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Pembroke Public Library Newsletter September 2024 |
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Educate Station A New Resource for our Patrons Educate Station is a full curriculum resource (Pre-K through Fifth Grade) created by a team of experienced educators from across the United States. - - - - - Weekly/monthly Learning Plans and downloadable worksheets are available in the following subjects:- English Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Social Studies
Sign in with your Library card in and access ready-to-use activities! Click here to get started. |
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Share Your Green Thumb We wanted to give a big thank you to patrons who borrowed from our seed library this summer! We hope that you have enjoyed it, found success in your planting projects, and that you’d be willing to share pictures of what you’ve grown. Send us an email, post on your socials and tag us, or reply to this Facebook post with what you’ve grown! |
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Pembroke Public Library Book Club Tuesday, September 3rd from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For our September meeting the PPL Book Club is reading The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters, in which a four-year-old Mi’kmaq girl goes missing from the blueberry fields of Maine, sparking a mystery that will haunt the survivors, unravel a family, and remain unsolved for nearly fifty years. 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. Yoga is coming back to the Pembroke Public Library for its 32nd year! Led by Diana Gilchrist, Kim Norton, and other instructors from the YogaConnection in 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 purchase an eight-class punch ticket for $80, which is valid for three months. Feel free to reach out to Diana at 857-753-6820 or Kim at 781-588-5545 if you have any questions! |
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Monday Movie Matinee: Knives Out Monday, September 9th at 1:30 p.m. The circumstances surrounding the death of a famous novelist are mysterious, but there's one thing that renowned Detective Benoit Blanc knows for sure -- everyone in the man’s wildly dysfunctional family is a suspect. Now, Blanc must sift through a web of lies and red herrings to uncover the truth. Starring: Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, and Ana de Armas. 130 minutes. Rated PG-13. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library. |
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Adult Craft Night: Fall Pool Noodle Wreaths Monday, September 9th at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to make beautiful fall wreaths with library staff. Add a bit of fall-flare to your home, starting with pool noodles, burlap ribbon, and seasonal decorations. This is a straightforward craft that is certain to add a splash of autumn to any space. You’ll leave this craft with both a fantastic bit of home-made decor, and the know-how to make more at home! Registration is for this event is required, call the library at 781-293-6771 or click here to sign up. |
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Monday Movie Matinee: Sully Monday, September 16th at 1:30 p.m. When pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger lands his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight's passengers and crew, he becomes a national hero. However, the famed pilot now faces an investigation that threatens to destroy his career and reputation. Starring: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, and Laura Linney. 96 minutes. Rated PG-13. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library. |
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PPL Mystery Book Club
Thursday, September 19th from 1:30-2:30 p.m. This month's selection is The Curse of Penryth Hall by Jess Armstrong: In the wake of the Great War, American heiress Ruby Vaughn made a life for herself running a rare bookstore, and trying to forget the past. When Ruby is forced to deliver a box of books to a folk healer living deep in the Cornish countryside, she is brought back to the one place she swore she’d never return: Penryth Hall, home to Ruby’s once dearest friend, Tamsyn. It’s an unsettling place, and after a more unsettling evening, Ruby is eager to depart. But her plans change when Tamsyn’s husband is found dead in the orchard, it brings back talk of a curse, one which may claim Tamsyn. Join us every month to read and discuss a different book in the Mystery Genre; 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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Monday Movie Matinee: The Fall Guy Monday, September 23rd at 1:30 p.m. A stuntman, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right? Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. 126 minutes. Rated PG-13. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library. |
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Genealogy Night Tuesday, September 24th 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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Plant Your Legacy Wednesday, September 25th at 12:15 p.m. Attorney Sam Allen, of Law Mom, will guide you through the process of crafting an estate plan that reflects your story, your passions, and your wishes for the future. This is your chance to learn how to make sure that the things you care about most are protected and passed on to those you love. In addition, as a special reminder of your commitment, attendees are invited to take home a planter, which symbolizes the growth and care of their legacy. As your plant flourishes, so too will the memories and values you’ve carefully planned to pass on. Let’s come together to plant the seeds of your legacy and ensure that what’s most important to you thrives for generations to come. |
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Monday Movie Matinee: Furiosa: A Mad Max SagaMonday, September 30th at 1:30 p.m. Stolen from her home, young Furiosa falls into the hands of a great biker horde led by a powerful warlord and eventually comes into conflict with another. As the two tyrants fight for dominance, Furiosa soon finds herself in a nonstop battle to make her way home. Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, and Tom Burke. 148 minutes. Rated R. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
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Pembroke Public Library Book Club Tuesday, October 1st from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For our October meeting the PPL Book Club is reading North Woods by Daniel Mason, a sweeping novel about a single house in the woods of New England, told through the lives of those who inhabit it across the centuries. 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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September Teen Take-And-Make: Autumn Gnomes Available beginning September 3rd 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 craft a gnome magnet with a leafy beard. |
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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, and a story that encourages language development and social skills. Each themed storytime is followed by a craft.
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Baby Lapsit Thursdays 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. Each 30-minute program includes stretches, songs, and rhymes followed by an open play time that allows babies to play and grown-ups to chat. |
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LEGO Club Tuesday, September 10th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Kids ages 4+ are welcome to visit and build with the library LEGOs. Bring neighbors, big siblings, and school friends and get creative. This month's theme is "Junkyard Creatures!" |
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Raising a Reader (Ages 3-5)Thursdays, September 12th - October 10th from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Big Ryan’s Tall Tales welcomes all parents and their children (3-5 years) to come to this 6-week series on making stories where language comes alive. This program is generously provided by the South Shore Family Network, a program of the South Shore Community Action Council. Registration is required; click/tap this link or call 781-293-6771 to sign up.
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Anime Club Thursday, September 12th from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Ages 11 - 15 are invited to watch anime, snack, craft and socialize. This month attendees will enjoy the first episodes of Hunter x Hunter (TV-14) and craft with perler beads. This is a drop-in event; no registration is needed. |
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Tackling Test Anxiety (Ages 5-8) Tuesday, September 17th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Ages 5 - 8 and their caregivers are invited to join local author Kathleen Jeffrey as she reads her new book "Katie's Really Bad Day" and discusses methods to calm test anxiety in young children. Kids will get to practice with breathing boards, color, and ask plenty of questions! Registration is required; click/tap this link or call 781-293-6771 to sign up. |
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Chess Club Wednesday, September 18th from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Youth and families can learn and play chess at the Library. This is a drop-in event; no registration is needed. |
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Puppy Dog Tales Thursday, September 19th 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. This is a drop-in event; no registration is needed. |
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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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Only the Braveby Danielle SteelDuring World War II, Sophia Alexander, after her mother dies and her father is sent to a concentration camp, becomes increasingly involved in the resistance and while working with the convent nuns, the Sisters of Mercy where she risks everything to help those in need—no matter what the cost.
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The Golden Dovesby Martha Hall KellyAmerican Josie Anderson and Parisian Arlette LaRue came to be known as the Golden Doves for their work stealing secrets from the Nazis but their courage cost them everything. Now, in the aftermath of World War II these two former female spies must risk it all again to hunt down an infamous Nazi doctor to finally secure justice and protect the ones they love.
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The Underground Libraryby Jennifer RyanWhen the Blitz destroys Bethnal Green Library in London, librarian Juliet Lansdown, along with two other women, relocates the stacks to the local Underground station where the city's residents shelter nightly, determined to lend out stories that will keep spirits up, but soon tragedy after tragedy threatens to destroy what they've built.
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The God of the Woods In 1975, when a camp counselor discovers the 13-year-old daughter of the summer camp's owners has disappeared just like her brother 14 years earlier, a panicked search begins as the secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow are revealed. |
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The Wedding People Mistaken for a wedding guest while staying at the grand Cornwall Inn, Phoebe Stone, at rock bottom, is determined to have one last decadent splurge on herself, and unexpectedly becomes bride's confidant and through her, meets a cast of surprising characters who help her start anew. |
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