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Spring is almost here, and with it comes our annual Pembroke Reads event! This is a fun chance to read along with us at the library as well as with your friends and neighbors in Pembroke. This year we have a "whodunnit?" theme with adults reading See What I Have Done by Sarah Schmidt, a historical mystery about the notorious Lizzie Borden case. This fictional account reimagines the case through the perspectives of some of the main players to look at what happened on that fateful day in 1892.
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The YA selection is One Of Us Is Lying by Karen McManus, in which five students walk into detention and only four walk out alive. Middle Grade readers should check out Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans by Russell Ginns and join Samantha in a globe-trotting adventure as she tries to save her missing Uncle Paul, solving some puzzles and clues on their own along the way. Kids will read 7 Ate 9 by Tara Lazar which answers the age-old question: Why is 6 afraid of 7?
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Stay tuned for more details about the event, which will be happening throughout the month of May and will include special programs for all ages using these books as inspiration.
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The Friends' annual Spring Book and Bake Sale will be held on the first weekend of April! Stop by the library's meeting room on Saturday, April 7th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or Sunday, April 8th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. for good deals on great books for all ages, as well as tasty treats baked by members and friends. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library and are used to fund "extras" for the library including discounted museum passes, best sellers, and fun and educational programs for all ages.
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Book Club Tuesday, March 6th at 6:30 p.m. Featured book: The Second Mrs. Hockaday by Susan Rivers, suspenseful historical fiction inspired by a true incident during the American Civil War. All are welcome. Tuesday, April 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Featured book: Eventide, Kent Haruf's return to the fictional town of Holt, Colorado introduced in Plainsong. All are welcome.
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"Cook the Book" Cookbook Club Tuesday, April 10th at 6:30 p.m. This month we’re featuring the new cookbook Healthyish: A Cookbook with Seriously Satisfying, Truly Simple, Good-for-You (but not too Good-for-You) Recipes for Real Life by Lindsay Maitland Hunt. As the title suggests, this book aims to provide healthy recipes that are straightforward to make – “totally doable, delicious, and dead-simple.” Stop by the main desk starting March 20th to sign up and choose your recipe, then bring your dish to the library on April 10th for a potluck-style meal and a good time!
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Craft Night Wednesday, March 14th at 6:30 p.m. This month’s craft is an easy, stylish, and unique necklace created using colorful paint chips. Supplies are provided. Space is limited so please register starting February 28th at the main desk or by calling us at 781-293-6771. Wednesday, April 11th at 6:30 p.m. What better way to welcome spring than with a fun, flowery craft? Join us this month to make cute and colorful cupcake liner flowers. Supplies are provided. Space is limited so please register starting March 28th at the main desk or by calling us at 781-293-6771.
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Knitting & Crochet GroupTuesdays, March 13th & 27th and April 10th & 24th 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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Thursday Movie MatineeThursday, March 8th at 1:30 p.m. Featured movie: Darkest Hour, in which newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill must make important decisions and protect his nation during the early days of World War II. Starring Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Lily James. Thursday, March 22nd at 1:30 p.m. Featured movie: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, about a mother who challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter’s murder. Starring Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, and Sam Rockwell. Thursday, April 5th at 1:30 p.m. Featured movie: Murder on the Orient Express, a new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s enduring classic in which Hercule Poirot must solve a murder on the train he’s traveling on. Starring Kenneth Branagh, Penelope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Josh Gad, Leslie Odom Jr., Michelle Pfeiffer, and Daisy Ridley. Thursday, April 19th at 1:30 p.m. Featured movie: The Shape of Water, set at a top-secret research facility in 1960s America where a woman’s life is changed forever after she discovers a secret experiment. Starring Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer, and Michael Shannon.
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YogaEvery Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.Led by Barbara Ward and other instructors from the YogaConnection of Plymouth and open to all levels. A single-class drop-in is $12 and a four-class registration is $45 ($35 for Friends members). Friends members may also purchase an eight-class punch ticket for $80, which is valid for three months. To join the Friends, stop by the library for an application or download the membership form online.
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Author Talk: Yours Faithfully, Florence Burke by Ellen B. Alden Saturday, March 10th at 2:00 p.m. Author Ellen B. Alden of Andover will speak about her book Yours Faithfully, Florence Burke: An Irish Immigrant Story. This historical fiction novel is based on 19 original Civil War letters randomly discovered in the author’s attic, which were written from her great-great-grandfather Florence Burke to his wife Ellen and their children in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Florence narrowly escaped the Irish Potato Famine only to emigrate and soon join the Union Army. The novel explores the challenges and sacrifices that first generation Irish immigrants faced in order to survive in their adopted country. The talk will include a display of historical documents. Sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
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"Irish Voices" with Stephen Collins Monday, March 19th at 6:30 p.m. They call it the Norton Anthology of English Literature and yet many of the writers included were born in Ireland. The commonality is the English language, but there are vast cultural differences which will be explored in this performance, including themes of the land, the past, the church, and the changing political landscape. Yeats, Joyce, Heaney, McCourt, and other prominent writers are represented in this dramatic offering performed by Stephen Collins. Sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
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Knock on Wood Folk Duo Thursday, March 29th at 6:00 p.m. Knock on Wood is a high-energy acoustic folk-rock duo, featuring singer-songwriter Howie Newman on guitar, lead vocals, and harmonica and Steve Latanision on fiddle, mandolin, and backup vocals. The duo performs funny original songs that are suitable for all ages and classic rock covers. This lively, fun show features great musicianship, pleasing harmonies, humor, and lots of audience participation. For more information and music samples, visit www.howienewman.com/knockonwood. Sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
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"Songbirds of the Northeast" with John Root Wednesday, April 18th at 6:30 p.m. Join naturalist and educator John Root for a presentation featuring photographs and recordings of our region’s songbirds. Topics will include the role of song in these birds' lives as well as their diet, social behavior, and other adaptations for survival. Participants will also learn how to provide an attractive habitat for songbirds. Sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
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"The Shanty Boy from the County Clare: A Concert of Irish Songs from the North American Northwoods" by Sara Grey and Brian Miller Wednesday, April 25th at 6:30 p.m. In the mid-1800s, a distinct tradition of singing and playing dance tunes developed in the pine woods of New England and Atlantic Canada. Newly-arrived Irish immigrants supplemented summer work on farms and sailing ships with winters in logging camps where men sang and played fiddles to pass the evening hours in the bunkhouses. The rich repertoires of songs and tunes carried by these Irishmen had a defining influence on this new evolving musical style. Later, musical lumberjacks born into tight-knit communities in New Brunswick, Maine, New York State, Quebec, and Ontario followed their jobs to the rivers and snowy forests of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota as the industry cut its way westward. Sara Grey of Rockland, Maine and Brian Miller of Bemidji, Minnesota will perform together to offer an entertaining and informative glimpse into the shared musical history of the North American northwoods including guitar, bouzouki, and banjo. Sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
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Storytimes offer your baby or toddler the chance to develop important skills as well as a great giggle! Ages 2-5 are invited to Storytimes on Mondays & 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 at 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, March 13th and April 10th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the Craft Room.
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Our therapy dogs will visit again at Puppy Dog Tales. Readers of all ages may read to one or more therapy dogs to develop their literacy skills as well as build confidence and self-esteem. This program provides a supportive environment to practice reading aloud. Upcoming date: Thursday, March 15th from 4:15-5:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room.
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Homework Club is an after-school program designed to provide elementary students with an opportunity to receive homework help, develop good study habits, and explore the fun of learning. Each session is facilitated by high school volunteers and includes a healthy snack, icebreakers, school supplies, and educational games. Students in grades 2 – 6 may join Homework Club on Mondays from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the Craft Room; no registration required.
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Pop-Up Playtime Wednesday, March 14th at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 17th at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 18th at 10:30 a.m. This is a time for kids to enjoy being kids in a safe environment. Little ones can grow and play with our special pop up tent and tunnel and have access to toys including building blocks, puppets, play dough, and more. Playtimes will take place in lieu of the Storytime or Lapsit on these days.
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Family BINGO Wednesday, March 21st at 4:00 p.m. Families are welcome to join us for spring BINGO (prizes included for all!) All ages can color, cut, and paste their own BINGO sheets; little ones can improve their print recognition and matching while older kids enjoy this exercise in creativity and quick thinking. Registration for this free event opens on March 7th.
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Sand Art Central Friday, March 30th at 1:00 p.m. Join us for your afternoon off from school for creative sand art projects including mini bottle key chains, bracelets, and collages. Space is limited for this free workshop; registration begins Friday, March 23rd.
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Big Ryan's Raising a Reader Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. from April 11th - May 16th Join Big Ryan in this early literacy and storytelling workshop; we welcome children ages 3 to 5 years of age accompanied by an adult. A special thank you goes out to the South Shore Family Network for providing this series. Space is limited for these free workshops; registration begins Friday, March 23rd.
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ATLAS: Red Riding Hood's Heavy Basket Tuesday, April 3rd at 4:00 p.m. Little Red Riding Hood needs a new basket to carry goodies for granny. Kids in grades K-2 will enjoy a retelling of the classic folk tale then design and build a sturdy basket to hold different amounts of weight. Space is limited for this free workshop; registration begins Tuesday, March 27th.
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ATLAS: Red Riding Hood's Secret Code Tuesday, April 24th at 4:00 p.m.Granny needs to warn Little Red Riding Hood about the Big Bad Wolf, but how can she get a message to her from deep in the woods? Students in grades 3-5 will get a chance to solve this problem with the use of Morse Code and music! Space is limited for this free workshop; registration begins Tuesday, April 10th.
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Teen Make & Take: Melted Crayon Art Thursday, March 22nd at 6:00 p.m.Grades 6-12 are welcome to tap into their artistic superpowers by melting crayons on canvas to create unique art. Wear clothes that you won’t mind dripping melted wax on. Space is limited for this free workshop; registration begins Thursday, March 1st.
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Teen Make & Take: Book Hedgehogs Thursday, April 12th at 6:00 p.m.Grades 6-12 can fold a paperback book into an adorable hedgehog. Space is limited for this free workshop; registration begins Thursday, April 5th.
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Teen Game Club Wednesday, March 28th at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 25th at 4:00 p.m. The library craft room becomes the game room for teens (grades 6-12) with snacks and a pile of board, card, and tabletop games to play. No registration is required; drop in and enjoy!
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TeenCon South Tickets Tickets available: April 2nd – May 4th Event: Saturday, May 5th at 1:00 p.m. at Weymouth Tufts Library This year’s theme at TeenCon South is “Fantastic Geeks and Where to Find Them.” ALL fandoms are welcome to join other south shore teens in crafting, face painting, Cardboard Tube Wars, games, a Cosplay Fashion Show, and more! Entry and all activities are free and open to teens in the area. Tickets will be available at the Pembroke Public Library Youth Desk and all other participating libraries.
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Chess Club Facilitator Needed The library is seeking an adult volunteer to be a facilitator for a weekly or monthly after-school Chess Club. The requirements include a love of the game, the ability to work with all ages (kids to senior citizens), and a completed CORI check. We will be flexible with our scheduling, as the library is very keen to bring back Chess Club once again. Please contact mmccleary@sailsinc.org or call us at 781-293-6771 for more details.
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Looking for a standout thriller with a surprise ending? This recommendation comes from our lovely staff member Pamela, who thinks The One Man by Andrew Gross is one of the best in the genre. The One Man is the story of an intelligence officer in WWII who is sent by the U.S. government to Auschwitz to break an important Polish physicist out of the camp. The physicist is one of the few people in the world with the knowledge needed to advance the development of the atomic bomb, and his knowledge is crucial to who wins the war. A mix between a historical fiction and suspense novel, this book fleshed out real-life villains and the history of Auschwitz, created characters to care about, and provided unexpected intrigue. Gross, perhaps familiar to some as a frequent co-author with James Patterson, wrote this story based on real events told to him by his Polish father-in-law.
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Looking for drama and suspense? One patron recommends the dramatic and uplifting true story, A Speck in the Sea: A Story of Survival and Rescue by John Aldridge and Anthony Sosinski. Aldridge and Sosinski are childhood friends and co-owners of a commercial lobster boat, the Anna Mary, operating off the coast of Montauk, New York. One night in the summer of 2013, Aldridge fell overboard, leading to the mobilization of numerous volunteers and the U.S. Coast Guard in three states for his rescue. Told from multiple perspectives, A Speck in the Sea traces Aldridge's survival techniques, the Coast Guard's rescue expertise, and the personal relationships of Aldridge, Sosinski, and the entire community of Montauk. Keep your eyes open - a film version of this action-packed tale is in development!
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Have you delved into the Magnolia craze? The Pembroke Public Library is now offering The Magnolia Journal, the first print extension of TV power couple Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia brand. Launched in the fall of 2016, this quarterly publication has quickly garnered an ardent following with its focus on rustic simplicity and seasonal celebrations of life, garden, and home. Each issue is crafted around a theme, with 2018 highlighting intentionality, curiosity, generosity, and contentment. Regular features include personal essays by Chip and Jo, ideas for entertaining and family activities, recipes, and gardening and decorating tips. The Spring 2018 issue, on the shelves now, features inspiration for intentional living, ideas for hosting a celebratory spring garden party, recipes for tarts and quiches, a spring shoe guide, tips for updating your laundry space, and thoughts on weeding through life’s clutter to get back to the basics.
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- The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
- Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger
- I Am No One by Patrick Flanery
- Her Every Fear by Peter Swanson
- The Breakdown by B.A. Paris
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- The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
- A Catalog of Birds by Laura Harrington
- The Mosquito Coast by Paul Theroux
- Our Endless Numbered Days by Claire Fuller
- My Brother's Passion by D.J. Smith
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All the Truth That's in Me by Julie Berry A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro I Was Here by Gayle Forman Jackaby by R. William Ritter Far from You by Tess Sharpe
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- When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
- The Time Fetch by Amy Herrick
- Sent by Margaret Peterson Haddix
- The Time Travelers by Linda Buckley-Archer
- What Came from the Stars by Gary D. Schmidt
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Back in the day did you have the Encyclopedia Britannica at home or in the school library? Here at Pembroke Public Library we offer a modern-day database via the Britannica Library Reference Center. This is a safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate information resource for children, young adults, and adults. Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, e-books, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards. Log in from anywhere with your Pembroke Public Library card!
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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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