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Pembroke Public Library Newsletter April 2024
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The PPL Seed Library is Here! Come explore our new Community Seed Library, located at the counter across from the public printer. Patrons can choose from a variety of seed packs, including herbs, flowers, and vegetables. Simply fill out a brief form and turn it in to staff at the main desk, and you’ll be on your way to growing. To help sustain our new Seed Library, we will be accepting donations of new, unopened seed packets.
Happy growing!
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The Friends' Spring Book and Bake Sale Is Almost Here! Saturday, April 20th at 10 a.m. Visit the Library Meeting Room on Saturday, April 20th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to buy some bargain books and tasty treats! All proceeds go to the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library and are used to fund "extras" for the library including discounted museum passes, bestsellers, and programs for all ages.
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Monday Movie Matinee: The Color Purple Monday, April 1st at 1:30 p.m. A woman faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. Starring: Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, and Danielle Brooks. 141 minutes. Rated PG-13. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
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Pembroke Public Library Book Club Tuesday, April 2nd from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For our April meeting the PPL Book Club is reading Homecoming by Kate Morton, an epic mystery spanning generations. 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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Yoga Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Led by Diana Gilchrist and other instructors from the YogaConnection of Plymouth, yoga is gentle, mindful, and open to all levels and any body! 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. Feel free to reach out to Diana at 857-753-6820 if you have any questions!
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Monday Movie Matinee: Next Goal Wins Monday, April 8th at 1:30 p.m. With the 2014 World Cup qualifiers approaching, down-on-his-luck coach Thomas Rongen tries to turn the American Samoa soccer team into winners. Starring: Michael Fassbender, Oscar Kightley, and Kaimana. 104 minutes. Rated PG-13. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
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So Close To Home Wednesday, April 10th at 6:30 p.m. Hear author Alison O'Leary present the true story of men and women pitted against the sea during WWII―an unforgettable portrait of the determination of the human spirit that will challenge your knowledge of the war. Alison will present the story with dramatic images and quotes from Commander Wurdemann's War Diary, in a multimedia event for all ages that will educate and inspire.
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PPL Mystery Book Club Thursday, April 18th from 1:30-2:30 p.m. This month's selection is All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers: January Jacobs was found dead only hours after having gone missing from her home in Wakarusa, Indiana, and the killer was never found. She was Margot Davies' age, and her next door neighbor, and Margot has never been able to shake the feeling that it could have been her. Back in town to care for her uncle, Margot learns that a five year old girl has gone missing in the next town over, in eerily similar circumstances to January. Margot vows to find the girl, and finally solve January's murder, but everyone in town seems to be hiding something and the questions keep mounting. 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: Chicago Monday, April 22nd at 1:30 p.m. Two death-row murderesses develop a fierce rivalry while competing for publicity, celebrity, and a sleazy lawyer's attention. Starring: Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Richard Gere. 113 minutes. Rated PG-13. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
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Lotus Lantern Craft Workshop Tuesday, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Presented by the Korean Spirit & Culture Promotional Program, patrons of all ages can register to learn how to make a traditional Korean lotus lantern while learning about the origins and importance of this lantern in Korean culture. Members of the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project will lead the program virtually to help attendees make a lovely traditional lotus flower lantern using colored paper and wireframes, and a Library staff member will be on hand to assist. Attendees will also be given books on Korean history and culture, for free.
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Monday Movie Matinee: GravityMonday, April 29th at 1:30 p.m.Dr Ryan Stone, an engineer on her first time on a space mission, and Matt Kowalski, an astronaut on his final expedition, have to survive in space after they are hit by debris while spacewalking. Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, and Ed Harris. 93 minutes. Rated PG-13. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
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Genealogy Night Tuesday, April 30th 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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Songs and Stories of the American Folk Revival Thursday, May 2nd at 1:30 p.m.Trace the development of American Folk Revival with duo Lewis and Shea through this live music performance. From its inception through the research and rediscovery of traditional music, to songs by famous folk revivalists, including anthems of the Civil Rights and Anti-War movements, and original songs by Lewis and Shea.
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Pembroke Public Library Book Club Tuesday, May 7th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For our May meeting the PPL Book Club is reading The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff, in which a young Indian woman finds the false rumors that she killed her husband surprisingly useful—until other women in the village start asking for her help getting rid of their own husbands. 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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March Teen Take-And-Make: Pony Bead Gnomes Available beginning April 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 craft a spring gnome with pony bead legs.
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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. (Our regular Storytime will not take place on April 29 or 30 as we will be hosting a special Puppet Storytime.)
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Baby Lapsit Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Designed for babies and toddlers from 6 to 24 months, Lapsits are a great chance for caregivers to bond with their child. Each 30-minute program includes stretches, songs, and rhymes followed by an open play time that allows babies to play and grown-ups to chat.
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LEGO Club Tuesday, April 9th from 4:00-5:00pm Kids ages 5+ are welcome to visit and build with the library LEGOs. Bring neighbors, big siblings, and school friends and get creative. This month's theme is "Up, Up, and Away!"
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Anime Club Thursday, April 11th from 4:00-5:30pm Ages 11 - 15 are invited to watch anime, snack, craft, and socialize. This month attendees will watch episodes 16 - 18 from Demon Slayer (Rated TV-14) and create with fuse beads (a.k.a. melty beads or perler beads).
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ASL Hour (Ages 9-11)Tuesday, April 16th from 1:00-2:00pm Ages 9 - 11 will learn signs in American Sign Language with a special guest who was born deaf and uses ASL and Signed English to communicate. Attendees will end the workshop by playing ASL BINGO. Registration is required; visit https://linktr.ee/pembrokepubliclibrary or call 781-293-6771 to sign up.
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Intro to Safe Babysitting (Ages 11-14) Wednesday, April 17th from 3:00-4:30pm 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. Students will receive a student booklet and a completion certificate. Space is limited and registration is required. Students must sign-up in-person at the Library and have a payment of $25 ready (cash or checks made out to Pembroke Public Library). Registration begins Monday, March 18 (9:00am). This workshop is partially funded by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
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Cherry Tree Painting (Teens) Thursday, April 18th from 1:00-2:30pm Teens (ages 13-18) will create a stunning tree painting using pointillism! This painting technique originated during the Impressionist era and involves using dots of different colors to create an impression of flowers and grass. Registration is required; visit https://linktr.ee/pembrokepubliclibrary or call 781-293-6771 to sign up.
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Puppy Dog Tales Thursday, April 18th from 4:15-5:00pm 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. This is a drop-in event; no registration is needed.
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Chess Club Wednesday, April 24th from 4:00-5:00pm Youth and families can learn and play chess at the Library. This is a drop-in event; no registration is needed.
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Puppet Story Time Monday, April 29th and Tuesday, April 30th from 10:30-11:15am Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and the gang for Puppet Story Time! Newton and his puppet friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the children. The children will then have an opportunity to explore some of the puppets Leigh & Newton bring to share during Puppet Free Play!
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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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The Other Valleyby Scott Alexander HowardVying for a coveted seat on the Conseil, 16-year-old Odile, who lives in an isolated town neighbored by its own past and future, discovers her friend Edme is about to die, and sworn to secrecy to preserve the timeline, instead finds herself drawing closer to the doomed boy, imperiling her entire future.
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The Kaiju Preservation Society by John ScalziWhen an old acquaintance desperately needs her help, Jamie Gray is transported to an alternate dimension where she must save large creatures called Kaiju from others who have found their way to the world—and who threaten humankind back on Earth with their carelessness.
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Anna Sinjari--refugee, survivor of genocide, disaffected office worker--has a close encounter that reveals universe-threatening stakes. Enter Ssrin, a many-headed serpent alien who is on the run from her own past. Ssrin and Anna are inexorably, dangerously drawn to each other...While humanity reels from disaster, Anna must join a small team of civilians, soldiers, and scientists to investigate a mysterious broadcast and unknowable horror. If they can manage to face their own demons, they just might save the world.
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The New Couple in 5B A couple inherits an apartment with a spine-tingling past, in a thriller by the New York Times best-selling author of Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six.
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Three-inch Teeth When the outlaw he locked up years ago is released from prison, determined to exact revenge on the six people who sent him away, Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett, with a grizzly bear on a rampage, soon discovers he's one of those six people.
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