Elementary Program Schedule
Scroll to explore our full slate of weekly program series for children ages 5 - 10 years old and their families. These programs are designed for those enrolled in grades Kindergarten - 4th grade. Advanced registration is required or preferred for most programming.
Clubs and Classes
Story Explorers
Thursdays, January 30 - March 23
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ages: Grades K-2 or 5-8 years old
Join Miss Neena as we explore different environments around the world! Each week, we'll read a book featuring a different biome or environment, like the tundra, desert, or rain forest. Then, we'll further our exploration through games, crafts, and science projects that tie in to the place we are exploring. Lots of animals! Lots of silliness!
Caregivers welcome, though not required to participate. Registration is required. Join us for one class or each week. When registering, please let us know what dates you plan to attend.
Game Time Jr.
Tuesdays, January 14 - March 23
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Library Annex
Ages: Grades 2-4, or 7-10 years old
Participants will create their own video games in this weekly series featuring the Bloxels Education app. We'll plan, design, and upload our unique games to our virtual classroom. Registration is required. This program works best for those who can participate for five or more classes.
Reading Buddies /Compañeros de lectura
Select Saturdays (January 25, February 8, February 22, March 8 and March 22)
20 minute time slot between 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Ages: Grades 1-4
Members of the Library's VolunTeens are offering families of elementary students this opportunity to have one-on-one help with reading this season. Sign up for a 20-minute session to practice reading with a teen buddy. This program is offered in English and Spanish. When you register, please tell us your preferred session time.
Sábados selectos (25 de enero, 8 de febrero, 22 de febrero, 8 de marzo, y 22 de marzo)
Cita de 20 minutos entre las 12:00 p.m. y las 1:00 p.m.
Edades: Grados 1-4
Miembros de VolunTeens les ofrece a familias de estudiantes de primaria una oportunidad de tener ayuda uno a uno con deberes y lecturaeste verano. Inscribase por sesiónes de 20 minutos de lectura con un ayudante de lectura. . Solamente por grados 1-4. Este programa se ofrece en Inglés y Español. Cuando se registra por favor díganos su tiempo de sesión preferido.
Homeschool Space
Third Thursday of each Month (January 16, February 20, & March 20)
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Library Annex
Ages: Children ages 5-10, or those homeschooling in grades K-4
Each month, homeschoolers come together to work on a fun, engaging project with friends and other homeschoolers in our region. Registration is required and monthly, so join only for the projects you are interested in or join every month!
Monthly themes:
January: Dog Man book club!
Whether kids have read the books independently, with a grown-up, or not at all, they'll enjoy our Dog Man activities, including reading a mini Dog Man comic together, finding out their superhero names, and creating their own Dog Man themed crafts.
February 20: The science of spinning tops and color blending
March: 2D and 3D shapes and 3D paper sculptures
Special Events
Dog Man Mystery
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Ages: 6- 10 years
We can't wait for the Dog Man movie to come out on January 31! We even received a letter from Dog Man himself. He needs our help solving a case! Kids will enjoy and mystery game themed around Dog Man, his friends, and his enemies. Caregivers welcome. Registration is required.
Heart Donations: Family Craft Workshop
Two sessions
Sculpting: Thursday, January 23
Painting: Thursday, January 30
Time: 6:30 PM -8:00 PM
Ages: 7 years and up and a caregiver. This is a mixed audience event
At this craft workshop with library artist and programmer Donald Partelow, we’ll be sculpting heart ornaments from air-drying clay. Once the ornaments have been painted, a bow will be added to each heart as a finishing touch. Caregiver supervision required.
The ornaments you’ve created will go on display and be available for purchase throughout February. Thank you for sharing your beautiful hearts with us and the hearts you’ve made to help our library. All proceeds from the sale of the hearts go to support the Pawling Library building project and are not intended to be taken home.
Dinos and Donuts!
Bring your Child to the Library Day
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
All ages and a caregiver
Dinosaur story reading with Miss Maureen: 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM
Crafts and games will be available from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, and Miss Maureen will be reading a t-rexcellent story aloud at both 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
No registration required. Just drop in. More details to come.
Stuffie's Tea Time
No school! President's Day
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 3-8 years and a caregiver
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to a tea party at the library on this day off from school! We’ll have snacks and activities for you both to enjoy. Registration required.
Mario Kart Free Play
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 6-15 years old
No school! We're celebrating by taking out the library's Nintendo Switch and snacks! Whether you're already a pro or new to the game, join us for free play with other kids and teens.
Gnomes Homes: Craft Workshop
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Ages: 8 years and up and a caregiver. This is a mixed audience event.
