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Pembroke Public Library Newsletter August 2025 |
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Library Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Library will be closed Monday, September 1st, for Labor Day |
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Summer Reading Coming to a Close Now to August 22nd Pembroke Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge is reaching it's close! There's still plenty of time to read, attend events, and win prizes at the library, so if you haven't yet, feel free to visit pembrokepubliclibrary.org/summer to learn more about how you can "Level-Up at your Library!" Children and teens may visit to pick up their beads and Reading Dragon cards through September 30. We also wanted to thank everyone for making this Summer Reading Challenge such a great one! |
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New Museum Pass Available: Available Now! The Pembroke Public Library is thrilled to announce that we have another museum pass available! Enhance your understanding of and appreciation for the natural world, science, and human cultures at the Harvard Museums of Science and Culture! Get get half off admission for 4 people to Harvard Museum of Natural History, Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, or the Collection of Scientific Instruments! Reserve this pass, or any of our others, on our website! |
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Sidewalk Book SaleSaturday, August 9th from 10:00 a.m-1:00 p.m. Visit our Sidewalk Book Sale for bargain books, games, puzzles, and more!
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Monday Movie Matinee: Hidden Figures Monday, August 4th at 1:30 p.m. Three brilliant African-American women at NASA serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit but they face opposition from their peers and bosses alike. Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe. 127 minutes. Rated: PG. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library. |
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Pembroke Public Library Book Club Tuesday, August 5th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For our August meeting the PPL Book Club is reading The Briar Club by Kate Quinn, a haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington, D.C. boardinghouse during the McCarthy era. New members are always welcome! For more information or to request a copy of the book, call the library at 781-293-6771. 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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Reiki at the Library
Thursday, August 7th at 6:00 p.m.
Join Reiki Master Brittany O’Leary for a community Reiki event where you can slow down, breathe, and give yourself a little time to just be. Come relax, reset, and soak up some well-deserved self-care. |
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Monday Movie Matinee: Creed II Monday, August 11th at 1:30 p.m. Under the tutelage of Rocky Balboa, newly crowned heavyweight champion Adonis Creed faces off against Viktor Drago, the son of Ivan Drago. Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, and Tessa Thompson. 130 minutes. Rated: PG-13. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library. |
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Cookbook Club Thursday, August 14th at 6:30 p.m. This month we're cooking from Christopher Kimball! Kimball is the co-founder of several culinary outlets such as Cook’s Illustrated, American Test Kitchen, and more recently, Milk Street, named after the Boston street he opened his culinary school in. Christopher Kimball and his team create easy and delicious recipes with inspirations from cultures all over the world. Try something new with us this August at cookbook club! |
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Monday Movie Matinee: Forrest GumpMonday, August 18th at 1:30 p.m. Despite being born with a curved spine and low intelligence, Forrest Gump defies the odds and takes himself through the decades, inspiring people with his optimism and achieving great things, as he winds up in major moments of history. Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, and Gary Sinise. 142 minutes. Rated: PG-13. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
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Board Game Night
Monday, August 18th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Pembroke Public Library is thrilled to announce it's first monthly Board Game Night! Come play a game or two in good company at the library. Games from the library’s collection will be available for all comers, but feel free to bring in your own to share. |
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PPL Mystery Book Club Thursday, August 21st from 1:30-2:30pm. This month's selection is The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave: Nora Noone’s father, Liam, was many things to many people. To the public he was a self-made hotel magnate; to his three ex-wives, he was a loving yet distant family man who managed to keep his finances—and his families—separate; but to Nora, her father was always a mystery—especially after his suspicious death at his cliffside home. Though the authorities rule Liam's death accidental, Nora and her estranged brother, Sam, believe otherwise. As they form an uneasy alliance to unpack the mystery, they start putting together the pieces of their father’s past and uncover a family secret that changes everything. Join us every month to read and discuss a different book in the Mystery Genre; 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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Crafternoon: Sign PaintingSaturday, August 23rd at 1:30 p.m.Join the library’s very own Sarah Nelson for Sign Painting! You’ll make a lovely piece of home decor using stencils, paints, and wood panels. All supplies included.
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Monday Movie Matinee: The Phoenician SchemeMonday, August 25th at 1:30 p.m. Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists and determined assassins. Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton, and Michael Cera. 101 minutes. Rated: PG-13. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
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Walt Disney World Travel PlanningMonday, August 25th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.Hoping to plan a trip to the “Most Magical Place on Earth?” Join library aide and Disney enthusiast Hannah for an exciting and informative session where you'll learn tips and budget-saving tricks to make the most of your Walt Disney World vacation! We'll cover everything from choosing the perfect resort hotel, discounts on rooms and tickets, to exploring theme park options that suit your travel style and budget. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned Disney fan, hopefully you'll gain some advice to have a magical vacation! Questions are welcome! Registrations are not required for this event. However, so that we can get an idea of attendance, please call the library at 781-293-6771 or click/tap this link to sign up.
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Genealogy Night Tuesday, August 26th, at 6:30 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, September 2nd from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For our September meeting the PPL Book Club is reading Eddie Winston Is Looking for Love by Marianne Cronin, a funny, uplifting story about the power of friendship and finding love in unexpected places. 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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Teen Take-And-Make: Boba Tea Sticker Scenes Available beginning August 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. This month's craft are boba tea sticker scenes. These crafts are kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library. |
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Storytime Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers can enjoy an interactive storytime with songs, dances, and a story that encourages language development and social skills. Each themed storytime is followed by a craft. A special event for ages 2 to 7 will be taking place on Tuesday, August 19 in lieu of Storytime. |
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Baby Lapsit Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Babies and toddlers, from 6 to 24 months, and a caregiver can enjoy stretches, songs, and rhymes followed by an open play time that allows little ones to play and grown-ups to chat. |
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Couch Potato StorytimeWednesday, August 6th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Ages 4 to 8 can join Miss Kiki for a reading of Couch Potato by Jory John followed by a Up-Off-the-Couch Cube craft.
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Intro to Safe Babysitting (ages 11-14, sign-up required)Thursday, August 7th from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Ages 11 to 14 will learn how to safely care for children through this introductory level program taught by SafeSitter. The course covers child development, child care routines, and behavior management. Registration begins Thursday, July 10 (9:00am). Sign-ups must be done in-person at the Library with a payment of $25 (cash or checks made out to Pembroke Public Library). This workshop is partially funded by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
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Chalk the Walk Saturday, August 9th from 10:00 a.m-1:00 p.m. We'll bring the chalk, you bring the creativity! Ages 1 - 101 are welcomed to decorate our sidewalk with chalk art. |
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LEGO Club Tuesday, August 12th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Kids, ages 4 and up, are welcome to visit and build with the library LEGOs. This month's theme is Derby Race. Bring your neighbors, big siblings, and school friends! LEGO Club is a STEM-based program designed to give kids a safe, creative environment in which they can solve problems, interact with peers, and express themselves. |
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Create-a-Creature Wednesday, August 13th from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ages 9 to 12 will draw unique creatures by mixing and mashing mythical elements and their own art style or with a team of friends. Registration required; click/tap this link or call 781-293-6771 to sign up. |
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Anime Club Thursday, August 14th from 4:15-5:45 p.m.
Ages 11 to 15 are invited to watch anime, snack, craft and socialize. This month attendees will continue watching episodes from the series “The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.” (TV-14) and craft perler bead creations and personalized buttons. |
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Music at the BlissfulTuesday, August 19th from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages 2 to 7 can enjoy a fun-filled, interactive, movement-packed music experience with Music at the Blissful by Evan Haller, an award Winning, National Touring Children's Musician from Boston, MA. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Pembroke Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Sand Art Central
Tuesday, August 19th from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Youth and families are invited to fill mini sand art bottles and craft sand art collages for this drop-in event! |
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Chess Club Wednesday, August 20th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Youth and families can learn and play chess at the Library. Whether you've been playing for years or want to start playing for the first time, you’re welcome to join us! |
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Puppy Dog Tales Thursday, August 21st 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. |
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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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That's How They Get YouEdited by Damon YoungThis groundbreaking anthology features the best, funniest, and Blackest essays and short stories. With words that roast, ignite, and burn while connecting to and coalescing around a singular thesis, this anthology emphasizes how and why Black American humor is uniquely transfixing. It's not just a mixture of observational anxieties and stream-of-consciousness lucidities but also an acute political clarity about America. |
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Focusing on characters at crucial junctures in their lives, Sittenfeld peels back layer after layer of their inner lives and lays bare the moments when their long held beliefs are overturned. From a woman visiting two friends she hasn't seen since her divorce to attending an alumni reunion. Show Don't Tell is hilarious, thought-provoking, and full of tenderness for characters so real that they seem like old friends. |
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Nineteen-year-old Merowdis Scott is an unusual girl. She can talk to animals and trees—and she is only ever happy when she is walking in the woods. One snowy afternoon, out with her dogs and Apple the pig, Merowdis encounters a blackbird and a fox. As darkness falls, a strange figure enters in their midst—and the path of her life is changed forever. |
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Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell. When charming Nick Radcliffe enters Nina's life, her daughter Ash grows suspicious, uncovering unsettling secrets that connect them to Martha, a florist with a husband who keeps disappearing, leading all three women toward a chilling truth they never expected. |
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My Friends by Fredrik Backman. Eighteen-year-old Louisa embarks on a surprise-filled cross-country journey to learn learn the origin of a famous paining that has been unexpectedly place in her care, and to decide what to do with it. Twenty-five years earlier, in a distant seaside town, a group of teenagers find refuge from their bruising home lives by spending long summer days on an abandoned pier. The painting came from this summer, and while Louisa is proof that happy endings don't always take the form we expect, the closer she gets to the painting’s birthplace, the more nervous she becomes about what she’ll find. |
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