What is happening at Pawling Library?

Saturday, August 110:30 AM - 11:15 AMMain LibraryAges: 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 will be f...read more

Saturday, August 1Drop in: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (we recommend families stay for 30 - 45 minutes)Age range: 4+ years old and a caregiver, familiesVisit the library for a special hands-on geology experience. View geodes, arrowheads, and shark teeth. Read a geology story. Go on a rock-hunt in sensory bin...read more

Movie: Ladies in LavenderStars: Judi Dench and Maggie SmithDrama, RomanceRated: PG-13Runtime: 1h 44mTwo sisters befriend a mysterious foreigner who washes up on the beach of their 1930s Cornish seaside village. – from IMDbNote: This program is for an adult audience and takes place at Pawling R...read more

Come explore sewing, embroidery, upcycling, and creative design.  No experience necessary!  $10 donation suggested to cover materials. 

Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 AMMAIN LIBRARYAge range: Birth - 18 mo. and a caregiverSummer session: July 13 - August 21Early 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 so...read more

Tuesdays, 11:00-11:45 AM  or Wednesdays, 9:30-10:15 AMAge range: 18 months - 3 years & a caregiverSummer Session: July 14 - August 21This mixed age group program features stories, songs, rhymes, and instruments with a focus on expanding vocabulary. Program ends with play. Registration ...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! 

Become the Super Smash Bros champion this summer! Join us for weekly tournaments using the Library's Nintendo Switch. Leaders will be declared each week and the one with the most wins at the end of the summer will receive a prize! For ages 10 and up. Registration 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 AMAge range: 18 months - 3 years & a caregiverSummer Session: July 14 - August 21This mixed age group program features stories, songs, rhymes, and instruments with a focus on expanding vocabulary. Program ends with play. Registration i...read more

Wednesdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMAge range: 2-6 years old and a caregiverSummer session: July 22 - August 19, WEATHER PERMITTINGCelebrate summer outdoors with us! A variety of play-based activities will be available for children to cycle through, including but not limited to water tables, sensory bins...read more

The Battle of the Books team will meet to train for the Regional Battle.  

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

We’ll be indulging in our love of all things dino and creating some awesome crafts including Dinosaur Stuffies, Dino Terrariums, Giant Beaded Lizards, and Reconstructed Pottery! Registration required for each project. This program is for tweens and teens entering grade 5 & up.This is a two...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

Thursdays 10:00-10:45 AMAge range: 18-30 months & a caregiverSummer session: July 16 - August 21Interactive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play. Registration preferred. Please sign up on our calendar for each date you plan ...read more

Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AMAges: 2.5 - 4 years old and a caregiverSummer Session: July 16 - August 21Our 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...read more

Thursdays, July 9 - August 202:00 - 3:00 PMTo participate, families MUST be able to commit to at least 5 of the 7 meeting dates. Ages: Kids entering grades 2-5 in Fall 2026In this writer's group, kids harness the power of their imaginations to write their own stories. With the help of libra...read more

Most of us want to be heard. But the ways we often engage in public life—surveys, social media, town halls—were never designed for that. They’re fast. They’re loud. They’re sometimes heated and don’t feel safe. And they rarely leave room for the kind of conversati...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! 

We’ll be indulging in our love of all things dino and creating some awesome crafts including Dinosaur Stuffies, Dino Terrariums, Giant Beaded Lizards, and Reconstructed Pottery! Registration required for each project. This program is for tweens and teens entering grade 5 & up.This is a two...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

Reserved for Program

Students from the Pawling Schools will visit the library. 

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 82 to 4 PMAugust 8 – August 29Inside Out is a series of abstract self-portraits created across three distinct but connected stages of experience: chronic fatigue, psychological tension, and grief.The earliest paintings came from a period of intense fatigue a...read more

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 82 to 4 PMAugust 8 – August 29Inside Out is a series of abstract self-portraits created across three distinct but connected stages of experience: chronic fatigue, psychological tension, and grief.The earliest paintings came from a period of intense fatigue a...read more

Students from the Pawling Schools will visit the library. 

The Pawling Library's Battle of the Books team will host a practice battle with teams from other libraries. 

Come explore sewing, embroidery, upcycling, and creative design.  No experience necessary!  $10 donation suggested to cover materials. 

Two SessionsMonday, August 10: Sculpting6:30-8:00 PMMonday, August 17: Painting6:30-8:00 PMIn February 2026, a new species of Spinosaurus—Spinosaurus mirabilis—was announced to the world. This fascinating dinosaur lived around 95 million years ago during the Cretaceous period and is thou...read more

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 82 to 4 PMAugust 8 – August 29Inside Out is a series of abstract self-portraits created across three distinct but connected stages of experience: chronic fatigue, psychological tension, and grief.The earliest paintings came from a period of intense fatigue a...read more

Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 AMMAIN LIBRARYAge range: Birth - 18 mo. and a caregiverSummer session: July 13 - August 21Early 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 so...read more

Tuesdays, 11:00-11:45 AM  or Wednesdays, 9:30-10:15 AMAge range: 18 months - 3 years & a caregiverSummer Session: July 14 - August 21This mixed age group program features stories, songs, rhymes, and instruments with a focus on expanding vocabulary. Program ends with play. Registration ...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! 

Become the Super Smash Bros champion this summer! Join us for weekly tournaments using the Library's Nintendo Switch. Leaders will be declared each week and the one with the most wins at the end of the summer will receive a prize! For ages 10 and up. Registration 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

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 82 to 4 PMAugust 8 – August 29Inside Out is a series of abstract self-portraits created across three distinct but connected stages of experience: chronic fatigue, psychological tension, and grief.The earliest paintings came from a period of intense fatigue a...read more

Wednesdays, 9:30-10:15 AM or Tuesdays, 11:00-11:45 AMAge range: 18 months - 3 years & a caregiverSummer Session: July 14 - August 21This mixed age group program features stories, songs, rhymes, and instruments with a focus on expanding vocabulary. Program ends with play. Registration i...read more

Wednesdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMAge range: 2-6 years old and a caregiverSummer session: July 22 - August 19, WEATHER PERMITTINGCelebrate summer outdoors with us! A variety of play-based activities will be available for children to cycle through, including but not limited to water tables, sensory bins...read more

The Battle of the Books team will meet to train for the Regional Battle.  

Wednesday, August 122:00 PM - 3:00 PMAges 6-12, caregivers welcome, but not requiredCreatures Alive! Through a hands-on investigation with local aquatic life, interact with, identify, classify, and observe how these creatures live and interact in their underwater environment. Join a Mohonk Pres...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 a Mohonk Preserve environmental educator to explore archaeological artifacts from the Hudson Valley region! Investigate the materials of daily life, including the chronology of projectile points, tools and their function, and reconstructed artifacts. We'll disc...read more

The book club will be discussing "The Wedding People" by Alison Espach.Share your passion for reading.Enjoy friendly discussions about your favorite books.This evening is for you.Book selections are made by our members. 

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 82 to 4 PMAugust 8 – August 29Inside Out is a series of abstract self-portraits created across three distinct but connected stages of experience: chronic fatigue, psychological tension, and grief.The earliest paintings came from a period of intense fatigue a...read more

Thursdays 10:00-10:45 AMAge range: 18-30 months & a caregiverSummer session: July 16 - August 21Interactive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play. Registration preferred. Please sign up on our calendar for each date you plan ...read more

Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AMAges: 2.5 - 4 years old and a caregiverSummer Session: July 16 - August 21Our 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...read more

Thursdays, July 9 - August 202:00 - 3:00 PMTo participate, families MUST be able to commit to at least 5 of the 7 meeting dates. Ages: Kids entering grades 2-5 in Fall 2026In this writer's group, kids harness the power of their imaginations to write their own stories. With the help of libra...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! 

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

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 82 to 4 PMAugust 8 – August 29Inside Out is a series of abstract self-portraits created across three distinct but connected stages of experience: chronic fatigue, psychological tension, and grief.The earliest paintings came from a period of intense fatigue a...read more

Friday, August 145:30 - 6:30 PMAges: 5 - 10 year old. Caregivers welcome, but not required.Ghost in the Graveyard is a fun game combining tag and hide and seek. Kids are invited to join Ms. Neena for after-hours fun in the main library, where we will learn this spooky game and make ghost themed snac...read more

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

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 82 to 4 PMAugust 8 – August 29Inside Out is a series of abstract self-portraits created across three distinct but connected stages of experience: chronic fatigue, psychological tension, and grief.The earliest paintings came from a period of intense fatigue a...read more

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 82 to 4 PMAugust 8 – August 29Inside Out is a series of abstract self-portraits created across three distinct but connected stages of experience: chronic fatigue, psychological tension, and grief.The earliest paintings came from a period of intense fatigue a...read more

Come explore sewing, embroidery, upcycling, and creative design.  No experience necessary!  $10 donation suggested to cover materials. 

Two SessionsMonday, August 10: Sculpting6:30-8:00 PMMonday, August 17: Painting6:30-8:00 PMIn February 2026, a new species of Spinosaurus—Spinosaurus mirabilis—was announced to the world. This fascinating dinosaur lived around 95 million years ago during the Cretaceous period and is thou...read more

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 82 to 4 PMAugust 8 – August 29Inside Out is a series of abstract self-portraits created across three distinct but connected stages of experience: chronic fatigue, psychological tension, and grief.The earliest paintings came from a period of intense fatigue a...read more

Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 AMMAIN LIBRARYAge range: Birth - 18 mo. and a caregiverSummer session: July 13 - August 21Early 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 so...read more

Tuesdays, 11:00-11:45 AM  or Wednesdays, 9:30-10:15 AMAge range: 18 months - 3 years & a caregiverSummer Session: July 14 - August 21This mixed age group program features stories, songs, rhymes, and instruments with a focus on expanding vocabulary. Program ends with play. Registration ...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! 

Become the Super Smash Bros champion this summer! Join us for weekly tournaments using the Library's Nintendo Switch. Leaders will be declared each week and the one with the most wins at the end of the summer will receive a prize! For ages 10 and up. Registration 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

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 82 to 4 PMAugust 8 – August 29Inside Out is a series of abstract self-portraits created across three distinct but connected stages of experience: chronic fatigue, psychological tension, and grief.The earliest paintings came from a period of intense fatigue a...read more

Wednesdays, 9:30-10:15 AM or Tuesdays, 11:00-11:45 AMAge range: 18 months - 3 years & a caregiverSummer Session: July 14 - August 21This mixed age group program features stories, songs, rhymes, and instruments with a focus on expanding vocabulary. Program ends with play. Registration i...read more

Wednesdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMAge range: 2-6 years old and a caregiverSummer session: July 22 - August 19, WEATHER PERMITTINGCelebrate summer outdoors with us! A variety of play-based activities will be available for children to cycle through, including but not limited to water tables, sensory bins...read more

The Battle of the Books team will meet to train for the Regional Battle.  

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

If you’re interested in learning more about inspiring women in history, this book club is for you! Through reading and discussing the following list of biographies and memoirs, we will examine the lives of inspiring women in history, from novelists to scientists, activists, artists, and mother...read more

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 82 to 4 PMAugust 8 – August 29Inside Out is a series of abstract self-portraits created across three distinct but connected stages of experience: chronic fatigue, psychological tension, and grief.The earliest paintings came from a period of intense fatigue a...read more

Thursdays 10:00-10:45 AMAge range: 18-30 months & a caregiverSummer session: July 16 - August 21Interactive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play. Registration preferred. Please sign up on our calendar for each date you plan ...read more

Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AMAges: 2.5 - 4 years old and a caregiverSummer Session: July 16 - August 21Our 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...read more

Thursdays, July 9 - August 202:00 - 3:00 PMTo participate, families MUST be able to commit to at least 5 of the 7 meeting dates. Ages: Kids entering grades 2-5 in Fall 2026In this writer's group, kids harness the power of their imaginations to write their own stories. With the help of libra...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! 

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

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 82 to 4 PMAugust 8 – August 29Inside Out is a series of abstract self-portraits created across three distinct but connected stages of experience: chronic fatigue, psychological tension, and grief.The earliest paintings came from a period of intense fatigue a...read more

Friday, August 214:30 PM - 6:30 PM, drop-in anytimeAge range: All ages and a caregiver**This event is for participants of the Unearth a Story Summer Reading Challenge**Join the library for an Ice Cream Party featuring games, bubbles, and prize drawings from our annual summer reading challenge. Dairy...read more

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 82 to 4 PMAugust 8 – August 29Inside Out is a series of abstract self-portraits created across three distinct but connected stages of experience: chronic fatigue, psychological tension, and grief.The earliest paintings came from a period of intense fatigue a...read more

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 82 to 4 PMAugust 8 – August 29Inside Out is a series of abstract self-portraits created across three distinct but connected stages of experience: chronic fatigue, psychological tension, and grief.The earliest paintings came from a period of intense fatigue a...read more

Movie: EPiC: Elvis Presley in ConcertStars: Elvis PresleyConcert / DocumentaryRated: PG-13Runtime: 1h 36mFollows Elvis Presley, featuring never-before-seen footage and recordings. – from IMDbNote: This program is for an adult audience and takes place at Pawling Recreation's Teen Center.The...read more

Come explore sewing, embroidery, upcycling, and creative design.  No experience necessary!  $10 donation suggested to cover materials. 

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 82 to 4 PMAugust 8 – August 29Inside Out is a series of abstract self-portraits created across three distinct but connected stages of experience: chronic fatigue, psychological tension, and grief.The earliest paintings came from a period of intense fatigue a...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 "Atmosphere" by Taylor Jenkins Reid.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

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

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 82 to 4 PMAugust 8 – August 29Inside Out is a series of abstract self-portraits created across three distinct but connected stages of experience: chronic fatigue, psychological tension, and grief.The earliest paintings came from a period of intense fatigue a...read more

The Battle of the Books team will meet to train for the Regional Battle.  

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

Most of us want to be heard. But the ways we often engage in public life—surveys, social media, town halls—were never designed for that. They’re fast. They’re loud. They’re sometimes heated and don’t feel safe. And they rarely leave room for the kind of conversati...read more

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 82 to 4 PMAugust 8 – August 29Inside Out is a series of abstract self-portraits created across three distinct but connected stages of experience: chronic fatigue, psychological tension, and grief.The earliest paintings came from a period of intense fatigue 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! 

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

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 82 to 4 PMAugust 8 – August 29Inside Out is a series of abstract self-portraits created across three distinct but connected stages of experience: chronic fatigue, psychological tension, and grief.The earliest paintings came from a period of intense fatigue a...read more

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 82 to 4 PMAugust 8 – August 29Inside Out is a series of abstract self-portraits created across three distinct but connected stages of experience: chronic fatigue, psychological tension, and grief.The earliest paintings came from a period of intense fatigue a...read more

Come explore sewing, embroidery, upcycling, and creative design.  No experience necessary!  $10 donation suggested to cover materials.