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Pembroke Public Library Newsletter July 2021 |
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The library has been fine free throughout the uncertainty of the past year, and the Trustees have voted to remain fine free* from now on! Plus, to celebrate the 2021 Summer Reading program, anyone with late fees on their account (no matter how old!) can clear them up with the donation of a nonperishable food item. This is a great opportunity to help both yourself and others! Simply bring your donation to the front desk anytime between now and August 20th. Donations will go to the Pembroke Food Pantry. Monetary donations to the Food Pantry will also be accepted in lieu of an item. *A few exclusions apply, such as hotspots and items from our Library of Things. |
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For the month of July, the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS bag at the Shaw's store located at 476 Liberty Street in Hanson.
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Art For Your Mind: Massachusetts' Art Revealed Tuesday, July 27th from 7-8 p.m. Art For Your Mind is an engaging, educational, art observation experience designed to broaden the minds of its participants. Presentations are for people of all backgrounds – artists and non-artists alike. The featured topic, Massachusetts’ Art Revealed, is a collection of images from the Pilgrims to modern skylines. Massachusetts' famous people, events, architecture, landforms, and industries are represented in surprising and interesting ways through a variety of art styles. Join local art historian Jill Sanford for an enjoyable hour of challenging yourself to see in new ways! No registration required. |
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Pembroke Public Library Book Club Tuesday, August 10th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For our August meeting the PPL Book Club is reading One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez, the landmark novel that has come to define the genre of magical realism and chronicles the conflict between the desire for solitude and the need for love. New members are always welcome! For more information or to request a copy of the book, call us at 781-293-6771. |
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Movie Matinees Will Return Soon! Stay tuned for more information, including a schedule and list of titles. |
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Outdoor Storytime Mondays & Tuesdays from July 6th - August 3rd 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 and play time. Registration is encouraged as space is limited. |
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Virtual Keeper Chat: Meet a Fennec Fox Tuesday, July 13th from 1:00-1:35 p.m. Meet a fennec fox through a Virtual Keeper Chat with Buttonwood Park Zoo. All ages are welcome to join this free event and no registration is required. Join us online for an interactive experience:
Session link: https://tinyurl.com/bpzoofox
Meeting ID: 851 4104 9914
Passcode: 812982 |
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Head to Tail Story & Craft (ages 5-8) Wednesday, July 14th from 1-2 p.m. Ages 5-8 can join us to learn why animals, such as monkeys and dogs, are built the way they are. We'll read What If You Had an Animal Tail by Sandra Markle and talk about animal adaptation. Then, create your own Super Animal with what you've learned in this interactive class. Registration required; spaces are limited. This program is generously provided at no cost by the Plymouth County 4-H. |
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Watercolor Art (ages 12-18) Thursday, July 15th from 1:00-1:45 p.m. Ages 12-18 can join us for a crafty afternoon with watercolor paints and sharpies. All supplies will be provided, including traceable templates, for you to create a unique, framed art piece! Registration required; spaces are limited. |
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Good Morning Yoga (ages 7-13) Friday, July 16th from 10-11 a.m. Join us for a special Good Morning Yoga class for kids ages 7-13, taught by Sweet Pea Yoga via Zoom. This peaceful, creative, and fun-loving class will introduce a variety of beneficial yoga postures and breathing exercises geared toward helping kids feel strong, healthy, calm and confident in their growing bodies. The instruction is geared towards ages 7-13 but older/younger siblings are welcome! No prior yoga experience (or mat) is required. Registration is required for this virtual event. |
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Head to Tail Science & Craft (ages 9-12) Monday, July 19th from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Ages 9-12 can join us to learn why animals, such as monkeys and dogs, are built the way they are. Compare wild and domestic animals to see the many differences that make these creatures unique. Then, create your own Super Animal with what you've learned in this interactive class. Registration required; spaces are limited. This program is generously provided at no cost by the Plymouth County 4-H. |
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Flying High Frisbee Dogs Thursday, July 22nd from 6:00-6:40 p.m. Mike Piazza and his Border Collies will dazzle you with a variety of Frisbee and other entertaining tricks. Join us on the Town Green for an exciting performance great for families and all ages! No registration necessary. The Town of Pembroke encourages conducting this event with proper social distancing practices in place to keep members and their families safe. We urge you to ask participants and their families to stay home if they are sick, wear masks if they are unvaccinated, and to keep up with proper hand sanitizing and hand washing practices. |
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Bug's Life Story & Craft (ages 5-9) Wednesday, July 28th from 1:00-1:45 p.m. Ages 5-9 can join us for a silly and educational story of The Very Impatient Caterpillar by Ross Burach followed by a butterfly foil press craft. Registration required; spaces are limited. |
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Animal Scavenger Hunt July 6th - August 20th Explore the children’s library with our “Add-the-Room” Scavenger Hunt. After finding and counting all of the hidden animals, turn your answers in for a prize or treat! You can also enter your answers into a weekly drawing for a small stuffed animal. All youth are welcome to participate. |
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Who doesn't love a game of cornhole in the summer? Did you know you can check out a set from the library? This is a fun and easy outdoor game to play with your family, or get competitive with friends! Perfect for cookouts, tailgates, or camping. The set includes two cornhole boards with eight all-weather bean bags, a carrying case, and rules for first-time players! |
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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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Outlawed by Anna North is an alternate history of the United States where a flu has taken out much of the population and religious extremism grips the survivors. The daughter of a midwife is run out of town in 1894 when she cannot get pregnant. Ada turns to the Hole in the Wall Gang, which is made up of other barren women and a colorful leader called the Kid, and so begins her new life of crime. I'm not usually a huge fan of westerns, but this was a delicious mixture of (semi)historical fiction, western, and character study - I couldn't put it down! - Maddy |
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Beach Town by Mary Kay AndrewsGiven a last chance to salvage her career after being wrongly blamed for property damage, movie location scout Greer confronts an environmentally minded mayor in a sleepy Florida Gulf Coast community.
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Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny ColganMoving to a lonely flat in a sleepy seaside resort community, heartbroken Polly finds healing through an increasingly creative bread-making hobby in a tale complemented by recipes.
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The Bookstore on the Beach by Brenda NovakStruggling to move on after the unsolved disappearance of her husband, Autumn takes her children to her beachside hometown for the summer before her circumstances are further impacted by a former love and unexpected revelations.
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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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Journey Sticks Did you know that the Discovery Museum in Acton has an online page with resources for learning and discovery at home? Try one of these activities, Journey Sticks, and create a piece of art and storytelling that you can use over and over again on family hikes. Decorate a walking stick with art supplies you have at home, then take it on a hike and use string or glue to attach any cool nature finds. You can even paint your favorite nature scenes on the stick! Use your stick to recount your favorite outdoor adventures from the summer! |
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Sun-Melted Crayons Harness the power of the sun this summer and recycle your broken crayon pieces with this simple art and science project. These also make great gifts! |
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