Month: December 2016

Pushing the Limits ~ discussion program

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The Pember Library presents PUSHING THE LIMITS, a reading, viewing, and discussion program for adults in communities served by rural libraries made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

Unleash your mind…explore and get involved in ideas about knowledge, connections, nature and survival in a 4-part series for adults at the Pember Library in Granville.

Dylan O’Leary, a local science expert will join us to view two short videos and discuss the topics and recommended books. We will have several copies of the books available for checkout at the library before each program, but you do not need to read the book to attend the program. Each program promises to be engaging and thought-provoking, and we hope you will join us!

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Our first discussion will be held on Sunday, January 15 at 1:00 PM. We will explore how humans push the limits of connection with Erik Larson’s book “Thunderstruck.” What are the ways that we connect across time and across space? Humans have an inherent need to reach out to others, to feel that we’ve been heard and seen, and to feel a connection with people and the larger world around us. Whether through art, technology or the restoration of land for future generations, we each find ways to push the limits of connection.

In subsequent discussions, we will explore how humans push the limits of knowledge with Jean Auel’s book “Land of Painted Caves,” push the limits of nature with TC Boyle’s book “When the Killing’s Done,” and push the limits of survival with Clive Cussler’s book “Arctic Drift.”

Refreshments will be served.

For more info call the library 518-642-2525 or email pember.library@gmail.com

Family Movie December 22, 4PM

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img_0007WHITE CHRISTMAS
 
White Christmas, Paramount’s belated follow-up to the 1942 hit Holiday Inn, was the studio’s first VistaVision production. A veritable warehouse full of oldie-but-goodie Irving Berlin tunes are woven into the film’s simplistic plotline, along with a handful of new songs, of which “What Can You Do With a General?” is the least memorable. Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye (replacing an ailing Donald O’Connor) play nightclub entertainers Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, while Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen are cast as singing-sister act Betty and Judy. The foursome travel to Vermont to visit Bob and Phil’s WII commanding officer, General Waverly (Dean Jagger, who looks and sounds like Dwight D. Eisenhower!), who now runs a rustic old inn. Discovering that the general is in dire financial straits, the four entertainers secretly make plans to bail the old guy out with a big musical show, enlisting the aid of Bob and Phil’s army buddies. Corny in the extreme, White Christmas evidently struck a responsive note with film fans; it was the high-grossing picture of 1954, and a decade later proved to be a ratings bonanza when it was given its network-TV premiere. Of the four stars, Crosby comes off best, especially when singing the title song at the beginning and end of the film; Kaye is a bit overshadowed this time out, though he’s quite funny camping it up in a “drag” version of Irving Berlin’s “Sisters.” Still a big favorite on the home-video circuit, White Christmas may not be the best Bing Crosby musical on the market, but it’s certainly one of the most heartwarming.

Pember Board Meeting ~ Postponed

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We will post  here when the meeting is rescheduled.

December 15, 6PM

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Pember Library and Museum will be held on the third Thursday of each month at the Pember. This is a regular meeting and open to the public. See Upcoming Events Calendar for dates of meetings.

Family Movie December 15, 4PM

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Directed by Robert Zemeckis and based on children’s author Chris Van Allsburg’s modern holiday classic of the same name, The Polar Express revolves around Billy (Hayden McFarland), who longs to believe in Santa Claus but finds it quite difficult to do so, what with his family’s dogged insistence that all of it, from the North Pole, to the elves, to the man himself, is all just a myth. This all changes, however, on Christmas Eve, when a mysterious train visits Billy in the middle of the night, promising to take him and a group of other lucky children to the North Pole for a visit with Santa. The train’s conductor (Tom Hanks) along with the other passengers help turn Billy’s crisis in faith into a journey of self-discovery. A long-time fan of Van Allsburg’s book, Hanks also helped produce the film.

 

DECEMBER at the PEMBER

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First Friday Holiday Bazaar and Festival of Wreaths Dec 2, 5-9:00 PM, Dec 3, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Pember Peapods ~ Tuesdays 10:00 AM Preschool story time and activities

Lego Club ~ Wednesdays after school

How the Grinch Stole Christmas  Dec 1, 4PM

The Muppet Christmas Carol Dec 8, 4PM

Final bids on silent auction Festival of Wreaths ~ 12-10-2016, 3:00 PM

Quilling with Pat O ~ 12-14-16, 6:00 PM

The Polar Express Dec 15, 4PM

Learn with Linda ~ Christmas 12-17-2016 11:00 AM

Drawing for raffle chair raising money for Lucy ~ 12-17-2016, 12:00 noon

White Christmas Dec 22, 4PM

UNtangle with Bernie ~ zentangle-inspired Christmas Dove 12-22-2016, 6:00 PM

December 24, CLOSED

December 27, CLOSED

December 31, CLOSED

Pember Wish List

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We created a Wish List on Amazon for items needed at the library and museum. If you would like to donate a new copy of a specific item you can purchase it directly from our Amazon Wish List. Note: When sending an item through Amazon, please note your name and contact information in the “gift note” so that we can give you proper credit for your donation.

Wish List