What is happening at Pawling Library?

 Young gamers can explore Minecraft Education to work together to meet challenges in world building. This program will use the Library’s Minecraft account on a private server and laptops.  For students in grades 2 - 4.  This program will meet every other Monday. Registratio...read more

Learn a variety of stitches with local knitting expert, Dorian, along with other neighbors and knitting enthusiasts. Needles and yarn will be provided. All experience levels are welcome. Ages 10 - Adults.  

Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 AMFall: September 15 - November 20Age range: Birth - 18 mo. and a caregiverEarly 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 social play.Regis...read more

Tuesdays, 11:00-11:45 AM OR Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:15 AMThis registration is for TUESDAYS.Age range: 18 months - 3 years & a caregiverPlease attend either Tuesdays or Wednesdays, not both.This class welcomes children from both our "Toddlers in Training" and "Twodaloo" cla...read more

Tuesdays: 3 - 5 PMMahjong is popular throughout the world. Please join us and learn how to play this ancient Chinese tile game. Come join the fun! 

Gaming enthusiasts can explore Minecraft through the Library's education account and laptops. Players will work in teams to complete challenges on a closed server. This program is for grades 5 & up. Registration is required. 

Tuesdays: 6:15-7:45 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 participants have the opportunity t...read more

Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:15 AM OR Tuesdays, 11:00-11:45 AMThis registration is for WEDNESDAYSAge range: 18 months - 3 years & a caregiverPlease attend either Tuesdays or Wednesdays, not both.This class welcomes children from both our "Toddlers in Training" and "Twodaloo" cl...read more

Wednesdays, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PMFall: September 15 - November 20Ages 3.5 - 6 years and a caregiver Our small group program focused on learning our letters and the sounds they make. A combination of storytime, play, and group games. For the fall, part of this program may be held in the library co...read more

Wednesdays: 2-3 PMDo 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 ...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.There may be additional dates depending on the project. New members are always welcome!For questions or to apply, ple...read more

The book club will be discussing "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon.Share your passion for reading.Enjoy friendly discussions about your favorite books.This evening is for you.Book selections are made by our members. 

Thursdays 10:00-10:45 AMFall: September 15 - November 20Age range: 18-30 months & a caregiverInteractive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play, which may be outside when weather allows.  Register on our calendar for each clas...read more

Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AMFall: September 17 - November 20Ages: 2.5 - 4 years old and a caregiverOur weekly program specifically for twos, threes, and fours. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and activities designed to get kids learning through play. Literacy, fine and gross motor, a...read more

Thursdays: 2 - 4 PMBring your favorite yarns and needles for a relaxing afternoon of knitting, crocheting and conversation.Please join us for some afternoon fun! 

Each of us has a wealth of memories.The goal of this once a month program is writing your life stories.At every gathering each person has 10 minutes to share a story with our group members in a very supportive environment. No one’s work and writing skills are ever critiqued. Your unique style ...read more

We are offering this drop-in and play time for players ages 8 through adult and all 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 receive reminders and updates for inclima...read more

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Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where students can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use Computer Science to change the world. Our 3-5 grade club helps to build computational thinking skills, computer science knowledge, core AI literacies, and mindsets promoting bravery, sisterhood, and co...read more

Bring your rough draft and get ready to revise! This session focuses on strengthening your essay for maximum impact. We’ll work on structure, tone, voice, and clarity. Students will receive peer and instructor feedback to elevate their writing to the next level. This session will be schedule b...read more

This event is not open to the public. We will be in the main library. For more information, please contact Children's Program Coordinator, Neena McBaer at children@pawlinglibrary.org

Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 AMFall: September 15 - November 20Age range: Birth - 18 mo. and a caregiverEarly 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 social play.Regis...read more

Tuesdays, 11:00-11:45 AM OR Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:15 AMThis registration is for TUESDAYS.Age range: 18 months - 3 years & a caregiverPlease attend either Tuesdays or Wednesdays, not both.This class welcomes children from both our "Toddlers in Training" and "Twodaloo" cla...read more

Tuesdays: 3 - 5 PMMahjong is popular throughout the world. Please join us and learn how to play this ancient Chinese tile game. Come join the fun! 

Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where students can join our sisterhood of supportive peers, role models, and use Computer Science to change the world. Our midddle and high school Club encourages you to impact your community in a a positive way through code. In order to build the skills you need to m...read more

This event is not open to the public. For more information, please contact Children's Program Coordinator, Neena McBaer at children@pawlinglibrary.org

Tuesdays: 6:15-7:45 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 participants have the opportunity t...read more

The Pawling Library's buildings will be closed for in-person services on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 in observation of Veteran's Day.Our digital library remains open and available 24/7, 365 days a year! Access digital services at https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/digital-branch/Our bu...read more

Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:15 AM OR Tuesdays, 11:00-11:45 AMThis registration is for WEDNESDAYSAge range: 18 months - 3 years & a caregiverPlease attend either Tuesdays or Wednesdays, not both.This class welcomes children from both our "Toddlers in Training" and "Twodaloo" cl...read more

Wednesdays, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PMFall: September 15 - November 20Ages 3.5 - 6 years and a caregiver Our small group program focused on learning our letters and the sounds they make. A combination of storytime, play, and group games. For the fall, part of this program may be held in the library co...read more

Join us for our monthly game club in collaboration with the Holmes-Whaley Lake Civic Association.  Everyone is welcome!

Thursdays 10:00-10:45 AMFall: September 15 - November 20Age range: 18-30 months & a caregiverInteractive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play, which may be outside when weather allows.  Register on our calendar for each clas...read more

Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AMFall: September 17 - November 20Ages: 2.5 - 4 years old and a caregiverOur weekly program specifically for twos, threes, and fours. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and activities designed to get kids learning through play. Literacy, fine and gross motor, a...read more

Thursdays: 2 - 4 PMBring your favorite yarns and needles for a relaxing afternoon of knitting, crocheting and conversation.Please join us for some afternoon fun! 

Gather your party and prepare for adventure! Join teen Dungeon Master Nikolai for an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign filled with quests, mysterious lands, daring choices, some ironic twists and plenty of imagination. You’ll be battling Orcs, dancing with Bards and s...read more

We are offering this drop-in and play time for players ages 8 through adult and all 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 receive reminders and updates for inclima...read more

Monthly movie night for tweens & teens in 5th grade & up. Film to be announced. 

Presented by Alex Tiratsuyan and Douglas WongCurious about AI but not sure where to begin? Join us for a friendly, hands-on introduction to some of today’s most popular AI assistants: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot.In this session, we’ll explore these tools in plain Engli...read more

Saturday, October 10 and November 1410:30 AM - 11:15 AMAges: birth - 5 years and a caregiver, siblings welcome. This mixed age storytime invites families to gather together to practice the 5 keys of early literacy. We'll sing, talk, read, play, and write. Stories, instruments, and songs wil...read more

Saturday, Nov. 14Drop in on your schedule, 11:30 AM - 3:45 PMWe suggest 20-30 minutes for this activityAges: 4 + years and a caregiverDrop in and enjoy open play time with the library's indiBot robots. Design your own course for the robot to complete or take on the Turkey Trot challenge, a game ...read more

Learn to restyle clothing using fabrics, needles, thread, sewing machines, and other tools and materials, with help from several creative mentors. All experience levels are welcome. Registration is required for this series of two-day, smaller-group workshops. Ages 10 - Adults.   

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Learn to restyle clothing using fabrics, needles, thread, sewing machines, and other tools and materials, with help from several creative mentors. All experience levels are welcome. Registration is required for this series of two-day, smaller-group workshops. Ages 10 - Adults.   

 Young gamers can explore Minecraft Education to work together to meet challenges in world building. This program will use the Library’s Minecraft account on a private server and laptops.  For students in grades 2 - 4.  This program will meet every other Monday. Registratio...read more

Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 AMFall: September 15 - November 20Age range: Birth - 18 mo. and a caregiverEarly 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 social play.Regis...read more

Tuesdays, 11:00-11:45 AM OR Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:15 AMThis registration is for TUESDAYS.Age range: 18 months - 3 years & a caregiverPlease attend either Tuesdays or Wednesdays, not both.This class welcomes children from both our "Toddlers in Training" and "Twodaloo" cla...read more

Tuesdays: 3 - 5 PMMahjong is popular throughout the world. Please join us and learn how to play this ancient Chinese tile game. Come join the fun! 

Gaming enthusiasts can explore Minecraft through the Library's education account and laptops. Players will work in teams to complete challenges on a closed server. This program is for grades 5 & up. Registration is required. 

Tuesdays: 6:15-7:45 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 participants have the opportunity t...read more

It is no secret that our modern, hectic lifestyle triggers anxiety, stress, and worry that, not surprisingly, often winds up affecting our physical health. The ancestral practice of meditation—now adapted to the Western world—has proved to be a valuable resource for reducing stress and i...read more

Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:15 AM OR Tuesdays, 11:00-11:45 AMThis registration is for WEDNESDAYSAge range: 18 months - 3 years & a caregiverPlease attend either Tuesdays or Wednesdays, not both.This class welcomes children from both our "Toddlers in Training" and "Twodaloo" cl...read more

Wednesdays, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PMFall: September 15 - November 20Ages 3.5 - 6 years and a caregiver Our small group program focused on learning our letters and the sounds they make. A combination of storytime, play, and group games. For the fall, part of this program may be held in the library co...read more

Wednesdays: 2-3 PMDo 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 ...read more

Join this fun group of teens who do service projects for the Library and the Pawling community! VolunTeens meets twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays. Our first meeting for the new school year is Wednesday, September 16. For questions or to apply, please contact Maureen Meltzer-McGra...read more

Thursdays 10:00-10:45 AMFall: September 15 - November 20Age range: 18-30 months & a caregiverInteractive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play, which may be outside when weather allows.  Register on our calendar for each clas...read more

Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AMFall: September 17 - November 20Ages: 2.5 - 4 years old and a caregiverOur weekly program specifically for twos, threes, and fours. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and activities designed to get kids learning through play. Literacy, fine and gross motor, a...read more

This monthly program is for middle and high school students who are homeschooled. This season, the students will work on the second addition of The Pawling Library Press. Each participant will have a role in putting the newspaper together as writers, editors, photographers, illustrators, and layout ...read more

Thursdays: 2 - 4 PMBring your favorite yarns and needles for a relaxing afternoon of knitting, crocheting and conversation.Please join us for some afternoon fun! 

Third Thursday of each Month (9/17, 10/15, 11/19, and 12/17) 2:30 - 3:30 PM in the library annexAges: Grades K-4Homeschool Space is our monthly meet-up for homeschooling families. Each month, we tackle a different project or activity. Join for all sessions or just the activities you are interes...read more

We are offering this drop-in and play time for players ages 8 through adult and all 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 receive reminders and updates for inclima...read more

Friday, November 204:30 - 5:30 PMAges: K-4, caregivers welcome but not requiredJoin Ms. Neena to create your own mermaid pendant necklaces. Will your creation grant you magical mermaid powers? With seashells, beads, and sparkles, create something beautiful. Registration required.

Step back in time with us as we revisit a classic, low-budget monster movie—one that thrilled (and occasionally amused) audiences of the 1950s with its stop-motion animation creatures and plastic spaceships suspended by clearly visible strings.We invite everyone to join in the fun and freely s...read more

Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where students can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use Computer Science to change the world. Our 3-5 grade club helps to build computational thinking skills, computer science knowledge, core AI literacies, and mindsets promoting bravery, sisterhood, and co...read more

Tuesdays: 3 - 5 PMMahjong 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 "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt.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 conve...read more

Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where students can join our sisterhood of supportive peers, role models, and use Computer Science to change the world. Our midddle and high school Club encourages you to impact your community in a a positive way through code. In order to build the skills you need to m...read more

This event is not open to the public. For more information, please contact Children's Program Coordinator, Neena McBaer at children@pawlinglibrary.org

Tuesdays: 6:15-7:45 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 participants have the opportunity t...read more

The Pawling Library's buildings will be closing early for in-person services on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 in observation of Thanksgiving. We will be open 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Thanksgiving Hours 2026:Wednesday, 11/25: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PMThursday, 11/26: CLOSEDFriday, 11/27: CLOSEDSaturday, ...read more

The Pawling Library's buildings will be closed for in-person services on Thursday, November 26, 2026 in observation of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Hours 2026:Wednesday, 11/25: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PMThursday, 11/26: CLOSEDFriday, 11/27: CLOSEDSaturday, 11/28: Regular hours resume, 10:00 AM - 4:00...read more

The Pawling Library's buildings will be closed for in-person services on Friday, November 27, 2026 in observation of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Hours 2026:Wednesday, 11/25: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PMThursday, 11/26: CLOSEDFriday, 11/27: CLOSEDSaturday, 11/28: Regular hours resume, 10:00 AM - 4:00 P...read more

 Young gamers can explore Minecraft Education to work together to meet challenges in world building. This program will use the Library’s Minecraft account on a private server and laptops.  For students in grades 2 - 4.  This program will meet every other Monday. Registratio...read more

Learn how to use needles and yarn to knit with Pawling mentor Dorian. Lab Learnings:* Learn basic techniques* Yarn and needles provided* Connect with neighbors* Ages 10 – adult