Big Library Read: A Murder in Time
From June 23rd to July 7th, ‘A Murder in Time’ by Julie McElwain will be available for every patron that wishes to read it—no holds, no wait lists.
Category: Library News & Events
Pawling Reading Rally
The literacy event of the year is here! Come in to the library and fill out your star to show everyone in Pawling that literacy is important to you. While you’re here, grab a Rally Strip, and start recording the time you spend reading. We’ll add your reading time to your team’s total and you can see which team is in the lead. The Red Hot Kid Readers, the Teen Green Dragons, and the Title Wave Adult Readers are competing head-to-head-to-head to see who can spend the most time reading this summer. On September 10th, all participants are invited to our Summer Literacy Sundae Party. Get started or find more info on the Pawling Reading Rally.
Interview with Adam Hochschild
This Sunday at 3:00 Pawling Public Radio will be airing Susan Schwartzman’s interview with Adam Hochschild, one of the foremost historians in the country, about his latest book, Spain in Our Hearts: Americans in the Spanish Civil War, 1936 – 1939. This show will repeat on Monday at 12:30 and again next Sunday, June 12 at 3 and Monday, June 13 at 12:30. Adam Hochschild is the author of seven books, and co-founder of Mother Jones. King Leopold’s Ghost, was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, as was his recent To End All Wars, winner of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. Bury the Chains was a finalist for the National Book Award and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the PEN USA Literary Award. To listen to past episodes of Susan’s Book Corner, and for more info visit her page on Pawling Pubilc Radio.
Oblong Land Conservancy
Tour of Peckham Quarry on Saturday June 4th, 9:00 am Enjoy a guided tour down into the Quarry with Gary Metcalf, Vice President, Peckham Industries. Judy-Kelly Moberg of FrOGS will give a brief talk about the geology of the quarry. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to explore the ancient seabed of the Harlem Valley. Please Register here for this FREE event. Friends and family are welcome, but space is limited so register now. This event is being sponsored jointly by Oblong Land Conservancy (OLC) and Friends of the Great Swamp (FrOGS). Meet at the entrance to the quarry, which is off Route 311 in Patterson, just to the east of the railroad tracks. Follow OLC signs. Plenty of parking. More info on Peckham is available at http://www.peckham.com
The Library will close at 12 pm on Saturday, May 21 to Honor the Passing of Dr. George Coulter
It is with deep regret that the Pawling Free Library acknowledges the passing of Dr. George M. Coulter, on May 15, 2016. Dr. Coulter, as President of the Library Board of Trustees in the early 1960’s, was instrumental in the library’s expansion. It was under Dr. Coulter’s dedicated leadership that the Library building at its present location came to fruition, making this essential community asset a lasting legacy to lifelong learning. He will be greatly missed. To honor Dr. Coulter’s memory, and allow library staff time to attend his funeral, we will closing the library at 12 pm on Saturday, May 21. Obituary, Dr. George M Coulter
Listen to Susan’s Book Corner on PPR
This Sunday at 3:00 Pawling Public Radio will be airing an interview with Ms. Jung Yun, author of the debut novel, SHELTER, published this past March by Picador. www.jungyun.info. This show will repeat on Monday at 12:30 PM, and again next Sunday, May 22 at 3:00 PM and next Monday, May 23 at 12:30 PM. To listen to past episodes of Susan’s Book Corner, and for more info visit her page on Pawling Pubilc Radio.
7TH ANNUAL PAWLING CAR SHOW
The 7th Annual Pawling Car Show will take place on Sunday, May 22 (rain date May 29, 2016) from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Charles Colman Boulevard, Pawling, N Y. Anyone who would like to register a vehicle,the registration fee is $15 per vehicle. A FUN FILLED DAY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! LOCAL MERCHANTS WILL BE OPEN FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: www.pawlingchamber.org OR (845) 855-0500 DUTCHESS CRUISERS @ (845) 242-0951
Volunteer Luncheon @ The Grand
Today, our Homebound Delivery Coordinator, Evelina, attended a lovely luncheon at The Grand Rehabilitation Center for all who volunteer their time and services there. As part of our Homebound Delivery services Evelina visits The Grand with books and other materials for our patrons who can not make it into the library. It was a wonderful time had by all who attended. For more information on our Homebound Services please contact Evelina @ 855-3444
The Pledge of Allegiance
The morning after Paul Upham’s presentation The Pledge of Allegiance, I awoke with a John Denver song playing in my mind: Country roads take me home, to the place I belong. Paul, an engaging speaker, shared with us his family’s involvement with the creation of our country’s pledge of allegiance, interesting historical information seldom heard in history classes. The audience interacted throughout the lecture. When his talk of our nation concluded, audience participation grew. Easygoing, Paul was happy to answer all questions. Paul Upham is a professor at Marist College and all of his students are quite fortunate to hear him speak, as were we. He has lived in this community for 45 years and spoke fondly of Pawling and how it has changed over time. I think that is why the song found its way to me: filled with patriotism, connected to the people in this town, all these feelings surfaced and I felt very good. Pawling is home. A good place to be.
Dutchess County Celebrates Earth Day with Highway Clean Ups
Poughkeepsie… With Earth Day approaching on April 22nd, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has announced the Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW) Highway Division will be devoting several days to highway cleanup efforts on major roadways as part of ongoing efforts to maintain the county roadway system. Starting today (Wednesday, April 20th ) to Friday, April 23rd, DPW Highway crews will be focused on litter clean up on some of the county’s most highly trafficked roadways. Several local municipalities including Milan, Pleasant Valley and Rhinebeck are also joining in the effort and will have crews cleaning up town roadways. County Executive Molinaro said, “Our DPW Highway crews work diligently to ensure our county roadways are well maintained and safe for residents and visitors alike. It is a shame that far too often the beauty of Dutchess County is marred by litter along our roadways. We are devoting resources for a massive county roadway cleanup and hope residents will follow our lead in keeping Dutchess clean and beautiful. This year, we encourage all residents to...