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Pembroke Public Library Online Newsletter April 7, 2020 |
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...explore your family history!While the library is closed, Ancestry Library Edition (usually only available on library computers) will be free for all Pembroke patrons to access from home! If you're curious about your genealogy, now is a great time to explore. Ancestry Library Edition provides access to all U.S. and international records available on Ancestry.com. Sign in here with your library card number and PIN (the last 4 digits of your phone number), then click on "Ancestry Library Edition." Please note that Library Edition does not have family tree capability, but when a record is open you can click the "save" link to either save it to your computer or send it to your email. If you're just getting started, Ancestry support provides some tips for searching and finding records. |
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LeVar Burton ReadsLeVar Burton Reads is a weekly podcast featuring short fiction handpicked and read by the former Star Trek star and Reading Rainbow host. There are currently 88 stories to choose from, including selections from Neil Gaiman, Haruki Murakami, Octavia Butler, Ray Bradbury, and many more! |
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Stuff You Missed in History ClassDo you like learning about history? Try the "Stuff You Missed in History Class" podcast! As its title suggests, this podcast delves into lesser-known historical facts and figures. From the greatest to the strangest, the hosts explore interesting tidbits from the past.
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"What If World"For a fun podcast for ages 5-10, check out "What If World." The narrator spins comic tales out of kids' questions, like “What if Santa were an elephant?” or “What if sharks had legs?” |
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LEGO Challenge Cards Are you up for the challenge? Build something that flies. Build your favorite fruit and see if someone can guess it. Make a pattern. Fill a rectangle with Legos without going over the edges. You can print these challenges (and more) or just write them out and explore! |
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Toy Freeze On the next warm day (or even if it’s not), try this cool activity! Gather toys and containers of all sizes. In each container, add water (food coloring optional) and toys, then freeze. If you have more time, you can even do this in steps and create layers! Once they’re frozen, pop the blocks into the sink, a big storage tub, or even on the driveway. Add water, salt, and age-appropriate tools, then work together to excavate the toys! |
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We're excited to announce the new Pembroke Public Library Virtual Book Club! Our first selection is The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson (available for instant download on hoopla), historical fiction based on the true stories of the Kentucky Pack Horse librarians of the 1930s and the blue-skinned people of Kentucky. Be sure to join our Virtual Book Club Facebook group if you would like to participate! Discussion will open on April 30th, and our next book will be announced on May 4th. |
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Today's pick comes from our mystery-lover Carly, who recently read and loved Long Bright River by Liz Moore. She says: "It was a well-crafted mystery that had me guessing until the very end. The story takes place in Philadelphia in present day. The main character is a police officer who is investigating a series of murders while also searching for her sister who has gone missing. If you enjoy mysteries, add Long Bright River to your To Be Read pile!" |
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Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David SedarisA new collection of essays by the humorist and best-selling author traces his offbeat world travel experiences, which involved surreal encounters with everything from French dentistry and Australian kookaburra eating habits to Beijing squat toilets and a wilderness Costco in North Carolina.
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Wishful Drinking by Carrie FisherA memoir based on the author's one-woman show describes growing up with celebrity parents, her early success in "Star Wars," battle with addiction and mental illness, turbulent romances, role as a single mother, and struggle for recovery and healing.
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Did you know you can check out eBook editions of cookbooks through OverDrive, Libby, and hoopla? Many have taken up cooking as a new hobby in the last month, whether they are beginning chefs or are looking to expand their palates. Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything collection is available on both Libby and Hoopla for instant download! If baking is more your style, check out Flour by Joanne Chang, owner of Boston's beloved bakery and cafe of the same name. Or if you're feeling more adventurous and looking to try a new cuisine, check out The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100 by Dan Buettner, who provides recipes passed down from the longest-lived people from all over the world!
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Our OverDrive collection includes magazines that can be checked out at any time, with no holds or waits! Today's featured magazine is Food Network Magazine, with issues available from April 2019-present. The April 2020 issue features over 70 recipes you can try at home including quick meals for weeknight cooking and Food Network stars' favorite frittata recipes, as well as tips on pickling different kinds of veggies and a look inside Guy Fieri's outdoor kitchen. You can explore all our online magazines here.
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Abdo Digital is offering free access to Abdo Zoom, a database designed for pre-K - grade 2 students. Kids can also explore their Elementary Bookshelf for pre-K - grade 8 students. Teens and tweens will find stuff on their Secondary Bookshelf. Explore DIY books for origami, cooking, and more by selecting "Arts, Crafts, and Makerspaces" under their subject heading!
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Miss Rose from Ukulele Storytime is posting new Baby Rhyme Time videos every Monday. Her sessions are geared towards babies up to 24 months.
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While we're at home, staff have been trying out new activities to help relieve stress and will share some of our favorites each week. Mary has taken up yoga and highly recommends the YouTube channel Yoga with Adriene. She says: "This is a great resource. It has yoga workouts for all different abilities - and in some of the workouts she has her dog! I am a novice yogi but I really enjoy it!" |
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