Category: The Library

Children of all ages are welcome to join our Lego Club. We will meet every Wednesday afternoon. We have a small Lego table and several thousand Lego pieces. For our first few meetings, we will have “free build” — put blocks together any way you want. Other meetings may include a robot theme or outer space or pirates! We have books and magazines to give ideas. We hope to be able to keep creations on display until the next week …

Beginner and experienced knitters and crocheters are encouraged to meet at the library between 3:00 and 4:30 PM on Wednesdays to teach each other and to learn from each other. The library will provide space for crafters to meet and to socialize while working on their yarn projects. The library will have a limited amount of yarn, crochet hooks, and knitting needles for people to try the crafts before they invest money in needed equipment. Basic stitches will be taught …

Pember First Friday Features: Artist Reni Wulfken, “Songer-singwriter” Neal Herr, and Lavenlair Farm. The Pember is pleased to welcome German-born artist Reni Wulfken for a first time exhibit at the July First Friday on July 7. She lived and studied painting in Venice, Florida and is newly returned to this area. Reni has been drawing and painting since childhood and recently studied with Canadian artist Walter Burden. Reni is inspired by subjects from the natural world, and interprets nature through …

Our adult summer reading program includes this challenge! Stop in to the library July 1 or after to pick up your game sheet.   Your mission should you decide to accept it, is to complete a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal line by reading or watching the items in the boxes. Fill in the requested information for each. (No duplicates allowed!) Turn in the completed card for entry in a grand prize drawing (to be announced at end of summer reading …

Join us at the Pember, 33 West Main St in Granville, for “Draw with Jen” July 11, July 18, and July 25 at 1PM.  Jennifer Dashef will be sketching some of the animals in the museum and she would love to have you join her. This is not a class but a fun get-together. There will be some books about the animal you are drawing and depending on the age of the artist, possibly a story time, or some educational …

Summer reading for adults. Why should kids have all the fun this summer?? You too can have fun by participating in the Pember Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program “Build a Better World” July 12–August 16. We plan a series of talks on how to build YOUR world better. Wednesdays at 6:30 PM July 12 ~ Build a Better Summer July 19 ~ Build a Better World with Bees July 26 ~ Build a Better Family Tree August 2 ~ Build …

  Benefits of summer reading programs for teens: • Many teenagers find enjoyment in reading • Having high levels of literacy are needed for higher education and future employment • Most standardized tests that teenagers will take include a reading comprehension portion. • Plus, it’s FUN! Thursdays at 2PM July 13 ~ Build a Journal July 20 ~ Build a Village July 27 ~ Build a Piggy Bank August 3 ~ Build a Racer August 10 ~ Build a Wiggle …

Learn with Linda! Our summer reading program is designed to encourage elementary-aged children to keep reading during summer vacation. We hope to prevent the “summer slide” so children will go back to school this fall ready to read and learn . The benefits of summer reading programming for children: • Children are motivated to read. • Children develop positive attitudes about reading, books, and the library. • Children maintain their reading skills during summer vacation. • Children have access to …

Summer Reading with Carol and Holly will give early experience with books to children ages newborn to about 5. Benefits of summer reading for early learners: • Young children will gain self-confidence and a love for reading, books, and the library • The groundwork will be laid for children to become lifelong readers and learners • Completion of the program will give children a sense of accomplishment and belonging • Parents and caregivers will gain knowledge about early literacy and …