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Pembroke Public Library Newsletter March 2024
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The SAILS App is Back!We are pleased to announce that the SAILS Library Network App is working once again with all previous functionality intact. If you still have the app installed you may need to log out and log back in. If you uninstalled the app it is still available to redownload in your preferred app store. For more information about downloading and using the app, please click here.
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Support the Seed Library Calling all gardening patrons! Are you interested in helping to sustain our seed library? We are currently accepting NEW, UNOPENED seed packet donations! Bring your donations to any staff member at the Main Desk.
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Give Back Where It Counts at Stop and Shop For the month of March, the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable GIVE BACK bag at the Stop and Shop store located at 125 Church Street, Pembroke MA.
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New Display: Happy Faces Students of Cardinal Cushing are going to be displaying their artwork in the library's Meeting Room this March. Made from cardboard and poster paint each work in the "Happy Faces" collection includes a happy face to make everyone smile! Stop by the library while the meeting room is open to see the wonderful art for yourself.
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Monday Movie Matinee: The Marsh King's Daughter Monday, March 4th at 1:30 p.m. When her father breaks out of prison, a young mother must confront her long-buried past of being the child of a kidnapper and the girl he held captive. Convinced that he intends to take her daughters, she sets out to find and kill him herself. Starring: Daisy Ridley, Ben Mendelsohn, Brooklynn Prince. 109 minutes. Rated R. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
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Pembroke Public Library Book Club Tuesday, March 5th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For our March meeting the PPL Book Club is reading Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See, a historical novel inspired by the true story of a woman physician from 15th-century China. New members are always welcome! For more information or to request a copy of the book, call the library at 781-293-6771.
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Yoga Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Led by Diana Gilchrist and other instructors from the YogaConnection of Plymouth, yoga is gentle, mindful, and open to all levels and any body! A single-class drop-in is $12 and a four-class registration is $45 ($35 for Friends members). Friends members can also purchase an eight-class punch ticket for $80, which is valid for three months. Feel free to reach out to Diana at 857-753-6820 if you have any questions!
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Introduction to Foraging Wednesday, March 6th at 6:00 p.m. Foraging is a great way to incorporate local, nutrition-packed foods into your diet. It’s a fun way to get outdoors with friends and family, and sustainable foraging has a positive impact on native ecosystems. Learn from Rachel Goclawski how to get started on your wild food foraging journey from selecting a guidebook to foraging through the seasons! Along the way, you'll learn how to identify of some common wild edibles in New England, and get some preparation and preservation tips.
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Monday Movie Matinee: The King's Speech Monday, March 11th at 1:30 p.m. England's Prince Albert must ascend the throne as King George VI, but he has a speech impediment. Knowing that the country needs her husband to be able to communicate effectively, Elizabeth hires Lionel Logue, an Australian actor and speech therapist, to help him overcome his stammer. An extraordinary friendship develops between the two men, as Logue uses unconventional means to teach the monarch how to speak with confidence. Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter. 118 minutes. Rated R. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
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Monday Movie Matinee: Birdman Monday, March 18th at 1:30 p.m. Former cinema superhero Riggan Thomson is mounting an ambitious Broadway production that he hopes will breathe new life into his stagnant career. It's risky, but he hopes that his creative gamble will prove that he's a real artist and not just a washed-up movie star. As opening night approaches, a castmate is injured, forcing Riggan to hire an actor who is guaranteed to shake things up. Meanwhile, Riggan must deal with his girlfriend, daughter and ex-wife. Starring: Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton. 119 minutes. Rated R. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
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PPL Mystery Book Club Thursday, March 21st from 1:30-2:30 p.m. This month's selection is The Villa by Rachel Hawkins: Emily and Chess used to be inseparable but time has led to it getting strained, but they have a chance to rebuild their relationship on a trip to Italy. However, the Villa Aestas has a complicated history, the most notorious incident of up-and-coming musician Pierce Sheldon in 1974. But there's more to that story than the press knows, and as Emily starts to learn more the tension developing between her and Chess only grows. As secrets from the past come to light, equally dangerous betrayals from the present also emerge––and it begins to look like the villa will claim another victim before the summer ends. Join us every month to read and discuss a different book in the Mystery Genre; new members are always welcome! For more information or to request a copy of the book, call the library at 781-293-6771.
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Monday Movie Matinee: MoonlightMonday, March 25th at 1:30 p.m.A look at three defining chapters in the life of Chiron, a young black man growing up in Miami. His epic journey to manhood is guided by the kindness, support and love of the community that helps raise him. Starring: Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Trevante Rhodes. 111 minutes. Rated R. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
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Genealogy Night Tuesday, March 26th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you interested in finding out more about your genealogy? Do you have a cool story about one of your ancestors you want to share? Join in our monthly Genealogy Night to chat with other family history buffs! All are welcome to attend, from experienced researchers who would like to share tips or stories about great finds, to beginners who want to learn more about the research process and online resources. Library laptops will be available to explore Ancestry Library Edition.
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The Irish Diaspora Thursday, March 28th, at 6:30 p.m. Irish-born musician and folklorist Tom O'Carroll examines the Irish influence around the world from early times to the present. The narrative begins with the founding of the Dal Riada kingdom on the Scottish coast and then Irish monks journeying abroad. Tom will then detail through stories and song the Flight of the Earls, the Cromwellian clearances to the Caribbean and the Irish Brigades and Regiments of the Wild Geese formed in France, Spain, Portugal and Austria. Departures from Ireland due to the Great Hunger of the 1840's and transportation to Australia and Tasmania will be illustrated. In more recent times the Irish have fled a poorly managed economy and the music and songs of this period evoke an emotional underpinning not to be found in the mere telling of the facts.
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Pembroke Public Library Book Club Tuesday, April 2nd from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For our April meeting the PPL Book Club is reading Homecoming by Kate Morton, an epic mystery spanning generations. New members are always welcome! For more information or to request a copy of the book, call the library at 781-293-6771. New members are always welcome! For more information or to request a copy of the book, call the library at 781-293-6771.
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March Teen Take-And-Make: Yarn-Wrapped Bunnies Available beginning March 1st while supplies last We know teens are busy with school, work, chores, and more so we're giving you an opportunity to craft on your own time. Pick up a Craft Kit in the YA Lounge and wrap a cardboard bunny in a cozy yarn sweater! These crafts are kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
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Storytime Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Toddlers (ages 2 to 5) and their caregivers can enjoy an interactive storytime with songs, dances, games, and stories that encourage language development and social skills. Each themed storytime is followed by a craft.
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Baby Lapsit Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Designed for babies and toddlers from 6 to 24 months, Lapsits are a great chance for caregivers to bond with their child. Each 30-minute program includes stretches, songs, and rhymes followed by an open play time that allows babies to play and grown-ups to chat.
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LEGO Club Tuesday, March 12th from 4:00-5:00pm Kids ages 5+ are welcome to visit and build with the library LEGOs. Bring neighbors, big siblings, and school friends and get creative. This month's theme is "Up, Up, and Away!"
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Anime Club Thursday, March 14th from 4:00-5:30pm Ages 11 - 15 are invited to watch anime, snack, craft, and socialize. This month attendees will watch episodes 16 - 18 from Demon Slayer (Rated TV-14) and create with fuse beads (a.k.a. melty beads or perler beads).
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Chess Club Wednesday, March 20th from 4:00-5:00pm Youth and families can learn and play chess at the Library. This is a drop-in event; no registration is needed.
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Puppy Dog Tales Thursday, March 21st from 4:15-5:00pm Readers of all ages may read to a certified therapy dog to develop their literacy and presentation skills as well as build confidence and self-esteem. This is a drop-in event; no registration is needed.
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Teen Puzzle Race Tuesday, March 26th from 4:00-5:00pm Race against the clock and other builders as you work to complete 100-piece puzzles. Teens (ages 13-18) may compete solo or in teams of up to 3 people. Prizes will be awarded to winners and runners-up. Registration is required and opens on March 5; click/tap this link or call 781-293-6771 to sign up.
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Stuck on what to read next? We're here to help! Fill out our online reading suggestion form to get recommendations personalized just for you based on your favorite books, genres, authors, or styles. You can choose to have books selected from our collection for pickup at the library or to get a list of suggestions delivered to your email. |
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13 years ago, William Day led a mission to the Arctic that ended with Abandonment, Betrayal, and Cannibalism. In the present, his second-in-command, Jesse Stevens, has gone missing, and William thinks he's found a chance to repair his reputation. But when the rescue mission becomes an uncanny journey into his past, Day must face up to the things he’s done, as well as his unwanted passengers. Following a trail of cryptic messages, gaunt bodies, and old bones, their search becomes more and more unnerving, and it becomes clear that the restless dead are never far behind.
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Robbie Stephens, Jr., a 12-year-old with the power to see ghosts, is sentenced to six months at the Gracetown School for Boys, a reformatory, for kicking the son of the largest landowner in town in defense of his older sister, Gloria. The Reformatory is a place where boys are forced to work to remediate their so-called crimes, but many have gone missing, and the ghosts hint at worse things. Meanwhile, Gloria is rallying every family member and connection in Florida to find a way to get Robbie out before it’s too late.
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Vampires of El Norte by Isabel CaänasWhen the US attacks Mexico in 1846 childhood sweethearts, Nena, a healer striving to prove her worth, and Néstor, a member of the auxiliary cavalry of ranchers and vaqueros, find themselves reunited, but the reunion is tainted by more than the war. Nine years ago Nena was attacked by a nightmare made flesh, one that still lurks at the edge of ranch and drains men of their blood. Nine years ago Néstor ran, believing that Nena was dead, and has been running ever since. Now they will need to work through their past and face the future together, or neither will survive to see the dawn.
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The Women In 1965, nursing student Frankie McGrath, after hearing the words “Women can be heroes, too,” impulsively joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows her brother to Vietnam where she is overwhelmed by the destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed and politically divided America.
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The Teacher A pariah at Caseham High School after having an inappropriate relationship with a teacher, Addie is desperate to keep the truth hidden, while Evie, horrified to find Addie in her class, is keeping something from her husband—and each will learn just how far someone will go to keep them silent.
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