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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.

Learn with Linda

Linda’s theme this week will be Easter. Join us for stories, games, and snacks.

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.

Caring for Kids

Join us at the Pember Library, 33 West Main St., Granville for Caring for Kids: If you enjoy babysitting or just spending time with young children, have we got an opportunity for you! On March 24 & 31, 6-8 PM and April 7, 1-4 PM Cornell Cooperative Extension of Washington County is offering a workshop series that will focus on ages and stages for kids, choosing toys & activities for children, discipline and child safety. We’ll even fit in some simple snacks …

CANCELED: Pember Presents: Geology of New York

UPDATE: I’m sorry to report that Mr Kelly will not be able to be here on the 18th. We will try to reschedule. Dr William Kelly, state geologist for the state of New York will be at the Pember to speak on the geology and geologic history of the northern Taconic region with some information on the slates and the rocks around Granville. “Copyright by Andrew Alden, geology.about.com, reproduced under educational fair use.”

Friends of the Library

The next meeting of the Friends will take place in the main room of the library. We will be making plans for our huge summer book sale which will be held at the Mary J Tanner School cafeteria. Plans are currently to have the sale on July 9-10 with setup on July 7 & 8. Other possible fundraisers will be discussed (a raffle or a plant sale, maybe?) We will be happy to take book sale donations any time the …

Children’s Programs for March

March 6 – Learn with Linda – Saint Patrick’s Day March 13 – Fireside Stories – In Like a Lion March 20 – Fireside Stories – Fire Safety Change: March 27 – Learn with Linda Fireside Stories – Out Like a Lamb – Books about lambs will be available for checkout but storytime will be ‘Learn with Linda’ and her theme for this week will be Easter. All Saturday Story times begin at 10:30 am.

Pember Book Club

The book club has decided to read True Grit by Charles Portis. The Coen Brothers are remaking the movie, with Jeff Bridges as Rooster Cogburn!

Computers for Seniors

The February “computers for seniors” classes have filled up fast! Barb Young will be teaching another session of the popular class at the Pember Library. Classes will run from 10:00AM to 11:30AM Mondays and Fridays from March 22 through April 2. Classes will cover internet and email, word processing, and using the library card catalog with databases. You must pre-register for the series of classes. Class size is limited to eight people. Please call the library to register or for …