What is happening at Pawling Library?

Movie: Nowhere SpecialStars: James NortonDramaNot RatedRuntime: 1h 36mWhen John, a thirty-five-year-old window cleaner, is given only a few months to live, he attempts to find a new, perfect family for his three-year-old son, determined to shield him from the terrible reality of the situation. &ndas...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

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

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

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

Summer Break-in Bags: Captain Thomas' Treasure (Grades 2 and up, families)Pick up begins 07/08 Ever wanted to do an escape room without having to leave home? Now's your chance! Instead of breaking out, break into these locked loot bags using the provided clues and puzzles. Rev...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

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

This book and game club is to introduce teens to Sherlock Holmes and the work of Arthur Conan Doyle. This month, we will read a short story by Arthur Conan Doyle and meet to talk about the tale. Next month, we will join up with the adult Holmes and Watson Mystery Book Club to play Sherlock Holmes Co...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

Wednesday 07/102:00 - 3:00 PMLibrary Annex with NeenaAges: 6-10It's slime time! Join Miss Neena to learn to make two different types of slime, sandy beach slime and slippy water slime. This messy program will give practice following a recipe and directions, while creating some super slimes. ...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

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.

The book club will be discussing Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult.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 AM – 10:45 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. Registrat...read more

Thursdays, 11:00 AM – 11:45 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 care...read more

Thursdays, 2:00 - 3:00 PMSix week program series, 07/09 - 08/16Library AnnexAges: 6-10 years oldWriter's group is back! In this popular summer program, kids develop their storytelling and writing skills as they brainstorm, write, and illustrate their own picture book. Teen volunteers and library...read more

The Pawling Library's Battle of the Books middle school team will meet to practice and prepare for the Regional Battle.Battle of the Books is a Mid-Hudson-wide program during which participants read six books throughout the spring and summer and then compete against other libraries' teams in...read more

Students participating in the Pawling Elementary School Summer Program will visit the Library.

Oakley Starr has invited his friends to watch a scary movie but someone wants to stop the screening? Will Oakley be able to show the film? Will the saboteur get away with it?Tweens and teens are invited to this mystery game night. Participants will be assigned a character when they register. There w...read more

Movie:  Unsung HeroStars: Daisy BettsDramaRated: PGRuntime: 1h 53m    Based on a remarkable true story, a mum's faith stands against all odds and inspires her husband and children to hold on to theirs. –from IMDbNOTE: This afternoon movie presentation is for an adult au...read more

(Ages 2-6 and a caregiver) Monday, 07/15, 4:30 - 5:30 PMWelcome to unicorn day, a special day where everything is unicorn and pony themed! At 4:30 PM, we will gather to read a unicorn book and after, kids will be invited to meet a unicorn pony o...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

Reserved for program

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

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

Members of the Pawling Library's VolunTeen group will be presented with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for the time they spent as a volunteer this year. Each of the recepients will recieve a certificate, a letter from the president of the United States, and a medal. The receipients are...read more

Dr. William Crain, of Safe Haven Farm Sanctuary, will share stories of rescued animals from his latest book, Animal Stories: Lives at a Farm Sanctuary. Following his presentation, Dr. Crain will autograph copies of his book, which will be available for sale. About our presenter: William Crain i...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

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.

After reading inspiring works by 24 different women writers the past 2 years, we’re now going to do a deep dive on 1 — AGATHA CHRISTIE. We will read select works from 1920 up until 1952.If you love the idea of reading and discussing detective novels by Dame Agatha Christie, then this is ...read more

Thursdays, 10:00 AM – 10:45 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. Registrat...read more

Thursdays, 11:00 AM – 11:45 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 care...read more

Thursdays, 2:00 - 3:00 PMSix week program series, 07/09 - 08/16Library AnnexAges: 6-10 years oldWriter's group is back! In this popular summer program, kids develop their storytelling and writing skills as they brainstorm, write, and illustrate their own picture book. Teen volunteers and library...read more

Join us for a fun paint party that we will use black light paint on canvas. Then we'll turn on the black lights and enjoy our creations!

The Pawling Library's Battle of the Books middle school team will meet to practice and prepare for the Regional Battle.Battle of the Books is a Mid-Hudson-wide program during which participants read six books throughout the spring and summer and then compete against other libraries' teams in...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

Students participating in the Pawling Middle School Summer Program will visit the Library.

(All ages and a caregiver, best for ages 3-8 years old)Sleepover Celebration:Friday, 07/19, 5:30 - 6:15 PMStuffed Animal Pick-up starts: Saturday, 07/20, anytime after 10:00 AMIt's time for a library sleepover! Kids, their stuffed animal friends, and caregivers are invited to our speci...read more

Stuffed Animal Pick-up starts: Saturday, 07/20, anytime after 10:00 AMOur Saturday hours are 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Please note that we are closed on Sundays, so any stuffed animal still at the library at 4:00 PM on Saturday will not be able to be picked up until Monday.On Saturday morning, kids return...read more

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Monday, 07/22, 9:45 - 11:00 AMAge range: Families with children ages 5-10 years old. Sibilings welcome, as space is available. OFF SITE Location: Ridge Ranch276 Quaker RdPatterson, NY 12563This summer, the library wants to make taking trips with your kids as easy and fun as possible! For this F...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

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

The book club will be discussing Horse by Geraldine Brooks.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 selections are agre...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

This free introductory session will be taught by Gemma Carioscia of The Pilates and Barre Studio LLC, who will introduce participants to the flexibility and strength benefits of this unique form of low-impact exercise. All are asked to wear comfortable clothing and to bring a water bottle and y...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

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.

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

Thursdays, 10:00 AM – 10:45 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. Registrat...read more

Thursdays, 11:00 AM – 11:45 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 care...read more

Thursdays, 2:00 - 3:00 PMSix week program series, 07/09 - 08/16Library AnnexAges: 6-10 years oldWriter's group is back! In this popular summer program, kids develop their storytelling and writing skills as they brainstorm, write, and illustrate their own picture book. Teen volunteers and library...read more

The Pawling Library's Battle of the Books middle school team will meet to practice and prepare for the Regional Battle.Battle of the Books is a Mid-Hudson-wide program during which participants read six books throughout the spring and summer and then compete against other libraries' teams in...read more

Join us for a hands-on guide to better health. In this class, you’ll discover the health benefits of the healing plant calendula and make your own calendula salve for scrapes and bites.  You’ll also learn how to make your own home herbal remedy.Our presenter, local herbalist Tamara ...read more

Students participating in the Pawling Middle and High School School Summer Program will visit the Library.

It’s a race around the world! Visit the seven country stations and do the themed activity. Will you be the first to finish all the tasks and return “home”? For age 11 & up.  Registration required.

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

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

The Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State and Hudson Valley Hospice believe end of life care decisions should be available to all regardless of ethnicity, race, or religion. Together, it is our goal to encourage Advance Care Planning and to understand the cultural and spiritual b...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

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.

Reserved for program