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Pembroke Public Library Newsletter February 2023 |
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Yoga Every Wednesday at 10 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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Monday Movie Matinee: Tár Monday, February 6th at 1:30 p.m. |
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Pembroke Public Library Book Club Tuesday, February 7th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For our February meeting the PPL Book Club is reading This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub, a new twist on traditional time travel tropes. 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: Till Monday, February 13th at 1:30 p.m. |
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Monday Movie Matinee: The Woman King Monday, February 27th at 1:30 p.m. |
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Genealogy Night Tuesday, February 28th 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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Pembroke Public Library Book Club Tuesday, March 7th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For our March meeting the PPL Book Club is reading The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn, an unforgettable World War II tale of a quiet bookworm who becomes history’s deadliest female sniper. 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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February Teen Take & Make: Heart Hedgehogs Available beginning February 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 Heart Hedgehog magnet. |
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Baby Lapsit Thursdays February 2nd, 9th, & 16th from 10:30-11 a.m. Designed for babies and toddlers from 6 to 24 months, Lapsits are a great chance for caregivers to bond with their child while learning new rhymes and stories to share. Each program includes stretches, music, a story, and more followed by an open play time. |
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Storytime Mondays and Tuesdays 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. |
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STEM Playgroup Mondays February 6th, 13th, & 27th from 10:30-11:30 a.m. STEM Playgroup sessions feature Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math-based play for preschoolers ages 3-5. We would like to thank visiting educators from South Shore Family Network for sponsoring these Playgroups. Registration is required; click/tap this link to sign up or call the library at 781-293-6771. |
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Anime Club Thursday, February 9th from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Ages 11-15 are invited to watch anime, snack, and socialize. This month we'll be viewing episodes from the anime-inspired American TV show, Avatar: The Last Airbender. Attendees can also make their own element bending-ribbons. |
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LEGO Club Tuesday, February 14th 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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Puppy Dog Tales Thursday, February 16th 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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Little Music Makers Thursday, February 23rd from 10:30-11:00 a.m. Enhance your little one’s love of music during this 30-minute bonding time, with songs, dance, and movement games to excite one’s budding musician. Babies and toddlers ages 0-2 with a caregiver are welcome to drop in and join us! |
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STEM Storytime: How to Hug (Ages 5-8) Tuesday, February 28th from 4-5 p.m. Ages 5-8 can join Miss Melissa in a storytime reading of How to Apologize by David LaRochelle, a silly book with practical tips about how, when, and why we say "sorry." After, we'll work to see who can craft the biggest paper chain "hug" in a STEM challenge. Registration is 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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When in Romeby Sarah AdamsTired of maintaining her "princess of pop" image, Amelia Rose, after her car breaks down in Rome, Kentucky, gets some help from the notoriously grumpy owner of the local pie shop, who shows her all the charming small-town experiences she's been missing, while she helps him open his heart to more.
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Evvie Drake Starts Overby Linda HolmesYoung widow Evvie Drake and major league pitcher Dean Tenney, who has lost his game and needs a chance to reset his life, form an unlikely relationship when Dean moves into an apartment at the back of Evvie's house.
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The True Love Bookshop by Annie RainsWhen her late husband's best friend - a former-marine-turned-PI - shows up on her doorstep, bookshop owner Tess Lane uses this opportunity to once and for all find the truth surrounding her husband's mysterious death so she can finally move on.
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The House in the Pines: Seven years after the mysterious death of her best friend, Aubrey, Maya comes across a recent YouTube video in which a young woman dies in front of the same man Aubrey did, leading her back to a New England cabin to finally uncover a truth that could save her. |
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The House of Wolves: Jenny Wolf's murdered father has left her in charge of a multi-billion-dollar empire: a newspaper, a football team, a holding company...and a dysfunctional family that knows no bounds. |
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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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