Month: June 2011

Taradiddle

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Taradiddle will help us kick off the summer reading program for children.

Help tell a Spanish-infused Panamanian tale of a trickster rabbit, learn the magic song that brings the python down the mountain in a story from Zimbabwe, and maybe even revisit some Norwegian billy goats! Fun for the whole family.

Annual Book Sale

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The Friends of the Pember Library and

The Slate Valley Garden Club

Are please to organize this annual event:

“Books~Buns~Bouquets”

Friday, July 8th 9am-6pm

Saturday, July 9th 9am-3pm

Mary J. Tanner School

Rte. 22 Middle Granville, NY

Fill up bags with gently used books, your tummy with delicious

homemade goodies, and your garden with wonderful new plants!

Something for everyone!!

Fireside stories

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June 4 – Hot Air Balloons

June 11 – Baseball

June 18 – Picnics

June 25 – Linda kicks off summer reading

Taradiddle will perform “Up and down the Mountain”

One World, Many Stories NYS Summer Reading

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Linda will once again present programs for children preschool to elementary school with the theme One World, Many Stories.

Online registration will be available. You may also log the books read online . Look for more information and a special kick-off program!

 

 

 

“Supported in part by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds, awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.” Additional local funding provided by the Friends of the Pember Library, Curtis Lumber, St Gobain, Glens Falls National Bank, and King’s Funeral Home.

Book Club

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from MF Silitch:

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath is our June book for Thursday, June 16 at 1:00 pm. See you then!

Pember Board Meeting

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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.

Auction items ~ baskets

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#68 gift basket donated by the Vermont Country Store, Manchester VT. approximate value, $100, open at $30.

#60 Slate Basket: Slate Valley Museum Mug, Note Cards, Cookbook, Slate Plaque, Family Membership donated by the Slate Valley Museum value $78, open at $30
#34 Scrapbooking Basket: Paper w/box, Paper cutter, Embellishments and so much more!! donated by Barbara Velsini value $150, open at $50
#61 Hildene Gifts Basket: Historic Cookbook, Mr. Lincoln's Gift book, 2 Guest Passes, 1 pint Maple Syrup, Maple Brittle donated by Hildene value $75, open at $30

 

#33 Fly tying books & hand-tied flies, donated by Mark & Pat Wesner, value $75, open at $25

 

 

#56 Happy Birthday Poultney: Maple Cheesecake Mix, Ceramic Tag, Happy Birthday Candles, Mug w/Rootbeer donated by Ed & Michelle Harmon (Original Vermont Country Store) value $28, open at $10

Auction items ~ Gift Certificates, part 2

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#41 Open DOR Pass to the Dorset Theatre Festival. This pass is good for 4 tickets to be used in any combination for any choice of play all summer long. Value $169.60 open at $50
#50 Gift certificate from Nina Jewelry in Manchester, value $50, open at $20
# 49 Gift certificate from T's Kitchen, value $15, open at $5
#38 VIP Luncheon for Two at the Rock Hill Bakehouse Café value $35, open at $10

 

 

#73 Gift Certificate to McCartee's Barn of Antiques & Fine Art, Cambridge, value $50, open $20
#70 gift certificate donated by Armstrong Jewelers, Bennington, VT; value $100, open at $30
#67 dinner for four from the Arlington Inn, value $125, open at $50
#37 Dining Certificate donated by the Dorset Inn value $50, open at $20
#69 three hours of architectural consulting donated by Keefe & Wesner Architects value $400, open at $100
#58 Luncheon Cruise for 2 Aboard the Lac du Saint Sacrement Includes Buffet donated by Lake George Steamboat Company value $63, open at $20
To see photos and information for all items, check out our Facebook photo album.