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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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.

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more