Pat O will teach us more quilling or feel free to join us if you have a project you are working on and just like to chat while you are crafting.

Quilling is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. Pre-registration is not required, materials provided. Beginners welcome. For information, call 518-642-2525.

This program was scheduled for last December and we are finally able to bring it to you!

Join us at the Pember Library November 20 at 2:00 PM for Joyful Traditions: How the Dutch Brought Us Santa, Presents and Treats. In this slide-accompanied lecture, food historian Peter G. Rose delves into the early history of the life of Saint Nicholas; explains the various changes in his veneration; and relates how he was brought to America by the Dutch in the 17th century, and again, transformed into Santa in the 19th century. The talk encompasses such subjects as literature, religion, the fine arts, and Dutch food ways to describe the extraordinary story of Saint Nicholas’ generosity, which has had a lasting impact on American culture.

Ms. Rose is an author, columnist, lecturer, and food historian. She has lectured on a variety of topics related to Dutch-American culinary history at, among others: The Smithsonian Institute, the National Gallery of Art, the Culinary Institute of America, New York University, and the New York Historical Society, as well as many other historical societies and libraries in New York State.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Washington County will present a 2-hour Money Management Workshop at the Pember Library.

Come share some ideas on:

• setting financial goals
• getting the most for your money
• developing a spending plan
• ways to reduce your utility bills

All attendees will receive an assortment of money management tools.

The two-hour class will be presented twice on November 16.

Please preregister by calling 746-2560. Individuals with special needs requiring accommodations who wish to attend this program should let us know at  the time of registration.

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Pember Library and Museum will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Pember. This is a regular meeting and open to the public.

November 5 ~ Lucy’s Birthday Party!

November 12 ~ Pilgrims

November 19 ~ Learn with Linda – Thanksgiving

November 26 ~ Mother Goose

December 10 ~Cookies

December 17 ~ Learn with Linda – Christmas