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Granville Heritage Society ~ Guns and Violins

The Granville Heritage Society will meet at the Pember Library, Sunday, April 10 at 2PM. The guest speaker will be Marie Butler. Marie will talk about her father-in-law, Floyd Butler, his gunshop and music lessons. There will be a powerpoint presentation as well as photos and artifacts on display.

Jon Katz to speak

Join us for a conversation with local bestselling author, Jon Katz. Jon just released a new book in October “Rose in a Storm: A novel” and will sign your copy if you bring it in. Reservations are not required.

First Friday

Here are some scenes from the “First Friday” event held at the Pember October 1, 2010

First Friday

PBS Kids Raising Readers Library Corner

Join us June 26 at 10:30 AM for the grand opening of the Pember Library’s PBS Kids Raising Readers Library Corner. The Pember Library has joined forces with WMHT through the NYS Ready To Learn Statewide Planning Project to install a special, permanent spot in the library that gives children and families the opportunity to strengthen literacy skills through fun, engaging multi-media platforms. Representatives from WMHT will be at the library June 26 at 10:30 AM to demonstrate the library …

READ RUN 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, June 13, 2010

Only a few weeks until the 2010 READ RUN 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, June 13, 2010 BONUS PRIZES AND MORE… Register online at www.readrunforliteracy.org Every dollar from registrations and sponsors allows Literacy New York Greater Capital Region to continue to provide free tutoring to hundreds of adults each year. We invite you to raise even more money for Literacy New York Greater Capital Region by asking friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you! The individual who raises the MOST money …

Pember Board Meeting

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

Knit-In

It is taking me longer than planned to put together the panels for the “lapghans.” As usual, there are too many other obligations… We will continue to provide a space for those who want to get together with their yarn projects, get a little help or some encouragement, or maybe just have a chat while you are working. Alice is working on another baby afghan, Peggy is making more chemo hats and I am still on the same granny afghan.

Veterans’ Clock

http://www.manchesternewspapers.com/gs_matblog/ Follow the link above to read the original articles from the Granville Sentinel about the dedication of the Veterans’ Clock. John Manchester located the original articles and we printed them out from microfilm here at the library. Matt has copied the articles to his blog. About 1000 people were there for the dedication of the clock in September 1943. I’m looking forward to a re-dedication after the clock has been restored. For those who may want to contribute to …

Library Survey

Please take a moment to fill out the patron survey to help the New York Library Association have statistics to present in their advocacy efforts with the State Legislature. The Legislature will be reconvening on April 7th to resume budget negotiations. Just click on the “Library Survey” link to the left and you should be able to complete the survey in less than a minute. Thank you.

Be fine-free for a year!

Check out our “Wish List” page. I have added the magazines that are coming up for renewal with a price for a one year subscription. Remember, anyone who sponsors a one-year subscription to one of these magazines will have your overdue fines waived for the next year! (or extended if you previously sponsored a magazine for us). Contact me at the library or through the email link at the right of the page to find out how you can help …