PFL Team News - Vol. 3

Close to the end of July, 14 girls came to the Pawling Library to create wonderful bracelets
during Jewels by Melissa. After choosing the color of their string, the excited girls made their selections from a table covered with hundreds of beads. The girls organized them into their very own patterns.

After everyone was done, they put their bracelets on and admired their beautiful work. Each girl went home with a smile on her face and a homemade bracelet on her wrist.



Have you every driven along the highway and seen the beautiful reservoirs in New York State? These reservoirs supply water to all of New York City. The Pawling Free Library hosted a Powerpoint presentation about New York City reservoirs recently.

In the first reservoir built, water was transported through crimson brick pipes. The pipes were actually two brick walls that water flowed between to its destination. Over the years, the needs of New York City changed.

As the city grew, buildings became taller. In order to get water to the upper floors of tall buildings, reservoirs were built on the top of hills. The water flowed down the hill through circular concrete pipes. When the water reached the buildings, it was forced up because of the pressure.

Over time, the need for clean water continued to grow. When the reservoirs were planned, the reservoir territories had to be cleared. Some people, who didn't want to leave their homes, moved their houses on logs. The reservoir planners bought the houses from most owners for very little money. Then they auctioned off the houses. This is what happened to most of the houses.

This act of injustice did, however, clear the land and created the Croton reservoir system. Today, reservoirs provide water to the city residents thanks to the labor of the past.





Shadow puppets is an entertaining class at the Pawling Free Library. Participants made
shadow puppets out of various supplies such as oak tag wooden sticks and paper.
Class members eagerly listening to the program's presenter Donald Partelow. He showed them how to make amazing creatures such as dragons and serpents.

First the participants found inspiration for a puppet and created a rough draft. Then they transferred the image to oak tag to create a three part creation. One student said "This is awesome!" I am in total agreement. This one of many enjoyable classes at the Pawling Free Library.