A Memorial Reception will be held at the Library Annex on Sunday, November 8, at 1:00 to remember Shirley Shufer who recently passed away. Shirley was a long-time library supporter, Board member and volunteer. Please stop by to give your condolences to Jane Shufer, Shirley’s daughter, and share your memories of a woman who gave so much to our library and community.
Childrens' Programs / Library News & Events
by Chris Fisher · Published October 19, 2015 · Last modified August 2, 2017
Be sure to add us to your stops on Halloween night! The library will be transformed for one night only into “The Haunted Library.” We’ve got many unusual visitors scanning the shelves in the library today. Come experience the scary music and creepy guests to put you in a real Halloween mood. Stop by before or after trick or treating and add a little fright to your Halloween night. Spooks and goblins will be here all night, so let us know when you’ll stop by! We’ll be waiting for you on Saturday, October 31st 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Check out the latest cuts from Pawling’s newest movie directors! In this amazing program kids develop a Lego stop motion from script, to shoooting, to audio post production.
In February, 2014, the New York Library Association (NYLA) passed the Resolution on the Importance of Sustainable Libraries. The resolution recognizes libraries and their services as essential to the communities they serve, and that libraries must continue to provide access to these services. To ensure continued access to these services, libraries must demonstrate good stewardship of public funds, and ensure access to adequate funding. This stewardship must also recognize the very real threat of climate change that we all face, and seek to provide a safe and healthy space for the staff and public. The resolution encourages libraries to apply these guidelines when making decisions about facility, operations, policy, technology, programming, and partnerships, and to lead the communities they serve in conversations about resiliency, climate change, and a sustainable future for all. NYLA’s Sustainability Initiative Retreat will gather 23 library leaders from around the state under conveners Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and Matthew Bollerman at the Carey Institute for Global Good to try to determine how to best implement the goals set forth by this resolution....
by Chris Fisher · Published September 4, 2015 · Last modified September 8, 2015
The Pawling Library recently upgraded all of our old fluorescent light bulbs with new, more energy efficient LED bulbs and ballasts. The new LED lights will use only 40% of the energy required by the old bulbs, which will reduce the library’s energy consumption and costs. The new LED bulbs also have a greater lifespan, so they’ll need to be replaced less frequently. The new bulbs are estimated to reduce the library’s carbon emissions by 11,500 lbs. annually. This project was funded by the library with a grant from NYSEG and RG&E’s Small Business Energy Efficiency Program. The investment in the new lights should be repaid in energy savings over the next 3 years. The old bulbs and ballasts were removed and recycled by the electricians who did the retrofitting.
Saturday, September 12, 9 am to 5 pm Whether you like to read ’em, or just have ’em around to look good on your shelves and nightstands, come down and stock up at our Book Sale! The 21st Annual Pawling Community-Wide Garage Sale is right around the corner, and we’ll have a small book sale next to the library in the parking lot of Cappillino & Rothschild LLP, who have generously allowed us to use this space. We’ll have about 2,500 books featuring popular hardcover fiction and nonfiction titles for $2 or less. This mini sale will also feature rare and valuable comic books from an extensive collection with a large variety of Marvel, DC, and off brands dating from the 1960’s to present, including first issues, introduction of new character issues, and complete series. These comic books will be priced individually. Fora list of the comics available, follow this link: http://cloud.collectorz.com/135791/comics Proceeds from the sale go to support the Pawling Library’s popular Children’s, Teen, and Adult Programming. More info.
Childrens' Programs / Library News & Events / Programs
by Chris Fisher · Published August 17, 2015 · Last modified August 18, 2015
We’re so proud of Ms. Karen’s builders and engineers. They’ve been hard at work all summer building mazes, superheroes, and even Tooth-Gnasher Superflashes. Take a look at what they came up with! Our Books and Blocks builders made superheroes out of Lego® blocks after reading Ten Rules of Being a Superhero by Deb Pilutti, built their own versions of Tooth-Gnasher Superflash after reading Daniel Pinkwater’s book of the same name and ended the summer building some amazing trucks after reading Supertruck by Stephen Savage. Books and Blocks is our builder’s club for students entering grades K – 2. They begin by reading a book with a central theme, listening carefully for building ideas. Then, they put their imaginations into high gear to create different kinds of structures. Program challenges are designed to guide students to think about their structures and build within a specified criterion. Our Lego Engineers in Brilliant Brains and Blocks were challenged to create a simple machine, build a vehicle that could attach to a wire and travel 18 feet and last of all,...
Local heroes, Deputy Sheriff O’Brien and Libby, came out today to demonstrate Libby’s amazing ability to sniff out the causes of fires. We all learned about Libby’s amazing olfactory capabilities, and the training the human-canine duo underwent to become part of the Dutchess County Sheriffs’ K-9 Team. Libby even stuck around for some belly rubs after the presentation. Thanks to Deputy Sheriff O’Brien and Libby for taking the time out to talk to us!
Adult Programs / Childrens' Programs / Programs / Teen Programs
by Chris Fisher · Published August 10, 2015 · Last modified August 2, 2017
The Pawling Library provides museum passes to encourage the education and personal growth of our patrons. We currently have passes to the American museum of natural history, the Intrepid sea air and space museum, the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum and the FDR Presidential Library and Museum. Call to reserve a pass today, or click here for more info
The Pawling Community Foundation is seeking community feedback from residents and community organizations about recreation programs and possible improvements to various Town parklands, including Lakeside Park, Holmes Whaley Lake Civic Center, Holmes Pond and Edward R. Murrow Park. In January, the PCF formed a Parks Steering Committee, chaired by local resident Betsy Brockway, an experienced recreation and parks professional. The committee is asking local residents and organizations to complete an online survey. Residents can provide additional feedback in person through a series of community meetings. Residents are encouraged to review the Parks Steering Committee’s White Paper outlining possible projects and opportunities, and then answer the online survey, all located on the PCF website at www.pawlingfoundation.org. The three community meetings are scheduled at the following dates and locations: • Holmes Whaley Lake Civic Center, Tuesday, August 4 at 7 PM • Lakeside Park Lathrop Auditorium, Saturday, August 8 at 9 AM • Quaker Hill Country Club, late August If you are involved in a community organization, we would appreciate if you could forward this to your...