The Holiday Wish List is up at the Pember Library. Help us add to our collection. Each item will have a special bookplate with donor’s name. Supplies we need: Copy paper in Colors to make brochures and flyers $10.00 per ream Storm Door for handicap entrance $250.00 Case of Copy Paper $35.00 Tri-fold paper towels … Read more
The library will be closed today due to the bad weather. We apologize for any inconvenience.
We received this information from the US Department of Education: During the past several years the U.S. Department of Education has produced a variety of free information on the topics of safety, crime and violence in the Nation’s schools. The intended audience for this information is educators, administrators, safety officials and parents. All of the … Read more
UPDATE: as of 12-18-12 ~ The Toys for Tots collection has been picked up. Check with your local church if you still have items to donate. We are a collection station for Toys for Tots. Bring new, unwrapped toys to the Pember. The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is … Read more
The Pember Library will be closed December 22 through December 25. We will have regular hours December 26-29 and be closed December 30-January 1.
The Pember Book Club will continue their discussion of 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann. BookBrowse.com’s summary says: A groundbreaking study that radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans in 1492. Traditionally, Americans learned in school that the ancestors of the people who … Read more
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This is a silent auction of gift-able items which may include Christmas decorations, store-bought or handmade items, artist pieces and who knows what else. Bidding on the items will run from 6:00-7:00pm. However, they will be displayed at the library in the previous week(s) and you will be able to bid on them then. … Read more
December 6, 6:00 PM Join Linda at the Pember Library for a childrens’ holiday craft followed by Tales ‘n Tunes performing “Holly Jolly Holiday,” a festive combination of music and storytelling excitement that will spark kids’ imaginations and get everybody in a holiday mood. Do you hear sleigh bells jingling? Come and sing along!
The Library will be closing at 6:00pm on Wednesday, November 21 and will be closed for Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Tuesday, November 27 at 9:00 AM for our regular hours next week.