lecture postponed
The lecture 1812: New York’s War, New York’s Impetus by Robert Arnold originally planned for September 24 has been postponed until October 29. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Dear Reader titles for next week
The NumErati by Stephen Baker, audio The Ten Commandments For Business Failure by Donald R. Keough, business The Professors’ Wives’ Club by Joanne Rendell, fiction Exposure by Brandilyn Collins, Good news Eclipse by Richard North Patterson, mystery The Coolest Race on Earth by John Hanc, nonfiction ?To Be Announced??, prepub Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie, … Read more
Learn with Linda
Join Linda for another fun-filled hour of stories, crafts, and snacks.
Knit-In
We’re going to have a “knit-in” group at the library. Beginning October 2, 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 … Read more
Dear Reader upcoming titles
Dear Reader titles are brought to you by the generosity of the Friends of the Pember Library. To join, click on the “Online Book Clubs, Click Here” icon to the left, put in your email address, and choose which club(s) you would like to get in your email. 33 Million People in the Room by … Read more
Meet Henry Hudson
We are participating in the Hudson River Champlain Valley Heritage Weekend http://www.ny400.org/events/hudson-river-valley-heritage-weekend On Sunday, September 13, we will have a historical interpretation of Henry Hudson as portrayed by Don Thompson. The program will start at 1pm and the library will be open from 1-5 on Sunday.
Audiobook changes
We have added a new audiobook category: “New & Popular Audiobooks.” They can be checked out for two weeks with one renewal. There is a ‘new’ sticker on the spine and they are shelved separately. All other audiobooks can be checked out for four weeks and have one renewal. btw: this info is for physical … Read more
Dear Reader titles for next week
A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny, audio Overpromise and Overdeliver by Rick Barrera, business Kissing Babies at the Piggly Wiggly by Robert Dalby, fiction Stories Behind Men of Faith by Ace Collins, good news Handbags and Homicide by Dorothy Howell, mystery The Ultimate Battle by Bill Sloan, nonfiction To Be Announced prepub Mayhem in … Read more
Friends meeting
All are welcome at a meeting of the Friends of the Pember Library. The discussion will be a possible paperback book sale later in the fall and preparations for the annual holiday open house.
Book Club
The book club will be reading “Thunder at Twilight: Vienna 1913 / 1914” by Frederic Morton. It describes the events leading up to WWI. Please join us for a discussion of this interesting period in history.
New nonfiction titles
I don’t order a lot of non-fiction because people here at the Pember tend to like fiction better. However, there are some great nonfiction titles coming out in September. Be on the lookout for: Born Round: The Secret History of a Full-time Eater by Frank Bruni Have a Little Faith: The Story of a Last … Read more