What is happening at Pawling Library?

Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 AMLibrary AnnexAge range: Birth - 18 mo. and a caregiverWinter session: January 13 - March 17Early literacy is an important part of a baby’s healthy development. We read, sing, babble, and bounce together. Learn resources to use at home and meet other caregivers. Ends with...read more

Tuesdays 11:00-11:45 AMORThursdays 10:00-10:45 AMLibrary AnnexAge range: 18-30 months & a caregiverInteractive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play. Registration preferred. Registration opens noon on January 1. Please sign u...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! 

Participants will create their own video games in this weekly series featuring the Bloxels Education app. We'll plan, design and upload our unique games to our virtual classroom. This program is for grades 2-4.Registration is required.

This book club is to introduce teens to Sherlock Holmes and the work of Arthur Conan Doyle. In January, we will read the graphic novel, The Baker Street Four by Jean-Blaise Djain.  The book club meets monthly on the second Tuesdays in the Teen Center. In addition to the Arthur Conan Doyle tales...read more

Tuesdays6:15-7:45 pmThis writing group, led by 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 members have the opportunity to read ...read more

Presented by Dr.  Somesh N. KaushikHealing the body and the environmentWinter: The Immune SystemKapha (slow/heavy) – Vata (cold/dry)Ayurveda defines health as a balance of body, mind, and spirit, aligned with nature and in harmony with the earth’s elements. In Ayurveda the body...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

If you love the idea of watching and discussing movies that have a female perspective on the world, then this is the group for you. Together we will experience stories that are told by a diverse group of women from their point of view. You might be surprised by many of these stories, and find unexpe...read more

Following the success of Chess for All last summer, we are offering this drop-in and play time for players of all ages and skill levels. Registration is requested but not required. Please note: Location will rotate between the Library Annex and the main building. On the first and second Thursdays, w...read more

Two sessionsSculpting: Thursday, January 23Painting: Thursday, January 30Time: 6:30-8:00 pmAt this craft workshop we’ll be sculpting heart ornaments from air-drying clay.  Once the ornaments have been painted, a bow will be added to each heart as a finishing touch.The ornaments you’...read more

Dr. Percy Peabody has invited you to his mansion in Dead Hollow for a VIP dining experience. On this night of mystery, he will plant a saboteur among the dinner guests and pose a series of unremitting challenges the guests will have to conquer in order to receive clues about the spy among them. The ...read more

Alternating Saturdays, (January 25, February 8, February 22, March 8 and March 22)20 minute time slot between 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMAges: Grades 1-4Members of the Library's VolunTeens are offering families of elementary students this opportunity to have one-on-one help with reading this season. Sign...read more

Movie: The Last RiflemanStars: Pierce BrosnanDramaRated: PG-13Runtime: 1h 35mA WWII veteran escapes his care home in Northern Ireland and embarks on an arduous but inspirational journey to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, finding the courage to face the ghosts of his past...read more

Come learn to code and change the world—join our Girls Who Code Club! Girls Who Code Clubs are meant for girls to join our sisterhood of supportive peers and role-models, and use computer science to change the world. Our middle and high school club encourages you to impact your community in a ...read more

Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 AMLibrary AnnexAge range: Birth - 18 mo. and a caregiverWinter session: January 13 - March 17Early literacy is an important part of a baby’s healthy development. We read, sing, babble, and bounce together. Learn resources to use at home and meet other caregivers. Ends with...read more

Tuesdays 11:00-11:45 AMORThursdays 10:00-10:45 AMLibrary AnnexAge range: 18-30 months & a caregiverInteractive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play. Registration preferred. Registration opens noon on January 1. Please sign u...read more

Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:00 PMLibrary AnnexAge range: Ages 3 - 5 yearsNO CLASS JANUARY 21ur 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 practic...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! 

The book club will be discussing " The Little Italian Hotel" by Phaedra Patrick.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 convers...read more

Participants will create their own video games in this weekly series featuring the Bloxels Education app. We'll plan, design and upload our unique games to our virtual classroom. This program is for grades 2-4.Registration is required.

Tuesdays6:15-7:45 pmThis writing group, led by 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 members have the opportunity to read ...read more

Wednesday, January 2910:30 - 11:30 AMLibrary AnnexAges: 2 - 6 years and a caregiverThe library's indiBots will be out and kids and caregivers can gather for robotics free play. These robots are designed for the littlest learners to explore and learn early coding concepts.Due to our small number ...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

Tuesdays 11:00-11:45 AMORThursdays 10:00-10:45 AMLibrary AnnexAge range: 18-30 months & a caregiverNO CLASS JANUARY 23Interactive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play. Registration preferred. Registration opens noon on Janua...read more

Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AMLibrary AnnexAges: 2.5 - 3.5 years old and a caregiverNO CLASS JANUARY 23Our weekly program specifically for twos and threes. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and activities designed to get kids learning through play. Siblings welcome. Please note: Thi...read more

Thursdays, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMClass runs 8 weeks, Jan. 30 - Mar. 22Ages: Chidren in grades K-2 or ages 5-8Join Miss Neena as we explore different environments around the world! Each week, we'll read a book featuring a different biome or environment, like the tundra, desert, or rain forest. Then, w...read more

Following the success of Chess for All last summer, we are offering this drop-in and play time for players of all ages and skill levels. Registration is requested but not required. Please note: Location will rotate between the Library Annex and the main building. On the first and second Thursdays, w...read more

Two sessionsSculpting: Thursday, January 23Painting: Thursday, January 30Time: 6:30-8:00 pmAt this craft workshop we’ll be sculpting heart ornaments from air-drying clay.  Once the ornaments have been painted, a bow will be added to each heart as a finishing touch.The ornaments you’...read more