Upcoming Events at Pawling Free Library

Storywalk at Lakeside Park: The Rabbit Listened

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Lakeside Park
Oct 18, All day
]]>September 26 - October 19, during park hours
*Location* Lakeside Park playground area
2 Lakeside Dr. Pawling, NY 12564
All ages and a caregiver

Book: The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld

Walk, read, and enjoy simple mindfulness activities in both English and Spanish. Storywalks combine movement with reading, engaging families in literacy while they enjoy time outside together. This storywalk also includes suggested movement and mindfulness activities, as curated by the Pawling Youth Wellness Collective and Pawling Yoga and Wellness. To join in, just find sign one and read as you move from sign to sign.

This program is brought to you by the Pawling Youth Wellness Collective, Pawling Recreation, Pawling Yoga and Wellness, and the Pawling Library.

Storywalk at Lakeside Park: The Rabbit Listened

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Lakeside Park
Oct 19, All day
]]>September 26 - October 19, during park hours
*Location* Lakeside Park playground area
2 Lakeside Dr. Pawling, NY 12564
All ages and a caregiver

Book: The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld

Walk, read, and enjoy simple mindfulness activities in both English and Spanish. Storywalks combine movement with reading, engaging families in literacy while they enjoy time outside together. This storywalk also includes suggested movement and mindfulness activities, as curated by the Pawling Youth Wellness Collective and Pawling Yoga and Wellness. To join in, just find sign one and read as you move from sign to sign.

This program is brought to you by the Pawling Youth Wellness Collective, Pawling Recreation, Pawling Yoga and Wellness, and the Pawling Library.

Card Making

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Pawling Free Library
Oct 19, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration required. Call -- or Register Online.
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Presenter: Marilyn Mitchell

Each month, at this adult beginner’s craft workshop, we’ll be making a new and different type of card.

The best cards are the ones you make yourself!

Monday Matinee at Pawling Recreation

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Lakeside Park
Oct 19, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration required. Call -- or Register Online.
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Movie: Young Washington
Stars: William Franklyn-Miller and Mary-Louise Parker
Adventure, History
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 2h

A young George Washington faces war, betrayal and impossible choices that will forge a leader. – from IMDb

Note: This program is for an adult audience and takes place at Pawling Recreation's Teen Center.

The Pawling Library is proud to be partnering with Pawling Recreation.

Pawling Recreation is located at 2 Lakeside Drive
845-855-1131 / https://pawlingny.myrec.com/

Minecraft Explorer

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Pawling Library Annex
Oct 19, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Registration required. Call -- or Register Online.
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Young gamers can explore Minecraft Education to work together to meet challenges in world building. This program will use the Library’s Minecraft account on a private server and laptops. For students in grades 2 - 4. This program will meet every other Monday.

Registration is required.

Toy Photography Workshop with Zach Oat

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Pawling Library Annex
Oct 19, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Mondays, October 12, 19 & 26, 5 pm)
Registration required. Call -- or Register Online.
]]>Ever wish you could use your camera to take pictures of superheroes, monsters and celebrities? Well, have you heard of toy photography? Search up #toyphotography on social media and you'll discover a world of dramatic, action-packed, even funny photos of anybody who has their own action figure. Toy photographer Zach Oat will bring his massive toy collection and some backgrounds and props--you just need your phone or camera and your imagination! You can even bring in your own toys to shoot! This is a three-part series.
This program is for tweens & teens in grades 5 & up.

Baby Bounce and Groove

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Pawling Free Library
Oct 20, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM (Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM)
Registration required. Call -- or Register Online.
]]>Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 AM
Fall: September 15 - November 20

Age range: Birth - 18 mo. and a caregiver

Early literacy is an important part of a baby’s healthy development. We read, sing, babble, and bounce together. Learn resources to use at home and meet other caregivers. Ends with social play.

Registration is week by week and highly preferred. Register on our calendar for each date you plan to attend or drop in. Drop-ins welcome as long as space is available.

Toddlers and Twos Together

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Pawling Free Library
Oct 20, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM (Tuesdays, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM)
Registration required. Call -- or Register Online.
]]>Tuesdays, 11:00-11:45 AM OR Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:15 AM
This registration is for TUESDAYS.

Age range: 18 months - 3 years & a caregiver
Please attend either Tuesdays or Wednesdays, not both.

This class welcomes children from both our "Toddlers in Training" and "Twodaloo" classes in one combined, fun mixed age group. Stories, songs, rhymes, and instruments with a focus on expanding vocabulary. Program ends with play.

Register on our calendar for each class you plan to attend or drop-in. Drop-ins will be accommodated only as space is available.

Mahjong

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Pawling Free Library
Oct 20, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Tuesdays: 3 - 5 PM

Mahjong is popular throughout the world. Please join us and learn how to play this ancient Chinese tile game. Come join the fun!

Minecraft Mania

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Pawling Library Annex
Oct 20, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
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]]>Gaming enthusiasts can explore Minecraft through the Library's education account and laptops. Players will work in teams to complete challenges on a closed server. This program is for grades 5 & up. Registration is required.

The Pawling Writers Group

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Pawling Free Library
Oct 20, 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Tuesdays: 6:15-7:45 PM

This writing group, led by author Steve Haggerty, is open to anyone ages 18 and up who has an interest in writing. We welcome books of fiction, short stories, nonfiction, and poetry. The program will run as the classic writing workshop, where participants have the opportunity to read their work and offer helpful comments to one another.

Please join us for this weekly program.

About our presenter:

Free-lance writer and author Steve Haggerty graduated from the University of South Carolina with his M.A. in Journalism. He was employed as a staff editor for McGraw-Hill Publications in New York City. His book, Norman Rockwell’s Models, In and Out of the Studio, was published by Rowman and Littlefield in Feb. 2023. He previously published Cows in the Fog and Other Poems and Stories. Mr. Haggerty, who has a stepson and daughter, is a resident of Pawling.

Visiting Ireland

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Pawling Library Annex
Oct 20, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Registration required. Call -- or Register Online.
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Presented by Sheridan Hraska of Sheplie Travel

Get ready for an amazing in-person adventure in the heart of Ireland! Explore the stunning landscapes, enjoy some craic with the locals, and soak up the rich culture. Whether you’re wandering through charming villages or catching live music in cozy pubs, this event is all about fun, friendship, and unforgettable memories. Come join us and experience the magic of Ireland up close and personal!

Toddlers and Twos Together

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Pawling Free Library
Oct 21, 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM (Wednesdays, 9:30 AM)
Registration required. Call -- or Register Online.
]]>Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:15 AM OR Tuesdays, 11:00-11:45 AM
This registration is for WEDNESDAYS

Age range: 18 months - 3 years & a caregiver
Please attend either Tuesdays or Wednesdays, not both.

This class welcomes children from both our "Toddlers in Training" and "Twodaloo" classes in one combined, fun mixed age group. Stories, songs, rhymes, and instruments with a focus on expanding vocabulary. Program ends with play.

Register on our calendar for each class you plan to attend or drop-in. Drop-ins will be accommodated only as space is available.

Fun with Letters

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Pawling Free Library
Oct 21, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM (Wednesdays, 11:30 )
Registration required. Call -- or Register Online.
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Fall: September 15 - November 20
Ages 3.5 - 6 years and a caregiver

Our small group program focused on learning our letters and the sounds they make. A combination of storytime, play, and group games. For the fall, part of this program may be held in the library courtyard or involve messy-sensory play.

Registration preferred, though drop-ins welcome as space is available. Register on our calendar each week you plan to attend.

American Conversation Project

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Pawling Free Library
Oct 21, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration required. Call -- or Register Online.
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Most of us want to be heard. But the ways we often engage in public life—surveys, social media, town halls—were never designed for that. They’re fast. They’re loud. They’re sometimes heated and don’t feel safe. And they rarely leave room for the kind of conversation that actually changes things. The result? People show up less. Trust erodes. And the decisions that shape our communities get made without the voices of the people most affected by them.

Catalyzed by the 250^th anniversary of the United States, the American Conversation Project (APC) is bringing people together across the country to share stories, listen deeply, and strengthen the bonds that hold us together. ACP is working to rebuild a civic muscle that helps communities thrive—the practice of coming together in conversation, listening past assumptions, and finding common ground. One conversation at a time, in communities across the country—including at the Pawling Library.

ACP is a nonpartisan national civic listening initiative led by the National Conference on Citizenship, in partnership with Cortico and a growing coalition of civic, cultural, education, faith, and media organizations.

At the Pawling Library, we will be offering a series of recorded small-group conversations that will use technology to capture the stories and ACP will elevate the voices of everyday Americans to better understand how we strengthen our communities and our country. Join us for our final conversation in ths series on Wednesday, October 21 at 2 pm.

Line Dancing at Pawling Recreation

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Lakeside Park
Oct 21, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration required. Call -- or Register Online.
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Wednesdays: 2-3 PM

Do you enjoy line dancing or want to learn? It doesn’t matter whether you’re new to this or experienced. Spend an hour dancing while listening to a variety of tunes. Line dancing is not just entertainment, it's also a good form of exercise.

Please join us.

Be good to yourself and have some fun.

NOTE: This program takes place at Pawling Recreation's Teen Center.

The Pawling Library is proud to be partnering with Pawling Recreation for this program.

Pawling Recreation is located at 2 Lakeside Drive
845-855-1131 / http://pawlingrec.com

Let's Explore Animals!

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Pawling Library Annex
Oct 21, 4:00 - 5:00 PM (Wednesdays, October 7, 14, & 21, 4:00 pm)
Registration required. Call -- or Register Online.
]]>This 3-part series is an engaging, learning experience that encourages kids in grades 1 through 6 to explore wildlife conservation while sharing their own voices. Mariel Germosen will lead this program series. Mariel is a high school senior and wlldlife ethusiast.

Day 1: Favorite Animals and Wildlife Conservaion
We will start by getting to know the participants' favorite animals followed by an interactive discussion about endangered, misrepresented, or unappreciated species and why protecting wildlife matters.
Day 2: Research & Animal Exploration
Participants will work in pairs to research a specific animal or endangered species using library resources to learn how to discover key facts about their assigned or chosen aniimal.
Day 3: Writing & Sharing
The participants will draft short write-ups or mini-blogs aabout their research and share their work with each other.

With parental permission, the participants' completed work can be published on Orcaian, a student-run online platfom dedicated to wildlife awareness and conservation advocacy. Oracaian encourages young conservationists to submit their own articles, photographs, or videos about wildlife. Information about Orcaian

VolunTeens

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Pawling Library Annex
Oct 21, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Registration required. Call -- or Register Online.
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Join this fun group of teens who do service projects for the Library and the Pawling community! VolunTeens meets twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays. Our first meeting for the new school year is Wednesday, September 16.
For questions or to apply, please contact Maureen Meltzer-McGrath, YA Program Coordinator

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Book Club Night / Online Program

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Pawling Free Library
Oct 21, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration required. Call -- or Register Online.
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If you’re interested in learning more about Mary Shelley and her genre-defining novel “Frankenstein” then this book club evening is for you! Just in time for Halloween! We’ll discuss relevant parts of her life and various interpretations of her Frankenstein. If you’ve read the book before but it was a long time ago I recommend re-reading it. You might discover new insights. The evening will begin with some background information and food for thought regarding the context in which the book was written, different interpretations over the years and some biographical info on Mary Shelley. Everyone is welcome to share their thoughts, questions, and viewpoints.

Join the conversation!

Toddlers in Training

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Pawling Free Library
Oct 22, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM (Thursdays, 10:00 - 10:45 AM)
Registration required. Call -- or Register Online.
]]>Thursdays 10:00-10:45 AM
Fall: September 15 - November 20

Age range: 18-30 months & a caregiver

Interactive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play, which may be outside when weather allows.

Register on our calendar for each class you plan to attend or drop-in. Drop-ins will be accommodated only as space is available.

Twodaloos

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Pawling Free Library
Oct 22, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM (Thursdays, 11:00 AM)
Registration required. Call -- or Register Online.
]]>Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Fall: September 17 - November 20
Ages: 2.5 - 4 years old and a caregiver

Our weekly program specifically for twos, threes, and fours. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and activities designed to get kids learning through play. Literacy, fine and gross motor, and early science concepts integrated into what we do every week. Siblings welcome.

Registration preferred, though drop-ins welcome as space is available. Register on our calendar each week you plan to attend.

Knitting & Crocheting with Friends

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Pawling Free Library
Oct 22, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Thursdays: 2 - 4 PM

Bring your favorite yarns and needles for a relaxing afternoon of knitting, crocheting and conversation.

Please join us for some afternoon fun!

Dungeons & Dragons: Adventure Awaits

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Pawling Free Library
Oct 22, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Gather your party and prepare for adventure! Join teen Dungeon Master Nikolai for an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign filled with quests, mysterious lands, daring choices, some ironic twists and plenty of imagination.

You’ll be battling Orcs, dancing with Bards and sleeping under the stars as you traverse the world Kron.

Players will create their own characters, learn the basics of D&D, practice role-playing, work together to solve challenges, and help shape the story as it unfolds.

Whether you’re brand new to the game or an experienced player -all teen adventurers are welcome.
For grades 5 & up

Chess for All

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Pawling Free Library
Oct 22, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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]]>We are offering this drop-in and play time for players ages 8 through adult and all 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 receive reminders and updates for inclimate weather or if the meeting location is moved to the Annex.

Monster Movie Madness: Tarantula

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Pawling Library Annex
Oct 23, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Step back in time with us as we revisit a classic, low-budget monster movie—one that thrilled (and occasionally amused) audiences of the 1950s with its stop-motion animation creatures and plastic spaceships suspended by clearly visible strings.

We invite everyone to join in the fun and freely share their reactions throughout the screening. After all, half the joy of vintage horror and sci-fi is enjoying the laughs, gasps, and playful commentary together.

And of course… there will be popcorn!

Movie: Tarantula (1955)
Stars: John Agar and Mara Corday
Monster, Horror
Rated: PG
Runtime: 1h 20m

A spider escapes from an isolated Arizona desert laboratory experimenting in gigantism and grows to tremendous size as it wreaks havoc on the local inhabitants. – from IMDb

Girls Who Code Club for 3rd - 5th Grades

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Pawling Free Library
Oct 26, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
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]]>Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where students can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use Computer Science to change the world. Our 3-5 grade club helps to build computational thinking skills, computer science knowledge, core AI literacies, and mindsets promoting bravery, sisterhood, and confidence. In order to develop 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 fun projects to share with family and friends. The club is open to all 3rd - 5th graders, regardless of gender or experience. Whether you are a beginner or a computer master, you are invited!

The first meeting will be an information meeting about the club and Girls Who Code, and how to sign up for the Pawling Library's Club. We will meet every other week during this fall session.

Toy Photography Workshop with Zach Oat

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Pawling Library Annex
Oct 26, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Mondays, October 12, 19 & 26, 5 pm)
Registration required. Call -- or Register Online.
]]>Ever wish you could use your camera to take pictures of superheroes, monsters and celebrities? Well, have you heard of toy photography? Search up #toyphotography on social media and you'll discover a world of dramatic, action-packed, even funny photos of anybody who has their own action figure. Toy photographer Zach Oat will bring his massive toy collection and some backgrounds and props--you just need your phone or camera and your imagination! You can even bring in your own toys to shoot! This is a three-part series.
This program is for tweens & teens in grades 5 & up.

Baby Bounce and Groove