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Writers' GroupDate: Thursday, January 2nd 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, January 6th at 1:30 p.m.Location: Meeting RoomFeatured Movie: Ad Astra Description: Astronaut Roy McBride undertakes a mission across an unforgiving solar system to uncover the truth about his missing father and his doomed expedition that now, 30 years later, threatens the universe. Starring Brad Pitt, Liv Tyler, Ruth Negga, and Tommy Lee Jones. Rated PG-13. Registration required? No
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Pembroke Public Library Book Club
Date: Tuesday, January 7th at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room Featured Book: Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love by Dani Shapiro Description: A fascinating memoir about family secrets in which a woman discovers through a DNA test on a genealogy website that her father is not her biological father. All are welcome. 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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Adult Crafternoon and Craft Night
Date: Wednesday, January 8th at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Location: Craft Room Featured Craft: Snowman Bath Salts Description: It’s a good time of year for a warm and relaxing bath, so this month we’re making peppermint bath salts in a snowman jar! 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, January 13th at 1:30 p.m.Location: Meeting RoomFeatured Movie: Judy Description: Legendary performer Judy Garland arrives in London in the winter of 1968 to perform a series of sold-out concerts. Starring Renée Zellweger. Rated PG-13. Registration required? No
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Clicking Needles Knitting & Crochet GroupDate: Tuesday, January 14th 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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Monday Movie MatineeDate: Monday, January 27th at 1:30 p.m.Location: Meeting RoomFeatured Movie: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Description: A faded television actor and his stunt double strive to achieve fame and success in the film industry during the final years of Hollywood's Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie. Rated R. Registration required? No
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Tales from the Home of the World's Worst WeatherDate: Tuesday, January 28th at 6:30 p.m.Location: Meeting RoomDescription: Join us for a fascinating presentation by Will Broussard of the Mount Washington Observatory. An infamous place of extremes, 6,288-foot Mount Washington, New Hampshire has been captivating audiences for hundreds of years. While many places on Earth experience severe weather, few are inhabited by humans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Mount Washington Observatory has been operating a continuously-staffed scientific outpost on this remote peak since 1932, providing the Observatory many remarkable stories and an intimate knowledge of the mountain. Through the years, the hardy men and women of the Observatory have experienced white-out blizzards, stunning 110-mile vistas, and everything in between. They have survived a 231mph wind gust, endless days of disorienting fog, and snow drifts more than 20 feet tall. They have worked with scientists and celebrities, students and snow rangers. They have amassed one of North America's longest continuous climate records, and developed an intimate understanding of the place known as the "Home of the World's Worst Weather." Snow date: Tuesday, February 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Registration required? No
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Genealogy GroupDate: Thursday, January 30th 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! 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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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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Raising a Reader Thursdays January 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th and 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, six-week 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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Mini Movers Storytime Friday, January 10th 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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Block Party Playtime Tuesday, January 21st 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. |
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Puppies & Pages Thursday, January 9th 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, January 14th 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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Tic-Tac-Toe To-Go Kids Craft Tuesday, January 28th at 4:00 p.m. Ages 7-12 are invited to create a Tic-Tac-Toe game (to go!). Color a canvas bag and make the game unique to you! Space is limited for this free workshop; please sign up by visiting or calling the library at 781-293-6771. |
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Teen Jigsaw Puzzle Race Wednesday, January 22nd at 4:00 p.m. Race against the clock and other builders as you work to complete a 100-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! Pre-register your team at the Youth Services desk. |
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Use our newest online resource, Creativebug, to make something fun this winter! Enter our Winter Craft Challenge and submit 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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Olive, Again: A sequel to Olive Kitteridge finds Olive struggling to understand herself while bonding with a teen suffering from loss, a woman who gives birth unexpectedly, a nurse harboring a longtime crush and a lawyer who resists an unwanted inheritance. If you liked this, try: |
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What Happens in Paradise: A follow-up to the best-selling Winter in Paradise finds Irene and her sons returning to St. John to investigate her late husband’s secret double life before uncovering surprising truths about their own realities and futures. |
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This month's pick comes from our Reference Librarian Stephanie, who recommends The House Between Tides by Sarah Maine. A present-day mystery is set into play when century-old human remains are discovered in the ruins of a house on the rugged coast of Scotland's Outer Hebrides. The story jumps back and forth between Hetty, who owns the house and had hoped to turn it into a hotel, and the early 1900s when the estate was the home of famous painter and naturalist Theo Blake and his young wife Beatrice. The atmospheric setting, (mostly) likable characters, and intriguing storyline combine to make this an enjoyable, fast read that can be appreciated by fans of both historical fiction and mysteries. |
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Our Library of Things is always growing! This new 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. The library is excited to now offer an assortment of games and puzzles that you can check out with your library card. Gather friends and family together for an evening of Trivial Pursuit: Doctor Who Edition, or try Forbidden Island, an award-winning cooperative adventure game. Do you have a snow day? Tackle a 500-piece Star Wars puzzle! Learn more about our Library of Things collection and find a list of current games and puzzles on our website. The Library of Things is always growing, so check back soon! |
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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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