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Pember Presents: Radon

Test your home, protect your family from Radon! Radon is a gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water. It occurs naturally in the earth, but can become a problem when it builds up indoors. It enters a home through cracks and openings in the foundation floor, walls and through openings around sump pumps. According to the federal Environmental Protection Agency, radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Although lung cancer can …

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.

Knit-in continues

We will continue to have a “knit-in” group at the library. 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. We have over 60 hats to send to the neonatal intensive care unit at Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington. We will work on a …

Lucy’s Party

Lucy had a great Halloween. She’s looking forward to her party next Saturday. In celebration of her third birthday, the Rutland Animal Shelter will be here. There may be some kittens here who are waiting to be adopted and at least one puppy looking for a home. In lieu of gifts, please bring donations for the shelter: dry cat food towels blankets cats toys love We will also accept cash donations to buy kitty litter and nutritious food for Lucy.

Become a Literacy Tutor Today

Join Us at the Pember Library for a DROP‐IN INFO. SESSION Contact Us For More Information: Literacy New York Greater Capital Region 518‐226‐0040 Lindsey.Literacynycap@gmail.com www.literacynycap.org New York Reads…New York Works

Apple Dessert Contest results

First Place in the “Anything but Pie apple dessert contest” went to Robyn Lipshutz with her Apple Caramel Bars. Judi Brown’s Jewish Apple Cake was the second place winner with Theresa Loomis’ “On a whim!” sauteed apples and Tamika Carty’s Gala Concord cookies tied for third. Sixteen entries, six incredible judges, a cool emcee, and four great prizes made the Pember Library’s first annual “Anything But Pie” contest a success!

Pember Presents: Ray Gaylord talks about Granville

Join us at the Pember Library at when Ray Gaylord will lead a discussion about the history of Granville. Ray plans to start by telling us about the Native Americans who lived in the area. We’ll talk about the Revolutionary War era and the settlers who came here then and why they chose this area. During the mid-nineteenth century, many people moved here to work in the slate quarries. Copies of some of the photographs from the Morris Rote-Rosen collection …

Pember Presents: Get a clue…about Granville

A Treasure Hunt: Letterboxing, Geocaching & History combined in a family activity! Continuing its 100th Anniversary Year Celebration, the Pember Library & Museum will stage a Letterbox event July 18 – August 4 for children and adults who love treasure hunts. Participants in the treasure hunt can pick up letterbox clues at the Pember, 33 West Main Street in Granville, New York. Both children and adults can search for hidden letterboxes at various historical places around Granville. Inside each waterproof letterbox will be a …

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.

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 …