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Category: Library News & Events
Dutchess County to Host Special Needs Movie Day
Saturday, April 23rd at Roosevelt Cinemas in Hyde Park Poughkeepsie… As Dutchess County continues to celebrate April as Autism Awareness Month, County Executive Marcus Molinaro invites children with special needs, their families and support agencies to a free movie event on Saturday, April 23rd at 10 a.m. at the Roosevelt Cinemas, 4060 Albany Post Road (Route 9) in Hyde Park. The theater will adjust both lighting and sound to make the experience more enjoyable for children on the autism spectrum or who experience sensory issues. County Executive Molinaro said, “Our movie day is great example of how we in Dutchess County Government THINK DIFFERENTLY about our neighbors of all abilities – giving our children with special needs and their families a morning of stress-free fun in a welcoming environment. While a trip to the movie theater can be a challenge for families of children with special needs, we’re happy to provide them this opportunity to enjoy time with their loved ones in a supportive atmosphere.” Click here.
Ending Overdose in the Harlem Valley
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Project Do Something’s Inspirational Cards are a Hit with the Grateful Senior Community
So happy to see our teens making a difference in our community! Last week, a man came in to express his gratitude for one of the Inspirational Cards made by the Project Do Something Teens. He regularly attends gatherings at The Friendship Center and he was thrilled to receive his card. Our Young Adult Coordinator Nicole and the Project Do Something Teens made the cards and they were distributed by Evelina Simoes, the library’s Homebound Delivery Services Coordinator, on her visits to the Friendship Center and The Grand Rehabilitation Center last month. This man was so touched that the teens took the time to think of the seniors in the community that he had to come in and express his gratitude. He and his friends really appreciate the time and effort that the young adults put into making the cards for the seniors in our community. Thank you to all our Project Do Something Teens for taking you time to make a difference!
There was Air, Air Everywhere @ the Pawling Library!
Families gathered to learn about air on Friday night in the Pawling Library’s Science Buddies program. Our family science program includes a story, important science words and lots of hands-on exploration of science themes! Check out all we learned!
Spring Migratory Birdwalk
Spring Migratory Birdwalk With Barbara Butler (Waterman Bird Club) and Judy Kelley-Moberg (FrOGS) Saturday, May 7th, 8 am Oblong Land Conservancy is teaming up with Barbara Butler of the Ralph T. Waterman Bird Club, and Judy Kelley-Moberg of Friends of the Great Swamp (FrOGS), for a guided walk through prime bird habitat, including an upland cedar grove and the Great Swamp floodplain. This is the height of migratory bird season, and the walk will focus on collecting data on the migratory bird population of the Great Swamp, an Audubon Important Bird Area (IBA). Meet at the Slocum Mostachetti Preserve, which is .7 miles to the west of the light at the intersection of RT 22 and Pleasant Ridge Road/County Rt 21. (The location shares a driveway with 3517 Pleasant Ridge Road, Wingdale, NY) Registration required. Register early as space is limited. Please contact The Oblong Land Conservancy for further information
Computer Basics
In late March, Jennifer Driscoll donated her time and expertise to conduct a beginners computer workshop for our library. Those who missed this program have the opportunity to register for another class that is scheduled from 7:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, April 27th. We thank Jennifer for assisting our patrons by providing them with a clear understanding of the computer, and we look forward to her return.
Don’t Miss Out on the Pawling Library’s Monthly Newsletter
The library is busily preparing its second monthly newsletter and we don’t want you to miss it! Just fill out the form below to stay up to date on all the happenings at your library. You can check out our March Newsletter here if you missed it.
Happy Spring! Library Closed Sunday, 3/27
In observance of Easter, the Pawling Library will be closed on Sunday, March 27th 2016. We will reopen on Monday, March 28th 2016 @ 12:00 p m.
Middle School Battle Club!
Calling all Middle Schoolers!! Battle Club needs you! (High School? Check this out!) What is Battle Club? The most fun you will ever have with books! The Battle of the Books helps teens keep up reading skills over the summer, and offers them a shot at bragging rights for an intellectual competition spanning the entire Hudson Valley. In Battle Club, teens entering grades 6-9 team up to compete in trivia games based on a selection of Battle Books. Teens have from now until the competition in September to read any or all of the selected Battle Books. Click here to see the book list. During the summer our team will meet, party, and have practice battles to prepare for the final Battle of the Books, where we’ll compete against other libraries from across the Hudson Valley. There is a whole lot of fun and reading ahead of us! Joining the Pawling Team! The team needs YOU! To join up, fill out the Online Registration Form or Print it out and bring it to the library. Once you’re signed up, you can start borrowing from our special...