Author: KDesantis

Join us at the Pember, 33 West Main St in Granville, for “Draw with Jen” July 11, July 18, and July 25 at 1PM.  Jennifer Dashef will be sketching some of the animals in the museum and she would love to have you join her. This is not a class but a fun get-together. There will be some books about the animal you are drawing and depending on the age of the artist, possibly a story time, or some educational …

Summer reading for adults. Why should kids have all the fun this summer?? You too can have fun by participating in the Pember Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program “Build a Better World” July 12–August 16. We plan a series of talks on how to build YOUR world better. Wednesdays at 6:30 PM July 12 ~ Build a Better Summer July 19 ~ Build a Better World with Bees July 26 ~ Build a Better Family Tree August 2 ~ Build …

  Benefits of summer reading programs for teens: • Many teenagers find enjoyment in reading • Having high levels of literacy are needed for higher education and future employment • Most standardized tests that teenagers will take include a reading comprehension portion. • Plus, it’s FUN! Thursdays at 2PM July 13 ~ Build a Journal July 20 ~ Build a Village July 27 ~ Build a Piggy Bank August 3 ~ Build a Racer August 10 ~ Build a Wiggle …

Learn with Linda! Our summer reading program is designed to encourage elementary-aged children to keep reading during summer vacation. We hope to prevent the “summer slide” so children will go back to school this fall ready to read and learn . The benefits of summer reading programming for children: • Children are motivated to read. • Children develop positive attitudes about reading, books, and the library. • Children maintain their reading skills during summer vacation. • Children have access to …

Summer Reading with Carol and Holly will give early experience with books to children ages newborn to about 5. Benefits of summer reading for early learners: • Young children will gain self-confidence and a love for reading, books, and the library • The groundwork will be laid for children to become lifelong readers and learners • Completion of the program will give children a sense of accomplishment and belonging • Parents and caregivers will gain knowledge about early literacy and …

“Pennies for Pember” has been active for three years now. We have raised $9173.78 ♥ in that time. Thanks so much to all our supporters!

First Friday June 2, 7-9 PM Friends of the Pember Luncheon June 5, 12:00 Pember Board of Trustees, June 15, 6:00 PM Read it and Eat Book Club June 16, 5PM Family Movie ~ Rainy Day Thursdays 4:00 PM (only if it’s raining ~ we’ll replay old Disney classics)   Summer Reading programs will be announced later in June Mad Science will return in the fall. After-school Museum Programs will return in the fall. Quilling with Pat O ~ look …

65 Owls, 70 Bobcats, Moose Crossing Jazz at Pember First Friday 135 renderings of owl and bobcat will be on display for June First Friday at the Pember Library and Museum in Granville, NY. Works on paper by the third and sixth graders of Granville Elementary School will be featured at the show. Moose Crossing, Poultney’s hottest jazz band will be back for First Friday. Zak Hampton on sax, Tim Duch on piano, and Johnny Reiter on bass will rock …