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Pembroke Public Library Newsletter December 2020
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Pembroke Public Library Book Club Tuesday, January 5th at 6:30 p.m.
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Welcome to the Graveyard: A Virtual Tour of Pembroke Cemeteries Did you miss our recent program with the Gravestone Girls? You're in luck, because it's available for anyone to watch on our YouTube page! Gravestone Girl Brenda will take you on a 90-minute journey from colonial burial grounds through the rural cemetery movement of the 19th century and into 21st century locations. Why do we have cemeteries and gravestones? Why do they look like they do? How have styles and art have evolved over almost 400 years? Find out the answers, plus learn more about some cemeteries right here in Pembroke!
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Storytime to Go Kit Month of December while supplies last Storytime To Go aims to bring the experience of Storytime to you and your child by offering opportunities for developing early literacy skills. These Kits were created for ages 2 - 5 and include activities that support five skills that build a strong foundation for a reader: reading, talking, singing, writing, and playing together every day. December's Kit is built with the theme of WINTER. You and your child can craft a melted snowman, feed some hungry animals, open a hot cocoa stand, and more by using the tools in the Kit and a bit of imagination! Registration is not required. Visit the Children's Desk during open hours or call the library to arrange a curbside pickup to get a Kit.
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Take & Make: Sock Penguin Craft Month of December while supplies last Kids and teens (ages 8-18) are invited to sign up for this Take-and-Make Craft of a lovable Sock Penguin. These cute little birds can go on display anywhere in the house and remind you to bundle up for the winter. Register online starting Tuesday, December 1st or drop in to pick up a Craft Kit. See our event page for a list of materials needed at home.
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If you're a longtime fan of Anne of Green Gables like I am, you will probably enjoy Marilla of Green Gables by Sarah McCoy! This well-written historical fiction tells the story of Marilla Cuthbert's life at Green Gables before Anne arrives. McCoy put a lot of work into researching the time period and location, and you really feel as though you're transported back to the world of 19th-century Prince Edward Island. Although of course nothing can quite compare to the original story, it was a lot of fun to get to spend more time with some familiar characters! -Stephanie
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Royal Holidayby Jasmine GuilloryAccompanying her daughter to England to help style a royal family member during the holiday season, Vivian finds herself in an unexpected romance with the queen’s charming private secretary.
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Mr. Dickens and His Carolby Samantha SilvaWhen his successful world is threatened by poor reviews about his latest book, writer Charles Dickens is given a one-month ultimatum by his publisher to write a successful, nostalgic Christmas book, a challenge that is complicated by worldly associates, self-doubt, and the hardships of an impoverished young woman and her son.
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Seven Days of Usby Francesca HornakLooking forward to a Christmas family reunion for the first time in years, the Birch family is upended by the news that their physician-activist daughter has been exposed to a foreign virus that forces the entire family into quarantine for a week also shaped by respective anxieties, past glory, and a shocking secret.
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Read the book on OverDrive/Libby, then watch the movie on hoopla! Nominated for three Academy Awards, Girl with a Pearl Earring tells the imagined, intriguing, and highly seductive story behind one of Vermeer's greatest and most enigmatic paintings. Click here to borrow the book and here to borrow the movie, or check them out from our physical collection.
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Did you know we have book recommendation newsletters for all ages? Sign up here to get a list of new releases and other suggestions for your favorite genre(s) delivered to your email every month.
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This relaxing show, written by a licensed clinical social worker and certified autism specialist, helps young kids practice emotional regulation. Each episode includes mindfulness breathing, visualization practices, and calm storytelling, and alternates between a female and male narrator. This episode features a character named Donna Domino and her friends; when someone new comes to play, we get a chance to explore the emotions we feel when we encounter something new and unexpected.
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The Imagine Neighborhood is a podcast based on the social-emotional learning curriculum Second Step. This program is designed to help children process emotions in a mindful and productive way so they can form stronger relationships and work together. In this episode, they talk about how to handle surprises and unexpected events, such as rubber chickens falling from the sky or fire hydrants spewing lava. These really silly stories, along with great sound design, offer elementary-age students strategies they can easily grasp with examples such as Blurghsday, a day where everything goes bonkers. When you have a Blurghsday, they tell listeners, it helps to be calm and kind to yourself.
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When podcast hosts Karl and Molly get into an argument, it highlights how people handle their emotions in different ways: Karl bottles up his emotions and explodes, while Molly lets all of her emotions out. To get insight on how to make things better, Karl and Molly turn to self-help books and ask the “brain trust” —a group of kids—“What is the best way to deal with big feelings?” They learn lessons from the ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism, which teaches how to control emotions by listening to the ones that are helpful. Each episode allows time for reflection while asking tough questions and engaging kids in brainy subject matter.
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Host Rohan Gunatillake is your tranquil guide through the Meditative Story podcast series, told by different voices that span various fields and expertise. The storytellers each hone in on one particular transformative experience and take us through their journey of awakening. In this episode, Michelle Thaller, an astronomer and the assistant director of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, shares the life lessons she learned while studying and exploring the universe. Many are particularly helpful for understanding our significance and connectedness. This comforting episode includes meditative prompts throughout. While this episode and many others are relevant to the young adult experience, please note that some cover topics more relevant to adults.
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