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Summer Reading at the library has begun! You can join anytime between now and mid-August; just visit us at the library or sign up online through our website. Participation is easy: you READ (or listen to audiobooks), you WRITE (your name and an optional review), and you ENTER (for prizes)! |
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Who can join? Anyone with a library card! We offer four different Summer Reading programs: - Rubber Ducky Club (ages 0-4 years): Do fun early literacy activities with little ones.
- Read and Bead Club (age 3-grade 6): Build a keychain or necklace filled with beads for the minutes you read.
- Teen Team Read Club (grades 6-12): It's Narwhals vs. Llamas in a Battle of the Books.
- Pages and Prizes Club for Adults (age 18+): Don't let the kids have all the fun this summer! Join our ninth Pembroke Adult Summer Reading Program.
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What can I read? Anything! This includes graphic novels, comics, magazines, books (nonfiction and fiction), eBooks, audiobooks, and more. Not sure what to read? We have suggestions on our site and our staff is always ready to help find a new book for you. Are there prizes? All adult entrants will be entered into a Biweekly Raffle. For our younger readers (kids and teens), whenever you visit the library to check out a book or attend a program or event, you have the opportunity to enter our Library Visit Raffle. Just fill out a raffle ticket with your name and phone number, then place it in our raffle box at either circulation desk. Winners will be able to select a prize from our display case. At the end of Summer Reading, all youth participants win a free book! |
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Summer Reading Fest: Rescues Rock! (Saturday, August 18th from 1-4 p.m.) Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with fun, food, and animals! There will be many animals looking for a great home and up for adoption at this event! If you’re not ready or able to welcome a furry friend into your life, you can still enjoy some great food and frozen treats, free face painting, our book giveaway for youth summer readers, our Grand Prize drawing for adult summer readers, and more! Everyone is welcome; you do not need to be a Pembroke resident or signed up for our Summer Reading program to attend. |
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The Friends of the Pembroke Public Library's 10th annual Silent Auction will be taking place in July! Donations of new or gently used items are still being accepted. New items are especially welcome, as are hand-made items or even services. The auction will begin on July 2nd; bidding closes on July 27th at 4 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Pembroke Public Library.
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Book Club Tuesday, July 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Featured book: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate, moving historical fiction based on the notorious scandal in which a woman kidnapped and sold poor children to wealthy families around the country. All are welcome. Tuesday, August 7th at 6:30 p.m. Featured book: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, a sweeping story set in Korea and Japan that follows four generations of one Korean family through most of the 20th century. All are welcome. |
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Clicking Needles Knitting & Crochet Group Tuesdays, July 10th & 31st and August 14th & 28th at 6:30 p.m. 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! |
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Craft Night Wednesday, July 11th at 6:30 p.m. Celebrate our Summer Reading program “Libraries Rock” by scratching a unique image or pattern onto the surface of an acrylic-painted CD and letting it shine through! Supplies are provided; CDs will be pre-painted. Space is limited so please register starting June 27th at the main desk or by calling us at 781-293-6771. Wednesday, August 8th at 6:30 p.m. Join us for another fun Summer Reading themed craft and make colorful, musical wind chimes using clay pots, beads, buttons, bells, and other small items. Supplies are provided. Space is limited so please register starting July 25th at the main desk or by calling us at 781-293-6771. |
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Thursday Movie Matinee Thursday, July 5th at 1:30 p.m. Featured movie: All the Money in the World, the story of the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III and the attempt by the teen’s mother to convince his grandfather, the richest man in the world, to pay the ransom. Starring Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, and Mark Wahlberg. Thursday, July 19th at 1:30 p.m. A special music themed screening for "Libraries Rock!" Featured movie: Florence Foster Jenkins, about the New York socialite who pursued her obsessive dream of becoming a great singer despite her lack of a great singing voice. Starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant. Thursday, August 2nd at 1:30 p.m. Featured movie: Molly’s Game, the true story of an Olympic-class skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high stakes poker game for a decade. Starring Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, and Kevin Costner. Thursday, August 16th at 1:30 p.m. A special music themed screening for "Libraries Rock!" Featured movie: Saving Mr. Banks, which tells the story of author P.L. Travers’ childhood and how Walt Disney worked with her to adapt her Mary Poppins books into a movie musical. Starring Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks. |
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Our Wednesday morning Yoga sessions are on hiatus for the summer. Look for them to start back up in September!
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Libraries Rock Movie Night: Mamma Mia! Thursday, July 12th at 6:00 p.m. Before the sequel hits theaters, join us for a screening of Mamma Mia! The Movie. This feel-good musical featuring the songs of ABBA follows a bride’s search for her father to walk her down the aisle and in the process celebrates mothers and daughters, friends and family, and tells stories of love lost and found. Starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, and Amanda Seyfried. |
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Learn Ukulele for Adults Monday, July 16th at 6:00 p.m. Learn ukulele with local musician Julie Stepanek. Julie will provide ukuleles and teach students how to strum and play simple songs. Open to adult beginners. Space is limited for this free workshop; please register at the main desk or by calling us at 781-293-6771. |
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Libraries Rock Movie Night: The Greatest Showman Wednesday, July 25th at 6:00 p.m. Join us for a screening of the recent hit movie The Greatest Showman, an entertaining and original musical telling the story of P.T. Barnum and the birth of show business. Starring Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, and Zac Efron. |
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Let the Music Set You Free featuring Katie Dobbins Monday, July 30th at 7:00 p.m. Local musician Katie Dobbins draws from a music palette of contemporary folk and new country. With a mastery of storytelling and the heart of a poet, this soulful songstress captures elements of life and relationships in ways that lift spirits and challenge the soul. Her “Let The Music Set You Free” performance series and movement inspires personal freedom and self-empowerment, sharing stories and songs about setting ourselves free. Katie performs with the hope that her message will empower you to break free from whatever has held you back. She believes that embracing the freedom to be who we are, and living that out every day, is a process that takes frequent self-affirmation and self-love. Let her music and stories inspire you in this wonderful free concert! |
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Coffee for you...play for them! Morning Coffee & Play is every Monday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 0-5 (older siblings are welcome). Children will have the opportunity to learn and grow through play and crafts. You and other adults will be able to grab a fresh cup of coffee and chat while keeping an eye on your little ones. |
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Storytimes offer your toddler the chance to develop important skills as well as a great giggle! Ages 2-5 are invited to Storytimes on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Every week features a fun theme with songs, rhymes, movements, books, and a craft.
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Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. are Baby Lapsits for ages 6-24 months. Lapsits feature songs, movements, and more you can do with your little one, followed by open playtime.
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Grades K – 5 are welcome to come and build with the library LEGOs every month in LEGO Club! LEGO Club is designed to give kids a safe, creative environment in which they can freely build, interact with peers, and express themselves! Each month has a secret theme to encourage creative thinking. Upcoming dates: Tuesdays, July 10th and August 14th from 4-5 p.m. in the Craft Room.
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Story & Craft: Dragons Friday, July 13th at 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a read-aloud of There was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight by Penny Parker Klostermann, then create a water-color dragon from coffee filters and clothespins! Open to (rising) grades K-2. Space is limited for this free workshop; please sign up by visiting or contacting the library. |
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Story & Craft: Climbing Critters Thursday, July 19th at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy a read-aloud of It's Not Jack and the Beanstalk by Josh Funk, then create your own beanstalk-climbing critter that really climbs! Kids will learn how to make a basic pulley. Open to (rising) grades K-2. Space is limited for this free workshop; please sign up by visiting or contacting the library. |
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Story & Craft: Rainsticks Wednesday, July 25th at 1:30 p.m. Enjoy a read-aloud of Lila and the Secret of Rain by David Conway & Jude Daly, then create and decorate your own rainstick. Open to (rising) grades K-2. Space is limited for this free workshop; please sign up by visiting or contacting the library. |
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Family Movie: Coco Thursday, August 9th at 1:30 p.m. Families and friends of all ages may join us for a showing of Coco (2017, rated PG). Snacks and drinks will be provided. This is a free, drop-in event. |
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover Thursday, August 23rd at 4:00 p.m. Drop off your stuffed animal for an all-night adventure in the library! Kids can enjoy a story and craft, then head home, leaving their stuffed friends for a sleepover. In the morning, pick up your stuffie and make a scrapbook of their fun; volunteers will be taking photos. Pick-up for the stuffies will be Friday, August 24th starting at 9:30 a.m. Please sign up by visiting or contacting the library; drop-ins are welcome. |
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Painting Rocks! Friday, July 6th at 1:00 p.m. We’ll provide the rocks and supplies so you can create your own design to hide or keep for your own collection. There’s no wrong way to paint a rock! Open to (rising) grades 3-6. Space is limited for this free workshop; please sign up by visiting or contacting the library. |
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Learn Ukulele Monday, July 16th at 4:30 p.m. Learn ukulele with local musician Julie Stepanek. Julie will bring ukuleles for students to share and, after a short lesson, everyone will be able to play fun and easy songs. Open to ages 11-16. Space is limited for this free workshop; please sign up by visiting or contacting the library. |
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Karaoke Coding Friday, July 27th at 1:30 p.m. Join coders from the Rhode Island Computer Museum to create music! In this workshop, kids will be introduced to coding concepts and basic sound design using simple programs to record and modify their voices and design a beat box. By the end of the session, kids will have learned how to make their very own beat box! Open to ages 11-14. Space is limited for this free workshop; please sign up by visiting or contacting the library. |
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Rainsticks & Writing Monday, July 30th at 2:00 p.m. Craft and personalize a rainstick while learning about superstitions and rituals surrounding rain in ancient cultures. Then kids will get a chance to write their own creative story about the science or magic of rain. Open to (rising) grades 3-6. Space is limited for this free workshop; please sign up by visiting or contacting the library. |
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Science of Sound Monday, August 6th at 4:00 p.m. Learn about how sound travels through waves and vibrations, then experiment with homemade items. Open to (rising) grades 3-6. Space is limited for this free workshop; please sign up by visiting or contacting the library. |
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Craft: Taco Ear Bud Cases Thursday, July 12th at 1:00 p.m. Create a cute/delicious earbud case from felt. Patterns will be available for a lettuce, tomato, and cheese taco (yum!). Open to (rising) grades 6-12. Space is limited for this free workshop; please sign up by visiting or contacting the library. |
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Learn Ukulele Monday, July 16th at 4:30 p.m. Learn ukulele with local musician Julie Stepanek. Julie will bring ukuleles for students to share and, after a short lesson, everyone will be able to play fun and easy songs. Open to ages 11-16. Space is limited for this free workshop; please sign up by visiting or contacting the library. |
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Disney “Don’t Forget the Lyrics” Trivia Thursday, July 26th at 6:00 p.m. No singing required! How well do you know your Disney? Listen to snippets of Disney songs (both classic and new) then try to finish the lyrics. Teens may play solo or on teams. There will be popcorn for everyone and prizes for winners! This is a free, drop-in event for grades 6-12. |
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Karaoke Coding Friday, July 27th at 1:30 p.m. Join coders from the Rhode Island Computer Museum to create music! In this workshop, kids will be introduced to coding concepts and basic sound design using simple programs to record and modify their voices and design a beat box. By the end of the session, kids will have learned how to make their very own beat box! Open to ages 11-14. Space is limited for this free workshop; please sign up by visiting or contacting the library. |
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Craft: CD Scratch Art Thursday, August 16th at 1:00 p.m. Turn some old CDs into cool, iridescent art. Open to (rising) grades 6-12. Space is limited for this free workshop; please sign up by visiting or contacting the library. |
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This month's recommendation comes courtesy of our Reference Librarian Stephanie. She recommends Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys, which although written for young adults, will certainly be appreciated by adult readers as well. This Historical Fiction novel focuses on a little-known aspect of World War II - the displacement of Lithuanians (and citizens of other Baltic nations) by the Soviets, as brutally illustrated by the removal of the main character and her family to Siberian work camps. This is a subject that is not typically covered in history classes, and it was absolutely fascinating, heartbreaking, and above all important to learn about what happened. |
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Are you looking for a book to tug at your heartstrings? Do you enjoy stories that portray strong female friendships, or difficult family relationships? Are you a fan of Lisa Genova's Still Alice or her new book Every Note Played? One patron strongly recommends another of Genova's works, Love Anthony. This insightful novel offers a unique perspective, that of a nonverbal boy with autism, as channeled through his mother's friend. The character of Anthony reveals a neurologically plausible peek inside the mind of autism. The patron personally enjoyed listening to the book instead of reading, because she thought the audiobook really allowed her to be immersed in the story and mind of Anthony. |
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School may be out, but learning never stops with the help of the children’s magazine section here at Pembroke Public Library. This month, we’re taking a look at Cobblestone, winner of the Parents’ Choice Magazine Gold Medal from 2012-2018. Each theme-based issue of Cobblestone delves into a significant event in American history, with topics ranging from the Salem Witch Trials to Buffalo Bill to the Civil Rights movement. Written for children ages 9-14 by noted historians, museum curators, and famous children’s authors, Cobblestone brings the past to life for young readers with vibrant photographs and illustrations, interesting facts, and connections to current events. Recurring features include Your Letters reader submissions, Just For Fun photo caption contests, and Cartoon Connections comics. On the shelves now, the May-June issue explores the Everglades, with articles on its wide range of habitats, earliest human settlers, current conservation efforts, and diverse wildlife, including mammals, reptiles, birds, and insects. Come check out Cobblestone, alongside many other young reader magazines, in the Children’s room today! |
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- The Weekenders by Mary Kay Andrews
- Rough Weather by Robert B. Parker
- A Nantucket Wedding by Nancy Thayer
- Home by Harlan Coben
- Redemption by Nancy Geary
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- The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare
- Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
- The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson
- Trial by Fire by Josephine Angelini
- The Girl at Midnight by Melissa Grey
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- A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban
- Listen, Slowly by Thanhha Lai
- Locker Hero by Rachel Renee Russell
- It Ain't So Awful, Falafel by Firoozeh Dumas
- Eight Keys by Suzanne M. LaFleur
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Do you want to take your cooking to the next level? Or perhaps research the ins and outs of developing a restaurant menu? This free online resource provides access to academic journals and magazines on all aspects of cooking and nutrition, including thousands of searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information. Culinary Arts Collection can be accessed from any computer with your Pembroke Public Library card number - just go to the Resources A to Z page on our website!
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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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The Friends would like to thank the following business sponsors for their support and generosity: - Burke Distributing Corporation
- Fork in the Road Catering
- Good Deeds, Janet LaBerge
- Laura DaSilva, CPA
- Pembroke Country Club
- Rockland Athletic Supplies
- Tiny & Sons Autoglass
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