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Save Energy, Save Dollars

This special workshop presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Washington County will enable you to learn about Reducing energy bills Low-cost, no cost energy conservation methods Each participating household will receive an Energy-Saving Kit worth $15 FREE and open to the public. Advance registration is required The class will be presented twice on September 3. Call to register 746-2560. Individuals with special needs requiring accommodations should specify this when registering.

Explore New York

Pember Presents: The Storycrafters Join us at the Pember Library at 6 PM on Wednesday, August 26, when Barry Marshall, and Jeri Burns, PhD, will present stories and songs from the history of NY State. “The Storycrafters” will bring us tales ranging from Native American origins through Dutch and English colonization, Henry Hudson’s exploration, and the NY State tall tale tradition. Other stories may include: Abenaki stories, ghost stories, tall tales, NY State folktales, more! Jeri and Barry believe in …

Best Selling Books of the Twentieth Century

This is the tenth and final installment in the series of best selling books of the twentieth century. *1990 The Plains of Passage, Jean M. Auel * 1991 Scarlett: Sequel to Gone with the Wind, Alexandra Ripley * 1992 Dolores Claiborne, Stephen King * 1993 The Bridges of Madison County, Robert James Waller * 1994 The Chamber, John Grisham * 1995 The Rainmaker, John Grisham * 1996 The Runaway Jury, John Grisham * 1997 The Partner, John Grisham * 1998 …

Dear Reader upcoming titles

The following books will be featured at next week’s Dear Reader: Walk Like a Giant, Sell Like a Madman: America’s #1 Salesman Shows You How to Sell Anything, 2nd Edition by Ralph R. Roberts, business The Women by T. C. Boyle, fiction The Almost True Story of Ryan Fisher by Rob Stennett, good news In the Heat by Ian Vasquez, mystery Crazy Good by Charles Leerhsen, nonfiction Warrior’s Lady by Gerri Russell, romance Wild Magic by Cat Weatherill, teen To …

Thursday Tall Tales

We plan to continue our Thursday evening story time. Ellen Chase will be reading for us. We will have a variety of “tales” to tell using books, puppets and flannel board story boards.

email notices

We have the ability to generate overdue notices, hold notices and ‘almost due’ notices by email. If you would like to get this service, please give your current email address at the circulation desk next time you check out and we will set this up for you. Hold notices are generated overnight and will be delivered to your email by morning. ‘Almost due’ notices come three days before your item is due. Overdue notices are sent when your item is …

Iroquois Indians in NY

Well, I admit it; it’s all my fault. I got busy with library inventory (Yay!!!, it’s done) and took a few vacation days. Not really a good excuse for not putting information out about a program. Tonight we will be talking about Iroquois Indians in New York State. Margaret Tison will be joining us to tell us a bit about the Iroquois. We have a learning kit on loan from the Iroquois Indian Museum in Howes Cave, NY. There are …

Pember Library Survey (Craft Workshops)

I would like to put together a series of crafting workshops for fall / early winter. The goal is to help you learn how to make small items that can be used as holiday gifts and decorations. Please answer the following to help me plan workshops that will be enjoyed by many people. Very Interested Somewhat interested No interest I am willing to pay a small fee for materials I will bring materials with me to the workshop I would …

Best Selling Books of the Twentieth Century

The ninth installment of best selling books of the Twentieth Century as detailed in Publisher’s Weekly: * 1980 The Covenant, James A. Michener * 1981 Noble House, James Clavell * 1982 E.T., William Kotzwinkle * 1983 Return of the Jedi Storybook, Joan D. Vinge * 1984 The Talisman, Stephen King and Peter Straub * 1985 The Mammoth Hunters, Jean M. Auel * 1986 It, Stephen King * 1987 The Tommyknockers, Stephen King * 1988 The Cardinal of the Kremlin, Tom …

Parenting Classes

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Washington County will present a series of classes on parenting at the Pember Library. Parents can expect to learn how to effectively communicate with their children effective non-violent discipline skills how to build their child’s self-esteem how to build the best relationship with their child Each class is two hours long. You may register by calling 746-2560 no later than September 21.

Write a review

Take a moment and write a review of the next book you read and let other readers know what you thought of the book. It’s simple to do. First go to the library card catalog, choose your book and click on review. Now just follow the steps listed. (Personal information such as email addresses will not be posted.) We are pleased to announce the addition of ChiliFresh reviews to the MVLS/SALS catalog. With ChiliFresh, you can rate books, write reviews and …