What is happening at Pawling Library?

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

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

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

August 2-August 30The selection of photographs shown in the exhibition is from Lonna Kelly’s series: I Got Your Message. Messages artists and individuals are compelled to share roadside. For the library exhibit Lonna will select a photograph, from current work, and ask library patrons to give ...read more

Age range: Families with children ages 3-8 years old, best for children ages 3-6OFF SITE Location:75 North Water StreetPoughkeepsie, NY 12601This summer, the library wants to make taking trips with your kids as easy and fun as possible! For this Family Field Trip, we'll visit the Mid-Hudson Disc...read more

Summer Break-in Bags: Puffabird RescuePick up begins 08/05  Age range: Grades 2 and up, familiesEver 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. Help 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

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

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.

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

We'll use special kits to make candies in all sorts of shapes like hamburgers, sushi, or animals! 

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

The Battle of the Books teams representing the Mid-Hudson Libraries will meet for the High School Regional Battle. The participants have read five books throughout the summer and will compete in a trivia battle based on the five novels. First, Second, and Third Place winners will be recognized. This...read more

Friday, 08/09, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMwith TumbleBus instructors and NeenaAges: 2-5 years oldIt's time to practice our gross motor skills in the most fun way possible--on the TumbleBus!  This air conditioned kid's gym is on a school bus, and it's so much fun. TumbleBus is a nationa...read more

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

Friday, 08/09, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMwith TumbleBus instructors and NeenaAges: 2-5 years oldIt's time to practice our gross motor skills in the most fun way possible--on the TumbleBus!  This air conditioned kid's gym is on a school bus, and it's so much fun. TumbleBus is a nationa...read more

Friday, 08/09, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMwith TumbleBus instructors and NeenaAges: 2-5 years oldIt's time to practice our gross motor skills in the most fun way possible--on the TumbleBus!  This air conditioned kid's gym is on a school bus, and it's so much fun. TumbleBus is a nationa...read more

In the Kingdom of Eldoria, set inside a video game, where shadows have started to swallow the light, a young hero, Aria, steps into her own story. The darkness, spread by the wicked prince of shadows, threatens to erase all the joy and brightness from the kingdom. Aria has a fierce determination to ...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

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 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. This lecture will focus on skin and hair issuesAbout our presenter: Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik is the owner and ...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 book club will be discussing The Fiancée by Kate White.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

Reserved for program

Two sessions: Thursday, August 15: SculptingThursday, August 22: PaintingTime: 6:30-8:00 pmFaeries are very secretive, and can blend perfectly into their surroundings. Their wings, which look exactly like leaves, keep them well hidden.  We’ll be making leaf imprints in air-drying cla...read more

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

Friday, 08/16, 5:15 - 6:30 PMLibrary Annex with NeenaAges 5-9, caregivers welcome! Kids can work on their own or with a caregiver/family member to engineer their own mechanical sweeper, featuring products from Kiwi Crate. Follow along with the instructions, building while learning all about wha...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

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! 

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 answers lie within. Embrace the practice of self-reflection and lean into a better understanding of your dis-ease, distraction, or dissatisfaction. Once we strengthen our ability to listen, clarify where our energy needs to go, and calm the nervous system there is no telling what we can accompli...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

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

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

Reserved for program

Two sessions: Thursday, August 15: SculptingThursday, August 22: PaintingTime: 6:30-8:00 pmFaeries are very secretive, and can blend perfectly into their surroundings. Their wings, which look exactly like leaves, keep them well hidden.  We’ll be making leaf imprints in air-drying cla...read more

Friday, 08/23, 4:30 - 6:30 PMLibrary Annex and Main LibraryAll summer reading challenge participants are invited to join us to celebrate all the readers in our community. In addition to ice cream from our friends at Tacos and Cones, we'll have games, crafts, and other activities for all ages to ...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! 

The book club will be discussing Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister.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....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

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

Reserved for program

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