Pember Board Meeting April 19, 6PM

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April 19, 6PM

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Pember Library and Museum will be held on the third Thursday of each month at the Pember. This is a regular meeting and open to the public. See Upcoming Events Calendar for dates of meetings.

First Friday ~ April 6, 7-9 PM

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Cambridge artist Donna Wynbrandt will be showing recent works at the Pember Library and Museum, opening at First Friday on April 6. The show will feature thirty of Wynbrandt‘s abstract drawings – vibrant color portraits and surprising renderings of events and things around her.

Donna’s unique style is continually evolving – she says she’s influenced by everything from pre-historic through pop art and printed images. She has exhibited at numerous shows in New York State and nationally. “Donna’s line is sophisticated, her perspective primitive and her color outrageous,” said one art aficionado.

For your musical pleasure, Coffee and Onions – Neal Herr and David Strange will be performing oldies and originals. First Friday is 7 to 9 pm and is always free.

April Events at the Pember

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April Events at the Pember

Weekly
Tuesdays 10 AM ~ Pember Peapods
Wednesdays 3-4:30 PM ~ A Good Yarn
Wednesdays 5-7 PM ~ Book Sale
Thursdays 3:30-5 PM ~ Family Movie
Fridays 2-5 PM ~ Lego Club
Saturday 10 AM – Noon ~ Book sale

Special Events

  • Apr 3, 2 PM ~ Friends Meeting
  • Apr 4, 6 PM ~ Quilling with Pat O
  • Apr 6, 7-9 PM ~ First Friday
  • Apr 11, 3:30 PM ~ Travel the Globe — Native Americans
  • Apr 18, 3:30 PM ~ Travel the Globe — Russia
  • Apr 18, 6 PM ~ Quilling with Pat O
  • Apr 19, 6 PM ~ Pember Board Meeting
  • Apr 25, 3:30 PM ~ Travel the Globe — Egypt

Snow day March 7

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Another winter storm will impact us today. For the safety of our staff and our visitors, we will close today. All classes and groups are cancelled.

March Events at the Pember

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Weekly
Tuesdays 10 AM ~ Pember Peapods
Wednesdays 3-4:30 PM ~ A Good Yarn
Wednesdays 5-7 PM ~ Book Sale
Thursdays 3:30-5 PM ~ Family Movie
Fridays 2-5 PM ~ Lego Club
Saturday 10 AM – Noon ~ Book sale

Special Events

  • Mar 6, 2 PM ~ Friends Meeting
  • Mar 7, 6 PM ~ Quilling with Pat O
  • Mar 7, 3:30 PM ~ Travel the Globe — Australia
  • Mar 14, 3:30 PM ~ Travel the Globe — Ireland
  • Mar 15, 6 PM ~ Pember Board Meeting
  • Mar 21, 6 PM ~ Quilling with Pat O
  • Mar 21, 3:30 PM ~ Travel the Globe — Japan
  • Mar 28, 3:30 PM ~ Travel the Globe — Greece
  • Mar 28, 1-8 PM ~ Museum open with evening hours

Pember Board Meeting March 15, 6PM

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March 15, 6PM

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Pember Library and Museum will be held on the third Thursday of each month at the Pember. This is a regular meeting and open to the public. See Upcoming Events Calendar for dates of meetings.

Bags Buttons & Bows April 28, 4PM Donations Now through April 25

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Please join us at the Pember on Saturday, April 28 at 4PM for…

Bags, Buttons & Bows

A fundraiser just in time for Mother’s Day!

We’ve all done it: bought that perfect handbag, scarf, or piece of costume jewelry. And there it sits, years later, still in your closet with the tags on. Donate these items to the Pember. We’ll accept handbags, jewelry and other accessories in good condition (no shoes or clothing please). Donations will be accepted until April 25. Then on Saturday, April 28, you’ll get a chance to buy what somebody else found in their closet. It may be perfect for you or someone you know! You do not need to donate to take part in the sale. All items will be priced at $10 or less.

For each item donated, you’ll get a ticket for a chance at a door prize. Light refreshments will be available. For more information, contact the Pember, 33 West Main St., Granville, 518 642-2525.

First Friday postponed to March 9, 7-9 PM

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A Very Special First Friday Celebrates Pember Museum’s Collection

March First Friday at the Pember explores creatures of the natural world represented in the Museum’s galleries through the eyes of the artist.

Featured artist Christopher Smith, in his third exhibition at the Pember, will be showing his excellent graphite drawings of Pember Museum specimens exclusively for this show. Smith says that the museum is an endless source of inspiration and ideas for him. “Every specimen is a living story of nature,” mused Chris. This is an on-going project; a culmination of several years of study at the museum which shows no signs of ending any time soon.

“As long as there are animals and skeletons to be found here, I will be drawing them,” asserted the artist. The Pember collection is large – one of the largest natural history collections in New York state – so Smith isn’t likely to run out of material any time soon!

“Art helps us to see familiar things in new ways” offered Pember Trustee Robert McGuire, “and that is especially true for these drawings. Smith will be on hand to demonstrate his art by drawing from a specimen. This is a show not to be missed.”

Primarily an oil painter producing still lifes, land/sea/cityscapes, and portraits, integrating realism with an expressive, modern, painterly approach, Chris is a graduate of the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design, and has also studied in Rome, Italy. He has exhibited extensively throughout Vermont, New York and Connecticut, and his work is in several private collections.

For your musical entertainment, Jeff Anderson and Tom Behan of the High Peaks Bluegrass Band, a high energy combo, will be performing classics from the Bluegrass, Gospel & Old Time genres.

First Friday takes place on March 9, from 7-9 pm and is a free event.

Closed February 7

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We will be closed Wednesday February 7 due to the predicted snowfall totals. Please check FaceBook or your local weather to see about our status on Thursday February 8. We apologize for any inconvenience. Cuddle up with a good book and stay safe!

February Events at the Pember

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Weekly
Tuesdays 10 AM ~ Pember Peapods
Wednesdays 3-4:30 PM ~ A Good Yarn
Thursdays 3:30-5 PM ~ Family Movie
Fridays 2-5 PM ~ Lego Club

Special Events

  • Feb 3, 10AM-5PM ~ Take Your Child to the Library Day
    • This will be a great opportunity for you to check out our library!
      There will be story times at the top of each hour, games, crafts, Legos, a movie. Sign your child up for a library card.
      There will be valentines, snowmen, Knuffle Bunny, Pete the Cat, and other books and stories.
  • Feb 6, 2 PM ~ Friends Meeting
  • Feb 7, 6 PM ~ Quilling with Pat O
  • Feb 14, 3:30 PM ~ Travel the Globe — Brazil
  • Feb 15, 6 PM ~ Pember Board Meeting
  • Feb 18, 10AM ~ Animal Tracking Hike (Porter School House)
  • Feb 18, 6PM ~ Owl Walk (Porter School House)
  • Feb 20, 9:30 AM ~ All About Owls – Day 1
  • Feb 22, 9:30 AM ~ All About Owls – Day 2
  • Feb 22, 9:30 AM ~ All About Owls – Day 3
  • Feb 23, 9:30 AM ~ All About Owls – Day 4
  • Feb 21, 6 PM ~ Quilling with Pat O
  • Feb 28, 1-8 PM ~ Museum open with evening hours