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FIND A LIBRARY NEAR YOU FIND YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY INFORMATION INTEGRATED WITH GOOGLE MAPSDATA SOURCE: IMLS Sources: http://www.ala.org/tools/libfactsheets http://www.bls.gov/data/ http://www.bea.gov/ http://www.library.northwestern.edu/libraries-collections/evanston-campus/government-information/social-science-data-services/data http://libraries.mit.edu/guides/types/census/sources.html http://www.imls.gov/ https://harvester.census.gov/imls/pubs/pls/pub_detail.asp?id=140 http://www.ala.org/research/initiatives/plftas/ http://blogs.volunteermatch.org/engagingvolunteers/2011/09/13/california-libraries-provide-a-great-example-of-volunteer-engagement/ http://libraries.pewinternet.org/2012/06/22/libraries-patrons-and-e-books/ http://www.ala.org/offices/ola/quotablefacts/quotablefacts http://www.harrison.lib.ms.us/library_services/facts.htm http://facts.stanford.edu/libraries.html http://www.loc.gov/about/facts.html http://www.librariesforreallife.org/facts.html http://www.houstonlibrary.org/library-facts http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/01/funding/the-new-normal-annual-library-budgets-survey-2012/ http://www.ala.org/news/mediapresscenter/americaslibraries/soal2012 http://www.nationalservice.gov/pdf/07_0506_hbr.pdf http://www.ala.org/tools/libfactsheets/alalibraryfactsheet04 Thank you to StateStats.org for providing this infographic and other free web guides and tools.

Holiday Auction

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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

Holly Jolly Holiday

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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!

Thanksgiving Holiday

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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.

Pember Board Meeting

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A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Pember Library and Museum will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Pember. This is a regular meeting and open to the public.

Lucy’s Birthday 2012!

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We had games & crafts and prizes and Lucy gave out signed photos and treat bags for the kids who were here. Rebecca, a 7-year old tiger cat waiting to be adopted, visited also with the Beth from the Rutland animal shelter.

Quilling class

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Pat O will teach us more quilling or feel free to join us if you have a project you are working on and just like to chat while you are crafting. Quilling is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. … Read more

Computer classes offered for beginners

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Beginning computer classes for senior citizens (over age 55) will once again be offered thanks to a grant from The Washington County Home for Aged Women. Barbara Young will teach six 1 1/2 hour sessions (Wednesdays and Fridays for three weeks) beginning November 28. Pre-registration is required. Sign up now to get a place in … Read more

Computer classes offered for advanced beginners

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Advanced beginning computer classes for senior citizens (over age 55) will once again be offered thanks to a grant from The Washington County Home for Aged Women. Barbara Young will teach four 1 1/2 hour sessions (Wednesdays and Fridays for two weeks) beginning November 7. Pre-registration is required. Sign up now to get a place … Read more

Movie Showings

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Stay tuned… We plan to have a movie at the Pember the third Friday of each month. We have added a children’s film to be shown on Saturday afternoons generally following the theme of whatever special holiday is taking place that month. Due to licensing restrictions, we can’t list the titles we will be showing … Read more