Events

Bridging Communities through Letterwriting & Creative Expression Workshops and Community Pen Pals

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NOTE: A second class has been added at the Pember for September 9 at 6PM.

Beginning this August in Washington County & SoVT, The Gold Trout of Manchester Vermont is launching free programs at the Manchester Community Library in Manchester, Vermont and the Pember Library in Granville, New York.

The on-site programs at the library this month will allow students to explore the tradition of letterwriting, learn calligraphy and expression through art using watercolor mediums. The theme of the library summer reading programs is “Every Hero Has a Story” and the students will be invited to “Write a Letter to Your Hero”.

The on-site program at the Pember Library, located at 33 West Main Street, Granville, New York 12832, will be Wednesday, August 12 at 6pm. The on-site program at the Manchester Community Library, located at 138 Cemetery Avenue, Manchester Center Vermont 05255, will be Tuesday, August 18 at 3pm.

Students are also invited to register with their local library for the new “Community Pen Pal” program beginning this month. Letters will be sent to and from the libraries and delivered to the participating pen pals.

The Gold Trout will be providing take-away packages for each of the youth participants to continue their letterwriting practice. This kicks-off the year of daily letterwriting at The Gold Trout. The community is invited to take part.

For interested parents of students and students ages 5-18, please pre-register by contacting the Manchester Community Library at (802) 362-2607 or the Pember Library at (518) 642-2525 to reserve your space or email hello@goldtrout.com.

First Friday ~ Roy Egg Wild Animal Paintings, Blues Harmonica at September First Friday

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It’s not every day that the Pember can bring a bonafide celebrity local artist to First Friday.  So we are very proud to have our very own, twinkle-eyed Roy Egg, for a solo show!
Roy is best-known for his painted roosters, hens, and eggs, but he also paints other barnyard creatures, and actually, no subject is banished from his brush!  To bring awareness to world hunger, he once did over forty paintings of food and the animals that provide it.  Another time he painted his chickens dressed as royalty or leaning on motorcycles!
Roy studied at the prestigious Art Students’ League in New York City and has received much acclaim for his work – and he’s been a personal guest at the White House twice. A write-up of Roy’s West Pawlet gallery and art is currently mentioned in Garden & Gun magazine.
For September First Friday, Roy will bring us a series of large, wild animal paintings.  There’s a white rhino, elephant, large cats, peacocks and other jungle creatures.  And Roy will be on hand to dispense his trademark witticisms and answer any questions.
Appearing at First Friday for the first time will be Bad Dog Spike, musician Kenny McGivern with his rockin’, bone chillin’ harmonica blues.
Food and refreshments will be available. Hope to see you there!
First Friday is September 4th, from 7 – 9 pm.

 

A Good Yarn Program

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Beginner and experienced knitters and crocheters are encouraged to meet at the library between 3:30 and 5:00 PM on Wednesdays to teach each other and to learn from each other. The library will provide space for crafters to meet and to socialize while working on their yarn projects. The library will have a limited amount of yarn, crochet hooks, and knitting needles for people to try the crafts before they invest money in needed equipment. Basic stitches will be taught and more advanced techniques can be researched through books and online resources. The first stitches learned will be used to make small items like dishcloths. Please call the library for additional information.

 

 

 

Pember Presents: Digging up History

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Join us at the Pember Library at 6pm on Thursday, August 20, to hear David Starbuck talk about his work as an archaeologist in the Lake George area. Much 18th century military history took place in this part of New York. Starting about 1755, British and French troops along with Native Americans battled to gain control of what was to become the United States. Summertime archaeological digs by professionals and students have unearthed some interesting clues to what happened here over 200 years ago.

Starbuck, a part-time Chestertown resident, is a professor of anthropology at Plymouth State University. He has written several books about his local work including “The legacy of Fort William Henry: resurrecting the past.”

First Friday

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Bad art has been flowing steadily into the Pember, and our second Annual “Dreadful Art” show, scheduled to open at August First Friday, promises to outdo last year’s event! Together with “Tacky Taxidermy” from the Pember Museum’s vaults, and a glorious sampling from MOBA’s (the Museum of Bad Art) permanent collection, we now have over 30 works of ‘art so bad, it’s good’ on hand to wow and delight First Friday goers. “MOBA’s works are must see and ‘Sweet Lips’ defies description,” said Mary King, Pember Board President. “I don’t know how they come up with this stuff.”

In addition, at least fifteen works will be for sale at very low prices, with entire proceeds going to support the Pember. Think of it…“Blue Sunrise”, “Sibling Rivalry” or “Grandma Jenner” can be yours for good.”

The Da Prof N Starr with their “Oinkestra” will provide live music for the event. Food and refreshments will be available, plus balloting for “Best of the Worst”. Come cast your vote and join in the fun.

First Friday is August 7th, from 7 to 9 pm. Some of the show will remain up for the month of August.

Stories about Personal Safety

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Stories about Personal Safety!

When: 11 am, Tuesday, August 4th.

Where: Pember Library 33 West Main St Granville

Come join the Youth Services Coordinator from the Domestic Violence Project for story time! We’ll be reading “Telling isn’t Tattling” by Kathryn M. Hammerseng to help encourage kids to talk to their parents about things that make them feel uncomfortable and unsafe.

For more info. contact: Delaney Rives, 518-793-9496 or the Pember Library 518-642-2525