What is happening at Pawling Library?

Tuesdays 11:00-11:45 AMORThursdays 10:00-10:45 AMLibrary AnnexAge range: 18-30 months & a caregiverSpring session: April 7 - June 8​​​​​​​NO CLASS MAY 22Interactive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play. Registration preferre...read more

Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM/12:00 PMLibrary AnnexAges: 2.5 - 3.5 years old and a caregiverSpring session: April 7 - June 8NO CLASS MAY 22Our weekly program specifically for twos and threes. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and activities designed to get kids learning through play. Si...read more

May 3 - May 31A special all-ages exhibit featuring the artwork of children.Theme: Spring.All mediums: Pencil, pastel, charcoal, ink, paint, etc. Size of work: 8.5 x 11.Delivery artwork: April 21-25.Pick up artwork: June 2-6. 

The High School Battle of the Books team meets once a month to practice for the Regional Competition. Participants will read five books throughout the spring and summer and meet with other libraries in the MId-Hudson System for trivia battles. The high school team is open to students in 8th grade th...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. Walk-ins are welcome.Please note: We will meet in the main Library building whenever possible. While registration is not required, those who are registered will re...read more

For this special mysterious book club, we’ll be reading and discussing stories from The Complete Sherlock Holmes Collection, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Each member of the group will receive a copy of the book. We thank and look forward to seeing our crime solving super sleuths at our libr...read more

May 3 - May 31A special all-ages exhibit featuring the artwork of children.Theme: Spring.All mediums: Pencil, pastel, charcoal, ink, paint, etc. Size of work: 8.5 x 11.Delivery artwork: April 21-25.Pick up artwork: June 2-6. 

 POSTPONED: Stellar-NY has been providing all-natural henna and other services throughout the area for almost 20 years. Henna generally lasts about 1-2 weeks and a brief history, overview, and care information will be shared with guests. The henna must remain on the skin for approximately 2-3 h...read more

May 3 - May 31A special all-ages exhibit featuring the artwork of children.Theme: Spring.All mediums: Pencil, pastel, charcoal, ink, paint, etc. Size of work: 8.5 x 11.Delivery artwork: April 21-25.Pick up artwork: June 2-6. 

May 3 - May 31A special all-ages exhibit featuring the artwork of children.Theme: Spring.All mediums: Pencil, pastel, charcoal, ink, paint, etc. Size of work: 8.5 x 11.Delivery artwork: April 21-25.Pick up artwork: June 2-6. 

Movie: Black Bag Stars: Michael Fassbender and Cate BlanchettDrama, Thriller, Mystery, Romance Rated: RRuntime: 1h 33mWhen intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband - also a legendary agent - faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his...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

The Middle School Battle of the Books team will meet every other Monday to practice for the Regional Battle. The middle school team is for students in 4th through 7th grades. The participants willl read 6 books throughout the spring and summer and compete with other libraries in the Mid-Hudson Syste...read more

Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 AMMAIN LIBRARYAge range: Birth - 18 mo. and a caregiverSpring session: April 7 - June 8Early 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 socia...read more

Tuesdays 11:00-11:45 AMORThursdays 10:00-10:45 AMLibrary AnnexAge range: 18-30 months & a caregiverSpring session runs April 7 - June 8Interactive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play. Registration preferred. Registration op...read more

May 3 - May 31A special all-ages exhibit featuring the artwork of children.Theme: Spring.All mediums: Pencil, pastel, charcoal, ink, paint, etc. Size of work: 8.5 x 11.Delivery artwork: April 21-25.Pick up artwork: June 2-6. 

Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:00 PMLibrary AnnexAge range: Ages 3 - 5 yearsSpring: April 7 - June 8Our 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 p...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! 

Tuesdays, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMLibrary AnnexAges: Kindergarten - 3rd gradeProgram runs: April 15 - June 3During this weekly program, we'll read Dinosaurs Before Dark, the first book in the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne. Each week, we'll read a few chapters and complete a related c...read more

This book club is to introduce teens to Sherlock Holmes and the work of Arthur Conan Doyle. The May meeting will be the last for this book club series. We will be reading A Scandal in Bohemia by Arthur Conan Doyle. The book club meets monthly on the second Tuesdays in the Teen Center. In addition to...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 environmentSpring: The Skeletal SystemKapha (moisture) – Vata (windy/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 consists ...read more

Alternating Wednesdays (04/23, 05/07, 05/21, & 06/04) 10:30 - 11:15 AM/11:30 AMLibrary AnnexAges: 18 months - 5 years and a caregiverWelcome to family hour! Join us for free block play, followed by a story and songs. The library's varied collection of blocks, including duplo, ...read more

May 3 - May 31A special all-ages exhibit featuring the artwork of children.Theme: Spring.All mediums: Pencil, pastel, charcoal, ink, paint, etc. Size of work: 8.5 x 11.Delivery artwork: April 21-25.Pick up artwork: June 2-6. 

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

Thursday, May 2212:00 PM - 8:00 PMThe library will be closed starting at noon today for all in-person services to prepare for the annual booksale. Meanwhile, you can still access our digital branch 24/7 on https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/digital-branch/ for eBooks, eAudio, movies, ...read more

May 3 - May 31A special all-ages exhibit featuring the artwork of children.Theme: Spring.All mediums: Pencil, pastel, charcoal, ink, paint, etc. Size of work: 8.5 x 11.Delivery artwork: April 21-25.Pick up artwork: June 2-6. 

Friday, May 23 - Monday May 26All dayThe library will be closed all day for in-person services for our annual booksale. Services will resume Tuesday, May 27. Meanwhile, you can still access our digital branch 24/7 on https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/digital-branch/ for eBooks, eAudi...read more

May 3 - May 31A special all-ages exhibit featuring the artwork of children.Theme: Spring.All mediums: Pencil, pastel, charcoal, ink, paint, etc. Size of work: 8.5 x 11.Delivery artwork: April 21-25.Pick up artwork: June 2-6. 

Friday, May 23 - Monday May 26All dayThe library will be closed all day for in-person services for our annual booksale. Services will resume Tuesday, May 27. Meanwhile, you can still access our digital branch 24/7 on https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/digital-branch/ for eBooks, eAudi...read more

May 3 - May 31A special all-ages exhibit featuring the artwork of children.Theme: Spring.All mediums: Pencil, pastel, charcoal, ink, paint, etc. Size of work: 8.5 x 11.Delivery artwork: April 21-25.Pick up artwork: June 2-6. 

Friday, May 23 - Monday May 26All dayThe library will be closed all day for in-person services for our annual booksale. Services will resume Tuesday, May 27. Meanwhile, you can still access our digital branch 24/7 on https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/digital-branch/ for eBooks, eAudi...read more

The library campus will be closed Monday, May 26 in observation of Memorial Day. Meanwhile, you can still access our digital branch 24/7 on https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/digital-branch/ for eBooks, eAudio, movies, language learning, and more.

Friday, May 23 - Monday May 26All dayThe library will be closed all day for in-person services for our annual booksale. Services will resume Tuesday, May 27. Meanwhile, you can still access our digital branch 24/7 on https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/digital-branch/ for eBooks, eAudi...read more

May 3 - May 31A special all-ages exhibit featuring the artwork of children.Theme: Spring.All mediums: Pencil, pastel, charcoal, ink, paint, etc. Size of work: 8.5 x 11.Delivery artwork: April 21-25.Pick up artwork: June 2-6. 

Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 AMMAIN LIBRARYAge range: Birth - 18 mo. and a caregiverSpring session: April 7 - June 8Early 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 socia...read more

Tuesdays 11:00-11:45 AMORThursdays 10:00-10:45 AMLibrary AnnexAge range: 18-30 months & a caregiverSpring session runs April 7 - June 8Interactive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play. Registration preferred. Registration op...read more

May 3 - May 31A special all-ages exhibit featuring the artwork of children.Theme: Spring.All mediums: Pencil, pastel, charcoal, ink, paint, etc. Size of work: 8.5 x 11.Delivery artwork: April 21-25.Pick up artwork: June 2-6. 

Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:00 PMLibrary AnnexAge range: Ages 3 - 5 yearsSpring: April 7 - June 8Our 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 p...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 Return of Ellie Black: A Novel” by Emiko Jean.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 co...read more

Tuesdays, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMLibrary AnnexAges: Kindergarten - 3rd gradeProgram runs: April 15 - June 3During this weekly program, we'll read Dinosaurs Before Dark, the first book in the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne. Each week, we'll read a few chapters and complete a related c...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

Alternating Wednesdays (04/16, 04/30, 05/14, & 05/28) 10:30 - 11:15 AM/11:30 AMLibrary AnnexAges: 18 months - 5 years and a caregiverWhen we explore and use our hands, we learn important fine motor skills, science, and math. Families are invited to join for open sensory play including mater...read more

May 3 - May 31A special all-ages exhibit featuring the artwork of children.Theme: Spring.All mediums: Pencil, pastel, charcoal, ink, paint, etc. Size of work: 8.5 x 11.Delivery artwork: April 21-25.Pick up artwork: June 2-6. 

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

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 dependi...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

Tuesdays 11:00-11:45 AMORThursdays 10:00-10:45 AMLibrary AnnexAge range: 18-30 months & a caregiverSpring session: April 7 - June 8​​​​​​​NO CLASS MAY 22Interactive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play. Registration preferre...read more

Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM/12:00 PMLibrary AnnexAges: 2.5 - 3.5 years old and a caregiverSpring session: April 7 - June 8NO CLASS MAY 22Our weekly program specifically for twos and threes. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and activities designed to get kids learning through play. Si...read more

May 3 - May 31A special all-ages exhibit featuring the artwork of children.Theme: Spring.All mediums: Pencil, pastel, charcoal, ink, paint, etc. Size of work: 8.5 x 11.Delivery artwork: April 21-25.Pick up artwork: June 2-6. 

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. Walk-ins are welcome.Please note: We will meet in the main Library building whenever possible. While registration is not required, those who are registered will re...read more

The Pawling Library will host The Blue Olive for another special event exploring the many ways to use extra virgin olive oil and aged vinegar. Co-founder John Canevari will lead an interactive tasting seminar to guide the class through several unique palette-pleasing recipes.Guests will have the opp...read more

May 3 - May 31A special all-ages exhibit featuring the artwork of children.Theme: Spring.All mediums: Pencil, pastel, charcoal, ink, paint, etc. Size of work: 8.5 x 11.Delivery artwork: April 21-25.Pick up artwork: June 2-6. 

Join us for this fun event featuring all things Minecraft! We’ll have snacks, activities and the game itself.  To play Minecraft on the Library's computers, you will need your own account. Please bring the login information to the event. For those without an account, we will have Mine...read more

Saturday May 3110:30 AM - 11:00 AMMain LibraryAges: birth - 5 years old and a caregiver. Families welcome! Join Ms. Neena for a special Saturday story time welcoming babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. Caregivers are encouraged to participate.  After, families are invited t...read more

May 3 - May 31A special all-ages exhibit featuring the artwork of children.Theme: Spring.All mediums: Pencil, pastel, charcoal, ink, paint, etc. Size of work: 8.5 x 11.Delivery artwork: April 21-25.Pick up artwork: June 2-6. 

Roger Hendricks Simon is Othello and Marian Grudko the evil Iago in scenes from one of Shakespeare's greatest plays. Roger as Othello - of course. With that incredible voice, But Marian as Iago? Can a sweet, tiny, author/composer play one of Shakespeare's greatest villains? Oh, yeah. You bet...read more