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In keeping with Executive Order 202.1 (regarding emergency adjustments to the Open Meetings Law in response to the Covid-19 pandemic), the public is not permitted in-person access to this meeting, and the meeting shall be held remotely via GoToMeeting. As required by the Governor’s Order, the public will have the ability to LISTEN TO such … Read more
Now more than ever, we should all respond to the Census online, by phone, or by mail. Responses are kept confidential, and it’s easy to respond in 12 non-English languages. The Census count directs federal funding for the next ten years to our community. Visit www.2020census.gov
These are just a few of the things you can access from home including books, music, science, birds and more. Overdrive. allows you to access ebooks and audiobooks from home. OverDrive Instant Card: get a library card immediately to access e-books & audiobooks, using a mobile phone number. You can also sign up for an … Read more
For parents looking for a craft to do with your toddlers, here is an idea for Easter eggs that doesn’t require eggs: Print out the egg template and have your child paint or color the page. When they are done, cut out the eggs and string them in a garland to decorate your home. I … Read more
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 12 PM – 12:40 PM We can’t bring Dave to the Pember during this time of isolation so Dave is doing the next-best thing, performing online through Facebook Live for our enjoyment. Join performer and teaching artist Dave Ruch Music for a fascinating concert of traditional Adirondack music and stories. … Read more
Here’s a link to information on where to get free music, theater, and more during the coronavirus isolation. https://www.cashay.com/coronavirus-freebies-where-to-get-free-music-theater-125359939.html
The Washington County Tourism site has a tab about Covid-19 and how we are managing in our little corner of the world. They said: “Many of our small and larger businesses are being directly effected by the restrictions placed on travel, dining out, and events. Business in Washington County continues to maintain their world class … Read more
The Pember will remain closed until further notice. There’s no way to put a date on it until we see how the CoVid-19 pandemic plays out. Please keep any library materials you have checked out. Nothing is due to be returned until at least the end of April . And there will be no fines … Read more
CoVid-19 information and guidelines are changing daily, sometimes hourly. The information in the Granville Sentinel was written last week before we were asked not to allow curbside service. Our not-for-profit organization was determined to be one of those needing to reduce our workforce by 100%. I can retrieve messages left on the library phone and … Read more
There is no business to come before the board for this month. This month’s meeting is cancelled. We plan to meet at our regular scheduled time in April.
The Pember will be closed from 3/16 through 3/31 due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic. We will then re-evaluate and make a decision to remain closed or to reopen. Please remember you can use the Libby/Overdrive app on your devices to checkout e-books and e-audiobooks using your library card. You can still access our WiFi … Read more