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Pembroke Public Library Newsletter September 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 on Monday, September 1st for Labor Day The Library will open at Noon on Friday, September 12th |
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Delayed Opening
Friday, September 12th
We are going to have a delayed opening on Friday, September 12th for an all staff meeting. Normal library functions will resume at Noon. |
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Children and Teen Summer Reading Until September 30th Thank you again for making this Summer Reading Challenge such a great one! Children and teens may visit to pick up their beads and Reading Dragon cards through September 30. |
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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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Yoga Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Led by Kim Norton and other instructors from the YogaConnection in 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 purchase an eight-class punch ticket for $80, which is valid for three months. Feel free to reach out to Kim at 781-588-5545 if you have any questions! |
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Baking Club Saturday, September 6th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Please join us Saturday, September 6th at 2 p.m. for Pembroke Library’s FIRST Baking Club! Bake a sweet or savory treat of your choosing and bring it to the library. Meet other bakers and enjoy a delicious treat made by other members in your community. Please bring a list of ingredients used to make your dish! For this first meeting, we are baking with APPLES. Bring in any sweet or savory treat made with apples! |
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Monday Movie Matinee: Creed 3 Monday, September 8th at 1:30 p.m. Adonis has been thriving in both his career and family life, but when a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces, the face-off is more than just a fight. Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, and Jonathan Majors. 116 minutes. Rated: PG-13. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library. |
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An Evening of Poetry: Elaine Sorrentino
Wednesday, September 10th at 6:30 p.m. Join Pembroke poet Elaine Sorrentino as she shares stories and poems about growing up in New England, family life, writing humorous haiku, and making the jump from journalist to poet, choosing to tell her story in verse. |
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Monday Movie Matinee: The Critic Monday, September 15th at 1:30 p.m. A powerful London theatre critic's schemes entangle an actress and newspaper owner in 1930s London, leading to unforeseen consequences and shifting fates. Starring: Ian McKellen, Lesley Manville, Mark Strong, and Gemma Arterton. 101 minutes. Rated: R. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library. |
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Board Game Night
Monday, September 15th from 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, September 18th from 1:30-2:30pm. This month's selection is The Auhtor's Guide to Murder byBeatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White: Literary superstar Brett Saffron Presley has been found dead in historic Castle Kinloch, which he purchased years ago as a showpiece for his brand, and signs point to murder. Detective Chief Inspector Euan McIntosh, a local with no love for literary Americans, finds himself with the unenviable task of extracting statements from three American lady novelists. The women claim to be best friends writing a book together, but the authors’ stories about how they know Brett Saffron Presley don’t quite line up, and the detective is getting increasingly suspicious. 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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Monday Movie Matinee: BrokeMonday, September 22nd at 1:30 p.m. Trapped in a freak spring blizzard, a fading rodeo cowboy reflects on his past life choices as he battles the elements and fights for survival. Starring: Wyatt Russell, Dennis Quaid, and Auden Thornton. 103 minutes. Rated: R. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
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Boston Tea Party: Tasting and TalkMonday, September 22nd at 6:30 p.m.Travel back to 1773 and experience history through taste with Dave Williams from Therapy Gardens. This engaging workshop brings the Boston Tea Party to life with a deep dive into the event and a guided tasting of five teas thrown into Boston Harbor: Bohea, Congou, Souchong, Hyson, and Pekoe. This session blends storytelling, historical insights, and hands-on tasting to create a truly engaging experience.
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Bring Your Own Book Club!Wednesday, September 24th from 6:30-7:30 p.m.Always wanted to join a book club, but couldn't commit or tired of assigned books? Then this casual book club is for you! In this book group with a twist, readers are invited to discuss books, old and new, and share recommendations with other book lovers. Each attendee can share 1 - 3 books with the group. Just show up with the book(s) you want to share! After each meeting you will be emailed a list of the books that were discussed. Each month, there is a suggested "theme" for those who would like some guidance: September: Set in School
October: Spooky Stories
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Monday Movie Matinee: Materialists Monday, September 29th at 1:30 p.m. A young and ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between a seemingly perfect match and her imperfect ex-boyfriend. Starring: Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal. 116 minutes. Rated: R. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library. |
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Genealogy Night Tuesday, September 30th, 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, October 7th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For our October meeting the PPL Book Club is reading The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali, a powerful portrait of friendship, feminism, and political activism set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran. 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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Teen Take-And-Make: Color-Your-Own Slap Bracelet Available beginning Sept. 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 is a color-your-own slap bracelet! These crafts are kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke 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. |
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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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LEGO Club Tuesday, September 9th 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 “It's a bird! It's a plane!" 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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Anime Club Thursday, September 11th from 4:15-5:45 p.m. Ages 11 to 15 are invited to watch anime, snack, craft and socialize. This month attendees will enjoy episodes from the series “Spy X Family.” (TV-14) and craft perler bead creations and personalized buttons. |
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Chess Club Wednesday, September 17th 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, September 18th 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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Growing Up Urkelby Jaleel WhiteAt the tender age of twelve, Jaleel White auditioned for the role of Steve Urkel, the socially inept genius, who was in love with his next-door neighbor, Laura. Though Steve Urkel was intended to be in only one episode, Jaleel’s indelible performance catapulted Urkel into the pantheon of American pop culture. But success can cost as much as it pays. After nine years on the popular sitcom Family Matters, Jaleel is twenty-one, a UCLA undergrad, and adjusting to a world and industry that sees him as the nasally nerd in high water pants, suspenders, and coke bottle glasses. In this wise and witty memoir, Growing Up Urkel takes you on a memorable journey through the peaks, valleys, and plateaus of fame and fortune. |
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This is Your Mother by Erica J. SimpsonGrowing up, Erika Simpson's mother loomed large, almost biblical in her life. Her rules for survival, often repeated like the Ten Commandments, guided Erika's own journey into adulthood. And the most important rule? Throughout her life, Sallie Carol preached the power of a testimony-which often proved useful in talking her way out of a bind with bill collectors. But where does a mother's story end and a daughter's begin? Erika offers a joint recollection of their lives as they navigate times of poverty and stability, separation and togetherness, illness and remission, and the realization that parents are just people. Weaving together a dual timeline and elements from both scripture and pop culture, Erika explores how the lessons, dreams, and patterns we inherit influence our future, for better and worse. |
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The Silver Snarling Trumpet by Robert HunterThe lost manuscript of Grateful Dead co-founder and primary lyricist Robert Hunter, written in the early 1960s gives listeners a look into the early days of Hunter, Garcia, and their cohorts, who sit at coffee shops passing around a single cup of bottomless coffee because they lacked the funds for more than one. Follow these truth-seeking souls into the stacks at Kepler’s Books, renting instruments at Swain’s House of Music, and through the countryside on mind-expanding road trips. Witness impromptu jams, inspired intellectual pranks, and a dialogue that is, by turns, amusing and brilliant and outrageous. Hunter shares his impressions of his first gig with Garcia for a college audience, along with descriptions of his most intense dreams and psychedelic explorations. All of it, enlivened by Hunter’s visionary spirit and profound ideas about creativity and collaboration. |
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Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. In 1980, professor Joan begins training for the Space Shuttle in Houston with Top Gun pilot Hank, scientist John, mission specialist Lydia, warm-hearted Donna, and aeronautical engineer Vanessa, who become unlikely friends—until December of 1984, on mission STS-LR9, when everything changes in an instant. |
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The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb. Corby Ledbetter, grappling with addiction, prison life, and the tragedy that shattered his family, finds unexpected kindness and connection behind bars, as he seeks redemption and hopes for forgiveness from those he's hurt the most. |
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