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Pember Presents: Computers for Seniors

Barb Young will again be teaching the popular “computers for seniors” at the Pember Library. Classes will run from 10:30 AM to 12:00 noon Wednesdays and Fridays from March 23 through April 8. 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 more information 518-642-2525.

Pember Presents: Digging up History

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 …

Pember Presents

Presentation: Long Term Care – What it is and How to Access Services Speaker: Stephanie Ball from Washington County Office for the Aging Date: April 2, 2015, 3:00 PM Place: Pember Library, Granville NY At one point either you or a loved one may need long-term care services. Long-term care is a variety of services and supports to meet health or personal needs over an extended period of time. Care can be provided in the community or a facility and …

Pember Presents

Pember Presents: “Rescued from Slavery: The Story of Solomon Northup,” on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at 2 PM at the Pember Library in Granville. The one hour program by David Fiske will include a lecture and slide presentation about Solomon Northup, a free black man who lived in New York State. In 1841 he was lured away from home and sold as a slave. For nearly twelve years, he was a slave in Louisiana. Finally he was able to get …

Holly Jolly Holiday

December 6, 6:00 PM Join Linda at the Pember Library for a childrens’ holiday craft followed by Tales ‘n Tunes performing “Holly Jolly Holiday,” a festive combination of music and storytelling excitement that will spark kids’ imaginations and get everybody in a holiday mood. Do you hear sleigh bells jingling? Come and sing along!

CANCELED: Pember Presents: David Pitkin

UPDATE: I’m sorry to report that Mr Pitkin won’t be able appear at the Pember. I’ll let you know if he’s able to reschedule. Join us at the Pember Library Wednesday, August 1, at 6:00 PM as David J. Pitkin discusses New York State legends, folklore and ghost stories. Pitkin tells us he has recently collected a super strange story from Middle Granville, that will be featured in his next (2014) book of NYS Ghosts. Retired teacher and author David …

Swaziland slide show & talk

On Wednesday, October 26 at 6:00 PM, the Pember Library at 33 West Main St. in Granville is hosting a presentation by Marjorie and Greg Scieszka. The couple will reflect on the experiences they had as Peace Corps Response Volunteers in Swaziland during 2010-11. Both were assigned to work in the Ministry of Education in Mbabane, Swaziland, and their Peace Corps assignments involved working to implement free primary education in Swaziland as well as traveling to schools around the country, …

Pember Presents: lecture ~ Union Civil War ironclad USS Monitor

As part of the region’s commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, on Sunday, October 23, at 2 PM, the Pember Library will be presenting a program on the revolutionary Union Civil War ironclad USS Monitor. The Monitor fought the Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia on March 9, 1862, in the world’s first battle between armored warships. Steve Muller, an expert on the Monitor from Troy, N.Y., will give an illustrated lecture on the Monitor, covering the design and …

Pember Presents: Spooktacular Songs and Stories

Tales ‘n Tunes, a multi-award winning musical storytelling duo, will treat you to some slightly shivery tales and spooky songs! No trick! Come to the Pember Library at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28 and enjoy a performance of “Spooktacular Songs and Stories” which includes tales and tunes that will provide a balance of fright and delight for a family audience. This sing-along, clap-along high-participation program show, will feature silly spooks and elicit ghostly giggles as the performers give young …

Pember Presents: Perspectives on Rural Life: Poverty and Plenty

The Pember Library will host a discussion with Hallie Bond on Perspectives on Rural Life: Poverty and Plenty. Free and open to the general public, the event begins at 6:00 PM on August 19 at the Pember Library. This event is made possible through the Conversations Bureau, a new program of the New York Council for the Humanities. Conversations Bureau discussions are made possible with the support of the National Endowment for the Humanities. This conversation focuses on two short …

Dutch Influence on the American Kitchen and Life

Food historian Peter G. Rose explores the foodways brought to America by the Dutch more than three centuries ago, and the way these foodways were adapted to new circumstances. Slides of 17th century Dutch art works depicting various foodstuffs are part of this lecture. Ms. Peter G. Rose is an author, columnist, lecturer, and food historian. Ms. Rose has lectured on a variety of topics related to Dutch-American culinary history at, among others: The Smithsonian Institute, the National Gallery of …