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Primary sources for family trees

All of us want to know more about our past. For many people, this need-to-know takes the form of genealogical research. What you may not know is that the Pember Library has dozens of materials to help you start that research quickly and easily. How? Through WorldCat. When you use WorldCat.org online or in the library, you can see instantly what materials we have here in Granville and what’s available through interlibrary loan. You’ll find genealogy books, ship passenger lists, …

Library Survey

Please take a moment to fill out the patron survey to help the New York Library Association have statistics to present in their advocacy efforts with the State Legislature. The Legislature will be reconvening on April 7th to resume budget negotiations. Just click on the “Library Survey” link to the left and you should be able to complete the survey in less than a minute. Thank you.

Be fine-free for a year!

Check out our “Wish List” page. I have added the magazines that are coming up for renewal with a price for a one year subscription. Remember, anyone who sponsors a one-year subscription to one of these magazines will have your overdue fines waived for the next year! (or extended if you previously sponsored a magazine for us). Contact me at the library or through the email link at the right of the page to find out how you can help …

Pember Library and Woman’s Day magazine

Pember Library and Woman’s Day magazine want to know why you think the library is important to the community As the economy continues its slump, libraries nationwide continue to play an important role in communities everywhere, as people turn to them for free entertainment, to connect to the Internet and look for jobs. This spring, the Pember Library, the American Library Association (ALA) and Woman’s Day magazine want to hear your thoughts on why the library is important to your …

Dummies Library Display Contest

Wiley Publishing has an annual display contest. They ask participating libraries to create a black and yellow eye-catching display showcasing ‘dummies’ titles. The reward is greater circulation of titles in this popular series and the chance to win For Dummies books for the library’s collection, as well as a trophy and a pizza party for the staff! Some of the older titles have the phrase: “a reference for the rest of us.” The new slogan is “making everything easier.” The …

FYI

Email has not been available for the Southern Adirondack Library System and libraries since early Friday morning, February 26, 2010. They are currently working on the problem. The SALON audiobook help system is also unavailable.

Library Closed Today

Due to the bad roads and nasty weather, the library will be closed.

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.

Add your voice to SnapShot NY

On Wednesday, February 17, from 1:00 to 8:00 P.M. the Pember Library will be taking part in “Snapshot: A Day in the Life of a Library” by collecting statistics, comments, and photographs from one day to provide tangible proof that libraries consistently provide invaluable services to our communities. All statistics will be forwarded to the New York Library Association to help them advocate for reducing funding cuts to library services statewide. Join us at the library on Wednesday to show …

Be Fine-Free for a Year!

Check out our “Wish List” page. I have added the magazines that are coming up for renewal with a price for a one year subscription. “Ladies” Home Journal” is buy one year, the second year is included. Remember, anyone who sponsors a one-year subscription to one of these magazines will have your overdue fines waived for the next year! (or extended if you previously sponsored a magazine for us). Contact me at the library or through the email link at …

Holiday Hours

The library will be open Tuesday 9am-5pm and Wednesday 1pm-8pm. We are closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the following day re-opening on Tuesday December 29. Next week, the library will be open Tuesday 9am-5pm and Wednesday 1pm-8pm. We are closed New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and the following day re-opening January 5 with regular hours that week.