We are very happy to announce that our Winter Newsletter and Program Guide is finished. In it you will find programs for all ages and interests. Included are some articles about recent improvements to the library and the Director's musings about technology and the future. You can download it here:
Winter 2013 Newsletter & Program Guide.pdf
Don't forget that our Annual Holiday Book Sale is coming up, and will be open the night of the tree lighting.
We are also doing our Food For Fines program this year. For every non-perishable food item brought in, you will get one dollar off your fines for overdue books. Food will be donated to the Pawling Resource Center Food Pantry.
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Director's Notes
I grew up in a household where the local library was a destination. We always looked forward to our weekly visit, not just to get books, but for the time we spent browsing the collec-tion and enjoying the experience. The library was a place of learning. It was a quiet place for self reflection, relaxation, and discovery. Growing up in a household with a tight budget, sometimes it was the only recreation we could afford.
The library taught me several valuable lessons at an early age. I learned about community, and how it could share resources. I learned that information was powerful. Thanks to several talented librarians, I was taught the skills to find answers for myself. I learned the importance of rules, and that they were established for practical reasons and out of respect for the experiences of others. Most of all, I found a place where everyone belonged, old and young.
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Not Just A Bargain, But Also An Investment
With another successful book sale under our belt, I am reminded once again of all that makes a library, beyond its books. Thanks to the annual sale we have been able to fund several capital expenditures that would have been outside our financial reach.
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This past fall was one of the busiest in the library's history. Not only did we see an increase in circulation, but also in computer usage and program attendance. More of our friends and neighbors were coming in the door than ever before. In part this was due to the weather, and the damage it did to our local infrastructure. We had several first-time patrons, as well as some returning patrons, who were surprised and relieved about the services we provided during the power outage.
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Our Fall Program Guide and Newsletter is here and it's filled with great programs for the entire community! Dowload the PDF File Here!
It has been an extremely busy summer for the Pawling Library. We could not have done it without the help of contributors and volunteers. Several young men and women volunteered their time to assist in making numerous changes to the library and its collection. They took what should have taken 6 months and finished it in 2. I have been involved in similar projects, some using professional companies, and I have to say that our volunteers did one of the best jobs I have ever seen.
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We are excited to announce our first Annual Report to the Community has been released. You can find it in your copy of Pawling Matters or
download it here. Please take the time to look at the wonderful things happening at your library.
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We are very happy to announce that our Winter Newsletter and Program Guide is finished. In it you will find programs for all ages and interests. Included are some articles about recent improvements to the library and the Director's musings about technology and the future. You can download it here: 
