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Pembroke Public Library Newsletter October 2022 |
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The BOO-tacular is back for the first time since 2019, and this year we're collaborating with the Council on Aging! Visit both buildings on Thursday, October 27th from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for a special evening of treats (no tricks!). Stations around the Children's Room will have autumn-themed American Sign Language signs for kids to learn; for every sign your child learns, they get to pick out a special treat. The Library and the Council on Aging will both have activities such as BINGO, a monster craft, games, and more! Middle and high school volunteers are needed for this event to help with face painting, simple games, crafting, and trick-or-treat stations. If you're interested in assisting, please complete a BOO-tacular Volunteer Form (linked here) and return it to the Library by Thursday, October 20th. |
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The Friends' Fall Book and Bake Sale will take place on Saturday, October 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Stop by the library's meeting room to pick up some bargain books and tasty treats! All proceeds go to the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library and are used to fund "extras" for the library including discounted museum passes, bestsellers, items for our Library of Things, and programs for all ages. |
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The Pembroke Public Library and Council on Aging are partnering for the new Words on Wheels program starting in November! If you are unable to make it to the library in person, COA drivers can deliver books selected by library staff to your home. If you would like to participate, all you have to do is fill out an application (linked here) and turn it in at the library or Council on Aging, or mail it to Pembroke Public Library at 142 Center St. Pembroke, MA 02359. |
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Monday Movie Matinee: Where the Crawdads Sing Monday, October 3rd at 1:30 p.m. A woman who raised herself in the marshes of the deep South becomes a suspect in the murder of a man she was once involved with. Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones. 125 minutes. Rated PG-13. |
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Pembroke Public Library Book Club Tuesday, October 4th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For our October meeting the PPL Book Club is reading The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams, an unforgettable and heartwarming debut about how a chance encounter with a list of library books helps forge an unlikely friendship between two very different people in a London suburb. New members are always welcome! For more information or to request a copy of the book, call the library at 781-293-6771. |
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Yoga Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Led by Barbara Ward and other instructors from the YogaConnection of Plymouth. Open to all levels. 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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Monday Movie Matinee: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris Monday, October 17th at 1:30 p.m. A widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. Starring Lesley Manville. 92 minutes. Rated PG. |
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Monday Movie Matinee: Hello, Bookstore Monday, October 24th at 1:30 p.m. In the shadow of the pandemic, the small town of Lenox, Massachusetts rallies to protect a beloved local bookstore. 86 minutes. Documentary. |
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Genealogy Night Tuesday, October 25th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 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 Night to chat with other family history buffs! 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. |
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Monday Movie Matinee: Ghostbusters: Afterlife Monday, October 31st at 1:30 p.m. When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. Starring Finn Wolfhard, Carrie Coon, and Paul Rudd. 124 minutes. Rated PG-13. |
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Pembroke Public Library Book Club Tuesday, November 1st from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For our November meeting the PPL Book Club is reading A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw, in which three residents of a secluded, seemingly peaceful commune investigate the disappearances of two outsiders. New members are always welcome! For more information or to request a copy of the book, call the library at 781-293-6771. |
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October Teen Take & Make Available in October while supplies last We know teens are busy with school, work, chores, and more so we're giving you an opportunity to craft on your own time. Pick up a Craft Kit in the YA Lounge and create your own Witch's Broom pencil. |
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Storytime Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Toddlers (ages 2-5) and their caregivers can enjoy an interactive storytime with songs, dances, games, and stories that encourage language development and social skills. Each themed storytime is followed by a craft. |
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LEGO Club Tuesday, October 11th from 4-5 p.m. Kids ages 5+ are welcome to visit and build with the library LEGOs. Bring your neighbors, big siblings, and school friends! 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. |
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Writing Workshop: The Peculiar Haunting of You Wednesday, October 12th from 4-5 p.m. Grades 3-6 will write with local author Erin Petti. Join in this after-school workshop and create stories that are both a little spooky and a little sweet while learning brainstorming and writing techniques to hone your skills and open your imagination. Registration required; click/tap this link to sign up or call the library at 781-293-6771. |
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Little Music Makers Thursday, October 13th from 10:30-11:00 a.m. Enhance your little one’s love of music during this 30-minute bonding time, with songs, dance, and movement games to excite one’s budding musician. Babies and toddlers ages 0-4 with a caregiver are welcome to drop in and join us! |
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Anime Club Thursday, October 13th from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Ages 11-15 are invited to watch anime, snack, and socialize. This month we'll watch the first episode of One Piece (rated TV-14 in the United States; please ensure your attendance is allowed by your caregivers) and craft Pirate Plunder jars. Snacks and drinks will be available. |
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Boo's There?: An Author Storytime Visit Thursday, October 13th from 4:30-5:25 p.m. Ages 3-7 can join local author Stacey Lourenco in a special storytime featuring her picture book Boo's There followed by a mess-free ghost craft! In this not-too-spooky story, three friends just want to have a fun night of trick-or-treating but some mysterious creatures might have a different idea that has them asking, "Boo's there?" Registration required; click/tap this link to sign up or call the library at 781-293-6771. |
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Puppy Dog Tales Thursday, October 20th from 4:15-5:00 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. Our dogs and trainers provide a supportive environment to practice reading aloud. This is a drop-in event. |
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Block Party Playtime Monday and Tuesday October 24th and 25th at 10:30 a.m. This is a special program for kids ages 1-7 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 items such as puzzles, play dough, and a pop-up tunnel will be available for all. Playtime will take place in lieu of storytime this week. |
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Witch's Storytime Wednesday, October 26th from 4-5 p.m. Ages 4-8 can join Miss Kiki in a bewitching storytime featuring A Spoonful of Frogs by Casey Lyall. Kids will then get to craft their own "croaking" frog. Registration required; click/tap this link to sign up or call the library at 781-293-6771. |
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Baby Lapsit Thursday, October 27th from 10:30-11:00 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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Stuck on what to read next? We're here to help! Fill out our online reading suggestion form to get recommendations personalized just for you based on your favorite books, genres, authors, or styles. You can choose to have books selected from our collection for pickup at the library or to get a list of suggestions delivered to your email. |
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The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. JamesAfter taking a job assisting a ghost hunter, 1920s Englishwoman Sarah Piper becomes caught up in researching a girl named Maddy Clare who committed suicide in a barn and whose spirit is very real, extremely powerful, and bent on vengeance.
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The Little Stranger by Sarah WatersAfter being summoned to treat a patient at dilapidated Hundreds Hall, Dr. Faraday finds himself becoming entangled in the lives of the owners, the Ayres family, and the supernatural presences in the house.
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Second Glanceby Jodi PicoultA man's attempt to sell part of his property and the resulting Abenaki tribe's protest that the land is a sacred burial ground spurs an investigation by ghost hunter Ross Wakeman, whose search for the truth leads to an encounter with a beautiful and mysterious woman named Lia and the discovery of a long-hidden murder haunting a small Vermont town.
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I'm Glad My Mom Died: The iCarly and Sam & Cat star, after her controlling mother dies, gets the help she needs to overcome eating disorders, addiction, and unhealthy relationships and finally decides what she really wants for the first time in her life. |
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Fairy Tale: A troubled teenager befriends an elderly recluse, who dies and leaves him a taped message explaining that his shed is the portal to another world. |
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