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Monday Movie MatineeDate: Monday, February 3rd at 1:30 p.m.Location: Meeting RoomFeatured Movie: The Farewell Description: A Chinese family discovers their grandmother has only a short while left to live and decide to keep her in the dark, scheduling a wedding to gather before she dies. Starring Awkwafina. Rated PG. Registration required? No
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Pembroke Public Library Book Club
Date: Tuesday, February 4th at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room Featured Book: Virgil Wander by Leif Enger Description: An enchanting story about the quirky residents of a small Midwestern town. 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, February 6th 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, February 10th at 1:30 p.m.Location: Meeting RoomFeatured Movie: Harriet Description: The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom, Jr., and Janelle Monae. Rated PG-13. Registration required? No
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Clicking Needles Knitting & Crochet GroupDate: Tuesday, February 11th 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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Adult Crafternoon and Craft Night
Date: Wednesday, February 12th at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Location: Craft Room Featured Craft: Hand-Sewn Heart Greeting Cards Description: Make something special for your Valentine! Create a unique hand-sewn heart greeting card using card stock and baker’s twine. 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, February 24th at 1:30 p.m.Location: Meeting RoomFeatured Movie: Ford v Ferrari Description: American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford and challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. Starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale. Rated PG-13. Registration required? No
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Genealogy Group: Brick Wall BustersDate: Thursday, February 27th at 6:30 p.m.Location: Meeting RoomDescription: This month the group will be joined by “Brick Wall Busters” Martha and John, who will demonstrate ways to search for your hard-to-find ancestors using attendees’ own “brick walls.” All 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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Mini Movers Storytime Friday, February 7th at 12:30 p.m. Toddlers (ages 2 to 5) can enjoy a creative movement lesson and storytime led by Miss Erin, owner and artistic director of Pembroke’s Etoile Dance + Yoga Studio. Caregivers will be able to sit and relax while their little ones stretch, jump, and move! Space is limited for this free workshop; please sign up by visiting or calling the library at 781-293-6771. |
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Raising a Reader Thursdays February 6th and 13th at 10:30 a.m. Caregivers and their children (ages 2-5) will join Big Ryan (of Big Ryan's Tall Tales) in a free session of the early literacy program "Raising a Reader." Experience first-hand the techniques used to make literature more engaging for young children and get new books every week! We would like to thank the South Shore Family Network for sponsoring these sessions. Space is limited for these free workshops; please sign up by visiting or calling the library at 781-293-6771. |
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Kindness Card Making Saturdays February 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Join members of the National Honors Society and create Kindness Cards. These cards will then be sent to groups in various communities including troops, senior citizens, and emergency responders. Crafting and writing supplies will be provided. |
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Puppies & Pages Thursday, February 6th 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, February 11th 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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Watercolor Bookmarks Craft Tuesday, February 18th at 4:00 p.m. Ages 7-12 are invited to create small and colorful bookmarks, cards, or wall art with watercolor paints and markers. Space is limited for this free workshop; please sign up by visiting or contacting the library at 781-293-6771. |
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Snow Sisters Storytime Thursday, February 20th at 12:30 p.m. Join us for a special visit from the Snow Sisters! This frozen duo will lead children in an interactive storytime and songs followed by a royal meet-and-greet and photo op. Costumes are welcome. This event is free and open to all ages. Space is limited; please pick up tickets at the Pembroke Public Library youth desk (available beginning Thursday, February 6th). |
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Watercolor Bookmarks Craft Wednesday, February 19th at 4:00 p.m. Ages 12-18 are invited to create small and colorful bookmarks, cards, or wall art with watercolor paints and markers. Space is limited for this free workshop; please sign up by visiting or contacting the library at 781-293-6771. |
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Use our newest online resource, Creativebug, to make something fun this winter! Enter our Winter Craft Challenge by submitting a project you made using Creativebug between February 17th and 29th. Submission forms can be picked up at the library. Guest judges will select the most creative work in each age group (6-8, 9-12, 13-17, and 18+) to be awarded a prize. Work will be displayed at the library during the first three weeks of March. No food items, please! |
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American Dirt: Selling two favorite books to an unexpectedly erudite drug-cartel boss, a bookstore manager is forced to flee Mexico in the wake of her journalist husband’s tell-all profile and finds her family among thousands of migrants seeking hope in America. If you liked this, try: |
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Dear Edward: A 12-year-old lone survivor of a plane crash investigates the stories of his less-fortunate fellow passengers before making a profound discovery about his life purpose in the face of transcendent losses. |
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This month's featured book is one of Perry's favorites: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness, book one of the All Souls Trilogy. With the television series released last year in the U.S., now is a great time to try this fun fantasy story. Perry says, "If you like magic, romance, and history I think this is one you'll enjoy. The main character is a witch who decides being a historian is more to her liking, but when she comes across a rare alchemical text she starts crossing paths with not only other witches but vampires and demons as well." The series continues with Shadow of Night and The Book of Life. If you enjoy the books, Season 1 of the television series is now available to check out from the library! |
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Just because it is winter doesn’t mean you need to stop exploring! Pembroke and the surrounding towns have so many wonderful trails and areas to discover. Bundle up and come check out the Birdwatching Kit, part of Pembroke Public Library’s "Library of Things" collection. This kit includes both adult and children's binoculars, as well as guides to local birds. Our Library of Things is always growing! This collection of non-traditional library items (sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library) was created to complement PPL’s mission to facilitate lifelong learning, spark imagination, and connect with the community. Learn more about our Library of Things collection on our website or come visit and check out the display. Happy exploring! |
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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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