Month: August 2017

Two Hundred Years on the Erie Canal

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New York State Libraries Celebrate Erie Canal Bicentennial

The Erie Canal was started 200 years ago this year, and libraries across the state are observing it with a traveling exhibit. Titled “Two Hundred Years on the Erie Canal” it was created by the Empire State Library Network in partnership with the Digital Public Library of America, with funding from Humanities New York. It includes 4 standing posters each covering a different theme: Dreamers & Builders, Canal Culture, Yankee Ingenuity, and Moving Ideas. The posters all feature images taken from historical photographs, art and documents from the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA), a website that provides access to digitized images from libraries across the country. In addition, a companion online exhibit will be available through the DPLA website in September, at https://dp.la/exhibitions . The posters will be joined by an electronic kiosk providing instant access to the online exhibit as well.

Pember Presents: Read It and Eat, 9/15. 5PM

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The Pember Library Presents “Read It & Eat” a new twist on the same old Book Club.

Join us at the library September 15th at 5pm; we will be discussing “Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years” by Sarah and Elizabeth Delaney. We will share a dinner consisting of recipes based on the book.  The Delany sisters speak their mind on a variety of topics and memories from their incredible lives. They reflect on their rich family life and their careers as pioneering African American professionals. And they are wise: Sadie says, “Life is short, and it’s up to you to make it sweet.”

If interested, please pick up a copy of the book from the library and sign up to make a dish to pass. This is the second in a series of dinner discussions. This is an adult program and you must sign up to attend. For more information, see Ardyce or Kris at the Pember Library or call us at 642-2525.

First Friday September 1, 7-9

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Nature Artists at Pember for September First Friday

The Pember Library and Museum in Granville, NY is pleased to present Natural Creations as the theme for its First Friday event on September 1. Both featured artists work with natural, found objects – such as branches, bark and stone.

We welcome back Bob Dienst, Sr., of American Images Studio, who has shown with us before. Bob crafts limited edition, dimensional copper and brass sculptures of American wildlife, as well as copper jewelry. He integrates found objects into his work and can customize a variety of finishes and mounts. A native of New Jersey, Bob makes his home in Granville, NY.

Sara Jane Cormier always gathered interesting objects that she came upon. “After years of collecting bits of wood, bark, stones, and shells,” she said, “I finally thought of combining them as ‘art’. It’s fun and satisfying work.” Sara Jane will be exhibiting a variety of materials with natural embellishments.

First Friday would not be complete without music and we are excited to bring back Cole Kitz for a night of keyboard and song. Cole recently completed a study of wolf communication and promises to demonstrate the highlights.

First Friday is from 7 to 9 pm.
Some of the art will remain on display through September.

For more information, please call 518-642-1515.

Build a Better Pizza, Build a Better Cupcake August 16, 6:30 PM

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Summer reading for adults. Why should kids have all the fun this summer??
Tom Festa and the guys from Edwards’ Market will guide us toward a better meal by showing ways to make a healthier meal but still have it taste and look wonderful! Megan will show us how to build a better dessert. Cupcakes can be good AND healthy.

Our summer reading program is 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.

Pember Board Meeting

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August 17, 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.