The New York State Library, in partnership with the New York Library Association’s Youth Services Section and School Library Media Section, presents selected reading lists that celebrate the history, culture, and diversity of New York State. Librarians who work with children and teens in both public libraries and school libraries across the State collaborated to … Read more
“Summer Reading at New York Libraries” announces the “2012 Teen Video Challenge – NYS Viewer’s Choice Award” Have your opinion heard! VOTE for your favorite videos, created by teens to promote summer reading. The “2012 Teen Video Challenge – NYS Viewer’s Choice Award” will be awarded to the three videos receiving the most votes. Click … Read more
The summer reading program theme at the Pember Library this summer is One World, Many Stories. Karen Gallagher is a music therapist working in hospital, group home and nursing home settings. She plays the flute with the Sage City Symphony and Washington County Band. She has been leading sing-alongs and encouraging others to make music … Read more
The teen summer reading program is headed in a whole new direction from our original plans. The teens are now planning to make videos of the local area. After all, the theme is “You are Here.” Please join us if you would like to help to help with scripts, storyboards, filming or editing. We have … Read more
You are Here Summer reading is not only fun, it helps you to keep up when you return to school in the fall. New York State libraries are following the theme of “One World, Many Stories” this year and teens are encouraged to explore the world through reading with their theme “You are Here!” Use … Read more
Linda will once again present programs for children preschool to elementary school with the theme One World, Many Stories. Online registration will be available. You may also log the books read online . Look for more information and a special kick-off program! “Supported in part by Federal Library Services and Technology Act … Read more
Storytelling duo TaraDiddle will be at the Pember Library on Saturday. Hear tales about foolish frogs, wide-mouth frogs, big blue frogs, and a little frog who made a difference. Linda will present awards from the summer reading reading program and will have a special treat for everyone!
The teen summer reading group, Make Waves @the Library, will be holding a bake sale at the Pember Library 33 West Main St in Granville. All proceeds will be donated to the Rotary Club’s “Pure Water” fund to support a water filtration system in a third world country. Donations of baked goods may be dropped off … Read more
Some dates have changed. Summer reading for Adults! Rotary Club “Pure Water” June 30, 3:30 PM Water Jeopardy, July 14, (rescheduled) Fishing, July 21, 6:00 PM Water Music, Karen Gallagher, August 4, 6:00 PM Water Color, August 11, 6:00 PM Lore and Legends of the Lakes, Ray Gaylord, August 25, 6:00 PM Pick up your … Read more
Some dates have changed: Be Prepared! Any week you may get wet! Teen summer reading kick-off June 12, 12:00 PM [for ages 11 and older – you can sign up and complete your reading contract any time before July 1] Rotary Club “Pure Water” June 30, 3:30 PM Help with library book sale, meet at … Read more
Linda Newman will lead the summer programs for pre-school and elementary age children: Splash into New York State Water Science, June 19, 10:30 AM PBS Kids Raising Readers with WMHT, June 26, 10:30 AM Make a Splash, June 29, 10:30 AM Domino the Great, magician, July 1, 6:00 PM Make a Splash, July 6, 10:30 … Read more