by Chris Fisher · Published September 30, 2021 · Last modified October 29, 2021
The Pawling Library is soliciting bids from contractors interested in our ADA Lavatories and Fuel Tank Replacement project. For details and to download the bid documents, please visit https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/bid/ Please direct any questions to Owner Representative Ed Hauser, whose email address is listed on that page.
by Chris Fisher · Published September 24, 2021 · Last modified December 7, 2021
If you are not going over the river and through the woods this Thanksgiving, you might be interested in knowing when the Pawling Library will be open. We will be reducing our schedule during Thanksgiving week, so that staff are able to spend time with their loved ones. We will close at 3 PM on Wednesday and then re-open at noon on Friday. Day by day, that means our hours are as follows: Monday: 12-5, Tuesday: 10-8, Wednesday: 10-3, Thursday: Closed, Friday: 12-5, Saturday: 10-4, Sunday: 12-4
by Chris Fisher · Published September 7, 2021 · Last modified October 15, 2021
The Pawling Library will be open 12-5 on Monday October 11th. Come visit us to check out a book, use the WiFi, drop off donations for the Pawling Resource Center, or just to say hello to our friendly staff.
The first weekend of the library’s book sale was a big hit. We raised more money in the first weekend of the sale than we did over the course of both weekends in 2019. The book sale continues September 11th and 12th at Lakeside Park. For full details visit https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/booksale/
The Pawling Library is looking to hire a full-time Young Adult Program Coordinator. If you are interested, you can read more about the position and apply online at https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/jobs/ Only applications submitted through our online portal will be considered. If you would like more information about applying, please email our library director, Brian Avery at director@pawlinglibrary.org.
Library News & Events / Services
by Chris Fisher · Published August 27, 2021 · Last modified December 13, 2021
Starting Wednesday June 23rd, the Pawling Library will be relaxing its safety restrictions. Fully vaccinated individuals may use their best judgment about whether to wear a mask, but masks are highly encouraged. All public computers are available for use, and we will be open for our normal hours of operation. For information about how to become fully vaccinated, please visit https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/DBCH/Vaccine-Appointments.htm Patrons who do not wish to come into the library may still sign up for contactless checkout at https://tinyurl.com/courtyardcheckout Patrons unable to visit the library may sign up for homebound delivery by calling the library at (845) 855-3444 or emailing Tom at circ@pawlinglibrary.org Have questions? Call the library at (845) 855-3444.
The Pawling Library is conducting a survey to help us understand how people use the library and how we can serve them best. We would love to have your input as we chart our future. Go to https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/survey/ to leave your feedback.
On Monday July 19th at 6:30 PM, the library annex will be the site of an emergency board meeting. The library’s board of trustees will meet to discuss funding for the proposed building expansion.
The Pawling Library will be closed on Independence Day, as with every other Sunday in July and August. We will be OPEN on Monday July 5th.
The Pawling Library is looking to hire a part-time Library Clerk to work the circulation desk on Tuesdays and Sundays. You can read the job description and apply online by going to pawlingfreelibrary.org/jobs Applications will be accepted through July 22nd. Any of our current employees can tell you how wonderful it is to work here, but please direct any specific inquiries to the library director, Brian Avery.