What is happening at Pawling Library?

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

Tuesdays6:15-7:45 pmTo register, please email Donald at adult @pawlinglibrary.org. Thank you.This 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 ...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. Ayurveda views the mind and body as interconnected. Mental health is closely aligned to the balance of the ...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

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

Roger Hendricks Simon and Marian Grudko will perform scenes from Beckett’s "Waiting for Godot"  and T.A. Young’s short story featuring the characters in Godot:  “Elephant and Rabbit and Didi and Gogo.”Please stay for the always unpredictable after-performa...read more

Thursday, December 54:30 - 5:30 PMLibrary Annex with NeenaAge range: 5-10 years oldWe'll use shrinky dink paper to create one-of-a-kind ornaments. Kids can design their own ornaments or trace/color in a beloved book/show character. Tracing options include Dog Man, Cat Kid, the Pigeon, Piggie and...read more

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

Miss Neena will be off-site for storytime outreach. 

Join us for our annual Holiday Book Sale! 

November 2nd, 2024Two times, for different age groups:Grades K-2: 3:00 PM-3:45 PMGrades 3-6: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PMAt this program, Girl Scout Everett Dalrymple will guide youth through some nutritious snack making and recipe searching! We will search the library collection for easy, healthy recipes...read more

December 7th, 2024Two times, for different age groups:Grades K-2: 3:00 PM-3:45 PMGrades 3-6: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PMAt this program, Girl Scout Everett Dalrymple will guide youth through some nutritious snack making and recipe searching! We will search the library collection for easy, healthy recipes...read more

Join us for our annual Holiday Book Sale! 

Monday, December 912:00 PM - 1:15 PM2024 Wrap-up & 2025 GoalsAnnex meeting space reserved. With questions, contact children@pawlinglibrary.org

Movie: You Gotta BelieveStars: Luke Wilson and Greg KinnearDramaRuntime: 1h 44mA Little League baseball team of misfits dedicate their season to a player's dying father. In doing so, they accomplish the impossible by reaching the World Series finals in a game that became an ESPN instant classic....read more

This mandatory training session is for VolunTeens who have offered to help at the Santa visit on December 14th. Please contact young adult program coordinator Maureen Meltzer-McGrath at teen@pawlinglibrary.org

Tuesday, December 102:00 PM - 3:00 PMAges: 3-6 years old, caregivers welcome but not requiredAt this special December one-time event, we will read, sing, and dance while celebrating all the month of December has to offer. Participants can fingerpaint, use brushes, and create winter scenes or ornamen...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! 

This book and game club is to introduce teens to Sherlock Holmes and the work of Arthur Conan Doyle. Each month, we will read a short story by Arthur Conan Doyle or a novel based on his work, and meet to talk about the tale. On alternate months, we will join up with the adult Holmes and Watson Myste...read more

Tuesdays6:15-7:45 pmTo register, please email Donald at adult @pawlinglibrary.org. Thank you.This 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 ...read more

Wednesday, December 111:00 - 2:00 PMAges: Homeschooling families in grades K-4. Older sibilings welcome.Kids and families can gather to build Sunshine Baskets for the Pawling Resource Center and area seniors this holiday season. On the holidays, many seniors and elderly are alone or shut in. So...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

Learn how to make a festive holiday wreath at this workshop for grades 5 & up. The Library will supply all the materials (you are welcome to bring clippings from your backyard) and show you how to make a decorative wreath. Greenery donated by Cockburn Farm, Garrison, NYRegistration is required.

The book club will be discussing "Hello Beautiful: A Novel" by Ann Napolitano.Share your passion for reading.Enjoy friendly discussions about your favorite books.This evening is for you.Book selections are made by our members. 

Thursday, December 1210:00 - 10:45 AMAges: 18 months - 3 years old and a caregiverAt this small group program, we will read a winter story, sing a few of our storytime songs, and then create process art with finger paints. All finger paints will be non-toxic and designed for children. Smocks will be...read more

Thursday, December 1211:00 - 11:45 AMAges: 18 months - 3 years old and a caregiverAt this small group program, we will read a winter story, sing a few of our storytime songs, and then create process art with finger paints. All finger paints will be non-toxic and designed for children. Smocks will be...read more

Thursday, December 124:00 PM - 5:00 PMLibrary Annex with NeenaAge range: 6-10 years old It's battle time! Kids are invited to join our indoor paper snowball fight while reviewing some grade-specific sight words. To earn their snowball making materials, kids will have to decode sight words, ...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. The club will meet every other month. Following our book club month, we’l...read more

Join us for tthis new movie club for grades 5 & up. Each month, we'll screen a different movie and club members can make suggestions. December's Film will be Snow Day (PG, 2000) starring Chevy Chase, Jean Smart, and Chris Elliot. When an unexpected snow storm shuts down an upstate New Yo...read more

The library's picture book section, where our children's play area is, will be closed from 10:00 AM - 2:15 PM on Saturday, December 14 for a program. This space will only be accessible by those participating in the event. The space will reopen at 2:15 PM and be open for browsing until c...read more

Saturday, December 14Book an appointment time or drop in.10:00 AM - 2:00 PMIt's the most wonderful time of the year, and our friends Santa and Mrs. Claus are stopping by the library to greet children, hear Christmas lists, and take family photos. The wonderful couple are pros with children of al...read more

Take-Home Kit ActivityRegister in advance - Pick up begins week of December 16Ages: 2-10 years and familiesGet ready for the New Year with our busy bag. This take-home activity kit comes with a countdown clock craft, less mess pom-pom celebration popper craft, and other developmentally appropriate a...read more

Movie: SerendipityStars:  John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale Romantic comedyRuntime: 1h 30mA couple search for each other years after the night they first met, fell in love, and separated, convinced that one day they'd end up together. –from IMDbThis afternoon movie presentation is ...read more

Take-Home Kit ActivityRegister in advance - Pick up begins week of December 16Ages: 2-10 years and familiesGet ready for the New Year with our busy bag. This take-home activity kit comes with a countdown clock craft, less mess pom-pom celebration popper craft, and other developmentally appropriate a...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 "Comfort and Joy" by Kristin Hannah.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...read more

Tuesdays6:15-7:45 pmTo register, please email Donald at adult @pawlinglibrary.org. Thank you.This 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 ...read more

Take-Home Kit ActivityRegister in advance - Pick up begins week of December 16Ages: 2-10 years and familiesGet ready for the New Year with our busy bag. This take-home activity kit comes with a countdown clock craft, less mess pom-pom celebration popper craft, and other developmentally appropriate a...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

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

Take-Home Kit ActivityRegister in advance - Pick up begins week of December 16Ages: 2-10 years and familiesGet ready for the New Year with our busy bag. This take-home activity kit comes with a countdown clock craft, less mess pom-pom celebration popper craft, and other developmentally appropriate a...read more

Take-Home Kit ActivityRegister in advance - Pick up begins week of December 16Ages: 2-10 years and familiesGet ready for the New Year with our busy bag. This take-home activity kit comes with a countdown clock craft, less mess pom-pom celebration popper craft, and other developmentally appropriate a...read more

During this bi-montly game series, the teen and adult Sherlock Holmes book clubs will join up to play Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective game. After being presented with a case, the  game puts the players in the shoes of the famous detective’s assistants, helping him to solve a mystery ...read more