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Pembroke Public Library Newsletter August 2020 |
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PPL Book Club: The Dovekeepers Tuesday, August 4th at 6:30 p.m. The PPL Book Club is now meeting virtually! Our August book is The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman, historical fiction set in ancient Israel that tells the story of four extraordinary women living in Masada during the monthslong siege. Registration is required; visit our online event page to sign up. |
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Real ID Information Session Thursday, August 6th at 4 p.m. In this presentation by AAA Northeast, learn all about the Real ID that will be required for domestic air travel in October 2021, whether you need one, and how to obtain one in Massachusetts. Registration is required; visit our online event page to sign up. |
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Short Stories, Big Impact Session 1: Intro to Short Stories Wed. August 12th at 3 p.m. Session 2: Classics Wed. August 26th at 3 p.m. Session 3: First Person Wed. September 9th at 3 p.m. Session 4: Another Perspective Wed. September 23rd at 3 p.m. Looking to discover a great “new” author or just want to re-visit a favorite? Want to read but a scattered attention span has you down? It’s summer - go short! Join Roz Kubek for interesting, lively and focused Zoom introductions to some great American women authors and a sampling of their classic stories. You can sign up for one, some, or all sessions. Space is limited; visit our online event page to reserve your spot for each of these workshops. |
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Bicycle Safety Puppet Show Wednesday, August 5th at 10:30 a.m. This 30-minute puppet show addresses safe biking skills for kids to know, including how to correctly fit a bicycle helmet, easy steps to care for your bike, and some basic rules of the road. This interactive program is both entertaining and educational, and is great for both new riders and more experienced riders. Karen Blackburn, AAA Traffic Safety Specialist, and her puppet Bob keep things moving! Best for kids ages 4-10. Registration is required; visit our online event page to sign up. |
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Passenger & Pedestrian Safety Puppet Show Friday, August 7th at 10:30 a.m. This 30-minute puppet show helps kids learn about being safer passengers in the car - who needs a car seat/booster seat, where to sit, and how to behave in the car. It also covers safe pedestrian habits, including using sidewalks and navigating parking lots. The program is quite funny and educational at the same time. It will be conducted by Karen Blackburn, certified Child Passenger Safety Technician from AAA Northeast, and her wise-cracking puppet Bob. Best for kids ages 4-10. Registration is required; visit our online event page to sign up. |
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Graphic Novel Chat: One Dead Spy Tuesday, August 11th at 3 p.m. Students entering grades 6-8 can join us in a virtual book club! We will be reading One Dead Spy by Nathan Hale from the Nathan Hale Hazardous Tales series, available on hoopla. Registration is required; visit our online event page to sign up. |
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Zombie Digital Escape Room Thursday, August 14th at 3 p.m. The zombie outbreak we've all feared has happened! You must work with other teens to help find the antidote and stop the outbreak in this digital escape room. Work as a team and help save us all. Open to ages 13-18 - you're our only hope! Registration is required; visit our online event page to sign up. |
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Comic Talk: They Called Us Enemy Tuesday, August 18th at 3 p.m. A monthly Comic Talk will be hosted by a small group of young adult librarians from the South Shore. For August, we will be reading They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, available on hoopla. Registration is required; visit our online event page to sign up. |
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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 genres, authors, or styles. You can choose to have books selected from our collection for pickup at the library or a list of eBook or audiobook suggestions delivered to your email.
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This year I discovered a new (to me) author who I am crazy about: Bernadine Evaristo. Girl, Woman, Other won the Booker prize in 2019, the first book by a woman of color ever to win. The protagonists are a very interesting bunch of Black Britons, and the book is a kind of personal history of the Black British experience - which is something I have no personal experience with. Evaristo allows the reader access to this experience in a very delightful and accessible way. The book also deals with LGBTQ themes, and is an incredibly well written and very interesting story! -Teresa |
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The Potlikker Papers: A Food History of the Modern South by John T Edge Describes how the culinary traditions of the poor, rural South played a large part in the region's revitalization and renaissance, eventually becoming incorporated into the gentrification and artesian renaissance that gave rise to popular figures in Southern food, from Paul Prudhomme to Craig Claiborne.
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Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine by Sarah Lohman The young gastronomist formerly behind New York magazine's Grub Street food blog presents a culinary history of America that chronicles the diverse cultures that shaped the nation's cuisine, using long-forgotten recipes to explain how eight distinct flavors changed how we eat.
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Read the book on OverDrive/Libby, then watch the movie on hoopla! An Irish girl begins her new life in 1950s Brooklyn, where she's quickly swept up by new love. When circumstances back home require her to return, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within. Click here to borrow the book and here to borrow the movie, or check them out from our physical collection.
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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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Charles wants to find a wish tree. His brother and sister don't believe there is such a thing, but his trusty companion Boggan is ready to join Charles on a journey to find out. And along the way, they discover that wishes can come true in the most unexpected ways. |
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The shadows that surround us aren’t always as they seem… This is a tale filled with shadows, danger, and magic. |
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Part of the Disney Twisted Tales series, this book asks the question, "What if Wendy first traveled to Neverland...with Captain Hook?" |
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We learn a little bit about Mr. Eric today as he travels back in time. Can he stop the Time Monkey, or will he get stuck in his own past? Lessons in this podcast include: Our past helps shape who we are today, even the parts that aren’t so great; big new challenges are always scary, but they can help us learn about ourselves |
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This episode of Brains On! is about mythical creatures that live on land. We'll hear the story of El Chupacabra, learn about the search for Bigfoot, and hear from some animals once mistaken for unicorns. Marc and Sanden have a new project to share, and Gungador has an urgent announcement. Plus, a Moment of Um about how sloths snooze upside down. |
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When Prince Rupert sets out to break the mysterious curse that’s destroying his kingdom, he’s ready to face whatever dastardly villain or vile monster stands in his way. What he isn’t prepared for are the bewildering new emotions he feels when he meets the handsome Amir, a rival prince on a quest to save his own realm. Forced to team up, the two princes soon discover that the only thing more difficult than saving their kingdoms is following their hearts. This podcast is already into its second season, but it won't take long to catch up! |
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Rainbow Soap Looking for a new craft project with the kiddos? This homemade soap tutorial may be just the one! Gather your supplies (some you may have, and others you may need to grab ahead of time), then follow the blog’s step-by-step instructions. This project takes a little time, but you’re left with a beautiful finished product that makes a great gift, or a fun addition to your bathroom counter! |
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Spin Art Rocks This is a fun one! Hunting for rocks, a rock bath, paint, pumping a salad spinner, and a stunning end result! Once you’ve found some fun rocks (in your yard, or maybe at the beach), give them a good scrub and let them dry. Pop a few clean rocks into a salad spinner with a couple small globs of paint, put the top on, and get spinning! No two rocks will be alike, but they will all be stunning! |
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