Spring Programs for Tweens & Teens
For those currently in 5th grade, unless otherwise noted. All programs require registration. For questions or for help registering, please contact Maureen McGrath, Young Adult Program Coordinator, at teen@pawlinglibrary.
Special Events
Thursday, April 17
1 pm - 4 pm
Learn to be a babysitter that parents can trust at this workshop led by Kathleen Berwick. During this three-hour program, you will learn the basics of caring for young children, how to talk to parents, and tips on age-appropriate activities to off the children left in your care. Please bring a pen and paper for notes and a snack. A short break will be offered.
Friday, May 16
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Stellar-NY has been providing all-natural henna and other services throughout the area for almost 20 years. Henna generally lasts about 1-2 weeks and a brief history, overview, and care information will be shared with guests. The henna must remain on the skin for approximately 2-3 hours to be most effective. Glitter tattoos will be available for those who do not want a 1-2 week commitment or who cannot wait for the henna to dry. Glitter tattoos last approximately 3 days and do not require a drying time. They are super glittery and limited to the designs the artist has stencils for. This program is for ages 10 & up.
Friday, June 6
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Teens can battle their friends at this after-hours Nerf Nite at the Library. Run between the stacks as you dodge the flying darts! The Library has a limited number of Nerf weapons for use and participants are welcome to bring their own.
Weekly and Monthly Programs
New Series begins Monday, April 21
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
New members are welcome to join us on 4/21 and current members are welcome to continue. Come learn to code and change the world—join our Girls Who Code Club! Girls Who Code Clubs are meant for girls to join our sisterhood of supportive peers and role-models, and use computer science to change the world. Our middle and high school club encourages you to impact your community in a positive way through code. When you join the Club, you will be able to learn fun and simple online coding tutorials, build community through interactive activities, and learn about inspiring role models. You then work in teams to design and build a Girls Who Code Project that solves real world problems you care about through code. In order to build the skills you need to make an impact, you will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help you build animations, games, apps, and other things that you dream up! There are tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Whether you’re a beginner or a computer master you are invited to join the Club!
For grades 6 through 12.
Tuesdays, April 8 & May 13
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
This book club is to introduce teens to Sherlock Holmes and the work of Arthur Conan Doyle.
In April, we will read the graphic novel, The Baker Street Four vol. 3 by Jean-Blaise Djain.
The book club meets monthly on the second Tuesdays in the Teen Center. In addition to the Arthur Conan Doyle tales, we will read other works featuring the great detective such as graphic novel series or novels featuring the characters. Participants will receive a copy of the book when they register.
Support for this program is provided by the Jan Stauber Grant Program of the Beacon Society.
Thursdays, April 10, May 8 & June 12
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Following the success of Chess for All last summer, we are offering this drop-in and play time for players of all ages and skill levels. Walk-ins are welcome.
Please note: We will meet in the main Library building whenever possible. While registration is not required, those who are registered will received updates for inclimate weather or if the meeting location is moved to the Annex.
Middle School Team: Alternate Mondays starting April 7
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
High School Team: Monthly, 4/24, 5/15, & 6/26
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The Library’s Battle of the Books teams will begin meeting this month to prepare for the Regional Battles to be held later in the summer and fall. The middle school team will read six books and the high school team will read five. Team members receive copies of all the books. We will compete with other Mid-Hudson Libraries in trivia battles. For more information, please contact Maureen Meltzer-McGrath, Young Adult Program Coordinator at the link above.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteens is a year-round volunteer opportunity for ages 11 & up. The group meets twice a month to plan or work on service projects to benefit the Library and the Pawling community. Since the group started, they have had a litter collection in the Village, planned and ran our 2024 Summer Reading Kick-Off, wrapped all the books given as gifts during our annual visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus as well as helped at the party, offer weekly computer help, bi-weekly Reading Buddies, made take & make kits for our Children's Area and had a donation drive for a local animal shelter. New members are always welcome.
Meeting dates: The first and third Wednesday of each month at 5 pm to 6:30 pm. There may be additional dates depending on the project.
The Pawling Library is now a Volunteer Certification Organization through the Points of Light Organization. Volunteers who meet the required annual hours for their age group will be recognized with a letter from the President of the United States and possibly other awards. For more information about the Presidential Volunteer Award, please visit our volunteer page: https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/community-service/