What is happening at Pawling Library?

Movie: EzraStars: Bobby Cannavale & Robert De Niro Comedy, Drama Rated: R Runtime: 1h 41mComedian Max co-parent’s autistic son Ezra with ex-wife Jenna. Faced with crucial decisions about Ezra's future, Max and Ezra go on a life-changing cross-country road trip. –fr...read more

Learn to play chess or enhance your skills at this 10-week intergenerational chess program for ages 10 years through adults. All skill levels are welcome! The one-hour classes will be taught by National Master Matan Prilleltensky and will feature a mix of instruction and supervised play.Matan is the...read more

The Art of Using Foods to HealPresented by Dr. Somesh N. KaushikAyurvedic and Naturopathic PhysicianThis series discusses the mechanism of action of food on the body and its healing abilities. The focus in this lecture is on eye health. Eyes, one of our most precious sense organs, assist us in navig...read more

Tuesdays, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Seven week event series, 07/09 – 08/23Age range: birth -18 months & a caregiverLibrary Annex, with NeenaJoin us for stories and songs. We’ll focus on the keys for early literacy—singing, reading, talking, playing, and engaging with careg...read more

Tuesdays, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AMSeven week event series, 07/09 – 08/23Age range: 1.5 years to 3 years (18-36 months) & a caregiverLibrary Annex, with NeenaInteractive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play. Registrati...read more

Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:00 PMSeven week event series, 07/09 - 08/23Age range: Ages 3 – 5 yearsOur 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 directi...read more

Mahjong is popular throughout the world. Please join us and learn how to play this ancient Chinese tile game. Come join the fun! 

How to Manage your Emotions: Fun Adventures in Feelings!Presented by Celinda GomezTuesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 PMSix week program series, 07/08 - 08/16Ages: Children entering grades 1-3 in Fall 2024Library AnnexA kid class where feelings and fun are the stars of the show! Through play and hands-on activiti...read more

el quatro martes de cada mes6:00 – 7:00 PMCon Julieta y NeenaPara Nacimiento – 6 años y cuidadoraUna hora de cuentos, música y juegos para familias en inglés y español. ¡Evento gratis! Se les pide a los padres y cuidadores que se unan a la diversió...read more

Tuesdays6:15-7:45 pmTo 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, nonficti...read more

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AMSix week event series, 07/09 – 08/23Age range: Ages 2-5 yearsWelcome to family hour! During this hour long program, we will read a story and sing 1-2 songs. Then, join in for themed play-doh play with tools like cookie cutters, toddler scissors, and rolling pins. Play...read more

Members of the Library's VolunTeens are offering families of elementary students this opportunty to have one-on-one help with reading this summer.  Sign up for a 20-minute session for Reading Buddies to practice reading this summer.  For grades 1- 4. This program is offered in English ...read more

Do you enjoy line dancing or want to learn?It doesn’t matter whether you’re new to this or experienced.Spend an hour dancing while listening to a variety of tunes.Line dancing is not just entertainment, it’s also a good form of exercise.Please join us.Be good to yourself and have s...read more

Members of the Pawling Library’s VolunTeens group will be available to help senior citizens with computer-related questions and problems at this weekly session. Please bring your device and/or library card and a volunteer will work one-on-one with you. Appointments are not necessary. The help ...read more

Hang out with your friends or make some new ones at this weekly meet-up to play board games and use the Library’s Nintendo Switch. We’ll introduce new games and have snacks. Registration suggested.