November 12 – Holiday Card Making ($1.00 per card) November 14 – Holiday Card Making ($1.00 per card) November 18 – Folded Fabric Ornament ($2.50) November 19 – Quilled Holiday Card ($1.00 per card) November 21 – Woven Paper Bird ornament I will post photos of sample items as they become available. Class sizes are limited. Please call the library to reserve your spot: 642-2525.
Category: Classes
Classes in October will be October 30 – knit or crochet washcloth October 31 – silk ribbon ornament For the knitted washcloth, bring a ball of cotton yarn in whatever color(s) you like. You will need regular knitting needles, any size from 4-8. For the crocheted frog washcloth, you will need a ball of green cotton yarn and small amounts of white and black cotton yarn. The sample in the photo here is a work in progress. You will need …
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Washington County will present a 2-hour Money Management Workshop at the Pember Library. Come share some ideas on: setting financial goals getting the most for your money developing a spending plan ways to reduce your utility bills All attendees will receive an assortment of money management tools. The two-hour class will be presented twice on October 8. Please preregister by calling 746-2560. Individuals with special needs requiring accommodations who wish to attend this program should let …
We’re going to have a “knit-in” group at the library. Beginning October 2, people can come in every Friday (2PM) and work on their knit or crochet projects and get help or encouragement or just have someone to chat with while they work. The group can work on individual projects, but should also do some projects for charity. Our first charity project will be preemie hats to donate to the Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit at Fletcher Allen. I have patterns …
This special workshop presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Washington County will enable you to learn about Reducing energy bills Low-cost, no cost energy conservation methods Each participating household will receive an Energy-Saving Kit worth $15 FREE and open to the public. Advance registration is required The class will be presented twice on September 3. Call to register 746-2560. Individuals with special needs requiring accommodations should specify this when registering.
I would like to put together a series of crafting workshops for fall / early winter. The goal is to help you learn how to make small items that can be used as holiday gifts and decorations. Please answer the following to help me plan workshops that will be enjoyed by many people. Very Interested Somewhat interested No interest I am willing to pay a small fee for materials I will bring materials with me to the workshop I would …
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Washington County will present a series of classes on parenting at the Pember Library. Parents can expect to learn how to effectively communicate with their children effective non-violent discipline skills how to build their child’s self-esteem how to build the best relationship with their child Each class is two hours long. You may register by calling 746-2560 no later than September 21.
Join us at the Pember Wednesday evening, when Sue Kowaleski will talk about a few options for planting a little garden with/for children. She will have a powerpoint to show with some fun vegetables for adults to grow with children. There would still be time for participants to get a little garden in the ground after June 17. Think about kids picking beans they planted themselves to have for supper! Or carving their own jack-o-lantern in October after watching it …
Our computer classes for seniors have filled up quickly. If you still want to take a class with Barb, call us at the library or send an email. We will put you on a waiting list. We are trying to come up with new ideas for funding and would like to be able to do the classes more often than we have been able to schedule them. I got this photo of Lucy this morning waiting for computer classes to …
If you are 50 or older and would like to learn how to use a computer or improve the skills you have, now is the time to join us for a couple of lessons – no pressure, relaxed atmosphere, and hopefully, some enjoyment. Each three-hour class will be divided between Monday & Friday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The two-part beginner class, intended for those who have never used a computer, will be held on Monday, March 30 and …