Month: November 2015

1000 Books before Kindergarten

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1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
SETS CHILDREN ON THE PATH TO SUCCESS . . .
ONE BOOK AT A TIME

Families are invited to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Pember Library. The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading just one book a night, families can reach the 1,000-book goal in three years and provide their children essential early literacy skills.

Research shows that the most reliable predictor of school success is being read to during early childhood. Reading to children from an early age can help close the vocabulary gap and prepare children to enter kindergarten with the skills they need to succeed. Most importantly, sharing books with children promotes a lifelong love of books and reading.

The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is available to all families with children between the ages of birth and five years. Registration is open. Starter Kits for “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” will be available December 1.

Bring this registration form to the library and pick up the kit for your child. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten REGISTRATION

This program is free of charge thanks to the support of the Friends of the Pember Library.

“No Strings” Puppets at Pember First Friday

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Granville sixth graders will be showcasing their “No Strings” puppets at November
First Friday at the Pember Library and Museum in Granville, NY on Friday, November 6, from 7 to 9 pm.
Created last term as a project in Granville Elementary School, the puppets were the result of a puppet making workshop coordinated by June Brown and Vermont’s No Strings Marionette Company. Students and teachers will be on hand to describe the making and character of the puppets. At least 21 puppets will be shown.
Artist Patty Happy will be back with her nature and rural landscape paintings on bark, along with other unique works. Patty will have a workspace set up at the Pember to demonstrate her technique for painting on rock and tree bark.
Singer, songwriter Don Cahn will be on hand to entertain with his mix of folk rock and blues. Don’s mellow sound is always a pleasure to hear. Food and refreshments will be available.
Across the Mettowee, the Slate Valley Museum will be having a 2016 Preview: Voices of the Slate Valley.
First Friday in Granville starts at 7:00 p.m. and runs until 9:00. First Friday is always free.