Shape your future

Now more than ever, we should all respond to the Census online, by phone, or by mail. Responses are kept confidential, and it’s easy to respond in 12 non-English languages. The Census count directs federal funding for the next ten years to our community. Visit www.2020census.gov

Online resources while we are closed

These are just a few of  the things you can access from home including books, music, science, birds and more. Overdrive. allows you to access ebooks and audiobooks from home. OverDrive Instant Card: get a library card immediately to access e-books & audiobooks, using a mobile phone number. You can also sign up for an … Read more

Easter Egg craft

For parents looking for a craft to do with your toddlers, here is an idea for Easter eggs that doesn’t require eggs: Print out the egg template and have your child paint or color the page. When they are done, cut out the eggs and string them in a garland to decorate your home. I … Read more

Online Concert with Dave Ruch

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 12 PM – 12:40 PM We can’t bring Dave to the Pember during this time of isolation so Dave is doing  the next-best thing, performing online through Facebook Live for our enjoyment. Join performer and teaching artist Dave Ruch Music for a fascinating concert of traditional Adirondack music and stories. … Read more

Staying home?

Here’s a link to information on where to get free music, theater, and more during the coronavirus isolation. https://www.cashay.com/coronavirus-freebies-where-to-get-free-music-theater-125359939.html

CoVid-19 and Businesses in Granville

The Washington County Tourism site has a tab about Covid-19 and how we are managing in our little corner of the world. They said: “Many of our small and larger businesses are being directly effected by the restrictions placed on travel, dining out, and events. Business in Washington County continues to maintain their world class … Read more

Update: Still closed

The Pember will remain closed until further notice. There’s no way to put a date on it until we see how the CoVid-19 pandemic plays out. Please keep any library materials you have checked out. Nothing is due to be returned until at least the end of April . And there will be no fines … Read more

CoVid-19 and the library

CoVid-19 information and guidelines are changing daily, sometimes hourly. The information in the Granville Sentinel was written last week before we were asked not to allow curbside service. Our not-for-profit organization was determined to be one of those needing to reduce our workforce by 100%. I can retrieve messages left on the library phone and … Read more

Still Closed :(

The Pember will be closed from 3/16 through 3/31 due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic. We will then re-evaluate and make a decision to remain closed or to reopen. Please remember you can use the Libby/Overdrive app on your devices to checkout e-books and e-audiobooks using your library card. You can still access our WiFi … Read more

Pember closed

The Pember will be closed from 3/16 through 3/31 due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic. We will then re-evaluate and make a decision to remain closed or to reopen. Please remember you can use the Libby/Overdrive app on your devices to checkout e-books and e-audiobooks using your library card. You can still access our WiFi … Read more