Yoga & Wellness. Pawling Yoga & Wellness está ubicado al lado de CVS en 26 E Main St en el pueblo de Pawling. Teléfono: 845-661-8664. Correo electrónico: pawlingyogawellness.org.
¿Quieres saber qué hacer cuando te sientes estresado/a? Pues en este taller aprenderás diferentes estrategias para manejar el estrés y podrás descubrir un lugar especial en Pawling para apoyar tu bienestar.
Acerca de las presentadoras:
Liz Conti: Conti, LMSW es directora y trabajadora social en Northeast Dutchess Immigrant Services. Ella ofrece servicios tales como ayuda financiera de emergencia, asistencia alimentaria, clases de inglés para principiantes y avanzados, y asistencia con inmigración y cambios de estado.
Northeast Dutchess Immigrant Services (NEDIS) empodera a las comunidades de inmigrantes de Dutchess County. Proveemos necesidades básicas como alimentos y útiles escolares, ayudamos a navegar el sistema legal dando acceso a abogados y programas de bienestar social, y motivamos el liderazgo a través de la educación y el apoyo a las artes y la cultura. NEDIS está profundamente conectado con la comunidad local y colabora con organizaciones en el área para proporcionar una amplia red de apoyo a la población inmigrante. Northeast Dutchess Immigrant Services. Teléfono: 845-372-9593. lconti@nedimmigrant.org.nedimmigrant.org.
Gabrielle Semel: Como fundadora de Pawling Yoga & Wellness, Gabrielle se compromete a compartir la sabiduría de las ciencias curativas del yoga y el ayurveda. Su intención principal en su trabajo es conectarse con cada individuo, mantener el espacio para la curación y ofrecer una guía que honre a dónde se encuentra cada persona en su propio camino. La sabiduría curativa innata de los elementos reside dentro; El regalo de Gabrielle ofrece medios para acceder a esta sabiduría.
Inspirada por sus alumnos y con un compromiso con el aprendizaje y la devoción por el servicio, Gabrielle continúa profundizando en la búsqueda de una comprensión más amplia del proceso de curación. La carrera de Gabrielle comenzó con Amy Pearce-Hayden para obtener la certificación de Formación de profesores de 200 horas en The RajaHatha School of Yoga en 2006, y cuatro años más tarde recorrió el camino del entrenamiento de profesores de 500 horas con la certificación en 2011. Ha estudiado el poder de la respiración. con Leslie Kaminoff en The Breathing Project en la ciudad de Nueva York, y actualmente tiene el privilegio de estudiar Medicina Ayurvédica con el Dr. Somesh Kaushik en su Clínica Ayurvédica y Naturopática en Cross River, NY.
Pawling Library (La Biblioteca de Pawling) se enorgullece de asociarse con Project for All (Proyecto para Todos) de la organización Camino Al Éxito, con Pawling Yoga & Wellness, y con Northeast Dutchess Immigrant Services.
Camino al Éxito ofrece una variedad de servicios a familias necesitadas para su integración y desarrollo en la comunidad. La misión principal de Camino al Éxito es brindar educación para adultos en inglés como segundo idioma, programas GED, tutoría para adolescentes y después de la escuela, orientación universitaria, asistencia con la solicitud de ciudadanía, seminarios de empoderamiento y talleres de participación comunitaria que incluyen educación para padres y programas para la primera infancia.
Taking care of ourselves during time of stress
Presented by Liz Conti and Gabrielle Semel
Wednesday, February 8 6:30-8:00 pm
This program will be presented in Spanish.
Registration is required. You can register below or by contacting Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.
NOTE: This program will take place at Pawling Yoga & Wellness. Pawling Yoga & Wellness is located right next to CVS at 26 E Main St in the village of Pawling. Phone: 845- 661-8664. Email: pawlingyogawellness.org.
Do you want to know what to do when you feel stressed? In this workshop, you will learn different strategies to manage stress and could find out about a special place in Pawling to support your well-being.
About our presenters:
Liz Conti: Liz Conti, LMSW is the Outreach Director and Social Worker at Northeast Dutchess Immigrant Services. She offers services such as emergency financial relief, food assistance, Beginner and Advanced English classes, and assistance with immigration & status changes.
Northeast Dutchess Immigrant Services (NEDIS) empowers immigrant communities in Dutchess County. We provide basic needs like food and school supplies, assist in navigating the legal system by providing access to attorneys and social welfare programs, and encourage leadership through education and support of arts and culture. NEDIS is deeply connected to the local community and collaborates with organizations in the area to provide a wide support network for the immigrant population. Northeast Dutchess Immigrant Services. Phone: 845-372-9593. lconti@nedimmigrant.org. nedimmigrant.org.
Gabrielle Semel: As Founder of Pawling Yoga & Wellness, Gabrielle is committed to sharing the wisdom of the healing sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda. Her primary intention in her work is to connect with each individual, to hold the space for healing, and offer guidance that honors and embraces where one is on his/her own path. The innate healing wisdom of the elements resides within; Gabrielle’s gift is offering means to access this wisdom.
Inspired by her students, and with a commitment to learning and devotion to service, Gabrielle continues to dive deeper in search of a broader understanding of the healing process. Gabrielle’s training began with Amy Pearce-Hayden for 200-Hour Teacher Training certification at The RajaHatha School of Yoga in 2006, and four years later traveled the path of the 500-Hour Teacher Training with certification in 2011. She has studied the power of breath with Leslie Kaminoff at The Breathing Project in New York City, and currently has the privilege of studying Ayurvedic Medicine with Dr. Somesh Kaushik at his Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic in Cross River, NY.
The Pawling Library is proud to be partnering with Camino Al Éxito’s Project for All, Pawling Yoga & Wellness, and Grace Immigrant Outreach & Northeast Dutchess Immigrant Services.
Camino al Éxito provides a variety of supportive services to families in need in the community for its successful integration and development.
Camino al Éxito’s core mission is to provide English as a Second Language adult education, GED programs, mentoring for teens, after school tutoring, college readiness guidance, citizenship application assistance, empowerment seminars and community engagement workshops including parent education and early childhood programs.
Wednesdays
Pawling Recreation
Wednesdays
Presentado por Liz Conti y Gabrielle Semel
Liz Conti: Conti, LMSW es directora y trabajadora social en Northeast Dutchess Immigrant Services. Ella ofrece servicios tales como ayuda financiera de emergencia, asistencia alimentaria, clases de inglés para principiantes y avanzados, y asistencia con inmigración y cambios de estado.
Gabrielle Semel: Como fundadora de Pawling Yoga & Wellness, Gabrielle se compromete a compartir la sabiduría de las ciencias curativas del yoga y el ayurveda. Su intención principal en su trabajo es conectarse con cada individuo, mantener el espacio para la curación y ofrecer una guía que honre a dónde se encuentra cada persona en su propio camino. La sabiduría curativa innata de los elementos reside dentro; El regalo de Gabrielle ofrece medios para acceder a esta sabiduría.
Camino al Éxito ofrece una variedad de servicios a familias necesitadas para su integración y desarrollo en la comunidad. La misión principal de Camino al Éxito es brindar educación para adultos en inglés como segundo idioma, programas GED, tutoría para adolescentes y después de la escuela, orientación universitaria, asistencia con la solicitud de ciudadanía, seminarios de empoderamiento y talleres de participación comunitaria que incluyen educación para padres y programas para la primera infancia.
