Category: Childrens’ Programs

Summer Volunteer Applications are due Saturday, May 28th. We are looking for volunteers ages 12 – 18 years to help with our Core Literacy, Book Buddy, Library Legion and Internet Support Programs. Summer programs will run from July 5th through August 27th, but the date and time commitments are flexible. Interested students should  print, complete and submit a 2016 Summer Volunteer Intern Application by Saturday, May 28th.  Applications are also available at the library circulation desk.  All students will have the opportunity to log hours to apply toward their community service requirements. If you have questions, please contact the library at 855-3444. We appreciate your willingness to share your time and talents with us!

If your child is 2 ½ – 3 ½ years old and you are looking for a language rich literacy program to attend, then look no further! The Pawling Library has the perfect program.  Dynamic Duos is a weekly parent and child program that introduces children to group literacy programs with 45 minute sessions that develop critical early literacy and language skills that are important to your child’s future reading success.  During the program, we’ll listen to books, discuss what’s happening in the story, talk about important story words, engage the children in listen and think activities and we even use rhythm instruments to encourage movement, sensitivity to word parts and rhyming!  We always end with a development activity that encourages socializing, fine motor development, language skills and vocabulary.  The five recommended activities to develop early literacy skills are read, talk, play, sing and write and we use four of these activities every week! Dynamic Duos takes place on Tuesdays, 11 – 11:45 am.  Can’t make it on Tuesdays?  The same program is offered on...

Our Winter Children’s Program’s start this week, so be sure to give us a call to check on the status of your child’s registration.  You can either call the library for confirmation at 855-3444 or stop by and pick up your confirmation in person. We have made some exciting changes to our children’s programs.  You’ll find many science, technology, engineering and math opportunities in addition to our strong literacy line up. You can view a program chart to help you quickly understand the focus of each program better. We hope your family was able to register for some of the many new learning opportunities available at the Pawling Library!  However, if you missed our lottery and were interested in registering your child for programs, give us a call.  All available program openings will be filled on a first come-first serve basis. We’d be happy to check on program availability and have your child join us for some fun and exciting learning experiences this winter! Registration is required for all programs.

Children’s programs are undergoing some exciting changes! While we have always tried to engage students with programs that appeal to a wide range of interests and skills, we also want to keep growing.  Our upcoming Winter Children’s Session will include many programs that will include science, technology, engineering and math in addition to our strong literacy line up.  We’ve also rescheduled some popular programs to give working families an opportunity to have their children participate in library programs. Keep on reading to see an easy to read table that highlights some of the new programs and scheduling changes, as well as a quick list of program highlights!