Author: KDesantis

FLAT FRANK made his debut at the annual dinner September 25, 2017. Franklin Pember was a businessman in Granville in the early 20th century. He was an entrepreneur, naturalist and philanthropist. He founded the Pember Library and Museum of Natural History. Pember also constructed the Pember Opera House and provided land for the community sewer systems. Granville has continued to grow in the last century. To help the people of Granville and surrounding areas learn more about our community, we …

We started collecting pennies in June 2014 with a goal of collecting one million pennies. Other coins, bills, and checks were all donated to the “Penny Jar.” This proves that even the smallest donations can make a difference. Thank you to all who help.

Family movie — to be announced– G or PG rating

Join us at the Pember every Tuesday morning at 10 AM for some stories, games and activities for preschool children and their caregivers. The Pember Peapods will be led by Holly and Carol.

After school programs focusing on the five senses. 3:30-4:30. Fun activities for kids to learn about their senses. Registration is required. September 27 – Touch October 11 – Smell October 25 – Taste November 8 – Hearing December 6 – Sight

Join Linda for stories, crafts, and activities celebrating the holidays or seasons.

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 …

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 …

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 …