Barb is retiring

Barb is retiring

Today will be Barb’s last day working at the Pember.  Stop in and wish her well on her second retirement! She plans to travel some and relax and, of course, read. She will still be teaching the ‘Computers for Seniors’ classes and I’m sure she’ll stop in once in a while to replenish her supply of books. Best wishes to you Barb.
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Pember Board Meeting

Pember Board Meeting

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

Fireside stories

We won’t have a story time on December 4 because of the Holiday Book Sale. Our story time on December 11 will be Knuffle Bunny stories by Mo Willems. Learn about Trixie and her friend Knuffle Bunny who goes everywhere (?) with her. Our Learn with Linda program for December will be holiday stories, snacks, crafts and more.
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Pember Recycles!

Pember Recycles!

The Pember Library and Museum is starting a print cartridge, cell phone, iPod, digital camera, GPS device and laptop recycling program. This program is free and convenient for our organization and will generate CASH to be spent on items that we need. It’s an alternative to the traditional fundraisers because there is no buying or selling – only collecting what would normally be thrown away. A collection container, clearly marked and accessible during normal operating hours, will be placed at …
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Book Club

Book Club

Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts will be discussed by the book club. A review from School Library Journal says: Adult/High School–Focusing mainly on the wives, daughters, sisters, and mothers of the Founding Fathers, this lively and engaging title chronicles the adventures and contributions of numerous women of the era between 1740 and 1797. Roberts includes a surprising amount of original writings, but uses modern language and spellings to enable readers to enjoy fully the wit and wisdom of these remarkable …
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Quilling Class

Quilling Class

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.  For information, call 518-642-2525.
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Pember Presents: Joyful Traditions!

Pember Presents: Joyful Traditions!

Join us at the Pember Library December 10 at 6:00 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 …
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