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Pember Presents: Dealing with Bullies

Have you ever been bullied? Chances are you have. Nearly all of us run into a bully at some point; name-calling, harassment, rumor spreading, etc. Combating bullies may feel overwhelming. New York State Trooper Phil Poitier will present a program at the Pember Library on Friday, July 17 at 6 PM about dealing with bullies. He will give an overview of what bullying is, how bullies target their victims, and different types of bullies. He will offer strategies for dealing …

Friends’ Book Sale – Starts Today!

The annual Friends of the Pember Library Book Sale will take place at the Mary J Tanner School on Route 22 in Middle Granville. There will be thousands of books available. Most hardcover books will be $1.00 and paperbacks for $.25. Newer or special books will be individually priced. On Saturday from 1pm to 3 pm will be our $1.00 per bag sale using bags we provide.

Book Club

The book club will be discussing “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. “Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death relates the story of Liesel–a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as well as their neighbors.”

Pember Presents for Kids: This is America

Pember presents a series of eight programs about America. This is intended for elementary school age children. Books, videos and and an activity will accompany each program. The Great Inventors The Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad The Mayflower Voyagers The NASA Space Station The Birth of the Constitution The Smithsonian and the Presidency The Music and Heroes of America

Pember Presents: The Independence Trail

Join us at the Pember Library July 15 at 6 PM to learn about the New York State Independence Trail. It will be a virtual tour of some of the most important sites of the French and Indian war and Revolutionary war — from restored forts and historic battlefields to grand government buildings and period homes. The New York State Independence Trail is a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Lake George, NY. The trail starts at Fort Chambly in Quebec and …

Story Time

Linda will be taking the week off from the Summer Reading Program but we will still be having a Story Time.

Summer Reading

Saturday is the summer reading program kick-off. This year’s theme is Be Creative @ Your Library. A storyteller on July 2 is also part of the summer program. See the post about Karen Pillsworth and Stone Soup. Children and teens can sign up at either of these programs or come in to the library during regular hours to sign up. Linda has programs planned through July and a party in August for those who participated. The teen program will be …

Pember Presents: a Storyteller

Stories from Stones…Stone Soup and a Little Bit More A “Be Creative @ Your Library” program. Children and teens will be able to sign up for summer reading after the performance. Karen says: “Listen…and you will hear stories from long ago and far away, and stories from today, as we go on an adventure into a world where friends are made and magic abounds. Some stories will find us in magical places and some will happen right in your backyard. …

Thursday Tales

Join us at the Pember for Thursday Tales.

Pember Presents

Lisa Hoyt from the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center will present an informational program about staying safe in the outdoors. Information will be given on rabies, Lyme disease and West Nile Virus. At the end of the program, participants will know what to look for, how to protect themselves and be able to feel secure venturing outdoors. She will also talk about native wildlife and safety around wild animals in general. Bernadette Hoffman, educator from the Pember Museum, will also …

Friends’ Meeting

Join us for a discussion of the upcoming book sale and other events. Becoming a member of the Friends is easy. Fill out a form and decide on your level of particpation. You can volunteer once a year to help with the book sale or the annual Open House, you can join our once a month meetings or volunteer on a regular basis helping out at the library. Dues categories are $2 for Junior Friends (under 18) , $5 -$50 …