Dear Reader
Titles this week are: Smart Networking by Liz Lynch, Business Lime Tree Can’t Bear Orange by Amanda Smyth, Fiction The Carousel Painter by Judith Miller, Good News The Bone Chamber by Robin Burcell, Mystery Passing Strange by Martha A. Sandweiss, NonFiction The Accidental Family by Rowan Coleman, Romance Candor by Pam Bachorz, Teen To subscribe to Dear Reader click on the ‘Online Book Clubs’ link to the left and fill in the required information. You will get a five-minute read …
Pember Library and Woman’s Day magazine
Pember Library and Woman’s Day magazine want to know why you think the library is important to the community As the economy continues its slump, libraries nationwide continue to play an important role in communities everywhere, as people turn to them for free entertainment, to connect to the Internet and look for jobs.  This spring, the Pember Library, the American Library Association (ALA) and Woman’s Day magazine want to hear your thoughts on why the library is important to your …
Knit-in
The knit-in continues! One ‘lapghan’ is complete. I have the panels for two more; they just need to be sewn together. I will post photos when they are done. Three will be donated to the Haynes House and the fourth will be raffled off at the library. We plan to work on ‘chemo hats’ next with some patterns available at the library. Of course, everyone is welcome to come in and work on their own project and just chat with …
Pember Presents: Astronomy for Everyone
Come learn about and experience space travel, sunspots, craters on the moon, the planets, star clusters, nebulae, and distant galaxies. Astrophysicist Kevin Manning, a former consultant with NASA, has always been passionate about astronomy, and wants to share the excitement with you! Learn about the size and scale of the universe, the stars, and other celestial wonders.
Dear Reader
Dear Reader titles this week are: The Kind One by Tom Epperson, Audio There’s No Elevator to the Top by Umesh Ramakrishnan, Business Sacred Hearts by Sarah Dunant, Fiction Limelight by Melody Carlson, Good News Living the Vida Lola by Misa Ramirez, Mystery Little Pink House by Jeff Benedict, NonFiction Eleanor: The Queen by Norah Lofts, PrePub At Last Comes Love by Mary Balogh, Romance The Fox Run by David Robbins, SF You Are Here by Jennifer E. Smith, Teen …
Dummies Library Display Contest
Wiley Publishing has an annual display contest. They ask participating libraries to create a black and yellow eye-catching display showcasing ‘dummies’ titles. The reward is greater circulation of titles in this popular series and the chance to win For Dummies books for the library’s collection, as well as a trophy and a pizza party for the staff! Some of the older titles have the phrase: “a reference for the rest of us.” The new slogan is “making everything easier.” The …
Fireside Stories
Fire Safety for Kids Should Be A Year-Round Lesson. Join us at the Pember this Saturday when Tom from the Granville Hook and Ladder Fire Company will be talking to the kids about Fire Safety! He may bring a fire truck! There will be fire hats and goodies for the kids!
Pember Board Meeting
A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Pember Library and Museum will be held on the first Wednesday of each month at the Pember. This is a regular meeting and open to the public.
Dear Reader
This week’s titles: Second Chances by Gary Stromberg & Jane Merrill, Business Last Light Over Carolina by Mary Alice Monroe, Fiction A Skeptic’s Guide To Faith by Philip Yancey, Good News Deep Creek by Dana Hand, Mystery Rocket Men by Craig Nelson, NonFiction Deep Down by Karen Harper, Romance The Midnight Charter by David Whitley, Teen
OverDrive audio books
Seven more books were recently added to SALON (Southern Adirondack Library On-Demand), OverDrive’s download audio service for our library system. They are: Finger Lickin’ Fifteen by Janet Evanovich Haunted Waters by Jerry B Jenkins Heart of Dixie by Tami Hoag A Little Bit Wicked by Kristin Chenoweth The Man You’ll Marry (The First Man You Meet\The Man You’ll Marry) by Debbie Macomber The Postmistress by Sarah Blake Where the God of Love Hangs Out by Amy Bloom To listen for …