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.

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more