The Library seeks to serve the Town of Pawling, including the Hamlet of Holmes as well as the surrounding areas, by making high-quality library materials available to all community members free of charge, for the purposes of personal enjoyment, self-improvement or academic inquiry. By meeting the community members’ needs, we hope to encourage enthusiastic readers of all ages, dedicated to personal enrichment and learning.
Monday, October 2 2-4 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. Movie: What's Love Got to Do with It? Stars: Lily James Comedy, Romance Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 1h 48m In London, an award-winning film-maker documents her best friend's journey into an assisted marriage in line with his family's Pakistani heritage. In the process, she challenges her own attitude towards relationships. –from IMDb NOTE: This afternoon movie presentation is for an adult audience. The Pawling Library is proud to be partnering with Pawling Recreation. 2 Lakeside Dr, Pawling NY 12564 845-855-1131 Email: recreation@pawling.org http://pawlingrec.com
Baby Bounce and Groove Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/03 This program will continue as scheduled next week!
Tuesday afternoons 1-2 pm Instructor: Maria Polhemus Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. 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: $5.00, per class. You can make a non-refundable payment 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. Thank you.
There is no class October 3, 2023. Classes will resume next week. Read and Play Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/03 Age range: Ages 3.5 - 5 years and a caregiver Our small group Kindergarten readiness program, focused on early literacy and math skills through a combination of hands-on activities and group story time. We'll also work on following directions and practicing classroom behaviors. Registration is highly suggested, though drop-ins are welcome as space allows. Registration opens in September 2023.
Let's Build Together: LEGO Alternating Tuesdays (09/19, 10/03, 10/17, 10/31 & 11/14) 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Ages: Grades K-4, caregivers welcome but not required to participate Join us for an afternoon of building fun! Children can use the Library’s Lego collection to create whatever their imaginations invents. Each meeting will feature a collaborative challenge for participants to create together followed by free play. For grades K - 4. Registration required. To register, visit this page and click here and sign up!
Tuesday, October 3 4-5 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. The Book club will be discussing China Dolls by Lisa See. This afternoon book club is all about connecting with others just like you who have a passion for reading. Connect with friends and make new friends. We look forward to seeing you for an hour of friendly conversations. Book selections are agreed upon by our members. Please join us.
There is no Play Group on October 4, 2023. Classes will resume as usual next week. Play Group Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/04 Age range: Ages 2-5 years and a caregiver Kids are invited to play and build social connections with other children and tween volunteers during this program, which sees our room set up with learning goals in mind. We'll use play to explore science, math, literacy, and more. If weather and spaces allow, we may play outdoors. Registration is highly suggested, though drop-ins are welcome as space allows. Registration opens in September 2023.
This is a year-round volunteer opportunity for ages 11 & up. The group will meet twice a month to plan or work on service projects to benefit the Library and the Pawling community. Meeting dates: The first and third Wednesday of each month at 5 pm to 6:30 pm. There may be additional dates depending on the project. For questions or to apply, please contact Maureen Meltzer-McGrath, YA Program Coordinator at teen@pawlinglibrary.org.
Presented by Stephanie Rogers Wednesday, October 4 7-8 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. Stephanie Rogers, founder of Horsetalker, LLC, from her personal experience with horses discovered something remarkable. Horses can heal the emotional wounds of humans. In fact, they are in active service in the treatment of PTSD, depression, in prison populations, and more. Because of who they are and how they see the world – horses can make us better people, if we let them. During this interactive presentation Stephanie Rogers will be discussing Horsetalker, LLC, her company which is dedicated to improving communication between humans and horses. She will be sharing her experience, enlightening us on how these beautiful animals can improve our lives. Please join us. About our presenter: Stephanie Rogers is a native New Yorker and a lifelong horse lover. She has been a mezzo-soprano; an actor; a dancer; a...
THERE IS NO MEETING OF TODDLERS IN TRAINING ON OCTOBER 5, 2023. Classes will resume as usual next week. Toddlers in Training Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/05 Age range: 18-30 months & a caregiver Library Annex, with Neena Interactive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play. This program series may include outdoor playtime if weather allows.
There is no class October 5, 2023. Classes will resume as usual next week. Twoodalo Twos Thursdays Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/05 Age Range: 2.5 – 3.5 years & a caregiver This program includes songs, stories, and games plus 20 minutes of play-based learning stations, like art, blocks, or fine motor play. While activities vary week to week, messy materials and smocks are occasionally used. We may play outdoors if weather allows. Registration is highly suggested, though drop-ins are welcome as space allows. Registration opens in September 2023. Note: This program is repeated twice weekly, once on Thursdays and once on Fridays.
Thursdays 1-2 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. 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 don’t have to have a degree in art to participate…just some paper and color pencils. Please join us. Relax and connect with like-minded people, and add a burst of color to your day! All supplies will be provided.
Thursday, October 5 2:00-3:00 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. This program is open to all who are concerned about preventing prediabetes. Each month, at these supportive meetings, we’ll be encouraging one another to maintain a nutritious, balanced diet, get plenty of exercise, and keep a positive attitude…especially when we stray from our intended goals. Some of the members of this group have completed a year-long National Diabetes Prevention Program through a partnership with Putnam Independent Living Services and the Pawling Library. Please join us.
Animals, Animals, Everywhere! Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Nine week program, 9/21- 11/16. Age range: Grades K-2, caregivers welcome though not required to participate During this craft time, we’ll create a variety of furry friends and read some stories about them. A different animal will be highlighted each week. Registration required. Join for as many or as few classes as you are able. To register, click here and fill out the form.
There is no class October 6, 2023. Classes will resume as usual next week. Twoodalo Twos Fridays Fridays, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/06 Age Range: 2.5 – 3.5 years & a caregiver This program includes songs, stories, and games plus 20 minutes of play-based learning stations, like art, blocks, or fine motor play. While activities vary week to week, messy materials and smocks are occasionally used. We may play outdoors if weather allows. Registration is highly suggested, though drop-ins are welcome as space allows. Registration opens in September 2023. Note: This program is repeated twice weekly, once on Thursdays and once on Fridays.
Join us at the table as our dungeon master, Chris Fisher, guides six adventurers through a fantastical adventure using the Old School Essentials RPG system, a roleplaying game rules set that is a restatement of the original Dungeons and Dragons game from the 80's. Will you play a warrior? A thief? An elf? A dwarf? What sort of magical treasure will you find in the forgotten caves and caverns? Find out by joining us for this exciting monthly program for grades 5 & up! Space is limited and registration is required.
Baby Bounce and Groove Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/03 Age range: birth -18 months & a caregiver Library Annex, with Neena Join us for stories and songs. We’ll focus on the keys for early literacy—singing, reading, talking, playing, and engaging with caregivers. This program ends with 10 - 15 minutes of play time. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred.
Read and Play Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/03 Age range: Ages 3.5 - 5 years and a caregiver Our small group Kindergarten readiness program, focused on early literacy and math skills through a combination of hands-on activities and group story time. We'll also work on following directions and practicing classroom behaviors. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred.
We’ll play games together on the Library’s account. Learn to build worlds and play this popular online game. The Library will set up a secure account for safe play during this program. For grades 3 & up. Registration required. To register, click here and fill out the form.
Tuesdays 6:15-7:45 pm To register, please email Donald at adult @pawlinglibrary.org. Thank you. This writing group, led by author and teacher Walter Woodhouse and author Steve Haggerty, is open to anyone ages 18 and up who has an interest in writing. We welcome books of fiction, short stories, nonfiction, and poetry. The program will run as the classic writing workshop, where participants have the opportunity to read their work and offer helpful comments to one another. Please join us for this weekly program. About our presenters: Walter Woodhouse: Before retiring in 2012, Mr. Woodhouse was Assistant Superintendent for Instruction for Nyack Public Schools, where he began as the English Department Chair. He also served as Assistant Headmaster at the Rockland Country Day School, where he began as a teacher. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Oregon in Eugene, as well as an M.A. in Education from Pace University. He and his wife, Martha, raised four children in Nyack, New York before moving to Pawling, and now...
Presented by Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Physician Tuesday, October 10 7-8 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. The Ayurvedic approach to ADHD is based on a philosophy of the body being out of balance in some way. By observing the symptoms of ADHD, Ayurveda identifies that the Vata dosha – which is linked with the nervous system and brain – is out of balance. To reverse this imbalance, the qualities of the other doshas – Pitta and Kapha – are needed. This is accomplished in several ways. Come and discover: • The critical role diet and digestion play in managing ADHD • Environmental toxins that contribute to symptoms • Importance of a detox regimen • Supplements that can augment nutrition • Techniques to reduce stress and overstimulation About our presenter: Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik is the owner and chief medical practitioner...
Play Group Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/04 Age range: Ages 2-5 years and a caregiver Kids are invited to play and build social connections with other children and tween volunteers during this program, which sees our room set up with learning goals in mind. We'll use play to explore science, math, literacy, and more. If weather and spaces allow, we may play outdoors. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred.
Wednesday, October 11 6:30-7:30 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. The book club will be discussing The Last Beekeeper by Julie Carrick Dalton. Share your passion for reading. Enjoy friendly discussions about your favorite books. This evening is for you. Book selections are made by our members.
Toddlers in Training Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/05 Age range: 18-30 months & a caregiver Library Annex, with Neena Interactive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play. This program series may include outdoor playtime if weather allows. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred.
Twoodalo Twos Thursdays Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/05 Age Range: 2.5 – 3.5 years & a caregiver This program includes songs, stories, and games plus 20 minutes of play-based learning stations, like art, blocks, or fine motor play. While activities vary week to week, messy materials and smocks are occasionally used. We may play outdoors if weather allows. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred. Note: This program is repeated twice weekly, once on Thursdays and once on Fridays.
Thursday, October 12 1-2 pm Instructor: Maria Polhemus Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. 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: $5.00, per class. You can make a non-refundable payment 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. Thank you.
Thursdays 1-2 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. 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 don’t have to have a degree in art to participate…just some paper and color pencils. Please join us. Relax and connect with like-minded people, and add a burst of color to your day! All supplies will be provided.
Animals, Animals, Everywhere! Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Nine week program, 9/21- 11/16. Age range: Grades K-2, caregivers welcome though not required to participate During this craft time, we’ll create a variety of furry friends and read some stories about them. A different animal will be highlighted each week. Registration required. Join for as many or as few classes as you are able. To register, click here and fill out the form.
Twoodalo Twos Fridays Fridays, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/06 Age Range: 2.5 – 3.5 years & a caregiver This program includes songs, stories, and games plus 20 minutes of play-based learning stations, like art, blocks, or fine motor play. While activities vary week to week, messy materials and smocks are occasionally used. We may play outdoors if weather allows. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred. Note: This program is repeated twice weekly, once on Thursdays and once on Fridays.
Create your own Zombie Barbie as we get into the Halloween spirit! We’ll have old dolls for you to transform with paint, markers, glitter, and glue! For grade 5 & up Registration is required. If you have old dolls you would like to transform, please bring them in! Additional Crafternoon dates: November 8th; December 1st.
viernes 13 de octubre 6:00-8:00 pm 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. El Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana se lleva a cabo el viernes 15 de septiembre a el domingo 15 de octubre. Ven a celebrar en nuestra biblioteca. Tendremos deliciosos platos tradicionales que representan a las naciones latinoamericanas preparados por personas de nuestra Comunidad Latina en Pawling. ¡Por favor únete a acompañanos! La Biblioteca de Pawling se enorgullece de asociarse con la agencia Camino al Èxito Project for All. 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...
Monday, October 16 2-4 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. Movie: Jules Stars: Ben Kingsley Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 1h 27m Milton lives a quiet life of routine in a small western Pennsylvania town, but finds his day upended when a UFO and its extra-terrestrial passenger crash land in his backyard. –from IMDb NOTE: This afternoon movie presentation is for an adult audience. The Pawling Library is proud to be partnering with Pawling Recreation. 2 Lakeside Dr, Pawling NY 12564 845-855-1131 Email: recreation@pawling.org http://pawlingrec.com
Participants will have read Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro prior to the meeting. The discussion will be led bilingually to accommodate all participants. We will use the incidents in the book to address wider issues that the participants may have experienced or feel passionate about. If they are comfortable with the idea, the teens can share entries from their journals. At the end of the program, the teens will be given the third book. The Pawling Library is honored to have been selected as one of 58 libraries nationwide to take part in the Great Stories Club, a reading and discussion program for underserved teens. These competitive grants are offered by the American Library Association (ALA) with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The Library has received two Great Stories Grants and will be partnering with Camino al Éxito to bring teens age 13 & up a book discussion series in English & Spanish. Los participantes habrán leído La Ira es un Regalo de Mark Oshiro antes de...
Baby Bounce and Groove Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/03 Age range: birth -18 months & a caregiver Library Annex, with Neena Join us for stories and songs. We’ll focus on the keys for early literacy—singing, reading, talking, playing, and engaging with caregivers. This program ends with 10 - 15 minutes of play time. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred.
Tuesday afternoons 1-2 pm Instructor: Maria Polhemus Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. 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: $5.00, per class. You can make a non-refundable payment 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. Thank you.
Read and Play Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/03 Age range: Ages 3.5 - 5 years and a caregiver Our small group Kindergarten readiness program, focused on early literacy and math skills through a combination of hands-on activities and group story time. We'll also work on following directions and practicing classroom behaviors. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred.
Let's Build Together: LEGO Alternating Tuesdays (09/19, 10/03, 10/17, 10/31 & 11/14) 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Ages: Grades K-4, caregivers welcome but not required to participate Join us for an afternoon of building fun! Children can use the Library’s Lego collection to create whatever their imaginations invents. Each meeting will feature a collaborative challenge for participants to create together followed by free play. For grades K - 4. Registration required. To register, visit this page and click here and sign up!
Tuesdays 6:15-7:45 pm To register, please email Donald at adult @pawlinglibrary.org. Thank you. This writing group, led by author and teacher Walter Woodhouse and author Steve Haggerty, is open to anyone ages 18 and up who has an interest in writing. We welcome books of fiction, short stories, nonfiction, and poetry. The program will run as the classic writing workshop, where participants have the opportunity to read their work and offer helpful comments to one another. Please join us for this weekly program. About our presenters: Walter Woodhouse: Before retiring in 2012, Mr. Woodhouse was Assistant Superintendent for Instruction for Nyack Public Schools, where he began as the English Department Chair. He also served as Assistant Headmaster at the Rockland Country Day School, where he began as a teacher. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Oregon in Eugene, as well as an M.A. in Education from Pace University. He and his wife, Martha, raised four children in Nyack, New York before moving to Pawling, and now...
Play Group Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/04 Age range: Ages 2-5 years and a caregiver Kids are invited to play and build social connections with other children and tween volunteers during this program, which sees our room set up with learning goals in mind. We'll use play to explore science, math, literacy, and more. If weather and spaces allow, we may play outdoors. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred.
This is a year-round volunteer opportunity for ages 11 & up. The group will meet twice a month to plan or work on service projects to benefit the Library and the Pawling community. Meeting dates: The first and third Wednesday of each month at 5 pm to 6:30 pm. There may be additional dates depending on the project. For questions or to apply, please contact Maureen Meltzer-McGrath, YA Program Coordinator at teen@pawlinglibrary.org.
Wednesday, October 18 6:30-7:30 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. After reading inspiring works by 24 different women writers the past 2 years, we’re now going to do a deep dive on 1 — AGATHA CHRISTIE. We will read select works from 1920 up until 1952. If you love the idea of reading and discussing detective novels by Dame Agatha Christie, then this is your Book Club! We’ll begin each discussion by offering up some tidbits about the author, and details about each specific book. The hope is that together we will get to know a sizable collection of Agatha Christie’s works and gain some insight into her as a writer and person. Please join us! The book club will be discussing The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. Reading List: September: The Mysterious Affair at Styles October: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926) November:...
Toddlers in Training Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/05 Age range: 18-30 months & a caregiver Library Annex, with Neena Interactive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play. This program series may include outdoor playtime if weather allows. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred.
Twoodalo Twos Thursdays Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/05 Age Range: 2.5 – 3.5 years & a caregiver This program includes songs, stories, and games plus 20 minutes of play-based learning stations, like art, blocks, or fine motor play. While activities vary week to week, messy materials and smocks are occasionally used. We may play outdoors if weather allows. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred. Note: This program is repeated twice weekly, once on Thursdays and once on Fridays.
Homeschool Space: Elementary Third Thursday of the Month (09/21, 10/19, 11/16, & 12/14), 1:00-2:00 PM – Neena, Library Annex Age range: Homeschoolers ages 5-10, or those homeschooling in Kindergarten - 4th grade. Each month, homeschoolers come together to work on a fun, engaging project with friends and other homeschoolers in our region. The theme for October's meeting is National Digital Citizenship Week! Our group will talk about safe online behavior and what it means to be a good digital citizen/kind online. We will also create group and individual art to reflect our learning. Registration is required. Please register for each month you wish to attend independently.
Thursdays 1-2 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. 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 don’t have to have a degree in art to participate…just some paper and color pencils. Please join us. Relax and connect with like-minded people, and add a burst of color to your day! All supplies will be provided.
Homeschool families are invited to this monthly meet-up specifically for middle school-age students. Each month, we will do different activities, details to be announced. Families are welcome to arrive early to spend time with the younger children who meet earlier in the afternoon. Registration is required.
Twoodalo Twos Fridays Fridays, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/06 Age Range: 2.5 – 3.5 years & a caregiver This program includes songs, stories, and games plus 20 minutes of play-based learning stations, like art, blocks, or fine motor play. While activities vary week to week, messy materials and smocks are occasionally used. We may play outdoors if weather allows. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred. Note: This program is repeated twice weekly, once on Thursdays and once on Fridays.
Friday, October 20 5:30-7:30 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. Join us at the Pawling Library's annex for a memorable "Sip and Sculpt Pumpkin Night," where adults gather to unwind with their beverage of choice and indulge in the art of pumpkin carving. Whether you prefer a glass of wine, a refreshing brew, or a cup of tea, our relaxed atmosphere provides the perfect backdrop for unleashing your creativity. Come carve, sip, and enjoy a night of crafty camaraderie in the heart of Pawling. Age: 21 & up.
Bubbles and Buddies at Pawling Rotary Fall Festival Saturday, October 21 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Event held offsite at Lakeside Park 2 Lakeside Dr. Pawling, NY 12564 All ages and families Presented by Pawling Rotary, paid for in part by Dutchess County. The library will be at the 2023 Fall Festival with tote bag crafts and the next in our literacy heroes event series, Bubbles and Buddies, which features a foam party! Stop by and visit us, Rotary, and the other wonderful organizations participating in this years event, free. The Pawling Rotary cannot wait to welcome families to the 2023 Fall Festival! We have so many fun activities planned, including a bouncy house, face painting, petting zoo, pony rides and new this year, a foam party! Please make sure to bring your bathing suit for this fabulous foam party! Take a dive in heaps of sudsy, refreshing bubbles. Please note, children's clothes will get damp. We strongly encourage you to bring bathing suits so you can enjoy the rest of the festival. No registration...
Monday, October 23 2-4 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. Movie: The Hill Stars: Dennis Quaid Drama Rated: PG Runtime: 2h 6m The remarkable true-life story of Rickey Hill's improbable journey to play Major League Baseball. –from IMDb NOTE: This afternoon movie presentation is for an adult audience. The Pawling Library is proud to be partnering with Pawling Recreation. 2 Lakeside Dr, Pawling NY 12564 845-855-1131 Email: recreation@pawling.org http://pawlingrec.com
Presented by Dr. Wendy Hurwitz Monday, October 23 6:30-7:30 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. NOTE: This program will take place at Pawling Recreation. Stress happens to all of us. Up to 90% of all visits to the doctor’s office are stress-related, according to Harvard. Stress can be considered as much a risk factor for disease as smoking. Why can two people be in the same situation and respond to stress differently? Can going through stressful times without stress be a learned skill? Whatever your age or situation, This presentation will provide 10 tips to manage stress. Everyone will learn a technique to minimize stress and maximize vitality. About our presenter: A graduate of Yale University School of Medicine, Dr. Wendy Hurwitz is a nationally recognized expert on stress. A former medical researcher for ABC News, Dr. Hurwitz is an expert in...
Baby Bounce and Groove Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/03 Age range: birth -18 months & a caregiver Library Annex, with Neena Join us for stories and songs. We’ll focus on the keys for early literacy—singing, reading, talking, playing, and engaging with caregivers. This program ends with 10 - 15 minutes of play time. Registration is highly suggested. Drop-ins will only be accommodated as space allows. Registration opens in September 2023.
Tuesday afternoons 1-2 pm Instructor: Maria Polhemus Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. 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: $5.00, per class. You can make a non-refundable payment 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. Thank you.
Read and Play Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/03 Age range: Ages 3.5 - 5 years and a caregiver Our small group Kindergarten readiness program, focused on early literacy and math skills through a combination of hands-on activities and group story time. We'll also work on following directions and practicing classroom behaviors. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred.
Tuesday, October 24 4-5 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. The Book club will be discussing Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister. This afternoon book club is all about connecting with others just like you who have a passion for reading. Connect with friends and make new friends. We look forward to seeing you for an hour of friendly conversations. Book selections are agreed upon by our members. Please join us.
We’ll play games together on the Library’s account. Learn to build worlds and play this popular online game. The Library will set up a secure account for safe play during this program. For grades 3 & up. Registration required. To register, click here and fill out the form.
Play Group Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/04 Age range: Ages 2-5 years and a caregiver Kids are invited to play and build social connections with other children and tween volunteers during this program, which sees our room set up with learning goals in mind. We'll use play to explore science, math, literacy, and more. If weather and spaces allow, we may play outdoors. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred.
For this program, based on Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro, we will explore ways to find release from the events and incidents in our lives that cause anxiety and despair. These may include yoga, meditation, and/or coloring activities. Other members from the community may be available to lead a yoga and/or mediation session. The Pawling Library is honored to have been selected as one of 58 libraries nationwide to take part in the Great Stories Club, a reading and discussion program for underserved teens. These competitive grants are offered by the American Library Association (ALA) with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The Library has received two Great Stories Grants and will be partnering with Camino al Éxito to bring teens age 13 & up a book discussion series in English & Spanish. Para este programa, basado en La ira es un regalo de Mark Oshiro, exploraremos formas de liberarnos de los eventos e incidentes en nuestras vidas que causan ansiedad y desesperación. Estos incluiran actividades de...
Toddlers in Training Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/05 Age range: 18-30 months & a caregiver Library Annex, with Neena Interactive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play. This program series may include outdoor playtime if weather allows. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred.
Twoodalo Twos Thursdays Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/05 Age Range: 2.5 – 3.5 years & a caregiver This program includes songs, stories, and games plus 20 minutes of play-based learning stations, like art, blocks, or fine motor play. While activities vary week to week, messy materials and smocks are occasionally used. We may play outdoors if weather allows. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred. Note: This program is repeated twice weekly, once on Thursdays and once on Fridays.
Thursdays 1-2 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. 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 don’t have to have a degree in art to participate…just some paper and color pencils. Please join us. Relax and connect with like-minded people, and add a burst of color to your day! All supplies will be provided.
Animals, Animals, Everywhere! Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Nine week program, 9/21- 11/16. Age range: Grades K-2, caregivers welcome though not required to participate During this craft time, we’ll create a variety of furry friends and read some stories about them. A different animal will be highlighted each week. Registration required. Join for as many or as few classes as you are able. To register, click here and fill out the form.
Restaura tu bienestar Presentada por Gabrielle Semel de Pawling Yoga & Wellness Jueves 26 de octubre 6:30-8:00 pm 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. El modelo yóguico del Ser comprende no sólo nuestros cuerpos físicos, sino también nuestros cuerpos energético, mental/emocional, intelectual y espiritual. Nuestro bienestar integral puede verse comprometido por el estrés emocional, los patrones de sueño alterados, la mala nutrición y las toxinas ambientales. Únase a Gabrielle y aprenda prácticas sencillas de respiración y relajación que pueden ofrecer apoyo a todos sus aspectos de sí mismo. Al restablecer su sistema nervioso, le enseña a todos los sistemas de su cuerpo cómo ser adaptables. La Biblioteca de Pawling se enorgullece de asociarse con la agencia Camino al Èxito Project for All. Camino al Éxito ofrece una variedad de servicios a familias necesitadas para su integración y desarrollo...
Twoodalo Twos Fridays Fridays, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/06 Age Range: 2.5 – 3.5 years & a caregiver This program includes songs, stories, and games plus 20 minutes of play-based learning stations, like art, blocks, or fine motor play. While activities vary week to week, messy materials and smocks are occasionally used. We may play outdoors if weather allows. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred. Note: This program is repeated twice weekly, once on Thursdays and once on Fridays.
Have a blast at this spooky Nerf Battle while we celebrate Halloween! Look out for the ghosts, goblins and other creatures at our haunted library! The Library has a small collection of Nerf weapons and darts. Participants are welcome to bring their own. Come in costume! For 5th grade and up. Registration required.
Haunted Library Saturday, October 28 11:00 - 3:00 PM All ages and a caregiver Stop by the library during your trick or treat adventures around town for a library full of gentle fun for kids and families. Explore our spooky decorations, play some games, create a Halloween craft or two, and trick or treat at the circulation desk. Plus, our friend Lola the library owl will make an appearance to hand out treats. This passive event will take place all throughout the main library and drop-ins are welcome! No registration is required, just stop in for a fang-tastic good time.
Baby Bounce and Groove Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/03 Age range: birth -18 months & a caregiver Library Annex, with Neena Join us for stories and songs. We’ll focus on the keys for early literacy—singing, reading, talking, playing, and engaging with caregivers. This program ends with 10 - 15 minutes of play time. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred.
Tuesday afternoons 1-2 pm Instructor: Maria Polhemus Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. 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: $5.00, per class. You can make a non-refundable payment 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. Thank you.
Read and Play Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/03 Age range: Ages 3.5 - 5 years and a caregiver Our small group Kindergarten readiness program, focused on early literacy and math skills through a combination of hands-on activities and group story time. We'll also work on following directions and practicing classroom behaviors. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred.
Let's Build Together: LEGO Alternating Tuesdays (09/19, 10/03, 10/17, 10/31 & 11/14) 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Ages: Grades K-4, caregivers welcome but not required to participate Join us for an afternoon of building fun! Children can use the Library’s Lego collection to create whatever their imaginations invents. Each meeting will feature a collaborative challenge for participants to create together followed by free play. For grades K - 4. Registration required. To register, visit this page and click here and sign up!
Tuesdays 6:15-7:45 pm To register, please email Donald at adult @pawlinglibrary.org. Thank you. This writing group, led by author and teacher Walter Woodhouse and author Steve Haggerty, is open to anyone ages 18 and up who has an interest in writing. We welcome books of fiction, short stories, nonfiction, and poetry. The program will run as the classic writing workshop, where participants have the opportunity to read their work and offer helpful comments to one another. Please join us for this weekly program. About our presenters: Walter Woodhouse: Before retiring in 2012, Mr. Woodhouse was Assistant Superintendent for Instruction for Nyack Public Schools, where he began as the English Department Chair. He also served as Assistant Headmaster at the Rockland Country Day School, where he began as a teacher. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Oregon in Eugene, as well as an M.A. in Education from Pace University. He and his wife, Martha, raised four children in Nyack, New York before moving to Pawling, and now...
Play Group Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/04 Age range: Ages 2-5 years and a caregiver Kids are invited to play and build social connections with other children and tween volunteers during this program, which sees our room set up with learning goals in mind. We'll use play to explore science, math, literacy, and more. If weather and spaces allow, we may play outdoors. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred.
This is a year-round volunteer opportunity for ages 11 & up. The group will meet twice a month to plan or work on service projects to benefit the Library and the Pawling community. Meeting dates: The first and third Wednesday of each month at 5 pm to 6:30 pm. There may be additional dates depending on the project. For questions or to apply, please contact Maureen Meltzer-McGrath, YA Program Coordinator at teen@pawlinglibrary.org.
Presented by Marian Grudko Wednesday, November 1 7-8 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. Would you like your poetry to get to a wider audience? Then you should create a poetry chapbook! This is a small, simply made collection of poems often focusing on a specific theme. In our program, we will explore how to create a chapbook and why doing so could get your poetry to a wider audience and lead to publication. We’ll also look at the history of the chapbook, and how one published in 1776 influenced the American Revolution. You are invited to bring two of your poems that share a theme and that might find their way into your own chapbook. About our presenter: Marian Grudko is the author of Lucinda Snowdrop and Claudine: A Fairy Tale for Exceptional Grownups, co-authored with T.A. Young. Her poem, “Longing”, was selected...
Toddlers in Training Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/05 Age range: 18-30 months & a caregiver Library Annex, with Neena Interactive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play. This program series may include outdoor playtime if weather allows. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred.
Twoodalo Twos Thursdays Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/05 Age Range: 2.5 – 3.5 years & a caregiver This program includes songs, stories, and games plus 20 minutes of play-based learning stations, like art, blocks, or fine motor play. While activities vary week to week, messy materials and smocks are occasionally used. We may play outdoors if weather allows. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred. Note: This program is repeated twice weekly, once on Thursdays and once on Fridays.
Thursdays 1-2 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. 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 don’t have to have a degree in art to participate…just some paper and color pencils. Please join us. Relax and connect with like-minded people, and add a burst of color to your day! All supplies will be provided.
Animals, Animals, Everywhere! Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Nine week program, 9/21- 11/16. Age range: Grades K-2, caregivers welcome though not required to participate During this craft time, we’ll create a variety of furry friends and read some stories about them. A different animal will be highlighted each week. Registration required. Join for as many or as few classes as you are able. To register, click here and fill out the form.
Twoodalo Twos Fridays Fridays, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Nine week event series, 09/18 - 11/18 NO CLASS 10/06 Age Range: 2.5 – 3.5 years & a caregiver This program includes songs, stories, and games plus 20 minutes of play-based learning stations, like art, blocks, or fine motor play. While activities vary week to week, messy materials and smocks are occasionally used. We may play outdoors if weather allows. Registration is highly suggested. Join us for as many or as few classes as you are able, but please ONLY register for the dates you will attend. Due to the number of no-shows we have had at recent events, registration is now week by week. Drop ins will be accommodated whenever space is available, but advanced registration is preferred. Note: This program is repeated twice weekly, once on Thursdays and once on Fridays.
