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Monday Movie MatineeDate: Monday, March 2nd at 1:30 p.m.Location: Meeting RoomFeatured Movie: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Description: Based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. Starring Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys. Rated PG. Registration required? No
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Pembroke Public Library Book Club
Date: Tuesday, March 3rd at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Trustees' Room Description: Both a true crime mystery and an ode to books, reading, and libraries. Registration required? No |
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YogaDate: Every Wednesday at 10 a.m.Location: Meeting RoomDescription: Led by Barbara Ward and other instructors from the YogaConnection of Plymouth. Open to all levels. Fee: 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.
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Writers' GroupDate: Thursday, March 5th at 6:30 p.m.Location: Trustees' RoomDescription: The PPL Writers’ Group meets the first Thursday of every month and is open to anyone with an interest in writing, no matter your genre or level of experience. Writers are encouraged to bring a sample of their work to share. Registration required? No
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Monday Movie MatineeDate: Monday, March 9th at 1:30 p.m.Location: Meeting RoomFeatured Movie: Jojo Rabbit Description: A young boy in Hitler's army finds out his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. Starring Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, and Scarlett Johansson. Rated PG-13. Registration required? No
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Clicking Needles Knitting & Crochet GroupDate: Tuesday, March 10th at 6:30 p.m.Location: Trustees' RoomDescription: Come knit and crochet together at the library – ask questions, share ideas and tips, and learn new tricks. Adults of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Registration required? No
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The Not-So-Good Life of the Colonial Goodwife
Date: Tuesday, March 10th at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room Description: Binge-watch Vikings, Game of Thrones, or Outlander, and you’ll see people being disemboweled, tortured, and decapitated – but you won’t see anything about menstruation, chamber pots, birth control, breastfeeding, or poopy babies. It’s 2020! Even though Alexa can tell you what time Taco Bell opens, and women won the vote 100 years ago, these “unsanitary” subjects still make people uncomfortable. Exploring the engrossing “taboo” topics omitted from history shows women and girls that we need to be reminded of how far we’ve come to see how far we still can go. This presentation isn’t about spinning wheels or quilting bees. Laugh, grimace, and honor our foremothers' journeys while learning about the little-known issues faced by New England’s colonial women. Presented by Grounded Goodwife. Registration required? No |
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Adult Crafternoon and Craft Night
Date: Wednesday, March 11th at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Location: Craft Room Featured Craft: No-Sew Yarn Coasters Description: This month we’ll be making cute, colorful, and easy no-sew yarn coasters. Supplies are provided. Registration required? Yes - sign up at the main desk or by calling us at 781-293-6771. |
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Monday Movie MatineeDate: Monday, March 16th at 1:30 p.m.Location: Meeting RoomFeatured Movie: Knives Out Description: A detective investigates the death of a patriarch of an eccentric, combative family. Starring Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, Lakeith Stanfield, Katherine Langford, Jaeden Martell, and Christopher Plummer. Rated PG-13. Registration required? No
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Bob and Emily: Two Favorite New England PoetsDate: Thursday, March 19th at 3:00 p.m.Location: Meeting RoomDescription:We are lucky to live in a part of the country that fosters great writing, and Frost and Dickinson are some of our best reading. Whether you read them in school, want to know what all the fuss was about, or are already a fan, why not welcome spring by enjoying some quality New England poetry (and laughter) together? As Poet Dan Chelloti writes, “Read poetry because you are already wicked smart and poetry is the only thing that really stumps you…because the world and our emotions are always complicated…or just because.” Expect a lively and enjoyable hour with these two poets and the presenter, poet and former English Department Head Roz Kubek. Registration required? Yes, please sign up at the main desk or by calling us at 781-293-6771.
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Monday Movie MatineeDate: Monday, March 23rd at 1:30 p.m.Location: Meeting RoomFeatured Movie: Bombshell Description: A group of women take on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network. Starring Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, and Margot Robbie. Rated R. Registration required? No
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Josh Cutler Author Talk: Mobtown Massacre
Date: Tuesday, March 24th at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room Description: How did a quiet town in Massachusetts come to be named for a fiery Federalist newspaper editor from Maryland? Josh Cutler, author of Mobtown Massacre: Alexander Hanson and the Baltimore Newspaper War of 1812, will discuss this little-known episode that was one of the most violent attacks against the press in the nation’s history and helped shape the course of the war, the Federalist party, and the nation’s notion of freedom of the press. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Registration required? No |
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Genealogy GroupDate: Thursday, March 26th at 6:30 p.m.Location: Trustees' RoomDescription: 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 group meeting! 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. Registration required? No
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Monday Movie MatineeDate: Monday, March 30th at 1:30 p.m.Location: Meeting RoomFeatured Movie: Richard Jewell Description: American security guard Richard Jewell saves thousands of lives from an exploding bomb at the 1996 Olympics, but is vilified by journalists and the press who falsely reported that he was a terrorist. Starring Sam Rockwell, Kathy Bates, Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde, and Paul Walter Hauser. Rated R. Registration required? No
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Clicking Needles Knitting & Crochet GroupDate: Tuesday, March 31st at 6:30 p.m.Location: Trustees' RoomDescription: Come knit and crochet together at the library – ask questions, share ideas and tips, and learn new tricks. Adults of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Registration required? No
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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 storytime is followed by a craft and play time. |
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Baby Lapsit Wednesdays 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 while learning new rhymes and stories to share. Each program includes stretches, music, a story, and more followed by an open play time. |
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Block Party Playtime Monday, March 23rd and Tuesday, March 24th at 10:30 a.m. This is a special program for kids of all ages to use creativity, imagination, and teamwork. Little ones can grow and play with all kinds of blocks; use your hands, carefully stack pieces together, knock them down, and do it all over again! Other toys and crafts such as puppets, puzzles, and play dough will be available for all. Playtime will take place in lieu of storytime on these days. |
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Puppies & Pages Thursday, March 5th at 4:15 p.m. 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 program provides a supportive environment to practice reading aloud. This is a drop-in event. |
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LEGO Club Tuesday, March 10th at 4:00 p.m. Build LEGO creations to a theme! Grades Pre-K to 5 (ages 5+) are welcome to come and build with the library LEGOs. LEGO Club is designed to give kids a safe, creative environment in which they can freely build with LEGOs, interact with peers, and express themselves! Each month has a challenge in which the builders can participate, but we encourage thinking outside of the box. |
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Dog Safety with 4-H and Merida Thursday, March 12th at 4:00 p.m.
This interactive program for ages 7-12 features Merida, a trained pet therapy dog, and Cathy Acampora (author of "A Dog For Me" and "Please Don't Hug Me") and teaches about dog body language, behavior, and proper dog interaction. There are over 4 million reported dog bites a year and the majority are to children. Studies have shown that just 1 hour of dog safety education can decrease bites by 80%. If you know someone with kids and dogs, encourage them to come to this free program, sponsored by Plymouth County 4-H. Space is limited for this free workshop; please sign up by visiting or contacting the library at 781-293-6771. |
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Chess Club Tuesday, March 17th at 4:00 p.m. All ages and skill levels can learn and play chess with our teen volunteers. Whether you have been playing for years, have just started playing, or have no idea how to play but think it would be fun, you’re welcome to join us! |
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Afterschool Storytime Thursday, March 26th at 4:00 p.m. Ages 3-7 can enjoy an after-school storytime with Miss Melissa! Listen to two rhyming stories, including The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, and do some silly dancing. Then craft and color your own story wheel. Space is limited for this free event; please sign up by visiting or contacting the library at 781-293-6771. |
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Teen Puzzle Race Wednesday, March 25th at 4:00 p.m. Race against the clock and other builders as you work to complete a 200-piece puzzle. Teens (ages 12-18) may compete solo or in teams. Snacks will be provided. Prizes will be given for winners and runners-up! Drop in or pre-register your team at the youth services desk. |
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Long Bright River: A policewoman races to find her missing sister, a homeless addict, amid a vicious killing spree in a Philadelphia neighborhood, in a story that alternates between the investigation and memories of their shared childhood. If you liked this, try: |
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Open Book: An unstinting memoir by pop artist and fashion icon Jessica Simpson traces the story of her life before and after fame, the role of faith in her achievements and her difficult decision to step out of the limelight. |
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This month's staff pick comes from Carly, who suggests City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert for fans of historical fiction with a bit of romance. This charming, lighthearted (and somewhat scandalous!) novel is set mainly in the New York City theater world of the 1940s, right on the brink of World War II. 19-year-old Vivian has been kicked out of college and sent to live with her eccentric aunt, who owns a dilapidated theater in the city. Vivian's life changes drastically as she becomes good friends with some of the showgirls and enters a life of parties, scandals, and romantic conquests. The book takes the form of one long letter written by now 95-year-old Vivian as she looks back on her youth, and is written with historical detail and a sense of humor. |
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Are you interested in homeschooling your children, or do you already homeschool and have questions? If so, Pembroke Public Library has a new magazine subscription just for you! Launched in 1993, Practical Homeschooling magazine (found in the children’s magazine section) is a helpful resource for the latest on educational trends and practical answers to real-life homeschooling questions. Features include annual Reader and i-Learn Awards, where thousands of homeschoolers rate products. Published quarterly, each edition is filled with expert articles and reviews. The winter 2019 magazine, on shelves now, offers resources for grandparents of homeschooled children and military homeschooling families, as well as expert advice for college financial planning and tips for avoiding the midyear slump and homeschool burnout. Did you know that the library’s website also has information for homeschoolers? Check out the Classroom and Caregiver Resources section (under the Kids tab) for links to local and statewide homeschooling resources! |
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The Friends of the Pembroke Public Library: ▪ Create public awareness of the role of the library in the community. ▪ Provide financial support beyond the library’s budget limits. ▪ Encourage gifts and endowments to the library. ▪ Gain support for library improvement. |
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