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Pembroke Public Library Newsletter March 2022 |
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Pembroke Public Library Book Club Tuesday, March 1st from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For our March meeting the PPL Book Club is reading The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon, a modern-day ghost story that illuminates how the past, though sometimes forgotten, is never really far behind us. 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 10:00 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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Jam Night at the Library Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. Two musicians (guitar and mandolin) of "moderate" skill level have created a space for like-minded musicians to share and play music together. All acoustic string instruments are welcome and others can be considered. Music featured is from the 1950s up to today. Genres include folk, folk/rock, pop, indie, singer songwriter, and others. Please bring some songs you like to play with sheet music so others can join in. Everyone will have a chance to play a few songs. Space is limited. For more information or to be added to the contact list, please email Ken at krp211@gmail.com. |
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Monday Movie Matinee: The Eyes of Tammy Faye Monday, March 7th from 1:30-3:40 p.m. An intimate look at the extraordinary rise, fall, and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. Starring Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield. 126 minutes. Rated PG-13. |
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The Academy Awards: The Good, the Bad, and the Outrageous Thursday, March 10th at 6 p.m. Join film presenter and host Frank Mandosa and brush up on your Oscar knowledge to get ready for the biggest night in Hollywood! How did the annual Academy Awards get started? Why were they created, and who exactly votes? Who has won (or lost) the award over the years? What are some famous (and infamous) moments from the ceremony itself? And, of course, who are this year’s nominees? |
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Monday Movie Matinee: King Richard Monday, March 14th from 1:30-3:55 p.m. A look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard Williams. Starring Will Smith. 144 minutes. Rated PG-13. |
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Monday Movie Matinee: Mass Monday, March 21st from 1:30-3:25 p.m. The aftermath of a violent tragedy that affects the lives of two couples in different ways. Starring Reed Birney, Ann Dowd, Jason Isaacs, and Martha Plimpton. 111 minutes. Rated PG-13. |
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Monday Movie Matinee: House of Gucci Monday, March 28th from 1:30-4:10 p.m. When Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel their legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately...murder. Starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver. 157 minutes. Rated R. |
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Pembroke Public Library Book Club Tuesday, April 5th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. |
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Teen Take-and-Make: Tacos Available beginning March 1st 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 a Foam Taco in honor of National Salsa Day (March 21st). |
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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, 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, March 8th 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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Sing with Your Baby Thursday, March 17th from 10:30-11:00 a.m. Sing with Your Baby is a participatory music program for children ages 0-3 and their caregivers. This program features fingerplays, singable songs, and integrated movement. 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, March 17th 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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Teen Puzzle Race Monday, March 21st from 4-5 p.m. Race against the clock and other builders as you work to complete a 100-piece puzzle. Teens (ages 12-18) may compete solo or in teams of up to 3 people. Prizes will be awarded for winners and runners-up. Registration required; click/tap this link to sign up or call the library at 781-293-6771. |
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Kids' Puzzle Race Tuesday, March 22nd from 4-5 p.m. Race against the clock and other builders as you work to complete a 100-piece puzzle. Kids (ages 8-12) may compete solo or in teams. Prizes will be awarded for winners and runners-up. Registration required; click/tap this link to sign up or call the library at 781-293-6771. |
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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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Ida B. the Queen: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells by Michelle DusterWritten by her great-granddaughter, a historical portrait of the boundary-breaking civil rights pioneer includes coverage of Wells’s early years as a slave, her famous acts of resistance, and her achievements as a journalist and anti-lynching activist.
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When Women Ruled the World: Six Queens of Egypt by Kara CooneyA professor of Egyptology at UCLA explores the lives of the queens of Egypt--including Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, and Cleopatra--who transcended traditional patriarchal obstacles, and describes what the modern world can learn from their example.
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Mary, Queen of Scots and the Murder of Lord Darnley by Alison WeirThe best-selling author reexamines an array of source material to describe the relationship between Mary, Queen of Scots, and her ambitious second husband, Lord Darnley, and to investigate the 1567 murder of Lord Darnley, assess the potential involvement of Mary, and provide a possible solution to this four-hundred-year-old mystery.
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The Maid: When she discovers the dead body of the infamous and wealthy Charles Black in his suite, hotel maid Molly Gray finds her orderly life upended as she becomes the prime suspect in the case and is caught in a web of deception that she has no idea how to unravel. |
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The Christie Affair: Brilliantly reimagining the unexpected 11-day disappearance of Agatha Christie that captivated the world, this novel is told from the point of Miss Nan O’Dea, who infiltrated the Christies’ wealthy, rarefied world to destroy their marriage. |
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